Test drove a road glide custom today....
Road Warrior
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Oh to be contrarian. I test rode the RGU, RGC and Ultra LTD yesterday. I have wanted a Road Glide for months and loved the bike until.....I rode the Ultra LTD. Maybe it is because my last bike was 2003 EGU but once I got on it, it felt like I was home. It felt smaller (not a bad thing and a reason some folks love the RG instead) and was easier for me to manuever, especially when doing figure 8s in a parking lot. I expected the RG to be better in all the areas I love about the batwing. I was wrong. I do have to say I am happy with the added 103 torque of both machines. My 88 was definitely under powered. Now all I need to do is make my best deal on the LTD. I am not in the "Road Glide is an ugly bike" camp. I wanted one because I love the look. I just like the Limited better. Happy touring.
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Tourer
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I used to think they were ugly but they have really grown on me. That was before I took it for a ride. However, to be sure I am going to test ride the RGC, street glide and road king back to back to make sure. I do not want any doubts when I hand over my trade in and check! I already have my wish list of mods started.
Road Warrior
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I used to think they were ugly but they have really grown on me. That was before I took it for a ride. However, to be sure I am going to test ride the RGC, street glide and road king back to back to make sure. I do not want any doubts when I hand over my trade in and check! I already have my wish list of mods started.
Ask me how I know
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and the headlights don't turn with the handlebars, and you can't reach the radio, and the cigarette lighter will dent the tank on sharp turns, etc......
to the op, if you think you can't sleep now, wait until you buy the bike and replace that little toenail of a windscreen with a proper one, and upgrade the stock speakers...... you'll be planning 200 mile trips one way, just for lunch
to the op, if you think you can't sleep now, wait until you buy the bike and replace that little toenail of a windscreen with a proper one, and upgrade the stock speakers...... you'll be planning 200 mile trips one way, just for lunch
( I know he's busting chops)
There's plenty of headlight there and I find the handlebar controls for the radio within reach quite well.
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I had my batwing fairing for 72K+ miles. Now I'm on a Road Glide Custom. When you've tried both fairings you will NEVER go back to the batwing!
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Oh to be contrarian. I test rode the RGU, RGC and Ultra LTD yesterday. I have wanted a Road Glide for months and loved the bike until.....I rode the Ultra LTD. Maybe it is because my last bike was 2003 EGU but once I got on it, it felt like I was home. It felt smaller (not a bad thing and a reason some folks love the RG instead) and was easier for me to manuever, especially when doing figure 8s in a parking lot. I expected the RG to be better in all the areas I love about the batwing. I was wrong. I do have to say I am happy with the added 103 torque of both machines. My 88 was definitely under powered. Now all I need to do is make my best deal on the LTD. I am not in the "Road Glide is an ugly bike" camp. I wanted one because I love the look. I just like the Limited better. Happy touring.
spiz
spiz
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trnewman: God often speaks to us in our sleep, so I think it would be reasonable to assume that He wants you to have the Road Glide. Better get down there today lest you fall into disobedience!