Road Glide vs Street Glide

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Sep 10, 2010 | 12:41 AM

#31

RangeRat

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Originally Posted by GfromAlberta

Which bike handles better and why?

A buddy of mine is a JMan HD mechanic and he has a Street Glide and swears by it

Now my new boss claims that his Road Glide handles better than any Harley he's ever driven

opinions?

Handles better? Find a handlebar mounted fairing...

Sep 10, 2010 | 01:17 PM

#32

maroman52405

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there has to be a reason that they sell alot more street glides than they do road glides. to each their own, I just cant get past the look of the shark nose.

Sep 10, 2010 | 01:58 PM

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thecort

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As far as handling goes...it comes down to the rider because the bikes are pretty similar...talent is the one that handles better.

As far as looks...that's just a matter of opinion. I prefer the Street Glide but the Road Glide Ultra is pretty nice looking too.

Street Glide isn't the #1 seller for nothing!

Last edited by thecort; Sep 10, 2010 at 02:20 PM.

Sep 10, 2010 | 02:12 PM

#34

BLK08ROCKERC

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Originally Posted by GfromAlberta

Seems like Road Glides are running away with this, with the Street Glide owners out numbering the RG owners by a considerable amount I'm surprised they aren't being defended a little more.........

Because we know we got the better looking bike and don't have to defend our choice! Kinda like dating a big girl and telling about how good she can cook! LOL!

Lets see where that takes us!

Sep 11, 2010 | 07:43 PM

#35

toothdocthc

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Originally Posted by Sharknose

First you'll have to make sure you pick the right Street Glide out of the hundred or so others around that look just like it. 8-)

maybe that's because most peeps get it right. There's a reason they're so popular. got a sedona orange one a month ago and plan on keeping this one a while.

Sep 11, 2010 | 08:21 PM

#36

Tytanium

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Don't get a RG. They are just plain ugly.

Sep 12, 2010 | 09:52 AM

#37

elroy521

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From: Austin Tx

I think it comes down to how tall a guy is , and how close you want the faring to you , love mine at 6'6'' tall still would like more room , i guess i like sitting in the back seat ,

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Sep 12, 2010 | 05:45 PM

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rg_dave

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Whichever one I'm riding.

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Sep 12, 2010 | 06:30 PM

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toothdocthc

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Originally Posted by elroy521

I think it comes down to how tall a guy is , and how close you want the faring to you , love mine at 6'6'' tall still would like more room , i guess i like sitting in the back seat ,

bingo, I agree . taller people prefer road glides-but I do not agree that a sg is a chick bike though