Street Glide or Road King?
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I thought I wanted a SG for months - then I rode the RK and compared equipment and costs. For 2k more on the SG you get a batwing and radio, you don't get the spots, chrome trim, rear crash bar (I know there are other differences but these were the main ones for me). I wanted a removable windshield and the iconic Harley driving lights and liked the retro classic looks of the FLHR . I have no use for a radio or fairing although I did like the look of the SG. Bottom line is I got the color I wanted (Red Ember Sunglo) and saved 2k of my cash for other stuff, and am really happy with the King. Different strokes, all the touring bikes are great.
Last edited by FloridaHarleyRider; Jan 28, 2013 at 07:06 AM.
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From: Bosie ID
So far most of the post a telling you what they like and dislike!!!
Go to the shop sit on every bike they have the one that says take me home is the one for you...Ride it safe and enjoy knowing the bike picked you. The right one will talk to you if it don't go to another dealer and start again till it does
Go to the shop sit on every bike they have the one that says take me home is the one for you...Ride it safe and enjoy knowing the bike picked you. The right one will talk to you if it don't go to another dealer and start again till it does
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Northern Michigan
Im not sure sitting on them to make the decision, altho it should be a part of it, is the way to decide.
I have several different bikes and my SoftTail Delux,imo, is the nicest sitting as stock there is,except my wifes TG only cause I dont have to put my feet down, which is something to think about when you get old.
I have several different bikes and my SoftTail Delux,imo, is the nicest sitting as stock there is,except my wifes TG only cause I dont have to put my feet down, which is something to think about when you get old.
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From: Watertown, SD
So far most of the post a telling you what they like and dislike!!!
Go to the shop sit on every bike they have the one that says take me home is the one for you...Ride it safe and enjoy knowing the bike picked you. The right one will talk to you if it don't go to another dealer and start again till it does
Go to the shop sit on every bike they have the one that says take me home is the one for you...Ride it safe and enjoy knowing the bike picked you. The right one will talk to you if it don't go to another dealer and start again till it does
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I thought I wanted a SG for months - then I rode the RG and compared equipment and costs. For 2k more on the SG you get a batwing and radio, you don't get the spots, chrome trim, rear crash bar (I know there are other differences but these were the main ones for me). I wanted a removable windshield and the iconic Harley driving lights and liked the retro classic looks of the FLHR . I have no use for a radio or fairing although I did like the look of the SG. Bottom line is I got the color I wanted (Red Ember Sunglo) and saved 2k of my cash for other stuff, and am really happy with the King. Different strokes, all the touring bikes are great.
Beary
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From: Central Florida
I think it was the look - and it did ride and sit good for my short self. But after riding the RK and really thinking about the way I ride the radio and batwing made no sense for me.
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From: Watertown, SD
You keep using the initial "RG" when I assume you are talking about a Road King. Am I correct? The Road King would be "RK". "RG" would indicate are Road Glide.
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