Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Validation Irritation

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 07:45 AM
  #1  
sgnden's Avatar
sgnden
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 106
From: Colorado Front Range
Default Validation Irritation

I swear...I go through all of my choices...add what I want...write the check...and now I DRIVE MYSELF NUTS wondering if I like the RKC better? Second guessing, etc.

Both great rides...just so different in looks. Yeah, I know the RKC is "versatile"...but what made me go with the SG was simply the "street" badass potential look they have...for a big city boy like me, it seemed to fit...and it we share initials after all!!

Is there something about these damn things that implants in your brain so eventually we have several plugging-up our garages?? I never had this problem with the metrics I've owned!

Please shoot me a note telling me what a stinkin genius I am and how much I am going to love the BLACK SG beast! Ok, you can skip the genius part...I fully expect a "enough already...shut up and know it rocks!" <grin>

Later,

SGN
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 08:41 AM
  #2  
electaRICK's Avatar
electaRICK
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 10,920
Likes: 6
From: Upstate New York
Default RE: Validation Irritation

thats why I own 2 bikes
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 10:07 AM
  #3  
yoopermjm's Avatar
yoopermjm
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 328
Likes: 0
From: Iron Mountain, Michigan, da U.P., eh?
Default RE: Validation Irritation

The secret to contentment is not getting what you want; it's wanting what you've got.
I was very happy on my 1981 Yamaha Midnight Special. Until then, I was happy with my 1976 Gold Wing. Now I'm thrilled to be owner of a 2006 Ultra, even if it doesn't have a 6th gear.
I've never once ordered a computer and received it before there was something new that came out that I could have put on it. Don't care.

No motorcycle does EVERYTHING well, but they all get your knees in the breeze.

Enjoy that bike, it's a beaut.
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 10:22 AM
  #4  
Guilty's Avatar
Guilty
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,417
Likes: 0
From: Salem, OR
Default RE: Validation Irritation

Get ready to add on to your garage, 1 doesn't seem to be enough - I have 2 Harley's in my garage so far...and I still have room for a few more. Welcome to the addiction, it is a tuff habit to kick and I have no intention of giving it up.
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 10:52 AM
  #5  
HogBoy's Avatar
HogBoy
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,728
Likes: 1
From: Olympia, Washington
Default RE: Validation Irritation

It's called "buyers remorse" and it's why we have reception lines after weddings...
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 11:05 AM
  #6  
GreighWolf's Avatar
GreighWolf
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 534
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Validation Irritation

I think we've all been through the same process. For me, it was Heritage Classic or RK Classic. Went with the RKC and now my wife wants me to look at the Ultra. Which is fine with me, I'll turn the RKC into a solo ride.
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 11:32 AM
  #7  
mistermooster's Avatar
mistermooster
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,481
Likes: 1
From:
Default RE: Validation Irritation

You'll love the SG.

I replaced my '06 SG with an '07 EG. And while I enjoy the new bike, I miss the Street Glide like a hot girlfriend.
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 12:27 PM
  #8  
Matt115's Avatar
Matt115
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Validation Irritation

EG, RKC, or SG, they are all from the same family - Touring models with a touring frame. I chose my RK Custom because of the frame. Every review, and comparison to metrics, I read loved the comfort of the ride with the frame. The softtail frame? Not so much.

As far which one? The only difference is the front fairing and the saddle bags. I can put a shield on, put the pillion pad from Mustang on for my wife, add the backrest, and we're off. If I want to add a faring, I can do that to. When it's just me, the windshield comes off, the seat goes to solo, and it looks bad ***. Variety is the spice of life.

Altough I am saving up for a savaged sporty to turn into a fun little bobber.

Harleys are like Lays potato chips - you can never have just one
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 02:24 PM
  #9  
Tomcat101's Avatar
Tomcat101
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Validation Irritation

ORIGINAL: yoopermjm

The secret to contentment is not getting what you want; it's wanting what you've got.
I was very happy on my 1981 Yamaha Midnight Special. Until then, I was happy with my 1976 Gold Wing. Now I'm thrilled to be owner of a 2006 Ultra, even if it doesn't have a 6th gear.
I've never once ordered a computer and received it before there was something new that came out that I could have put on it. Don't care.

No motorcycle does EVERYTHING well, but they all get your knees in the breeze.

Enjoy that bike, it's a beaut.
What he said.

Before I got my SG I had an '04 VTX and I loved it. It was a great bike that I put 24,000 amazing miles on in less than 3 years.

Now I hope to put twice as many on the SG in half the time.

Ride whatever bike you have...Love whatever bike you ride!
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 02:27 PM
  #10  
RageAndMachine's Avatar
RageAndMachine
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 786
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Validation Irritation

Like they say, your first gut reaction was probably the right one. You did good choosing the SG. Both awesome, but I personally like the SG look better then the RKC.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:12 PM.

story-0
10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

Slideshow: Not every motorcycle can be a design icon, and these machines prove that bold styling doesn't always age gracefully.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:58:41


VIEW MORE
story-1
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-3
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-5
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-9
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE