Input Wanted on EG
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: 501
I've been loving my EG Standard since October 09'. 30K of my own miles and no undue problems. Near 50K on the clock now. I have replaced the stock battery and done all the services myself. I still find myself loving it more as every day passes.
I knew if I went with anything less, I would be riding it harder than I need these days.! I quite enjoy the smooth ride and quiet pipes. (SE's). It took a few months to get used to the fit and feel, but I am at one with my machine now. Whoo Hoo! (-:
If you could only have both! Touring comfort is fantastic!
My $0.02
aka Bob
I knew if I went with anything less, I would be riding it harder than I need these days.! I quite enjoy the smooth ride and quiet pipes. (SE's). It took a few months to get used to the fit and feel, but I am at one with my machine now. Whoo Hoo! (-:
If you could only have both! Touring comfort is fantastic!
My $0.02
aka Bob
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Illinois
A simple statement from a typical outsider here. Try out a Road Glide and never look back. My trade from an Electra Glide Ultra to a road Glide Ultra is the best trade that I have ever made. I thoroughly enjoyed my EGU and rode it for over 12000 miles in a single year but my trade "up" to a RGU was well worth doing.
I no longer experience extreme cross wind conditions as a problem, they merely exist. I know they are out there because the wheels under me keep moving around to maintain balance, not because I am uncomfortable with the way they hit my helmet and my steering. The standard equipment ABS is incredible. What is not to like?
I no longer experience extreme cross wind conditions as a problem, they merely exist. I know they are out there because the wheels under me keep moving around to maintain balance, not because I am uncomfortable with the way they hit my helmet and my steering. The standard equipment ABS is incredible. What is not to like?
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 610
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From: N.C.
I appreciate all the honest input gang, it's great to hear various opinions and experiences. As for the EG, I didn't think to for radio controls on the handlebars so I'll need to do that to see if the radio came factory or if it was added later. I'm mixed in my feelings about converting the Night Rod, even though I do have everything needed to start the project. One school of thought is that if I make the trade I can use some of my parts to get the instant mod bug cured for a couple days (stretched rear fender cover, shorter windshield, floorboard inserts, bars, etc...). In order to not feel like I'm losing out as much on the trade (if it is indeed a EGS vs. an EGC) I may remove the H-D dual halogen headlamp and LED trim ring from my Night Rod and replace it with the standard headlamp and trim ring. That way I can use those items on the EG, again getting the mod bug calmed down w/o spending any cash up front. The other nice thing about the garage full of parts is that I want everything the same Denim Black finish as what I have on the Night Rod, so since I already have a 2012 SG batwing in Denim, and an extra set of SG bags I could send all that stuff out for paint and not have to sacrifice riding time. I've been able to locate some good deals on SG wheels 18"F/16"R as well as some SG seats and rear shocks, and will probably go with either a SG tank or the tank extensions. Decisions, decisions........
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Glendale AZ
Make sure everything the 2007 models had problems with has been addressed...ie: compensators etc....then go for it.
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Santa Cruz
If ya like the street glide look hold out for one (unless ya can get a nice EG really cheap). Doing all the SG mods to a EG is $. I would also hold out for a '09+. If the ride of your ST is OK for ya the conversion may be pretty kool but plan on keeping it and not getting anything for your work on resale.
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 610
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From: N.C.
Thanks everyone for the input. After researching values on my bike and the EG I was looking at I'd be losing too much money on the deal, so I've decided to go forward with the bagger conversion project on my Night Rod. Here we go....