I just finished building one, Its my third Harley and I can tell you its BY FAR the best. It handles better than my Sporty, and its faster than my Softail. I can ride faster and farther with less fatigue than I did before. I can take any curve I want at any practical speed I want. It’s awesome. You wont regret it!
THe fisxed fairing takes about 20 minutes to get used to and you’ll never think about it being odd again. I’ve heard people make comments like, “I couldn’t deal with the headlights not turning with the handlebars”.... ... ... like on your car??
DO IT! Seriously, the Road Glide is the best bike in the Touring line up - it's a proven scientific fact!!
1. Yes, they really are that awesome.
2. Handling is superb. Semi-trucks and crosswinds are non-issues. Tar snakes/grated bridges are subject to tire selection.
3. Fixed fairing is the secret sauce. No freaking out at all, and it's very easy to adjust to.
So, don't wait...DO IT!
+10, just made the switch last week, on accident. But VERY happy I have the Roadglide a chance. Rides better than the batwing I came off of, which rose much better than the softail before that.
And yet, you don't have one. You have a beautiful bike, but it's still a Street Glide with a fairing swap. BTW, where is this scientific proof you speak of?
Aside from my VIN indicating an FLHXSE, my Street Glide is now 100% pure Road Glide. I didn't know much about Harley's when I bought my bike, I'll admit that. However, after riding a Road Glide just once, I knew I was hooked. So, I did what any sensible person would do - converted the bike. Why sell/trade just to get a VIN that says something? From the neck back, the bikes are identical.
Harley encourages us to make it our own, especially with a 1000 page catalog.
How's this? Have you ever seen another one quite like this?
Originally Posted by groupw
....... if you have to ask, you wouldn't understand
06-16-2015 | 12:11 AM
