pros an cons
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
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Randy I agree with Lion but do it in reverse order. Sit down and make a list of what you plan do do with the bike. Then go out a rent each one for a weekend, with your list in mind. Afterwards decide which one best meets your list. Sure renting a bike for the weekend costs money, but $300 now could save you thousands if it helps you get the right bike the first time.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
My daughter's boyfriend has a Street Glide. I have the below Road King. His bike is great for cruising around locally. My bike is great for cruising around locally. My bike is great for 500 miles a day touring. Did I mention that his bike is great for cruising around locally.
He has ridden mine a few times and always comments on how nice it rides and how comfortable it is.
He has ridden mine a few times and always comments on how nice it rides and how comfortable it is.
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I really like the look of the SG but I do not like a fairing (I previously owned an Ultra). Either one will take you anywhere you have the ballz to ride. Do as posted and rent each. Your money, your choice. Good luck. 
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Cheltenham, UK
As stated numerous times, really it is only you who can choose.
My only advice when taking the plunge is to buy the bike you genuinely love. Stats and lists can lead you to a "sensible" decision, but we are buying these bikes to put a smile on our faces when we ride. The worst possible thing is to buy something that comes with a small nagging doubt. If in genuine doubt, be patient and rent.
Otherwise you are going to spend a whole lot more (well, you are probably going to spend loads, but I mean even more) converting this in to the bike you do love
My only advice when taking the plunge is to buy the bike you genuinely love. Stats and lists can lead you to a "sensible" decision, but we are buying these bikes to put a smile on our faces when we ride. The worst possible thing is to buy something that comes with a small nagging doubt. If in genuine doubt, be patient and rent.
Otherwise you are going to spend a whole lot more (well, you are probably going to spend loads, but I mean even more) converting this in to the bike you do love
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 324
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From: Florence,Ky
Was torn between the Street Glide and Road King also. I did rent them both. Love to looks of the Road King but just felt more comfortable on the Street Glide. Went with it and couldn't be happier. Did not really want a radio but I now love having one. You will know when you ride them which one is for you.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 361
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From: Staten Island
Sit on both. I believe the SG sits a little lower.
My friend bought the RK. I loved the way it looked. I went to pick one up and fell in love with the SG. I like the fairing and radio, so that is how I went.
Same friend would make fun of me and my radio. He just came back from Daytona with a detachable bat wing with a radio.
He likes the fact of wind and rain potation on his hands with the batwing.
He can also remove the fairing and windshield whenever he wants.
We both swear we would never have done it differently.
My friend bought the RK. I loved the way it looked. I went to pick one up and fell in love with the SG. I like the fairing and radio, so that is how I went.
Same friend would make fun of me and my radio. He just came back from Daytona with a detachable bat wing with a radio.
He likes the fact of wind and rain potation on his hands with the batwing.
He can also remove the fairing and windshield whenever he wants.
We both swear we would never have done it differently.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Maryland
The SG is lowered. If you aren't very tall you may aspire to this. Otherwise lowered may look better but it doesn't ride as well.
If you are OK heightwise, want max comfort for longer trips, and have the money, then go with door number three...an Ultra
RK is the most versatile bike Harley makes since a detachable batwing with radio can be added.
One last comment. If you choose to rent them both a big difference besides suspension is handlebars. Don't let the handle bars affect your decision as they can be replaced.
If you are OK heightwise, want max comfort for longer trips, and have the money, then go with door number three...an Ultra
RK is the most versatile bike Harley makes since a detachable batwing with radio can be added.
One last comment. If you choose to rent them both a big difference besides suspension is handlebars. Don't let the handle bars affect your decision as they can be replaced.
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