Road Glides...stackin up!
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: iowa
Haha Your bike aint all that!!! I bought mine for rackin' up the miles! You batwing bikenight posers can slam all you want on the RG, Goldwing, jap bike whatever! It's still a Harley! And it's sweeeeeet!
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: San Ramon, Ca
I don't think RG's look jap coming towards me. You can tell what it is just by the riders stance behind the fairing.
I know here in San Jose, they sell EVERY Roadglide they get. I can't believe they'll discontinue it.
I had an 84 TG that I bought new and put 220,000 on in 4 and a half years , traded that on an 88 TG that I put 342,000 on up till last July when I got the Roadie ..
That 84 with springs on the rear , air in the front , and enclosed chain was the best riding of the three hands down ..
Ugliest Harley ever built ?? Nah hadda be the XLCR ..
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From: Atlanta
OK, OK, I repent - I didn't mean to slam the StreetGlide; it was a weak moment. But I had just finished reading a post a couple of clicks up about a test ride someone made on the Triumph Rocket and it got very favorable reviews. Then a slamfest about the Road Glide? People get real - at least it's a Harley!
I really enjoy my Road Glide - most satisfactory touring bike I have owned. But I really enjoyed my Road King as well. In fact, I have enjoyed every bike that I have ever owned - Hondas, BMWs, Yamahas, BSA, etc. It would have seemed silly to have purchased them if I didn't enjoy them. But my Harleys have been the most satisfying and enjoyable of all the bikes; that's why I own them.
On the fourth day of a week long tour, the Road Glide just seems to fit. It's comfortable, large, and the fairing makes back-to-back 500 mile days more than tolerable. And the rumble of that huge V-twin between my legs is far more satisfying than some inline six or four cylinder sewing machine.
I really enjoy my Road Glide - most satisfactory touring bike I have owned. But I really enjoyed my Road King as well. In fact, I have enjoyed every bike that I have ever owned - Hondas, BMWs, Yamahas, BSA, etc. It would have seemed silly to have purchased them if I didn't enjoy them. But my Harleys have been the most satisfying and enjoyable of all the bikes; that's why I own them.
On the fourth day of a week long tour, the Road Glide just seems to fit. It's comfortable, large, and the fairing makes back-to-back 500 mile days more than tolerable. And the rumble of that huge V-twin between my legs is far more satisfying than some inline six or four cylinder sewing machine.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Delaware
[QUOTE=brihvac;4902394][QUOTE=Pastor John;4902305]
I have enjoyed every bike that I have ever owned - Hondas, BMWs, Yamahas, BSA, etc. It would have seemed silly to have purchased them if I didn't enjoy them.
QUOTE]
I can tell you missed the Goldwing. Thats why you got the RG
No offense taken on the SG comment. I enjoy riding my SG. After all, it IS the most popular bike Harley builds
I have enjoyed every bike that I have ever owned - Hondas, BMWs, Yamahas, BSA, etc. It would have seemed silly to have purchased them if I didn't enjoy them.
QUOTE]
I can tell you missed the Goldwing. Thats why you got the RG
No offense taken on the SG comment. I enjoy riding my SG. After all, it IS the most popular bike Harley builds