All touring models share the same frame?
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HD tourers are made for "larger" americans.. you should be fine with the suspension on most all of the tourers..the 2 models with the shorter shocks are a little harsher, but not much...you are plenty tall enough for the longer shocks, so you might as well stay with the bikes with the taller shocks..
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Good to know and I think I might be able to rule out the King as well. I like the fairing and really want a bike with a radio. Yeah I know I can get a radio for any bike but I want the radio in the dash. I should be able to mod the suspension if I end up really liking the street or road glide right? When I say heavy I should elaborate and tell you that I'm not obese, well maybe by our stingy american standards I am 
. I weigh about 240 pounds but it's all muscle.
. I weigh about 240 pounds but it's all muscle.Good luck with your trials. Again, keep us posted on what you decide.
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larger frame in 2009, but who's counting?
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I went from a Softail Standard to an Ultra Classic, and now on a Ultra Limited. The touring models share the same frame. But riding characteristics vary between models. Personally I like the taller ride of the Road King, Ultra Classic, Road Glide Ultra, and Ultra Limited. The tour pak does make a diffrence, and so does how the bike is loaded. Dealers offer test rides all the time, so best to make use of them.
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Wind buffeting seems to be all over the place with different riders vs. different baggers. I had a RG and fought wind buffeting. I have been test riding SGs at freeways speeds lately and have noticed only minor buffeting. BTW, I am 6, 310lbs, and I think the SG rides great... will be my next bike.