I Think I've Bought The Wrong Bike...
#31
04-05-2010, 05:50 AM
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[QUOTE=LAMing;6518069]Wow. Look at the responses and input. One thing about it, we (forumites) may be a raucous and contentious bunch at times... but when real questions are asked... you come through in spades everytime. Much appreciated.
On to the responses!
* Catalytic converters: As for not wanting a catalytic converter: Don't they eventually clog?
No....
On to the responses!
* Catalytic converters: As for not wanting a catalytic converter: Don't they eventually clog?
No....
#33
04-05-2010, 06:11 AM
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Easy Answer for you: Get the Ultra and get it over with. My lady's very pleased with our Ultra as she rides like a dog. Wants wind in her face and say, "Why are we stopping now ?". Told her that Isabella (My bike's name) needs gas as she went D-Oh...Let's go, Let's go...Keep on riding.
LOL,
Thorey
LOL,
Thorey
#34
04-05-2010, 06:37 AM
Maybe you should save a few bucks and go with a Road King if you don't care about all of the bells and whistles up front that the EG's have. Then get a Tour-Pak for it. They have them with just backrests or with small arms that extend out like on the Ultra-Glide. They have a killer leather one that looks fantastic on the RK Classic, but it is about $1,400. Saw it in the store catalog, but cannot find it on HD's site. Most other Tour-Paks are less.
As for seating, I don't see how you could get more comfortable than the Zeppelin Air Adjustable seat they just came out with. There are three adjustable air bladders, two for the rider and one for the passenger. About $700.
So no frills up front, just a removable police wind screen, and total comfort out back. Try and stick with the 2009 and later models though. The touring bikes all got new frames then and it is supposed to be far more comfortable on longer trips than the older frame.
As for seating, I don't see how you could get more comfortable than the Zeppelin Air Adjustable seat they just came out with. There are three adjustable air bladders, two for the rider and one for the passenger. About $700.
So no frills up front, just a removable police wind screen, and total comfort out back. Try and stick with the 2009 and later models though. The touring bikes all got new frames then and it is supposed to be far more comfortable on longer trips than the older frame.
Last edited by BigGdawg; 04-05-2010 at 06:39 AM.
#35
04-05-2010, 06:53 AM
Buy some sort of E-Glide,you`ll be more than happy.
My wife and I rode our Softail Standard all over the place,but it was killing our backs.Went to the dealer,test drove an E-Glide standard.We were halfway thru the ride,and my wife loved it as did I.
Traded in the Softail and got the E-Glide.Don`t miss the SS one bit.
Sidenote:my boss rode a Road King since 2000,just picked up an `08 Ultra.He says he`ll never ride the King again.
These are just 3 peoples opinions though.
Good luck.
Mark.
My wife and I rode our Softail Standard all over the place,but it was killing our backs.Went to the dealer,test drove an E-Glide standard.We were halfway thru the ride,and my wife loved it as did I.
Traded in the Softail and got the E-Glide.Don`t miss the SS one bit.
Sidenote:my boss rode a Road King since 2000,just picked up an `08 Ultra.He says he`ll never ride the King again.
These are just 3 peoples opinions though.
Good luck.
Mark.
#36
04-05-2010, 11:33 AM
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Nah man you bought the right bike. You just happen to need another one too. 
Road King with passenger back rest or tourpak.
EG Classic comes with tourpak and nice double up seat.
RoadGlide with passenger back rest or tourpak.
You may want to upgrade the seat on either the RK or the RG to more of a "dual tour" type, but any of these will make momma happy for extended rides.
Road King with passenger back rest or tourpak.
EG Classic comes with tourpak and nice double up seat.
RoadGlide with passenger back rest or tourpak.
You may want to upgrade the seat on either the RK or the RG to more of a "dual tour" type, but any of these will make momma happy for extended rides.
Last edited by MrMax; 04-05-2010 at 11:39 AM.
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#39
04-05-2010, 03:09 PM
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I went through the exact same dilemma with my wife. As you can see by my picture there is a solution. When I want to have straight fun I ride the Deuce, When me and the wife go together it is the Ultra all the way. See, No brainier.
#40
04-05-2010, 03:12 PM
Sounds like you should be looking at a Road king, Electra Glide standard or a side car.
Maybe even look at a Road Glide.
get out and test ride some bikes. Right now Harley has a special contest, test ride a new bike and get entered to win a bike.
Maybe even look at a Road Glide.
get out and test ride some bikes. Right now Harley has a special contest, test ride a new bike and get entered to win a bike.