Street Glide Vs. Road Glide Custom
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 25,310
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From: Eastern NE
It always cracks me up when people ask a question on here like the difference between 2 bikes and the response is always: "go ride both and you decide" Don't you think if someone is asking this question they don't have the opportunity to ride both or they just want to hear other people's opinions. Telling someone to just go ride one or decide for yourself does not answer the question they asked.
As far as FLHX good/bad/ugly - windshield's too short, passenger pad (stock seat) sux, stiffer ride (suspension), but I really like the chopped looks of my bike & so Street Glide was my choice (after test ride). Go yo your dealership & "saddle up."
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 915
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From: SE FL & Black Hills SD
The ride home from the dealership after taking delivery of my RG proved the fixed fairing was all it's cracked up to be, it was pretty windy and it was more stable than my RK... As for looks, I like the back end on the SG, and now it's the same on the RG.. So that was easy. The look of the fixed fairing took a long time for me to start liking, now I do, so here I am, I liked the RG enough to buy it!
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,154
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From: Colorado Springs
Both bikes are really nice.
I recently traded my Streetbob in for a Road Glide and am extremely happy with my decision. The bike handles really well considering how heavy it is. Once you go to the touring side you will wonder why you didn't do it earlier.
Be forewarned though, you will spend a boatload of money "tweaking" the bike to get it perfect for your riding style. Be ready to get new bars, seat, highway begs, floorboard extensions, grips, tourpack, etc, etc, etc. The list just keeps getting longer and longer.
I recently traded my Streetbob in for a Road Glide and am extremely happy with my decision. The bike handles really well considering how heavy it is. Once you go to the touring side you will wonder why you didn't do it earlier.
Be forewarned though, you will spend a boatload of money "tweaking" the bike to get it perfect for your riding style. Be ready to get new bars, seat, highway begs, floorboard extensions, grips, tourpack, etc, etc, etc. The list just keeps getting longer and longer.
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