For me it would be the FLHTC. Here's why, I bought one ha! No really.... It's 2nd from the top of the line and the top of the line has only some things that a lot of people don't need or use. example> cb,lower faring, rear speaks, etc. Who needs a cb? In the summer almost everyone I know removes the lowers, Then what do you have... A CLASSIC ha!
And as far as all the other touring model like RK, SG, RG, a lot of these people sell them after they find out its not like the Classic and Ultra as far as true touring with the big faring and windshield and tour pack on rear. (or they buy or ad the things to make it like a FLHTC OR FLHTCU.
So I say if your gonna do it (touring model that is) do a FLHTC. imo
So there.

 

That would be my choice. I wish they made an Ultra Road Glide. Mine's got the lowers and the king tour pack, but I wish I had the rear speakers, intercom and CB...

 

So true SG are as common as seeing Camrys & Accords in my area.

 

cvo road glide, that bike gives me wood more than most strippers

 

Electra glide. either Classic or an Ultra. Tourpack and lowers are great. Love a radio on a bike too.

 

I'd have to stick with the Electra Glide. I love my Classic but I wouldn't turn down an Ultra.

 

This one as it sits.

 

If you are gonna tour, then an Ultra. RGs are ugly........IMO.

 

Can't say for anyone else but me it's personal need. For instance, I'm in my 60s but 1 kid is still at home so I do a LOT of day trips around FL, not real touring. The Road King is easily the best choice.

In a couple of years though, the RG is the one I'll have. In years past I've had some scoots with frame-mounted fairings and some with fork-mounted - frame mounted is my preference. To me they seem to be more stable in cross-wind gusts and 18-wheeler slip-streams. Besides, I happen to like the looks better (go ahead - flame time).

 

Give me that Shark Nose ugly Mother . . .
I love the CVO, but its already done.
I'll take a black RG and make it my own.