Electra Glide Classic
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,429
Likes: 10
From: TX
I went from a Deuce to an EGC, I had a Ultra years ago but found I didn't want or need all the other extras and ended up taking them off.
Wen I went looking for a nagger again I knew I would not use all the extras so I got the EGC and love it, touring one minute and street cruiser the next
Wen I went looking for a nagger again I knew I would not use all the extras so I got the EGC and love it, touring one minute and street cruiser the next
Cruiser
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 170
Likes: 3
From: Central Mi
I had a 2011 road king with quick detach batwing, tour pack, lowers, cruise. I traded in on an ultra limited on Sunday, and I wish I would have just bought the ultra to begin with. I wanted the king so I could ride an ultra on a trip, then strip her down for local riding once I arrived, but the ultra is so much more balanced, I don't think I will even take the tour pack off, which I had planned the do this weekend!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,022
Likes: 60
From: Greer, South Carolina
Had a 2011 EGC after having 2 Road Kings. The EGC was a very nice motorcycle. Great bike for road trips. I ride solo and found riding the EGC when not on road trips was like driving Lincoln when all I wanted was Taurus (strange analogy, I know). So I went back to the Road King. I like to ride w/o the wi.dshielddshield
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 2,059
Likes: 4
From: Florida
Pssst;Buy an ultra...
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,308
Likes: 9
the e.g. classic is the best buy that harley offers. it is very traditional looking. add the lower triple tree wind deflector(was standard on the older models) and cruise control. buy the snap on lowers for rain/cold riding and throw them in the tour pack. that is all you need--go hit the open road and rack up some serious miles.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 875
Likes: 1
From: Rochester, NY
Love my EGC and don't want anything else. I used the money I saved on not buying Ultra to get what I really wanted... more power and more stereo. It makes long distance trips enjoyable.
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 5,534
Likes: 3,938
From: Virginia
Roadkings are great bikes. If you like the handling, you will miss it on the EGC or the Ultra. I've owned 3 of them and finally didn't want to have that handlebar mounted fairing anymore. My current bikes are a cvo roadglide and a police roadking. I plan to keep both for a longtime.
