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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 06:50 AM
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Looking for some honest opinions about the Road Glide. I currently have a 2004 Fatboy, that I have bagged out. I love the look, but am looking for a true touring bike. I located a 2004 Road Glide, one owner bike, at a dealership. It is priced right, and I feel I can negotiate a good deal. I have never owned a Road Glide, so I am wondering what people think of them. Thanks in advance for chiming in.......
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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The best & most stable of the touring bikes.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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the ugliest most beautiful bike you can buy; get it and ride
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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I had one for 4 years,nice bike.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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Buddy of mine just bought an 04' Roadie, I rode it home, handled great, good power, 5 speed is fine. I was impressed, course it is ugly
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:05 AM
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I had an '08 model for three years and really enjoyed it. Took a bit of experimentation with windshields and fairing lowers to get the wind management 'dialed in', but the 55k miles I put on it were largely trouble-free and a great pleasure.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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love mine. i rode both street and road glides before i bought mine. on my short demo rides, i couldn't tell that much of a difference between handling characteristics. just something about it being different drew me in. but if you want to be accepted amongst the forum members here, you should get a black street glide.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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I went from Fat Boy, to Road King to Ultra to a Road Glide.

I am liking it the best overall.
 
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..... Road Glide ?
.... spacious cockpit feel, very stable out on that long road towards nowhere in particular.



...... i wouldn't trade mine for anything but a brand new, fully dressed Yellow one. ...... {hint, hint .. c'mon Willie, i'm'a waitin' for a yellow RGU!!}
 
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Best long haul touring motorcycle ever made ....imho.
 
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