RG Riders....Turbulence???
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From: Keene, CA
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From: South Jersey
I have a SG and my BIL has a RG. From my experience the bat wing offers much better protection with less buffeting but the RG is more stable with cross winds and offers a better ride on windy days. It's a matter of what you are looking for, a better ride on windy days or better protection from the elements.
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From: GA
And at speed! The fast you go, the more planted it is. I passed a line of 4 cars and an Ultra doing the speed limit (which I find unacceptable) on a two lane road . By the time I rolled past the ultra I was east bound and down hitting triple digits and the freakin bike felt like it was on rails.
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Thanks for all the input on the topic. I'm going to do a long road test at the dealer today and check it out. Thanks again, everyone was very helpful!
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From: Tuddenham St. Mary, United Kingdom
I bet you guys are right. The rider versus passenger comfort factor probably is a key point. Indeed, my OL is pizzed that I traded my old Road King. That big 'ol wall-sized windsail (not windshield) made her a happy camper even though it's no true fairing at all and she's not real happy on the back of the new RG.
This new puppy came with a little decorative piece of black plastic (imitation windshield - cheap for MOCO) so I put a KlockWerks 16" on it as soon I took delivery. However, she hated that one (too much side buffeting on her little noggin). Right now I've got a WV 14" and she's much better back there.
I'm still saving up $ for the lowers anyway since I already know they're a huge help. However, I'm thinking about installing an old scratched up stock RG tall shield I have in the garage just to see what difference that makes for her.
This new puppy came with a little decorative piece of black plastic (imitation windshield - cheap for MOCO) so I put a KlockWerks 16" on it as soon I took delivery. However, she hated that one (too much side buffeting on her little noggin). Right now I've got a WV 14" and she's much better back there.
I'm still saving up $ for the lowers anyway since I already know they're a huge help. However, I'm thinking about installing an old scratched up stock RG tall shield I have in the garage just to see what difference that makes for her.
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I just traded my 04 EGC that I put 80,000 miles on and I have over 3000 on my new RGU and I really do not notice any difference in turbulance. I have the the $30 wind deflectors and the chrome baffle under the forks. My wife says she gets more wind then she did riding with me on the EGC. She says the RG is a lot smoother riding tho and perfers the RG even tho it is more windy. She wears a full face helmet 100% of the time.