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the RG is a top heavy boat, on the freeway its great , but at slower speeds that big old faring really shows up, the SG is much lighter feeling when turning, my buddy has one and I've ridden it quite a bit, theres nothing better hauling down the interstate, but the SG is better in other areas, get whichever you think looks best and ride both.
I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion, I would say the Road Glide feels much lighter at low speeds. I guess that's why they make so many models, everyone thinks different.
 
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IVE GOT AN 07 ROAD GLIDE AND AN ULTRA..
RG WAY MORE FUN TO RIDE
 
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Ride them both , I personally think the SG handles the wind better at highway speeds.
 
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Default RE: Road Glide or Street Glide

I have a SG and I must omit the Road Glides do look nice. Kinda growing on me that fairing

As far as wind on my bike I have the 6"Clearview and It cuts down a lil bit still some wind. If your riding long hauls the RG wins (But the SG isstill a nice ride)....around town and everything else... the SG IMO

Either Way you can't go wrong
 
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Default RE: Road Glide or Street Glide

I guess I have to ride a RG, either that or the RG guys have never ridden a SG. I can't imagine a bike handling better that my Streetglide even in high winds. Test drive both and let us know how you make out. IMHO, the fairing on a RGis Fugly, maybe if it had a single headlight.

Yor bike, you decide.
 
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Default RE: Road Glide or Street Glide

I had just as soon ride my Rg to the post office as I had out on the open road. RG is a blast to ride. I have owned 2 batwings in the past and the RG handles crosswinds and 18 wheeler turb. much better in my opinion. SG ia a nice looking bike and I can't say that I will never own one but if I do I will have it custom painted so I can find it in the sea of SG's. Just saying cause it's the truth.
 
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Default RE: Road Glide or Street Glide

I love these RG vs SG/EG ones . . . No really !!

All good points. One good point is;
Most all of the scooters you see are SG's or EG's set up like SG's

If one is avail, I may rent a RoadGlide this Saturday.
I'll know tomorrow.
 
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Dont buy the Street Glide there are too many on the road[8D]

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Default RE: Road Glide or Street Glide

At 55-60 MPH, it won't make that much of a difference. Those are fairly tamespeeds.Heck, maybe throw the Road King into the mix as well.

Pick the oneyou think about most.
 
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Default RE: Road Glide or Street Glide

Ride them both for a day.

If I had to do it over again, I would buy an Ultra.
 


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