Wind differences between the Street Glide and Road Glide???
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My personal feeling is that while the RG is more streamlined, the bottom line is that the batwing keeps more air off the rider. I was really on the fence in 07, and again in 09, trying to decide between the two bikes. Several test rides and half day rentals led me to stay with the batwing, because IMHO, it keeps the most wind off the rider, which when all is said and done, is the reason I ride a bike with a fairing in the first place.
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The stock Road Glide windshield is for looks only, once you install a real windshield like a Clearview it gets real quiet behind it and it doesn't look too bad on the bike either.
If that isn't good enough wind protection, you can add lowers (a lot more help) on either one and/or the air deflector (a little more help) that bolts under the front forks.
With either bike you should look into getting real shocks on the rear to help the OL. The lowered OEM air shocks are extermely harsh and I couldn't ride at any PSI without bottoming out.
Good luck, they are both nice bikes but I obviously have a preference.
If that isn't good enough wind protection, you can add lowers (a lot more help) on either one and/or the air deflector (a little more help) that bolts under the front forks.
With either bike you should look into getting real shocks on the rear to help the OL. The lowered OEM air shocks are extermely harsh and I couldn't ride at any PSI without bottoming out.
Good luck, they are both nice bikes but I obviously have a preference.
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In all the thoughts of windshields, buffeting, and such, don't forget your helmet choice makes a significant difference as well. For example, I have a carbon kevlar HD half helmet, a Fulmer V2 3/4, and a Nolan full face. The HD is the worst on buffeting, lifting, and other hinky feelings. The Nolan is kind of heavy and while it cuts through the wind, your neck gets tired after some time. The 3/4 Fulmer, though, is the best of all. It's pretty quiet, kills buffeting, and isn't heavy. Shape and style of helmets can make big differences. And of course, no helmet feels the best, but that's another argument for another thread.
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