I have a '99 Dyna Wide Glide. Lowered 2" all around, stiff Lepera seat, removeable backrest and windshield. Just not cutting it for long rides anymore. Oh, yah, 14" ape hangers.
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I want a bike I can ride around town and take on the long trips with the wife.
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Love the look of the Street Glide, but with 14" apes? puts hands above the bat wing. Apes are easy on the Road King.
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Question: Which is better for dual purpose town riding and longer rides changing the handlebars on the Road King, but leaving stock bars on the Street Glide? Either bike I would install a Corbin seat, loud exhaust, more power and rims.
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Thanks.

 

Both bikes are nice. The SG sits lower and in my opinon handles better but the RKC would look better with Apes and you can always add a removable fairing later.
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Either bike will do but I would probably go with the RKC.

 

I owned both bikes and I tell you the street glide is the better bike IMO. The street glide can be used as a around town bar hopper and a road bike for traveling. There are many options. What I like most about the street glide is the radio. I love speeding down the highway listening to Stevie Ray Vaughn. I believe the strret glide also gives you better protection against the elements. Go for the street glide you won't be disappointed.

 

SG

 

they both are&nbsp\\;excellent riding bikes
i had the same problem and rode two different bike's on both models. the R/K will have a little more wind in your face&nbsp\\;then the S/G.&nbsp\\; you've got tunes as you ride down the road with the S/G. personally if your going to be in town more and you don't like a windshield go with the R/K if your like me and try to go some were ever other weekend with trips between 500 and 1000 miles round trip go with the S/G. hope this helps
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i would ride both models for about 50 miles each and then ride two different ones and then decided

 

Street Glide, you get more bike for the buck. Plus you can add a tour pack for the long rides with the wife, she'll appreciate it

 

Rented a RK...bought a SG like my radio...luv the black pearl...... color keyed where its supposed to be... chrome where its supposed to be look...just my opinion...

 

RG or UC

 

owned a rk first now own a 08 sg we just wanted more comforts&nbsp\\; radio &nbsp\\; cruise&nbsp\\; truely love the sg&nbsp\\; more have had the sg 2.5 mos.&nbsp\\; and have 4400 mi. on it &nbsp\\; and i live in det&nbsp\\; mi.

 

I owned an 07 RKC, and upgraded to 08 FLHX after one of my buddies bought one. The fairing with the radio makes it worth the price of admission.