Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Happy Monday

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 10:16 AM
  #1  
guitartate's Avatar
guitartate
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Colorful Colorado
Default Happy Monday

howdy all... I guess I am a Touring "hang around" at the moment. For the last 2.5 years I have enjoyed my 2008 Crossbones but recently I guess I am looking for more comfort. I rode to Sturgis this year from Denver and back and totalled around 1050 miles after about 4 days. But my back and neck paid for it! lol Also my wife loves to ride on the back but I have found the Xbones while it looks cool is not the best riding for two up especially here in Colorado where and easy ride can turn into a couple hundred mile ride easily due to getting zoned out with the beauty of CO.
I recently test rode a 2012 RG and thought it was an excellent machine. I'll miss my Xbones but I think if I get a nice RG I won't miss it so much anymore...Just my .02 and general Monday morning banter... Happy Monday all..
 

Last edited by guitartate; Aug 27, 2012 at 10:21 AM.
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 10:24 AM
  #2  
punisher660's Avatar
punisher660
Banned
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
From: Usa
Default

Sorry to be the cynic, but your post has a couple of serious wording issues. The words "happy" and "Monday" never belong in the same sentence; let alone being paired up right next to eachother. "Happy Friday" - now thats a different story.

To address your other part of the post... I went from a Heritage Softail to a Road King Classic, and I have never looked back. The ride is totally different and you actually look forward to long stretches of road on a touring bike. RG, SG, or anything in the touring class will be a big improvement for big road trips.
 

Last edited by punisher660; Aug 27, 2012 at 10:26 AM.
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 10:27 AM
  #3  
guitartate's Avatar
guitartate
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Colorful Colorado
Default

Originally Posted by punisher660
Sorry to be the cynic, but your post has a couple of serious wording issues. The words "happy" and "Monday" never belong in the same sentence; let alone being paired up right next to eachother. "Happy Friday" - now thats a different story.

Yes Mondays are about as Happy as a going to a wedding, or funeral or whatever pain and suffering you love to endure! Morning Punisher.
 
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 10:35 AM
  #4  
OldPhat's Avatar
OldPhat
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,617
Likes: 165
From: Sparks Nevada
Default

After 8 years on a Road King my moved up to a Road Gulid Ultra. His wife & him love their new
RG-Ultra, and now are riding in way more comfort than on his old Road King. After looking cool
when riding, the lack of comfort over rides the cool look, comfort play's a big part of two up riding.
When one person gets uncomfortable, the fun of the ride goes down hill fast, and no one is vary happy.
 
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 10:38 AM
  #5  
jeffreydsilver's Avatar
jeffreydsilver
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 6,508
Likes: 169
From: WPB, FL
Default

Happy Monday right back at ya!
 
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 10:40 AM
  #6  
guitartate's Avatar
guitartate
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Colorful Colorado
Default

Originally Posted by OldPhat
After 8 years on a Road King my moved up to a Road Gulid Ultra. His wife & him love their new
RG-Ultra, and now are riding in way more comfort than on his old Road King. After looking cool
when riding, the lack of comfort over rides the cool look, comfort play's a big part of two up riding.
When one person gets uncomfortable, the fun of the ride goes down hill fast, and no one is vary happy.
Thanks OP. And in this case it's not just mama. When we both are on there it is painful. lol I guess I posted my note I was looking for validation and sure enough you guys are chief enablers!
 
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 10:43 AM
  #7  
Casper's Avatar
Casper
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,500
Likes: 332
From: Blue Grass (KY)
Default

I agree the Bones is a cool machine, but....if you're going to tour or ride long distance a touring machine can't be beat, the RG will make you smile just as much as the Bones....enjoy.
And we all know, when the Wife is happy, the world is happy!
 
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 10:44 AM
  #8  
guitartate's Avatar
guitartate
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Colorful Colorado
Default

Originally Posted by jeffreydsilver
Happy Monday right back at ya!
LoL. Good stuff!
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 10:44 AM
  #9  
groupw's Avatar
groupw
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 6,146
Likes: 471
From: along the Front Range in Colorado
Default

Originally Posted by guitartate
..... I'll miss my Xbones but I think if I get a nice RG I won't miss it so much anymore...J

..... mtn riding, 2up on a Road Glide ........ it doesn't get much better

 
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 10:51 AM
  #10  
guitartate's Avatar
guitartate
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Colorful Colorado
Default

Originally Posted by Casper
I agree the Bones is a cool machine, but....if you're going to tour or ride long distance a touring machine can't be beat, the RG will make you smile just as much as the Bones....enjoy.
And we all know, when the Wife is happy, the world is happy!
>>>Most definitely! and maybe I won't feel like I need to just lie on the floor in a fetal position after along trip! lol
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:04 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE