Sad Day
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,321
Likes: 12
From: Shorewood IL
Sorry to hear it was totaled, glad to hear you were able to walk away. I lost my 07 to the rear end of a one ton dualie. Written off as totaled. Now have 2012 and have to start all over with the mods. Oh, and don't even bother looking at the Road Glides, they're horrible bikes and other Harley riders point and laugh.... 
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 56,052
Likes: 87,558
From: Western South Dakota
You'll figure it out Dave.
I'm sure you already have!
The main thing is you're alright!!
What took you so long to post?
By your title of the thread, I thought that this just happened?
Hell, you should have a new ride by now!
No point in extolling the +'s and -'s of models.
You'd do better just to go to your dealer and see what he has, what you can afford or rather what you're willing to spend, test ride the ones that you're interested in and go from there.
Capeche?
I'm sure you already have!
The main thing is you're alright!!
What took you so long to post?
By your title of the thread, I thought that this just happened?
Hell, you should have a new ride by now!
No point in extolling the +'s and -'s of models.
You'd do better just to go to your dealer and see what he has, what you can afford or rather what you're willing to spend, test ride the ones that you're interested in and go from there.
Capeche?
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
From: Lexington KY
Hello Fellow HDForumers. It's been a while since I have posted anything. Been on night shift and would home and hit the sack.
Well on 3/30 as I'm on my way to work an SUV decided he wanted my lane. What he failed to see was me and another car ahead which he plowed into the *** end of. To avoid a major impact I went into skid mode and laid my beautiful 01 UC down. I came off and went road sliding, bike kept going and hit the side of the SUV. I walked away with some minor road rash and bruises. Bike was not so lucky due to front end damage it was considered totaled. This is bitter sweet as I poured a lot of blood, sweat, & tears into the 01, but now I get to look for a replacement. It's not as easy as I thought it would be.
5 or 6 speed?
Stay above 09?
ABS?
Security system?
UC or UC limited?
Do I even test ride a road glide?
These are all personal choices that I will have to make, but as I said, its not easy. Oh well, there are worse things in life to be troubled over.
Well on 3/30 as I'm on my way to work an SUV decided he wanted my lane. What he failed to see was me and another car ahead which he plowed into the *** end of. To avoid a major impact I went into skid mode and laid my beautiful 01 UC down. I came off and went road sliding, bike kept going and hit the side of the SUV. I walked away with some minor road rash and bruises. Bike was not so lucky due to front end damage it was considered totaled. This is bitter sweet as I poured a lot of blood, sweat, & tears into the 01, but now I get to look for a replacement. It's not as easy as I thought it would be.
5 or 6 speed?
Stay above 09?
ABS?
Security system?
UC or UC limited?
Do I even test ride a road glide?
These are all personal choices that I will have to make, but as I said, its not easy. Oh well, there are worse things in life to be troubled over.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,614
Likes: 27
From: Toms River, NJ
I am so glad to hear your only problem is what bike to buy...... I saw a bike accident over the weekend, that guy wasn't so luckly.
For me the choice would be easy, An Ultra. Never liked the glides, but in fairest never rode one.
Be Safe JIM
For me the choice would be easy, An Ultra. Never liked the glides, but in fairest never rode one.
Be Safe JIM
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 157,326
Likes: 56,888
From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
You'll be real impressed with the newer chassis ( 2009 and up ) ... There's a big difference in the feel, handling and braking ... I wouldn't let ABS sway my choice, if it has it great, if not, not a deal breaker ... I'm an FLHTCU fan 9 and have been for a long time ... Good Luck with your predicament and congratulations on surviving what could have been a life altering event.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 322,622
Likes: 3,077
From: .....
The important thing is that you're okay. Was the goofball drunk, texting or texting drunk?
Since I have no clue what your likes in bikes are, these are my picks...
5 or 6 speed? 6 speed
Stay above 09? I would
ABS? I wish I had it, so yes
Security system? Yes, since I have the whole thing
UC or UC limited? That's up to you
Do I even test ride a road glide? I would to make sure
Since I have no clue what your likes in bikes are, these are my picks...
5 or 6 speed? 6 speed
Stay above 09? I would
ABS? I wish I had it, so yes
Security system? Yes, since I have the whole thing
UC or UC limited? That's up to you
Do I even test ride a road glide? I would to make sure
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,145
Likes: 98
From: Colorado Springs
2. The "new frame" isn't any better than the previous.
3. ABS isn't worth paying extra.
4. Ditto for the S.S.
5. Your choice.
6. I would.
The economy still sucks. Were I buying now, I keep my options open and look for a steal of a deal. They are out there, just stay out of the dealership.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 186
Likes: 5
From: philadelphia
I've owned a streetglide, then a road glide, then an electraglide, and now and ultra. Both fairing styles have advantages but my overall preferance is the bat wing.