Why a touring bike?
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Aren't the only differences between an Electra Glide and Ultra the amenities? I think the suspension is the same. So what are the other differences?
Last edited by shortride; Oct 19, 2009 at 12:34 PM.
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Cruiser
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Now I'm new to HD but I was wondering the same thing....that and $2000
Cruiser
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From: South Bend Indiana
++1 I wanted the option of not having a windshield for around town and short hauls "I know why dogs hang their head out of the window" I can pull the windshield, back rest and luggage rack off in minutes and have a cruiser or dress it up for the long or cold rides..I luv my King........
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2009 FLHRC Vivid Black Stock except for some bling
++1 I wanted the option of not having a windshield for around town and short hauls "I know why dogs hang their head out of the window" I can pull the windshield, back rest and luggage rack off in minutes and have a cruiser or dress it up for the long or cold rides..I luv my King........
++1 I wanted the option of not having a windshield for around town and short hauls "I know why dogs hang their head out of the window" I can pull the windshield, back rest and luggage rack off in minutes and have a cruiser or dress it up for the long or cold rides..I luv my King........
I like my wide glide for that now!! I generally keep the windshield on though.
Let me also point out that even with the forward controls, I could use and inch or two more in the legroom dept. Tourers are all bent knees under them, or much more chair like ..correct?
Tourer
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From: Nortern Jersey
I went from a nightrain to a Ultra Classic and was worried about the same thing,I picked it up in March and have put on 12,000 miles so far this year,I ride it everywhere and it handles like a dream.My girl learned how to ride and she picked up a Streetbob so we tool around town together which is a blast.The leg thing just put highway pegs and you can strecth your legs out.
I don't know about anything about any of the other touring bike but I don't think you can go wrong with any of them,I was torn between the Ultra and the Streetglide.What I did was make my tourpak detachable.
Good luck let us know what you get
I don't know about anything about any of the other touring bike but I don't think you can go wrong with any of them,I was torn between the Ultra and the Streetglide.What I did was make my tourpak detachable.
Good luck let us know what you get
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So much good information. Let me ; myself, stop asking too many questions until I do some hands on homework. I'll be back then. I do enjoy all the reading and the different points of view on "which" tourer.
Tourer
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From: Los Angeles, CA
+1, it's nothing to ride from Los Angeles to San Diego to have a nice seafood lunch and come right back...even if I got another bike it would have to be a bagger, either an Ultra or a Street Glide, though I think I'm leaning more towards an Ultra...
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Tourer
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From: Saskatchewan, Canada
For two-up riding, nothing beats a tourer. It may be possible to upgrade a Sportster/Dyna/Softail/VRSC with features that come stock on a tourer but it sometimes does not make financial sense when you consider the final costs and the quality of the ride results.
