I have been looking to get a new bike 2010, I have it down to a Road Glide, Electra Glide Classic, or Road King Std. I have tested all three and don't have a clear winner.

I'm planning on getting a tour-pak for the two that are not std equipment. Most trips are to work 35-40 miles one way. I wear full helmet and Leather jacket no matter what the temp. We will ride weekends in the 150-200 mile range per day.

I like the fairing in the fall because I believe I would ride more to work. 35-45 degree area. However, I'm concern that the 85-90 days will be too warm behind it in the jacket.

Dealers says I need a Road Glide because of height, friends say fairing because they are nice once you get one, and wife says Road King because it looks more like a Harley.

Interested in what others think?

 

I like the fairing and a windsheild, of course I am in Ohio!

 

If you go with the Road King you can put a fairing on for the colder temps, and run a regular winshield (or no windshield at all) in the nicer weather. Biggest difference i think you will find is the radio factor, which can be addressed on a Road King as well, especially if you go with a detachable fairing.

 

if you want a stereo get the RG or EG. I ride a RK for work (40 hours a week) and when it came time to buy my own I went with the EG. Both handle identical but the fairing is much more comfortable to be behind on long rides. I thought long and hard about getting the RG but like the style of the bat wing fairing better.

 

I have ridden behind both and i like the fairing on my EGC the best, even when it is hot you still have good air movement.

 

You get plenty of air with the Bat Wing fairing. We ride in Texas over 100 degrees for three months.

Other than that you are on your won.

 

Thanks, dealer is getting a Road King in this week, so I can look at all three at the same time. Leaning toward Road Glide, but hard to beat Electra already setup for the same price.

 

If you only have one bike I would get the Electra Glide.

 

I had a 2001 RoadKing std. The wife and I loved that bike. We used heated gear when it got too cold and during the summer the rides were good. Last year I was in an accident (cage turning left in front of me) and T-boned a car. The bike was totaled. We now ride a 2009 Electra Glide Classic, batwing and all. The wife and I enjoy this bike much more than the RK. She is more relaxed and comfy and I enjoy the tunes. The EGC handles very well and the batwing keeps us warmer when it's cold but not warmer during the summer.

Just my thoughts.

 

Flhtc all the way