SG or RK
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Road Warrior
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SG or RK
I'm ready to buy my first HD, been riding a metric for two years (Suzuki Boulevard C90). I like the looks of the RK, but noticed that the SG had a lower center of gravity. The dealer confirmed it so was wondering if he's just trying to make a sale. Anything else I should be aware of between these two nice bikes.
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RE: SG or RK
Welcome to the forum. Be sure to use the search feature here on the site. You will find that a lot of questions have already been addressed.
Like 60mike06 above said, go to: https://www.hdforums.com/m_857709/tm.htm . It's a recent string on your very question.
In any event they are both great bikes. I had an '05 RK Classic but now own a '06 SG. Love them both but if I had to replace again I'd go once more with the SG.
Good luck and have fun shopping.
Primo
Like 60mike06 above said, go to: https://www.hdforums.com/m_857709/tm.htm . It's a recent string on your very question.
In any event they are both great bikes. I had an '05 RK Classic but now own a '06 SG. Love them both but if I had to replace again I'd go once more with the SG.
Good luck and have fun shopping.
Primo
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Rent both and then decide. If you like the look of your C90, then you will probably lean towards the RK's more classic look. You can lower the RK if thats an issue. Enjoy.
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Streetglide suspension is identical to a RKCustom....rear shocks are 1" lower than the rest of the touring line. Consider, that once you own a bagger with a fairing & it's features, it is highly unlikely that you will ever switch, to one without!
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Both are awesome, but I love my radio.
Never had one on a bike before this and not sure I would do without it
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RE: SG or RK
Thanks. I'm taking a SG for a demo ride next weekend. For some reason that fairing is starting to grown on me.
Do you think I can get a left over 06 SG for a good price.
Do you think I can get a left over 06 SG for a good price.
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sg fairing cannot be removed for short, hot rides.
RK shield offers as good (if not better) wind protection than the SG.
there are manufacturers who make identical quick release fairings for the RK (with radios) for ~$1K
RK shield offers as good (if not better) wind protection than the SG.
there are manufacturers who make identical quick release fairings for the RK (with radios) for ~$1K