Road King vs Road Glide
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: kansas city
I've had a 09 king, 12 king and now a 13 RGU. I never road without the windshield on the kings and I was wanting to add stereo and a tour pack. That's why I switched to the RGU. I would never go back to the RK unless I was getting a second bike for local riding.
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: anacoco, la
well, all i can say is go look at your local hd shop. how many used roadglides are for sale (especially newer models)? now, how many used roadkings are for sale? hmmmm.....
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Outside Dover, OH
Love the looks of the CVO RK + I think it's setup for an IPOD. Should ride great with the SE shocks, but a buddy just bought a '14 CVO UC + it's got air shocks. Ridin it's the only way to find out for sure.
Banned
Joined: Feb 2010
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All good advice - thanks!
I heard a lot of folks talk about how good the Glide was. I traded a Street Glide for my Road Glide and YES the ride was that much better!! I was really surprised.
I know we are all different, but I now hear from some on this board as well as others locally that I will get the same "wow" factor going to a King....
Any Road Glide converts out there can confirm this?
I heard a lot of folks talk about how good the Glide was. I traded a Street Glide for my Road Glide and YES the ride was that much better!! I was really surprised.
I know we are all different, but I now hear from some on this board as well as others locally that I will get the same "wow" factor going to a King....
Any Road Glide converts out there can confirm this?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Highlands, NJ
I love hearing guys complain about wind. It's a friggin motorcycle. I rode for almost 40 years without a windshield.
At 60, I find the RoadKing more agile and fun to ride than a Glide. Lots of my buddies have RG's, but I'll take my King any day. Plus, you can remove the windshield in seconds for just cruising around town.
As far as tunes go. Don't want them. I have a FF helmet I use on my Metric, wired for BT, and I never use my iPod.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Fayetteville, NC
I've had RG owners say that a SG fairing gets thrown around in the wind when big trucks past, etc--------I've never had that happen.
I say test ride them and make your own decision. We all think our models are the best model. I wanted a SG and almost bought a RG because ppl had me so scared of the SG fairing--I read so much about how unstable it was and I'm sure glad I did some test rides for myself.
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Overland Park, Ks
Wow the ride of the Road Glide was much better than the ride of the Street Glide? They have the exact same suspension, I have a buddy that says the same thing every time he gets a different model, the new one is always the best model Harley has.
Too funny. I have a buddy that does that with everything, including cars. The "new" one is much better than what he got rid of. As for me---I test rode the RG and SG 2 times each to see what the fuss was over the "fixed" fairing. I felt no difference out on the interstate and feel that I would need a gust of wind so strong to really feel the benefits of that fixed fairing over my SG---and if its that strong, I prob wont be riding anyway.
I've had RG owners say that a SG fairing gets thrown around in the wind when big trucks past, etc--------I've never had that happen.
I say test ride them and make your own decision. We all think our models are the best model. I wanted a SG and almost bought a RG because ppl had me so scared of the SG fairing--I read so much about how unstable it was and I'm sure glad I did some test rides for myself.
I've had RG owners say that a SG fairing gets thrown around in the wind when big trucks past, etc--------I've never had that happen.
I say test ride them and make your own decision. We all think our models are the best model. I wanted a SG and almost bought a RG because ppl had me so scared of the SG fairing--I read so much about how unstable it was and I'm sure glad I did some test rides for myself.
I would agree with you if all you did was test ride both and I understand that's about all most of us can do. For me, I have owned one Limited, two SG's and still own one SG. My dealer gave me a RGU to ride for 3 days while my Limited was getting prepped for my Alaska trip last year. I was so impressed with the RG I almost traded for it before I left but didn't have time get it dailed in before the 9,000 mile trip. I did however, trade for it one week after my return.
I travel...a lot! I love all my bikes but if I'm traveling for days I'll take the RG everytime.
OP, If you are really considering a trade you may be money a head to rent one for a few days.
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PS you can see by my sig what I like, but I never rode a Road Glide or any fairing bike...