Coming from a Deluxe to my RG what a great change.
Why a touring bike?
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Brockport, NY
Bought a Sporty in '02 and went to Laconia Bike Week the following week. Saw so many Touring bikes everywhere. Fell in love with the looks of Road King Classic, but I had payment book to stick with.
4 years later, Bought a '06 RKC and went to Sturgis Bike Week. Saw so many Touring bikes everywhere again and fell in love with Ultra. Until HD announced 450 new design parts on the Touring Model so I browsed it through American Iron Magazine comparing the White '03 and Flame Blue/Pewter '09. Fell in love with the color shown in the magazine and called up my dealer to see if they had one in stock. Nope, Will be coming in 3 weeks. Got an email from my dealer saying that my Ultra's in.
Whoa !!...I say to myself, "My Ultra ?" so I went down, introduced myself to my new baby in the off limit area and we hitched afterwards w/o question. Now, My lady loves it so much rather than my ol' RKC. Hey, I still miss my RKC as it's still sitting in the showroom floor.
Touring Bike rules,
Thorey
4 years later, Bought a '06 RKC and went to Sturgis Bike Week. Saw so many Touring bikes everywhere again and fell in love with Ultra. Until HD announced 450 new design parts on the Touring Model so I browsed it through American Iron Magazine comparing the White '03 and Flame Blue/Pewter '09. Fell in love with the color shown in the magazine and called up my dealer to see if they had one in stock. Nope, Will be coming in 3 weeks. Got an email from my dealer saying that my Ultra's in.
Whoa !!...I say to myself, "My Ultra ?" so I went down, introduced myself to my new baby in the off limit area and we hitched afterwards w/o question. Now, My lady loves it so much rather than my ol' RKC. Hey, I still miss my RKC as it's still sitting in the showroom floor.
Touring Bike rules,
Thorey
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 914
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From: Republic of Texas
If the Electra is more comfy for two, then its bound to be more comfy for me alone.
What are some your thoughts as to why YOU changed or did you start from the top first.
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 26
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From: Middle GA
I went from a Vulcan 2K to an Ultra Classic and the transition is much better than I imagined. Actually, the Ultra handles much better with slow tighter turns than the metric. Pleasantly surprised, and the comfort with all the niceties on the Ultra is a tremendous plus. Glad I did it!
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: PNW
I've had two Wide Glides (1986 and 2000), an 07 Heritage and now an 09 FLHX. I loved every one of these bikes, but the SG has been the most comfortable overall. Wait a minute, I've said that about every harley i've owned. Really though, you need to rent and ride and then make the decision. Best of luck to ya!!
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 116
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From: Kalamazoo, MI
If you can afford it go with two bikes. I have an Electra Glide right now as my only ride but am missing riding a bike without a windhield or fairing. I had a Road King before which worked well for an only bike.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 345
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From: Vancouver, WA
Funny thing, though, during the years when I had two bikes (2004 Road King Custom and 2004 Low Rider) I overwhelmingly selected the Road King over the Low Rider... just more comfortable, and the storage is really nice to have. As a one-bike owner now, I wouldn't have anything but my 2010 FLTRX. This bike gobbles miles voraciously and with great ease and comfort. And somehow it still manages to look hot and slutty!
I'm totally thrilled with it!
Last edited by DHart; Oct 25, 2009 at 12:50 AM.
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Joe Kucinski
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: So Cal The Golden State
I would check out the Road King. Properly equipped you could have the best of both worlds. It is built on a the Touring platform.
Great to hear that wife enjoys the ride.
Great to hear that wife enjoys the ride.
