Change the seat, get better shocks, get a bigger front tire, add a tourpak, add passenger foot boards, add saddlebag guards, get a bigger windshield, add running lights if you want to travel as comfortable as a Ultra. Or just buy a Ultra or Limited with a detachable tourpak.

 

Street Glides have Harleys shortest, crapiest shocks.
Upgrade the seat and shocks and your significant other will be good to go.

 

Done a couple cross country trips with the wife on my SGS. Swap out to a Sundowner Seat and add a tourpak. Yeah a tourpak isn't cheap but stripping down a Ultra isn't cheap either.

 

Oh yea, i remembered why I opted for the SGS...didn't want the water cooled Ultra...happy with my decission....but I did change the front tire to a 180 and installed the 944 13" Progressive shocks. My SGS rides like a dream !!!!

 

Now I really confused!!! Sounds like either decision will result in extra money no matter what. I'm curious as to why you were happy you did'nt go with liquid cooled ?

 

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This is my 2009 Street Glide that I put 2014 style Tour-Pak and Saddlebags on. I also have Ohlins shocks and a custom C&C touring seat with an AirHawk. We made a 3050 mile trip last June with absolutely no complaints. Good luck in your venture, happy wife happy life. Ride safe.

 

Bike look great! Thanks for sharing....so the consensus is at minimum...tour pak, seat and shocks.....the decision will likely hav me grey by monyhs end! Dam!

 

I did the ultra strip down and I am happy. I didn't really spend any money taking things off. I made my tag bracket, Tucked wires under seat. I don't listen to am fm so I didn't need to relocate antennas which is easy to do. I don't use intercom. easy peasy took about a day to get it done.

 

oh yeah I haven't put tour pak back on and it has been 8 years + I did add detachable back rest, she really likes that .but I have it in the attic if I want to

 

If they never know how good it can be, they never miss it! My wife started out on the back of a Sportster, the SG seems like a dream to her. I'd say a stripped down Ultra is your move.