Street Glide or Road Glide
2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2007
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I have had both and liked them both. The road glide is more nimble because all of the weight is off of the front end. Some people do not like them because the front fairing does not move when you turn. NEVER BOTHERED ME. Street glide or ultra seems heavier but thats because the weight is higher. ride both then choose.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: New Jersey
I test rode a new SG, RGC, RK and 2009 EGC - each, several times - before deciding on the SG.
The SG looked right, fit right and rode right - and I just couldn't get used to that shark nose on the RGC. YMMV.
The SG looked right, fit right and rode right - and I just couldn't get used to that shark nose on the RGC. YMMV.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 637
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From: Laurel, Maryland
Uh, yea
Road Glide
Road Glide!
Road Glide!!
ROAD GLIDE!!!
But my opinion might be a little bit swayed, for obvious reasons.
GSF
Road Glide!
Road Glide!!
ROAD GLIDE!!!
But my opinion might be a little bit swayed, for obvious reasons.
GSF
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 613
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From: Tallmadge, Ohio
LOOKS...You gotta be kidding. The road glide is uglier than a butt (lol). But since I have never ridden one I can't comment on the ride but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the SG at high speeds or any speed for that matter. Maybe get a Klock Werks curved windshield to help keep the front end down would even out any ride advantage the RG may have. Basically the same bike with a different fairing. To me it would come down to looks and the SG has it hands down. But that's just my opinion and probably those of most everybody that owns or sees one since the ratio of bikes sold does tell the tale.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I asked a sales guy yesterday how the bikes were moving and he said SGs are sold before they hit the floor. But they are selling RGs too, just not as fast. That is very different than three years ago before the RG Ultra when RGs sat on the floor for three months at the same dealer.
I know I was really torn between a RG and SG. I finally picked the SG because of the windshield complaints from RG owner reviews. There are a lot more windshield options today and with the RG Ultra, I probably would be riding one today.
That being said, I like my SG very much. I think you will like what ever you pick.
I know I was really torn between a RG and SG. I finally picked the SG because of the windshield complaints from RG owner reviews. There are a lot more windshield options today and with the RG Ultra, I probably would be riding one today.
That being said, I like my SG very much. I think you will like what ever you pick.