Road Glide - advice please
Road Warrior
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From: SoCal & West TN
Last edited by Ultra89Rider; Apr 7, 2011 at 08:24 PM.
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From: Bay Area
Ive had my R/G for 4 years now and can count on one hand how many times Ive had to reach for the dash.
Ive ridden my friends batwing and it feels like Im getting into my wifes car, I found my self looking to slide the seat back for breathing room, and Im only 5'9".
It is the only way to go on long trips hands down. Been on interstate trips on 600 mile days in 40+ mph winds, at the end of the day the batwingers were looking for a place to lay down and rest, not so on the shark nose. But please come back and provide your comparisons after your trip.
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From: anacoco, la
if they offer you the road glide custom with the toenail windshield, ask for the ultra with a real windshield. that toenail will cause you to think that the roadglide is the biggest pos hd has. you won't be able to hear the radio over 35mph, and the windnoise will bug the heck out of you.
not an issue if they have changed out the stock shield, but for 2 up, the extra inch of suspension travel in the back will be appreciated.
not an issue if they have changed out the stock shield, but for 2 up, the extra inch of suspension travel in the back will be appreciated.
Road Master
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From: NH
if they offer you the road glide custom with the toenail windshield, ask for the ultra with a real windshield. that toenail will cause you to think that the roadglide is the biggest pos hd has. you won't be able to hear the radio over 35mph, and the windnoise will bug the heck out of you.
The custom windshield is just like someone sitting behind you beating your ears with ping pong paddles. Or ride a custom with a better windshield. Anybody that has a hard time going from a batwing to a fixed fairing should not even be riding any type of motorcycle.
Road Master
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From: Monmouth, OR
Somehow I don't think they have right side drive on a motorcycle.
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From: San Antonio, Tx
Like 99.99% of the cars and every other touring motorcycle on the roads today. I think there is 1 car manufactur that has headlights that turn and BMW just came out with them. Even on my RK I look past the headlamps in a turn, even at night. This is a non-issue.
Unless you use the handy radio controls on the left handlebar in the vicinity of the left thumb. Dave, did you also know there is a turn signal and a horn on the left bar as well?
I am amazed how many riders feel you have to have a bat wing operate the radio or turn your head at night.
Unless you use the handy radio controls on the left handlebar in the vicinity of the left thumb. Dave, did you also know there is a turn signal and a horn on the left bar as well?
I am amazed how many riders feel you have to have a bat wing operate the radio or turn your head at night.
