Street Glide or Road King?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: Iowa
no offence bud, i always felt the sg was cool, but when i got off it ,and looked over my shoulder, it never made me smile like the old bikes i had, im pretty nostalgic, so the king fit the bill. even though i like the bat wing, for me i was looking back at a small RV. i know I will get some S#$t comment for saying it, just personal choice.
I was torn between the same two bikes in 2010 when I bought my RK. The difference maker for me was the single exhaust of the SG in 2010. I liked the look of two mufflers in the rear over the single, so i bought the RK. Then they came out with the duals on the SG in 2011. but, I'm not disappointed, the RK is a fantastic bike.
Good luck with your decision.
Mike
Good luck with your decision.
Mike
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,267
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From: Northern Michigan
I like the looks of the SG but I dont like not being able to remove the fairing, Im also very partial to the speedo on the gas tank. I have two RKs and bought a Memphis Shade Batwing. I can have bare, windshield or batwing in seconds.
Oh ya, the TriGlide in my sig belongs to the wife,
Oh ya, the TriGlide in my sig belongs to the wife,
Last edited by icebite1; Jan 26, 2013 at 09:33 AM.
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From: Seattle, WA
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAA&dur=1422
Notice any similarites?
Kinda borderline copy right infringement wouldn't you say?
Something that the moco has been doing to them for a long time.
Respects.
Notice any similarites?
Kinda borderline copy right infringement wouldn't you say?
Something that the moco has been doing to them for a long time.
Respects.
... think the Detroit Red Wings are going to sue ...?
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 331
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From: PHOENIX
Love my RK and rides great. Also saving 2k over the SG. I spent the difference on pipes and a/c and when I need a change I'll spring for the $350 Reckless fairing and have the SG look. Like many have said the most versatile HD.
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From: Western South Dakota
Nope, closer to the Death's head, and I'm not the only one on this forum to note this either.
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From: Iowa
I just sold my 2nd Ultra (below, need to change that) and got a new SG. All this talk of rough riding has me 2nd guessing my choice (and my wheels probably wont help the ride either). Was between the King and SG, but still like the tunes! Maybe next time, for now, I'll ride the SG.
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From: Tipp City, Ohio
I thought I wanted a street glide until I test rode one at sturgis. At highway speed I was worried I wouldn't make it back. The buffeting was so bad I couldn't ID what kind of car I was following.