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Aug 12, 2012 | 11:40 AM

sprinklerape

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From: texas

New road glide

I've been seriously looking at the RG now for several months and decided I want one. Are there any issues with the 2012 models to be concerned with?

Aug 12, 2012 | 11:42 AM

TUCCI

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From: Glendale AZ

There's a recall on the regulator, I would personally wait till the 2013 are ready to sell which should include it. Notice I said should.

Aug 12, 2012 | 12:28 PM

mike1158

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From: new jersey

Quote:

Originally Posted by TUCCI

There's a recall on the regulator, I would personally wait till the 2013 are ready to sell which should include it. Notice I said should.

I'd wait till the 2013s are ready to sell (2 weeks) and then buy a 2012.. better time to negotiate... as for the regulator, if its a recall, the dealer has to fix it. I'd bring it up and have it taken care of before you even take the bike home.

Aug 12, 2012 | 12:32 PM

tr8785

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From: North Carolina

I'm waiting til after the 20th to buy mine. I'll get a lower price on a 12.

Aug 12, 2012 | 01:51 PM

NorCalFBLO

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From: Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by tr8785

I'm waiting til after the 20th to buy mine. I'll get a lower price on a 12.

agree

Aug 12, 2012 | 01:53 PM

brettnbama

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From: Woodstock, GA

I hear on the 2013 RGs the headlights will move with the handlebars........

Wait until the 13s drop, as said you may score a great deal on a 12 OR you may see a new color you like more

Aug 12, 2012 | 02:31 PM

sprinklerape

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From: texas

Yeah, I plan to wait on the 13's. Hope I can work a deal on a 12 but if the new ones catch my eye, who knows. Thanks for the info. Sounds like besides the regulator recall, all is well.

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Aug 12, 2012 | 05:12 PM

ctmedic

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From: Naugatuck, CT

2012 and 2013 I am guessing will have very little difference.

Issues

1. RG (Custom) Toe Nail Windshield
2. RG (Custom) uncomfortable seat

Issues

1. RG (Ultra) Barn Door Windshield

Fix ($200-$400) Windshield change average

Issue for both

Cat in the Head pipe is HOT HOT HOT.

Fix. De-cat the pipe $50 fit. Replace with a de-catted pipe $130. Replace with aftermarket head pipes or true dual. $500-700

Stock handlebars are the worse!

Fix. $60-$300 bar swap.

In the first 3 months of owning mine I have spent about $500 on functional mods. All of which are noted above on my 2012 RG Ultra

Great Bike though