14 Road King or Street Glide
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 147
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From: Western NY
I was in the same boat when I bought my '12 RK. I still wonder if I should have bought a SG. I just bought an aftermarket fairing with a 5'' shield and i'm loving it...I get better wind protection and I see over the shield like i'm riding without one...it will probably stay on most of the time.
JG
JG
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 895
Likes: 27
From: Outside Dover, OH
Have YOU rode them both? SG lower + better for folks with shorter legs. Myself, I ride 2 up mostly so the RK w/detachable tourpak is a much more comfrtable 2-up package. If I rode alone, I may have gone with the RG (not an option this year) or SG in your case.
I know the sayin, "RoadKing equals King of the Road" I also know that thay sale a lot of
Dragon Fly detachable fairing for RoadKings too. It comes down to what you like now.
Dragon Fly detachable fairing for RoadKings too. It comes down to what you like now.
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: Texas
I went from a 2011 Ultra Classic to a 2014 RK. I have always loved the look of the RK, and always wanted to own one. Since I mostly ride solo now, I felt I could do without the the tour pac. I used the radio sometimes on the Ultra, but also felt I could take it or leave it. Very happy so far, and especially like the handling, and lighter front end feel of the RK over the Ultra. Not as good on the wind protection, but it is adequate for me.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 3,555
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From: Brockport, NY
Previously owned '06 Road King Classic, absolutely loved it so much until my lady and I started traveling extensively and ended up purchasing '09 Ultra Classic. Was going to buy Street Glide before the Ultra, but the problem was I had to buy Tour Pak and all the goodies which would cost more than the Ultra.
Suggest you take 2 or 3 bikes of your choice out for test drive and see what bike youlike and will end up with. Different Strokes for Different Folks, Ya know.
Thorey
Suggest you take 2 or 3 bikes of your choice out for test drive and see what bike youlike and will end up with. Different Strokes for Different Folks, Ya know.
Thorey