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Old 09-15-2023, 07:11 AM
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Has anyone tried the new Road Glide 3? If so, what do you think?
 
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Old 09-15-2023, 07:30 AM
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Just looked at it. Like it but not tried, bought a 21 Tri Glide.
 
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My 2¢….it’s cool package and the handlebar height and reach back seem just right for me.
IMHO It has what the freewheeler lacks to be a better everyday ride.
 
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Old 09-15-2023, 09:31 AM
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Just my 2 cents but what the FW lacks to be a better ride is rear independent suspension.
 
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This past February our local Harley Davidson Dealership threw a great party to introduce the new line of bikes and trikes for 2023. I was there for the "Red Carpet" runway presentation and had the opportunity to spend some quality time with the new RG3. This edition in Billiard Blue was really easy on the eyes and the young lady riding it out was the new owner of this very cool newcomer to the Harley Davidson line of 3 Wheel offerings. Didn't get to ride it (hence it was already sold) but "question & answer" time was very informative. IMHO I think that the RG3 is the perfect compliment to the already awesome line of Harley Trikes. Something for everyone. So the Freewheeler (my ride) offers you a throwback Roadster style Trike just begging for personalization. Climb on and look straight ahead and you will see (and feel) like your on the very popular Road King. The RG3's name kinda is a giveaway as you will feel like you just mounted a Road Glide. The awesome Tri Glide is an obvious Ultra Classic. This is why we have chocolate and vanilla. Everyone will have their own likes and dislikes of all 3 models. I think that's excellent. Variety is certainly the spice of life.




2023 RG3 in Billiard Blue



New RG3 sporting 18" Rear Wheels



Very Handsome Frame Mounted Fairing



Same Power Plant For All 3 Offerings


 
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My local dealer is supposed to get one (black) in sometime this month. If I were to buy one it would be in the Billiard Blue color. Dealers don't seem to get these often I wonder if the production numbers are low for the year to test out how they sell?
I would like ot get to the first step of demoing one to see how I like it.
 
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Are those the stock bars? They sure look taller than the stock TriGlide. Me likey.
 
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Originally Posted by Udawg
Are those the stock bars? They sure look taller than the stock TriGlide. Me likey.

Not you Udawg ... the RG3 uses the stock Road Glide Bars and the Tri Glide uses the Ultra Bars. The bends are different and the height as well. The RG3 bars kinda remind me of like "Ram Horn" ... They have a soft bend much more rounded. A couple of pics of the stock 2023 Road Glide, 2023 Tri Glide and 2023 Ultra. Check out the bends. Pretty cool

2023 Road Glide



2023 Tri Glide



2023 Ultra


 
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Big difference to me. I really like the bend.
 
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Originally Posted by Udawg
Big difference to me. I really like the bend.
I really like the bend as well. 1st time I saw the RG3 in person the bars caught my attention right away. Kinda reminds me of the old school chopper bend without the super high rise. I think its a great look. I believe they call those bars "Rabbits"




 


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