Road King vs. Street Glide??
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
RE: Road King vs. Street Glide??
1) Both bikes are in the same price range.
2) RK - old school look that needs some chrome and pipes added.
3) SG - custom looking bagger, change pipes and ride it.
Fairing and a radio is like a microwave and a garage door opener.
Once you have one , there is never going back.
2) RK - old school look that needs some chrome and pipes added.
3) SG - custom looking bagger, change pipes and ride it.
Fairing and a radio is like a microwave and a garage door opener.
Once you have one , there is never going back.
Intermediate
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RE: Road King vs. Street Glide??
Had an 06 RKC, traded it for a 07 SG. Not that I disliked the RKC, but the full fairing is a definate +.
With the taller windshield and cruise, I can roll all day. Definately take less wind abuse on the SG and the
radio is nice. I don't think I took my windshield off the Road King but once, and it was just for cleaning.
With the taller windshield and cruise, I can roll all day. Definately take less wind abuse on the SG and the
radio is nice. I don't think I took my windshield off the Road King but once, and it was just for cleaning.
Road Captain
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RE: Road King vs. Street Glide??
ORIGINAL: HollywoodHillsHD
I have an '04 RKCustom that I put a Hoppe Fairing on. I created an SG before they came out. I get the advantages of both bikes and I love it.
click on my profile to see it.
I have an '04 RKCustom that I put a Hoppe Fairing on. I created an SG before they came out. I get the advantages of both bikes and I love it.
click on my profile to see it.
I did the same thing with my 04 RK Custom except I used a Dragonfly fairing.
http://www.pbase.com/jmorton10/image/47853108
~John
Road Captain
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RE: Road King vs. Street Glide??
Wait until you start paying for maintenance & repairs on the Beemer(& yes, they do break)
A neighbor of mine is riding a Harley now after quite a few years of Beemer ownership, he spent an absolute fortune keeping the Beemers running correctly as the miles piled up.
~John
A neighbor of mine is riding a Harley now after quite a few years of Beemer ownership, he spent an absolute fortune keeping the Beemers running correctly as the miles piled up.
~John
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Matthews, NC
RE: Road King vs. Street Glide??
ORIGINAL: lusodom
I had both a rdkg classic and a street glide. problems with both bikes, dealers and moto co. dumped them all and bought a BMW. NEVER LOOKED BACK!
I had both a rdkg classic and a street glide. problems with both bikes, dealers and moto co. dumped them all and bought a BMW. NEVER LOOKED BACK!
Lemme guess.. you came across this post and mistakingly hit the reply button?
Some people kill me! ROFLMAO
Novice
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RE: Road King vs. Street Glide??
Where you live and your riding season may have an impact. Living in the northeast, after many years of riding in cold weather with no windshield or plastic, I now think the Glides are great. Good luck on your choice.
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RE: Road King vs. Street Glide??
i hopefully will be adding a dead center or hoppe fairing (in cobalt w/short shield) to my RK Classic... the reason i went with my RKC was due to me being able to remove the shield. i dont like the idea of a fixed fairing.
with the stock shield, hoppe/dead center or none at all- its a VERY versatile ride.
go with a Road King.
with the stock shield, hoppe/dead center or none at all- its a VERY versatile ride.
go with a Road King.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: USA
RE: Road King vs. Street Glide??
ORIGINAL: lusodom
I had both a rdkg classic and a street glide. problems with both bikes, dealers and moto co. dumped them all and bought a BMW. NEVER LOOKED BACK!
I had both a rdkg classic and a street glide. problems with both bikes, dealers and moto co. dumped them all and bought a BMW. NEVER LOOKED BACK!
If you think that moving from Harley to BMW is going to get you a more reliable bike or better dealership service, you're in for an expensive surprise.
Signed,
Been there, Done that.