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I'd go with the RG over the King for long hauls. The King is more suave for around town rides but for the open pavement, would have to go with a glide, any glide.
Opinions are cheap & widely available.... See my signature photo for mine...
Do yourself a favor and rent one of each. That's really the only way YOU can make the best decision for YOU. It really does not matter what's best for everyone else.
Let us know what ya choose.....
Speaking of trips......
ONLY 3 more days til we're off in the general direction (and destination) of Billings for the Nat HOG Rally.... Should be close to 5k miles by the time we get back in a couple weeks.... I am Soooooooo checked out (already)!!!
I'm on my second Road Glide .. it's an awesome bike. Guess I'm "Geezerly" .. I just popped for the Biketronics kit, Sony Radio with XM module and Hog Tune speakers. Gotta love it!
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