Is a SG too much first Harley?
After more dealer visiting I've decided the SG is an even better all in one compromise of local riding for fun and Sturgis/Daytona capable if/when I choose. I haven't ridden for probably 25 years but I do remember which way to face when riding. Originally I was thinking RK for the locking hard bags but the fairing on the SG seems better than the windshield on the RK for protection from the elements as well as the radio. Anyway, do you guys think a SG is as good a suspect as a RK for someone just getting back into it?
I wouldn't be so sure the windshield on the Street Glide is better than a Road Kind. There are endless threads about wind buffeting and having to change the stock windshield to get it right. With windshields what works for one may not work for the other. Seat, rider height, rider position, and helmet all play a factor. Plan on spending some extra cash on a few windshields before you get it right. Seems like some of the turbulence comes from under the fairing.
As far as tunes, and as far as I'm concerned the Street Glide doesn't come with them. The stock speakers are pure junk. Anything over half volume distorts and sounds like ***. Again countless threads on this subject too.
Lastly I was torn between the Street Glide and Road King too. I know for sure I would have regretted buying a Road King now.
Good luck
Stage III
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I hadn't been on a bike in 30 years and went straight to the UCEG. Good decision. Although I have laid it down at zero speed a couple of times the first month, I have no problems with it now that I have learned the break over points.
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I bought a new SG in 2010 after a 19 year absence. Rode Superglides before I quit. Hopped on the sucker and took off like I never quit.
The only thing I do have trouble with is low speed handling which others have mentioned. I've come close to dropping it twice but both times I pulled off a good save. I would suggest looking into Motormans Ride Like a Pro DVD series. Lots of good info there.
The only thing I do have trouble with is low speed handling which others have mentioned. I've come close to dropping it twice but both times I pulled off a good save. I would suggest looking into Motormans Ride Like a Pro DVD series. Lots of good info there.
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