Tried a Road Glide Ultra
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Canton, Ohio
Nice choice of bike. I was looking at one until I stumbled across the one in my signature pix.
Heat? The bigger the engine, the more heat you're gonna get. Mine had the D&D Fat Cat on it (catless) and had a tune done already. I don't have the issues my buddy with an identical bike has. Might be something to think about if the heat gets to be too much. It'll run you a nice chunk so save up for it.
Heat? The bigger the engine, the more heat you're gonna get. Mine had the D&D Fat Cat on it (catless) and had a tune done already. I don't have the issues my buddy with an identical bike has. Might be something to think about if the heat gets to be too much. It'll run you a nice chunk so save up for it.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Molino, FL
I am picking mine up late next week and I got the Rush ceramic coated (inside and outside) header pipes after I test rode the owner's RGU with the same set up. After taking an Ultra Glide Classic for a ride the difference in heat reduction was staggering on the RGU (since it was the first one I demo'd). I didn't even think of the heat when I rode it, got on the Ultra Glide Classic and there it was...the famous Harley heat.
Dennis
Dennis
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
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From: Ketchikan Alaska
I rode a CVO Skunk Road Glide at the Demo day. I really liked it but I have to agree with you that I felt to stretched out.
Though I am torn about how it rode. I like how it felt and the gauges and I know the handlebars could be changed. The biggest thing was turning the handlebars and not seeing the fairing turn. Almost panicked and dropped it in the parking lot because of that.
Though I am pretty certain a road glide will be in my future.
The pluses to me where
The gauge layout
The stability of the bike
And the wind. I love the more of breeze coming around and keeping me cool. Sounds odd but it seemed to have more of a draft.
Though I am torn about how it rode. I like how it felt and the gauges and I know the handlebars could be changed. The biggest thing was turning the handlebars and not seeing the fairing turn. Almost panicked and dropped it in the parking lot because of that.
Though I am pretty certain a road glide will be in my future.
The pluses to me where
The gauge layout
The stability of the bike
And the wind. I love the more of breeze coming around and keeping me cool. Sounds odd but it seemed to have more of a draft.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,270
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From: Atlanta, GA
Some interesting views regarding the shark versus the batwing. I ride a Road King and would be interested in how those of you who went to from a RK to a Road Glide feel about the two bikes in terms of comfort and handling.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: pittsburgh, pa
If you do any amount of serious touring, the RGU is a far superior platform.
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