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Old 10-15-2014 | 09:09 PM
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have '09 Fatboy Now & Happy with it , but ready for a Touring Bike , cant keep both , giving Road Glide high consideration i have rode a Road King & Ultra Limited ( Friends Bikes ) liked both i heard great things about R.G. , still have yet to ride to decide for myself how many have made this choice ---
 
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Old 10-15-2014 | 09:41 PM
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Go, on, a, test, ride, and, decide, for, yourself---
 
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Old 10-15-2014 | 09:43 PM
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Can't go wrong with any of the above. Go with your first choice...
 
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Old 10-16-2014 | 01:09 AM
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Best advice I ever received: Take them out for a test ride.

I was in the same boat. RG or batwing. I happen to like the handling of the RG over the closeness of the batwing fairing. But most of these things are subjective. Take em for a spin. Only way you'll know.
 
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Old 10-16-2014 | 05:27 AM
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Take them both for a spin not just once, but a couple of times. Then rent one for a few hours.
 
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Old 10-16-2014 | 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeZ
Take them both for a spin not just once, but a couple of times. Then rent one for a few hours.
This......
 
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Old 10-16-2014 | 08:08 AM
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I own or have spent time on all three - all great bikes but it'll come down to which one you think you look smarter seated on.

RK: Most versatile of the three...pop the windshield off in 5 seconds.
Ultra: Best touring bike...and I've seen some with removed tour packs and solo seats and they look sweet!
RG: Excellent touring bike...and in some eyes the best looking of the bunch (all the haters call them 'Fugly').
 
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Old 10-16-2014 | 08:10 AM
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Test Ride.
 
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Old 10-16-2014 | 09:12 AM
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I knew as soon as I rode the RG it was for me, I also knew as soon as I rode the SG it wasn't for me. I loved my RK but have zero regrets trading up to the RG. Go ride them and see what you like the best
 
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Old 10-16-2014 | 10:15 AM
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Also think about what you want from the bike - touring, commuting or Sunday/weekend rides?
 


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