Road Glide aka Evil Twin
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10-14-2011, 11:37 PM
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#12
10-15-2011, 01:27 AM
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10-15-2011, 05:41 AM
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Finally picked up the 12 Road Glide Custom. Dealer had to install cruise control because HD had supplier problems.
Put only 30 yesterday getting home. Went out today for 137 mile test ride. Temps in the mid 50's and high gusty winds.
I have a 10 Ultra that I have put 18,000 miles on so this was to be a comparison ride.
The RG shined where I expected it to. Cross winds from the west exceeded 30 mph. Took highway 78 north and the bike tracked as if it was only a breeze. Just a relaxed grip on the handlebars.
The 103 does have a noticeable improvement in pep over my 96's. Was even smoother at idle which surprised me. The shifting was smooth but try as I might it would not go into neutral at a stop. Clutch was dragging. I'll take care of that myself.
And by the way. It is not "Fugly" it is one beautiful machine.
I did not add gas yet to track the first tank but at 167 miles on the clock the gauge seemed about where my Ultra would show at the same point. I did expect it to use more.
Now to stop the posters that just pass on what they heard like sheep and don't understand what they are talking about so they wind up sounding like fools. Yes the headlights don't turn in a LOW speed turn. Neither do Gold Wings, BMW and almost all other brands of touring bikes. But then neither do cars, trucks or buses. And guess what? It does not mean squat. Come to a stop T intersection, stop turn and proceed. The spread of the beam sweeps the turn just as a car's does and miracle! One can see around the turn.
Then on the highway at speed a curve comes up. The headlights point in exactly the same direction as a bat wing would counter steering through the curve. So give it up to attempt a feeble dig at a fixed fairing only only shows the level of ignorance some have.
The RG is superior in windy conditions for touring than the other touring HD's.
I have head this also. "The gauges are farther away." Yes DUH! about 8 inches and what does that mean? Maybe you're old and blind? Did not have a problem reading any gauge at all.
That is it for my preemptive strikes.
The black denim paint makes the bike look evil. Hence the nick name "Evil Twin. I like the look without the trunk. I do have quick release sissy bar and luggage rack to install when I go on a tour. I will attach a T-Bag to that.
I was surprised at the sound. It seemed quieter than my stock exhaust Ultra. When I tour I want quiet.
It is not "Fugly" It is one beautiful machine. Very sophisticated and refined not like my Ultra a.k.a. "Buick".
Put only 30 yesterday getting home. Went out today for 137 mile test ride. Temps in the mid 50's and high gusty winds.
I have a 10 Ultra that I have put 18,000 miles on so this was to be a comparison ride.
The RG shined where I expected it to. Cross winds from the west exceeded 30 mph. Took highway 78 north and the bike tracked as if it was only a breeze. Just a relaxed grip on the handlebars.
The 103 does have a noticeable improvement in pep over my 96's. Was even smoother at idle which surprised me. The shifting was smooth but try as I might it would not go into neutral at a stop. Clutch was dragging. I'll take care of that myself.
And by the way. It is not "Fugly" it is one beautiful machine.
I did not add gas yet to track the first tank but at 167 miles on the clock the gauge seemed about where my Ultra would show at the same point. I did expect it to use more.
Now to stop the posters that just pass on what they heard like sheep and don't understand what they are talking about so they wind up sounding like fools. Yes the headlights don't turn in a LOW speed turn. Neither do Gold Wings, BMW and almost all other brands of touring bikes. But then neither do cars, trucks or buses. And guess what? It does not mean squat. Come to a stop T intersection, stop turn and proceed. The spread of the beam sweeps the turn just as a car's does and miracle! One can see around the turn.
Then on the highway at speed a curve comes up. The headlights point in exactly the same direction as a bat wing would counter steering through the curve. So give it up to attempt a feeble dig at a fixed fairing only only shows the level of ignorance some have.
The RG is superior in windy conditions for touring than the other touring HD's.
I have head this also. "The gauges are farther away." Yes DUH! about 8 inches and what does that mean? Maybe you're old and blind? Did not have a problem reading any gauge at all.
That is it for my preemptive strikes.
The black denim paint makes the bike look evil. Hence the nick name "Evil Twin. I like the look without the trunk. I do have quick release sissy bar and luggage rack to install when I go on a tour. I will attach a T-Bag to that.
I was surprised at the sound. It seemed quieter than my stock exhaust Ultra. When I tour I want quiet.
It is not "Fugly" It is one beautiful machine. Very sophisticated and refined not like my Ultra a.k.a. "Buick".
good the R/G really is.
We'll be flooded with batwing converts, and that can't be good !!!
P.S. nice bike by the way
#14
10-15-2011, 05:44 AM
#15
10-15-2011, 05:53 AM
You'll LAUGH at this...
my (used)'05 RG came without a power port cover, so I took the cigarette lighter out of my truck, and placed it in the port... and had that EXACT same thought.... then I remembered, no it wont...
my (used)'05 RG came without a power port cover, so I took the cigarette lighter out of my truck, and placed it in the port... and had that EXACT same thought.... then I remembered, no it wont...
#16
10-15-2011, 05:55 AM
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#17
10-15-2011, 06:05 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
#18
10-15-2011, 07:03 AM
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In fact, while "old & blind" may be relative terms, I am willing to wager that in fact 100% of this forum's readership is older than they once were, and that perhaps 70-80% of them have vision that cannot be compared to what they once had, even with corrective lenses.
#19
10-15-2011, 08:37 AM
I'm thinking ill put a set on mine this winter...
#20
10-15-2011, 09:37 AM
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