Here's my new 2010 Road Glide Black Denim - pics
#21
09-27-2009, 08:16 PM
Thanks to all here who answered my many questions about the new Harleys. I just said goodbye to my great old friend (2004 Road King Custom 95ci) and made a great new friend. Got a decent deal (MSRP only with no set-up fee). And I love this paint finish! Here are some pics from yesterday. I reaaaally need pipes, A/C, and seats/backrests for this beauty! Mustang Solo with backrest and Mustang Passenger seat are on the way from Mustang. Just need to figure out the pipe thing now!
Some may not like the styling of the Road Glide but what I totally love about it is that the bike has at it's core the traditional H-D heart and soul, but with the frame mounted fairing and dual "UFO" headlights (these lights had an AMAZING high-beam illumination on the dark country roads last night!), it's got a very progressive modern look to it. Sort of a mix of a little bit of old school re-set for the future. I totally love it. Progressive looking tradition!
Initial observations. The new Harleys, with their new chassis, Bembro ABS brakes, 96 ci engine and six speed tranny are really leaps and bounds above my older bike, which I loved dearly for 30,000 wonderful miles! The new ride is fantastic. There were some strong winds crossing the bridge over the Columbia River yesterday and with the frame mounted fairing, my front wheel/bars didn't waver in the least. I think the frame mounted fairing is a fantastic design. The steering feel is amazingly light and nimble in all conditions. I'm really glad I went with this exact bike, this year. Somehow this bike really "glides" more than my Road King did and handles exceptionally well. The Street Glide and Electra Glide Classic (smartest move, price wise!) had some very strong appeal as well, but the Road Glide won me over with it's slightly more "purpose built" progressive design and the beautiful sweeping lines that just flow perfectly from front to rear.
Some may not like the styling of the Road Glide but what I totally love about it is that the bike has at it's core the traditional H-D heart and soul, but with the frame mounted fairing and dual "UFO" headlights (these lights had an AMAZING high-beam illumination on the dark country roads last night!), it's got a very progressive modern look to it. Sort of a mix of a little bit of old school re-set for the future. I totally love it. Progressive looking tradition!
Initial observations. The new Harleys, with their new chassis, Bembro ABS brakes, 96 ci engine and six speed tranny are really leaps and bounds above my older bike, which I loved dearly for 30,000 wonderful miles! The new ride is fantastic. There were some strong winds crossing the bridge over the Columbia River yesterday and with the frame mounted fairing, my front wheel/bars didn't waver in the least. I think the frame mounted fairing is a fantastic design. The steering feel is amazingly light and nimble in all conditions. I'm really glad I went with this exact bike, this year. Somehow this bike really "glides" more than my Road King did and handles exceptionally well. The Street Glide and Electra Glide Classic (smartest move, price wise!) had some very strong appeal as well, but the Road Glide won me over with it's slightly more "purpose built" progressive design and the beautiful sweeping lines that just flow perfectly from front to rear.
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09-27-2009, 09:14 PM
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09-27-2009, 09:20 PM
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09-27-2009, 09:25 PM
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Tell everyone it's a horrible bike. we are trying to keep the Road Glides on the DL.
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09-27-2009, 11:06 PM
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09-27-2009, 11:12 PM
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Hey... thank you for the comments.
My wife and I put a little over 500 miles on the FLTRX this weekend... loving it! Did a lot of rev up and downs between 2500 and 3800 rpm for break-in. Getting to feel at-home with the controls now. And now I'm feeling fairly well in the groove with the bike. Hate the lack of throttle responsiveness and low end torque, which I had with my '04 RK Custom 95cu in. with V&H pipes, but that will come to the new bike when I can get some new pipes, A/C, etc. This weekend's riding had a lot of up and down shifts, and the new tranny is just barely beginning to feel a little less "new" now... which I like. Give me another couple thousand miles, some new pipes from heads on down to tips, free breathing A/C and I'll be totally in the groove!
Mustang seats and backrest will arrive Wednesday and make my wife and I much more comfortable. (Having had a rider backrest on my RK Custom, I don't evern want to be without one of those again... fantastic!)
Now exploring pipes options and a slightly taller windshield for longer freeway rides. Any suggestions?
And wife now says she's needing one of the new Harley jackets and helmut! But, of course!
My wife and I put a little over 500 miles on the FLTRX this weekend... loving it! Did a lot of rev up and downs between 2500 and 3800 rpm for break-in. Getting to feel at-home with the controls now. And now I'm feeling fairly well in the groove with the bike. Hate the lack of throttle responsiveness and low end torque, which I had with my '04 RK Custom 95cu in. with V&H pipes, but that will come to the new bike when I can get some new pipes, A/C, etc. This weekend's riding had a lot of up and down shifts, and the new tranny is just barely beginning to feel a little less "new" now... which I like. Give me another couple thousand miles, some new pipes from heads on down to tips, free breathing A/C and I'll be totally in the groove!
Mustang seats and backrest will arrive Wednesday and make my wife and I much more comfortable. (Having had a rider backrest on my RK Custom, I don't evern want to be without one of those again... fantastic!)
Now exploring pipes options and a slightly taller windshield for longer freeway rides. Any suggestions?
And wife now says she's needing one of the new Harley jackets and helmut! But, of course!
Last edited by DHart; 09-27-2009 at 11:22 PM.
#30
09-28-2009, 08:52 AM
They are out there, but Black Denim is a hard color to find. Red is in every showroom around here. It's nice, but bright shiny red just ain't my style.