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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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I have my bike in for service, and was provided with a well worn 2003 Police Electraglide. Rode it nearly 300 miles today. I really like the batwing... The wind protection is awesome. I might even say I prefer it to the RK windshield. Now to try a Road Glide...
 
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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Go ahead and try the RoadGlide.......said the Spider to the Fly. You gonna like it!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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go roadglide !!!!! ............



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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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If you like the EG Do NOT try the RG - you will NOT go back..... you have been warned...... Of course this is only my opinion, lol
 
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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Stay with the traditional batwing !
 
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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Come into the light, children. Cross over into the light.


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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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The wing will prevail..........
 
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I've ridden both fairly extensively and like each for their own unique appeal. In the end I choose the Ultra over the Roadglide, but I do think the Roadglide offers a better ride. The RoadGlide seemed more stabile to me, especially at higher speeds.
 
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Never owned an Ultra but on my 2nd Road Glide .. what ever you choose, you'll love the faring protection versus the RK windshield.
 
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Go to the Roadglide my son... Its funny, at first I didn't like the look, but it grew on me. Now I can't imagine being without my RG.
 
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