Road King Or Glide
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From: england
Road King Or Glide
Hi New to this forum. Looking for advice. I am going to upgrade my 1200 sportster for something more comfortable.
My local dealer doesnt have a Glide to test but tells me the saddles on the Road King and Glides are the same. yet in the bochures they are different.
Can I have some views on the comfort of the standard seats before I travel 370 miles to the nearest dealer that has both.
Thank You
My local dealer doesnt have a Glide to test but tells me the saddles on the Road King and Glides are the same. yet in the bochures they are different.
Can I have some views on the comfort of the standard seats before I travel 370 miles to the nearest dealer that has both.
Thank You
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Twin Cities, MN
I think by overall concensous on this site, that basically all standard seat are garbage and most people purchase a different seat.
But to answer your question there is quite a bit of defference between a stock Road King, Street Glide and Ultra seats.
But to answer your question there is quite a bit of defference between a stock Road King, Street Glide and Ultra seats.
6th Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Temperance,MI
I went thru this same question with myself in March of 2012. I chose a SG for two reasons: I didn't like all the chrome doo-dads and other clutter on the other touring bikes and I wanted a radio. I ride an '07 FLHX and wifey didn't like the stock seat so I picked up a HD Classic seat and I'm having it re-worked to fit my bike. I personally don't have the loot to blow on a $500 seat that I may or may no like so the stock seat(s) do me just fine.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Long Island NY
Hi New to this forum. Looking for advice. I am going to upgrade my 1200 sportster for something more comfortable.
My local dealer doesnt have a Glide to test but tells me the saddles on the Road King and Glides are the same. yet in the bochures they are different.
Can I have some views on the comfort of the standard seats before I travel 370 miles to the nearest dealer that has both.
Thank You
My local dealer doesnt have a Glide to test but tells me the saddles on the Road King and Glides are the same. yet in the bochures they are different.
Can I have some views on the comfort of the standard seats before I travel 370 miles to the nearest dealer that has both.
Thank You
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Twin Cities
Some people like them, some don't. My FLHX stock seat is comfy but not overly so. After about 50 miles or so you should know if it meets your comfort level. Had to put a Mustang on my FLSTF because I hated it and it was like night and day.
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: ST. Louis
No matter what you read on here, you won't know until you sit on them in person.
Basicly all frames are the same on the Touring bikes.
Shocks may differ between modles
Tire/Rim size may differ between modles
Handlebars may differ between modles
Seats will differ between modles
Basicly all frames are the same on the Touring bikes.
Shocks may differ between modles
Tire/Rim size may differ between modles
Handlebars may differ between modles
Seats will differ between modles
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Hi New to this forum. Looking for advice. I am going to upgrade my 1200 sportster for something more comfortable.
My local dealer doesnt have a Glide to test but tells me the saddles on the Road King and Glides are the same. yet in the bochures they are different.
Can I have some views on the comfort of the standard seats before I travel 370 miles to the nearest dealer that has both.
Thank You
My local dealer doesnt have a Glide to test but tells me the saddles on the Road King and Glides are the same. yet in the bochures they are different.
Can I have some views on the comfort of the standard seats before I travel 370 miles to the nearest dealer that has both.
Thank You
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From: Ladera Ranch, CA
Ride them all. Maybe rent one for the day once you narrow it down. They all feel different even though they all seem the same. Its a lot to invest. Make sure you are 100% satisfied. Good luck!! 
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Houston, TX
I personally love my new road king..... Had an evo heritage for a few years, and man o man, the new road kings ride like a dream!!!!!!! But I've never even sat on a SG.
I thoroughly hated the stock seat tho. It killed my but after 80 miles. I had a gel pad put in it, and could then ride for days with no problems.
I thoroughly hated the stock seat tho. It killed my but after 80 miles. I had a gel pad put in it, and could then ride for days with no problems.