03-20-2015, 10:00 AM
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Pros & Cons of Street Glide vs Road Glide
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ISSUE
User wants to know the difference between the two bike styles, which type others chose, and why they chose one over the other. Some reasons people gave for choosing a bike include:
• Personal preference
• Some say that the Road Glide is better in winds
• Road Glide can feel more spacious
• Street Glide looks better and is more customizable
Read below for the full discussion…
http://www.hdforums.com/forum/tourin...oad-glide.html
ISSUE
User wants to know the difference between the two bike styles, which type others chose, and why they chose one over the other. Some reasons people gave for choosing a bike include:
• Personal preference
• Some say that the Road Glide is better in winds
• Road Glide can feel more spacious
• Street Glide looks better and is more customizable
Read below for the full discussion…
Pros & cons of street glide vs road glide
#241
10-10-2011, 09:18 AM
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Ride Safe,
Steve R.
#244
10-10-2011, 10:29 AM
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That's exactly the boat I'm in. I rented an Ultra and rode it for a week end. A few months later, I found a dealer that had a RG in it's rental fleet (wasn't easy to find BTW) and rented it for a day. I too, preferred the RG but wanted the bells and whistles that came on the Ultra. Even looked at buying a RG and adding the bells and whistles after the fact but that "quickly" passed my "not worth the trouble" limits. Since, like you, I'm not unhappy with my Ultra at all, it's no big deal but if Harley had sold the RG Ultra back in 09, I'd definitely be riding one.
Ride Safe,
Steve R.
Ride Safe,
Steve R.
But like I said, not like I'm miserable on my bike. I like both bikes, so I got the one they offered me the best deal on.
#245
10-10-2011, 03:57 PM
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For those that seem overly concerned about the fixed fairing not following the head lamp. That has some merit but then it is about as important as driving a car and turning. That does not cause a single driver a problem.
Also that is only the case at 30 mph or less. On a highway when following a curve, a rider could not tell the difference with either as the bike is being turned by leaning and both type fairings will be pointed with the tire in the same direction. So at speed it is a total moot point.
Also that is only the case at 30 mph or less. On a highway when following a curve, a rider could not tell the difference with either as the bike is being turned by leaning and both type fairings will be pointed with the tire in the same direction. So at speed it is a total moot point.
#246
10-11-2011, 03:57 PM
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Intrepid - Results to follow. The delivery date keep getting put back by the factory by four weeks. It came in yesterday. They didn't put cruise on it per the order. I think that was the delay. They are short of electrical components so they just shipped it. Dealer is to install later.
I will pick it up by Thursday and plan on putting 1K on it in 4 to 5 days, get it serviced and then really run it for at least another 1K.
At least I got to look at it. Black denim and it looks sinister.
I will pick it up by Thursday and plan on putting 1K on it in 4 to 5 days, get it serviced and then really run it for at least another 1K.
At least I got to look at it. Black denim and it looks sinister.
#247
08-07-2012, 09:50 PM
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Road Glide all the way.
I hated the fairing on the Road Glide for the longest time (years), but after riding a couple back to back with a Bat Wing, there is no comparison.
Road Glide cuts the wind waaay better
Road Glide has more ground clearance = greater lean angle
Road Glide is roomier when you are in the saddle
It looks a little more modern than the traditional Bat Wing.
That said, your initial opinion of the fairing from a looks stand point (standing curbside or sitting on the bike) will change the more you look at it. Everyone hates the RG fairing when they first see it, then over time, most warm to it, if not prefer it.
I hated the fairing on the Road Glide for the longest time (years), but after riding a couple back to back with a Bat Wing, there is no comparison.
Road Glide cuts the wind waaay better
Road Glide has more ground clearance = greater lean angle
Road Glide is roomier when you are in the saddle
It looks a little more modern than the traditional Bat Wing.
That said, your initial opinion of the fairing from a looks stand point (standing curbside or sitting on the bike) will change the more you look at it. Everyone hates the RG fairing when they first see it, then over time, most warm to it, if not prefer it.
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03-09-2016, 11:09 PM
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#250
03-10-2016, 06:09 AM
I'd like to hear from you guys that own either a STREET GLIDE OR ROAD GLIDE.......
why did you buy your model and not the other ?
Is there big differences between these two bikes ?
They both look like AWESOME machines, I'm just trying to justify buying one over the other, advantages and disadvantages.
Thanks for you input!
why did you buy your model and not the other ?
Is there big differences between these two bikes ?
They both look like AWESOME machines, I'm just trying to justify buying one over the other, advantages and disadvantages.
Thanks for you input!
