I've been considering buying a dresser and I am curious to hear feedback from someone who has owned and ridden both bikes with regards to the fork mounted fairing vs. the frame mounted fairing. I'm not concerned with looks or ergonomics. I just want to know about the ride, particulary stability in the wind at highway speeds. Thanks in advance.

 

I've owned them both and actually two Road Glides and now an Electra Glide Classic. One of the BIGGEST complaint's I'd heard of was stability at highway speeds with wind gusts and such. After riding it now about 4k miles, I will tell you that to ME it is NOT a big deal at all. You'll get lots of input here I am sure however the proof is in the pudding as they say and before you plunk down your cash for a bike, rent each for say at least a full day and spend at least 8 hours in the saddle and I'd bet any dealer would put your rental fee towards the purchase of a new scooter. Just my two pennies....

 

Thanks but which one do you like better? Or do you not feel a difference in handling between the two?

 

Do not get a Road Glide. They are ugly as hell!

 

If your looking for handling and stability go with the Roadie.If wind buffeting is a concern of yours you better go with the other.I would highly recommend you try both before you plunk your hard earned cash down.I've had both, I recently bought a FLTR,at times I regret it.Once I find a windshield that works for me I'll probably like it alot more.Ride Safe

 

Buffeting is not a problem with lowers installed.

As also said,rent the bikes first if your not sure.

 

 

The biggest thing that I noticed at first and maybe it's just me... but the steering feels lighter on the FLTR. I guess that makes some sense as you aren't pushing the fairing and everything on around. So far I am VERY happy with the move.

 

The RG guys got jokes. But seriously, I would expect the frame mount to be more stable because as the batwing gets banged around, so does the front end. I have a 70 mile daily commute on the interstate and the regular shield may as well be a sail in the wind. Thanks, guys.

 

How do figure installing lowers on a Roadie has anything to do with eliminating buffeting,that to me makes no sense at all.