Got the go ahead.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Houston, Texas
I'm a bigger boy... 6' and a biscuit shy of 330lbs... And I love the fit of the Street Glide. RK is great but IMO the SG has more to offer. RK has classic styling and is a great bike, but I don't doubt for a minute that the SG was the right choice for me.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Michigan
Most dealerships will rent bikes. Usually when you rent, they will deduct whatever you spend renting off the price of the bike when you buy.
Rent both. Ride both. Figure out what YOU want, not what others like.
Rent both. Ride both. Figure out what YOU want, not what others like.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,953
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From: Houston, TX
It's a personal choice, but I like my RK. I ride without a windshield 10-20% of the time. Can't do that with a SG..... And if you want a SG look, get a detachabe fairing..... Can't buy a SG and make the fairing quick detach - that's how I look at it...... 
Good news is - you are picking between two awesome models - it's a win / win!!
Good news is - you are picking between two awesome models - it's a win / win!!
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,487
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From: boston
If you do get the SG, be prepared to buy a new wind screen. May I suggest LRS. I'm 5/10 and the 8" put the wind over my head while looking over it. Also, the wings that attach under the fairing. You can get fixed or adjustable, depending on want you want and/or want to spend. Those 2 things fixed the buffeting for me up to about 90 mph. I never rode an RK so I can't give any opinions on that but it is the same bike with out the fairing and tunes.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,462
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From: Northern Illinois
I prefer the Road King.
If I was thinking batwing bikes for the same price as the SG I would get an E-glide Classic while you still can. This will be much more comfortable for your wife right out of the box. The SG is nice, but I don't like the concept of getting less bike for the same money.
If I was thinking batwing bikes for the same price as the SG I would get an E-glide Classic while you still can. This will be much more comfortable for your wife right out of the box. The SG is nice, but I don't like the concept of getting less bike for the same money.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Sacramento
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 349
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From: Central Florida
I absolutely love my 2012 Street Glide. I have absolutely none of the problems raised by others on this forum. I've made very few mods, wind splitter windshield, fairing air deflectors, mid-frame heat shields and MCC modified seat.
That said, if you're looking for a two-up ride I really think there are better choices. Give something in the Ultra Classic line a good test ride. Probably a better fit overall.
That said, if you're looking for a two-up ride I really think there are better choices. Give something in the Ultra Classic line a good test ride. Probably a better fit overall.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Lewisberry PA
traded my RKC on my X and have been very happy, i get plenty of wind on the X and I get plenty of protection in the rain. I can also turn off the radio. Ride 2 up on the X for 500 miles and it suits us fine. 500 miles on an ultra would be more comfortable but my next bike will be a CVO.