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Jan 20, 2014 | 06:47 PM

#11

NorCalFBLO

Road Master

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 992

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From: Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by PistonPuller

I think you should ride both and make up your own mind

best answer of the group...what I like you may not

Jan 20, 2014 | 06:56 PM

#12

ExDucRider

Thread Starter

Tourer

Joined: Oct 2013

Posts: 270

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From: Northern CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by PistonPuller

I think you should ride both and make up your own mind

Yes I am going to eventually. Just wanted to hear all the individual owners opinion about their R/K or their S/G.

Jan 20, 2014 | 07:01 PM

#13

Northwoodz

Road Warrior

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 1,433

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From: Northern MI

I've owned both. Streetglide wins hands down. You'll find a whole lot of people UPGRADING to a fairing, but not too many going the other way.

Jan 20, 2014 | 07:36 PM

#14

1roadking

Road Captain

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 522

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From: Moultonborough NH

Better wind protection. I have owned a roadking and my current ultra. The batwing gives much better wind protection and I find it more stable on the highway. Plus a tour pack will look way better if you opt yo add one. Plus I like all the gauges IE tac, oil pressure and battery voltage.

Jan 20, 2014 | 07:57 PM

#15

kegrill

Cruiser

Joined: Oct 2011

Posts: 207

Likes: 40

From: Southern Colorado

Only you know what's important to you. Gauges (what should my oil pressure be?), wind protection (fix this buffeting), stereo (ok a stereo wouldn't be bad) or the clean, classic styling of a King. Only you know. Like they said. Ride them both and decide. You really won't be disappointed with whatever you choose.

Jan 20, 2014 | 08:02 PM

#16

Rustrtal

Road Warrior

Joined: Aug 2013

Posts: 1,619

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From: New York

I would agree that the SG provides better wind protect IF you upgrade the shield to a slightly taller recurve like a Windsplitter or LRS Ultra.

Jan 20, 2014 | 08:22 PM

#17

0ldhippie

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Mar 2012

Posts: 6,129

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From: Santa Cruz

I have both. The less wind behind batwing is less tiring on long haul but King looks better and is lighter around town. Of course the stereo rocks!

Jan 20, 2014 | 08:23 PM

#18

Twistnride

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Joined: Feb 2012

Posts: 7,855

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From: Oroville,Washington.

I prefer the close proximity vision on the King,and the low speed handling is quicker.Strip it down,and you have a street figher,add Recurve shield,fork deflectors,strap on touring luggage,passenger and rider backrests,and hit the open road in comfort. I am only 65,and after 47 years riding,still have no use for any other sound besides a hopped up V-twin. You'll love the touring platform,regardless of your choice.

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Jan 20, 2014 | 08:27 PM

#19

BLMC

Road Captain

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 505

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I have ridden both and prefer the road king due to the fact that it has no fairing. To me it is lighter, more responsive, and better handling without a fairing.