2013 Streetglide or Roadglide
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: East Coast
Listen to this girl. After all, Her screen name indicates a female and we all know better than to disagree with one.
BS on the light issue. I've had both. Dual headlights up front give plenty of light.
Reaching the radio controls? They're on the handle bars just like a SG.
As someone else posted, look at the road, not your fairing while riding. Once around the block and you'll forget about it not moving.
I have a 90 mile commute in which 86 of it is highway. Won't go back to a batwing unless it was a 2nd bike and then it would indeed be a SG. I had an 02 Ultra and put 20k miles on it in two years so I have a little time in the saddle of a batwing.
Highway advantage of the RG is the fixed fairing. Buffeting from passing trucks is almost not noticable compared to my batwing. Just as stable at 90 as it is at 60.
Parking lot manuevering I find easier on the RG as the extra weight is off the handle bars.
JMO
Rent them both for a weekend. It'll be money well spent in making your decision.
As posted earlier by others, Get the one that makes you happiest. Opinions are like asshats, everyone has one and they all stink.
BS on the light issue. I've had both. Dual headlights up front give plenty of light.
Reaching the radio controls? They're on the handle bars just like a SG.
As someone else posted, look at the road, not your fairing while riding. Once around the block and you'll forget about it not moving.
I have a 90 mile commute in which 86 of it is highway. Won't go back to a batwing unless it was a 2nd bike and then it would indeed be a SG. I had an 02 Ultra and put 20k miles on it in two years so I have a little time in the saddle of a batwing.
Highway advantage of the RG is the fixed fairing. Buffeting from passing trucks is almost not noticable compared to my batwing. Just as stable at 90 as it is at 60.
Parking lot manuevering I find easier on the RG as the extra weight is off the handle bars.
JMO
Rent them both for a weekend. It'll be money well spent in making your decision.
As posted earlier by others, Get the one that makes you happiest. Opinions are like asshats, everyone has one and they all stink.
Funny thing, now that you mention it, I wonder if she was joking. Most of her complaints are the ones everyone jokes about like the radio and lights not going around corners, which, unless you have a Tucker equipped with the helicopter engine, vehicle headlights are generally fixed! Now I think that was a joke after all!
Wind buffeting, you say? Infinately adjustable Madstad!
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From: Roseville, CA
I like the short distance from the batwing to the handlebars. Anything mounted on the handlebars doesn't need extra slack when turning the bars to the power accessory outlet. That can be a headlight modulator, gps, etc.
For those with iPods, etc, the close radio reach is nice for changing playlists. Just like automobile, not everything is going to be accessible on the steering wheel.
For those with iPods, etc, the close radio reach is nice for changing playlists. Just like automobile, not everything is going to be accessible on the steering wheel.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,644
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From: Canton, Ohio
I like the short distance from the batwing to the handlebars. Anything mounted on the handlebars doesn't need extra slack when turning the bars to the power accessory outlet. That can be a headlight modulator, gps, etc.
For those with iPods, etc, the close radio reach is nice for changing playlists. Just like automobile, not everything is going to be accessible on the steering wheel.
For those with iPods, etc, the close radio reach is nice for changing playlists. Just like automobile, not everything is going to be accessible on the steering wheel.
Very valid points here.
On my 02 I had the triple windshield bag that I kept my iphone in so I could access my songs while we were out in the middle of nowhere.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Cocoa Beach, Florida
Cool Brian - congrats on the new scoot. I'm glad you were able to reach a decision on which model you personally preferred. What color did you choose?
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From: Linden New Jersey
and here's to many trouble-free, enjoyable miles
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Thousand Oaks
Here we go bought the 09 Street glide and April of this year rather than selling and investing in a new bike converted my Street Glide to a Road Glide.
1. It is very different, one almost feels like they are too close to the fairing.
2. The view is obstructed on the sides.
3. The bike almost moves everytime a semi goes by or is approaching on a two lane highway.
4. The handlebars feel heavy.
Road Glide is the only bike tested in a wind tunnel.
The road glide feels more nimble and to me it handles a little better through twisties.
I love the way the guages are sprawled out on the dash.
I used to HATE roadglides cause of the fixed fairing anyone tells you you cant see around corners flat out are lying.
TO EACH IS THEIR OWN
Road Glide ROCKS.
1. It is very different, one almost feels like they are too close to the fairing.
2. The view is obstructed on the sides.
3. The bike almost moves everytime a semi goes by or is approaching on a two lane highway.
4. The handlebars feel heavy.
Road Glide is the only bike tested in a wind tunnel.
The road glide feels more nimble and to me it handles a little better through twisties.
I love the way the guages are sprawled out on the dash.
I used to HATE roadglides cause of the fixed fairing anyone tells you you cant see around corners flat out are lying.
TO EACH IS THEIR OWN
Road Glide ROCKS.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Roseville, CA
If you change the bars on either bike, and many do, the feel changes as does any comparison.
Could that motorcycle officer could do the cones as well with the site lines and great handling of the RG?
Could that motorcycle officer could do the cones as well with the site lines and great handling of the RG?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Canton, Ohio
I'd like to see one going through the course. 