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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 270
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From: Northern CA
First of all, I thank you all for taking the time to reply. I really learned a lot why people ride what they ride. I failed to mention that I am looking for a touring bike strictly for long haul like 300+ miles. Anything less than 300 miles, I have Fat Bob (FXDF) that I ride. I live in Northern CA and I am in the stage where I like to go up North like Canada and down South like Mexico and go Sturgis if I can.
I am going to ride them both this weekend and let you guys know what I think and which I like.
Thank you!!!
I am going to ride them both this weekend and let you guys know what I think and which I like.
Thank you!!!
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 651
Likes: 72
From: Harleysville, PA
I like the old school nostalgic look with todays technology, dont care much for stereo blasting, my pipes are my music, (invest in a high end home sound system). Dont care for the extra weight on the front end (bulky fairing) bad handling. Last prefer the open view with little obstructions as possible allowing full enjoyment of the open road. So its a no brainer choosing the Road King.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 894
Likes: 11
From: Canton, Oh
First of all, I thank you all for taking the time to reply. I really learned a lot why people ride what they ride. I failed to mention that I am looking for a touring bike strictly for long haul like 300+ miles. Anything less than 300 miles, I have Fat Bob (FXDF) that I ride. I live in Northern CA and I am in the stage where I like to go up North like Canada and down South like Mexico and go Sturgis if I can.
I am going to ride them both this weekend and let you guys know what I think and which I like.
Thank you!!!
I am going to ride them both this weekend and let you guys know what I think and which I like.
Thank you!!!
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 32,562
Likes: 2,577
From: Shit Weather USA
First of all, I thank you all for taking the time to reply. I really learned a lot why people ride what they ride. I failed to mention that I am looking for a touring bike strictly for long haul like 300+ miles. Anything less than 300 miles, I have Fat Bob (FXDF) that I ride. I live in Northern CA and I am in the stage where I like to go up North like Canada and down South like Mexico and go Sturgis if I can.
I am going to ride them both this weekend and let you guys know what I think and which I like.
Thank you!!!
I am going to ride them both this weekend and let you guys know what I think and which I like.
Thank you!!!
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,766
Likes: 16
From: Roseville, CA
A FF and earplugs and I DO listen to the stereo.
Better protection AND all the gauges are nice.
Converting up by adding a fairing/stereo etc. is really a waste, and looks aftermarket, and no gauges anyway. Just get the SG.
Better protection AND all the gauges are nice.
Converting up by adding a fairing/stereo etc. is really a waste, and looks aftermarket, and no gauges anyway. Just get the SG.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 6,129
Likes: 143
From: Santa Cruz
First of all, I thank you all for taking the time to reply. I really learned a lot why people ride what they ride. I failed to mention that I am looking for a touring bike strictly for long haul like 300+ miles. Anything less than 300 miles, I have Fat Bob (FXDF) that I ride. I live in Northern CA and I am in the stage where I like to go up North like Canada and down South like Mexico and go Sturgis if I can.
I am going to ride them both this weekend and let you guys know what I think and which I like.
Thank you!!!
I am going to ride them both this weekend and let you guys know what I think and which I like.
Thank you!!!
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Joined: May 2008
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From: 'Noke, VA
Road Kings are great bikes, but for your intended use, get an Ultra. Far better wind and weather protection with a Batwing, and more storage with a Tour Pak. Yeah, yeah, Street Glides look cooler, but it'll cost you less to make your Ultra look like a Street Glide than it'll take to make your Street Glide perform like an Ultra.
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,766
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From: Roseville, CA
But then your stuck with out-of-style tires, wheels, chrome, fenders, lights, etc. Either way is a good choice, just comes down to personal preference.