Thought I was getting a Road KIng...
#21
09-10-2009, 10:23 PM
My story very similar to yours. I wanted to trade my Heritage for a Touring bike and thought I was gonna get a Road King since it had the removable windshield. I started going on demo rides and wasn't really swayed by the RK. I always liked the looks of a SG but I didn't think I'd want a fairing. Boy on that first ride I knew right away that bike was for me. The fairing doesn't bother me at all like I thought it might. I just leave the stock 4" windshield on and look over it. My SG is a great ride!
#22
09-10-2009, 10:30 PM
My story very similar to yours. I wanted to trade my Heritage for a Touring bike and thought I was gonna get a Road King since it had the removable windshield. I started going on demo rides and wasn't really swayed by the RK. I always liked the looks of a SG but I didn't think I'd want a fairing. Boy on that first ride I knew right away that bike was for me. The fairing doesn't bother me at all like I thought it might. I just leave the stock 4" windshield on and look over it. My SG is a great ride!
I ordered and have a 8" clearview sitting in the box yet! But have not talked myself into swapping the stock ! The stock just looks so dang good on there!!
#23
09-10-2009, 10:50 PM
The only problem with a SG is you can't take the fairing off and leave it at home when you don't want to look through it or over it.
I really like the feel of the wind hitting me up to about 55-60 and above that you need a fairing, the RK windshield is a piece of crap and it's easier to ride without it up to 55-60 than with it, unless you live in bug country.
This is just my opinion. I have had 3 differant windshields and my second new fairing is suppose to be here Monday and I just know it's going to be the right one for me, it's a WOODY's.
I really like the feel of the wind hitting me up to about 55-60 and above that you need a fairing, the RK windshield is a piece of crap and it's easier to ride without it up to 55-60 than with it, unless you live in bug country.
This is just my opinion. I have had 3 differant windshields and my second new fairing is suppose to be here Monday and I just know it's going to be the right one for me, it's a WOODY's.
By the way you are going to love your Woody's fairing, I love mine!!
Terry
#24
09-11-2009, 12:20 AM
Coming from sportbikes and right to a SG, I'm in heaven and loving it more and more. In fact, I can't believe how much I like it. It's so comfortable, I have a nice amount of storage, tunes, cruise control, abs, nice gauges, etc. I love it! It's so much different then what I'm used to. I can actually ride this bike somewhere, instead of just looking to race around on the crotch rocket. I'm still keeping the R1 for screwing around and track days, but the SG is definitely gonna see more miles than the Yamaha!
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#28
09-11-2009, 09:35 AM
Thanks for a the feedback guys. I'm supposed to test ride the SG this coming week. The dealer is going to take the RK and I'll take the SG for a 25 mile run on some highways and backroads, we'll swap about halfway. That should give me a pretty good feel for both bikes. I'll keep everyone posted...and you guys are right life is pretty good when these are the decisions we're faced with!!
BTW...I'm a little surprises the SG doesn't come stock with passenger floor boards.
BTW...I'm a little surprises the SG doesn't come stock with passenger floor boards.
#29
09-11-2009, 09:55 AM
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I think you will love riding the SG. I love the way my SG handles and feels when out on the road. As far as wanting the wind in your face...trust me at 50 mph and up you will still get wind in your face. The windshield on the SG doesn’t really do much above 50. But I really like the low profile look. I also like the look of the fairing
#30
09-11-2009, 10:08 AM
That is something that turned me away from the SG. There are other things like the junk seat that it has. the wife and I kind of like the RK factory seat. No protection for the luggage either (I just wanted the ones in front of the bags). So, there are 3 things that I would have had to buy right away. Don't forget the shorter shocks also on the SG also (I can't verify but some claim the ride is a tad bit more harsh). Sure it comes with a fairing and radio for 2 thousand more but it is missing alot also....Just my opinion..