Which touring bike do you recommend
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From: ST. Louis
Are you kidding??? Not this s--t again! Why do you belong to HDF, or even bother owning an HD?
First you ripped on EG's and sang the praises of the RK, now this???
I think there's a forum for you somewhere-Goldwing-Mocha Latte lovers forum or the BMW 'n Baked Brie forum, something.
First you ripped on EG's and sang the praises of the RK, now this???
I think there's a forum for you somewhere-Goldwing-Mocha Latte lovers forum or the BMW 'n Baked Brie forum, something.
Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.
― Albert Einstein
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From: wet coast BC
Here's my situation: I have an '11 Heritage Classic. My wife is only comfortable for the first 40 minutes. After that she complains if back and butt pain. I've switched seats (mustang even customized) and put on running boards. I'm thinking of trading up to a touring bike. For her two up comfort which touring bike do you recommend? I want her to be able to ride for hours.
Cruiser
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From: Albuquerque
It's funny... A year ago, wife wouldn't look at a HD; said they were too loud, vibrated too much and well, she didn't like the "crowd". Last April she sat on the EG, loved the way it felt (and this is a woman who's never been on a bike), and loves the ride. Her only comment when I brought it home was "finnally a woman in the family with an *** bigger than mine." Two months later she loves the bike, we ride together each morning to work and have taken a few rides (the longest, 860 miles in three days) and she isn't sore or tired. Can't say enough great things about this bike.
2011, Ultra Limited, 103, ABS, V&H 4" rounds, V&H power duels, SE A/C, SE tuner, with dyno from dealer.
2011, Ultra Limited, 103, ABS, V&H 4" rounds, V&H power duels, SE A/C, SE tuner, with dyno from dealer.
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From: Toronto
Eg-ul
I rented a FLHTK for 2 days before I bought one. I came home with it and took the wife on a really nice bike road in the fall. She told me that "this was the only type of HD I was allowed to buy!" LOL. I bought one this spring and love to ride it everywhere I can. She gets really envious when she can't come with me!
Hey, a happy wife makes a happy man!
Hey, a happy wife makes a happy man!
Road Master
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From: Annemasse (border of Geneva-Switzerland) facing Mt-Blanc.
I rented a FLHTK for 2 days before I bought one. I came home with it and took the wife on a really nice bike road in the fall. She told me that "this was the only type of HD I was allowed to buy!" LOL. I bought one this spring and love to ride it everywhere I can. She gets really envious when she can't come with me!
Hey, a happy wife makes a happy man!
Hey, a happy wife makes a happy man!
Road Master
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From: Las Vegas
Are you kidding??? Not this s--t again! Why do you belong to HDF, or even bother owning an HD?
First you ripped on EG's and sang the praises of the RK, now this???
I think there's a forum for you somewhere-Goldwing-Mocha Latte lovers forum or the BMW 'n Baked Brie forum, something.
First you ripped on EG's and sang the praises of the RK, now this???
I think there's a forum for you somewhere-Goldwing-Mocha Latte lovers forum or the BMW 'n Baked Brie forum, something.
I would be willing to bet I could stay on my Limited (in comfort) just as long as someone could stay on a GW/BMW... I think the Limited rides like a cady on 2 wheels. How could someone say the EGs aren't comfortable? Someone throw me a bone, what am I missing here??? You got to love when someone makes a bonehead comment... 
Last edited by MADHOG; Jun 19, 2012 at 11:52 AM.
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From: Wisconsin
I would be willing to bet I could stay on my Limited (in comfort) just as long as someone could stay on a GW/BMW... I think the Limited rides like a cady on 2 wheels. How could someone say the EGs aren't comfortable? Someone throw me a bone, what am I missing here??? You got to love when someone makes a bonehead comment... 
Road Warrior
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From: Topeka, KS
I bought an 09 Road King and an 09 Ultra in 2009. The King was for me solo and the Ultra was for 2-up. At some point I thought I wanted to sell the Ultra and keep just the King. My wife had a fit and said I was not going to sell "her" Ultra unless I was buying another Ultra. I now have a 10 Limited that is "her's" I guess and a wide glide for me. Go rent an Ultra and ride with your wife on it. My guess is she will be as sold as my wife is.
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
I would be willing to bet I could stay on my Limited (in comfort) just as long as someone could stay on a GW/BMW... I think the Limited rides like a cady on 2 wheels. How could someone say the EGs aren't comfortable? Someone throw me a bone, what am I missing here??? You got to love when someone makes a bonehead comment... Last edited by bmaier; Jun 19, 2012 at 02:20 PM.
