Review of the 2010 Road Glide Custom in American Rider
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Waukesha WI
I used to never like the look of the RG. It has been growing on me. I was at the dealer today. It looks sharp. If I were to get a new bike tomorrow, it would be the RG. As far as the ride goes. We all know that a bike doesnt stay stock long,
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Chambersburg PA
FLTRX - what windshield do you have on your RGC? i have a 2010 RGC and installed
KW 12" flared windshield
I was at the local dealer yesterday and every FLTRX was sold or on hold, sales guy told me the RGC is the hottest selling of the 2010's... I did not buy mine from there..
The American Rider article was good... I at first didn't care for the 2 into 1 exhaust setup but now I'm liking it just because it is different...
The American Rider article was good... I at first didn't care for the 2 into 1 exhaust setup but now I'm liking it just because it is different...
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Joined: May 2009
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From: The High Plains, USA
I smile every single time I ride mine. Whether it's just lumbering around town or blasting down the highway, I don't regret my choice at all.
It's supposed to be 70+ degrees here today but my bike is 65 miles away getting the 1k service done
It's supposed to be 70+ degrees here today but my bike is 65 miles away getting the 1k service done
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Northern Colorado
The reason(s) why Phil Ammendolia of American Rider thinks Harley's stock 2-into-1 exhaust is a mistake:
"On the Road Glide Custom, Harley steered from the traditional FL dual mufflers with a crossover pipe in favor of a two-into-one exhaust. I think this was a mistake. Not only do I prefer the balanced look of the twin exhaust, but in this case losing a pipe means the left-side belt-drive cover is exposed. To my eye, this is the one part of the bike that looked unfinished. Theres also a more practical reason to run two pipes. Due to emissions restrictions, these bikes are set up to run pretty lean and therefore fairly hot. Channeling all that heat through one pipe caused a dark brown spot to develop in the chrome about a third of the way back on the muffler. Again, it wasnt bluing, it was browning."
"On the Road Glide Custom, Harley steered from the traditional FL dual mufflers with a crossover pipe in favor of a two-into-one exhaust. I think this was a mistake. Not only do I prefer the balanced look of the twin exhaust, but in this case losing a pipe means the left-side belt-drive cover is exposed. To my eye, this is the one part of the bike that looked unfinished. Theres also a more practical reason to run two pipes. Due to emissions restrictions, these bikes are set up to run pretty lean and therefore fairly hot. Channeling all that heat through one pipe caused a dark brown spot to develop in the chrome about a third of the way back on the muffler. Again, it wasnt bluing, it was browning."
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