Well I took a new Road Glide for a test ride and this is what I experienced. I headed out the highway and as I picked up speed it almost felt like I was on my Wide Glide with no shield. I am just 5'7 but definately needed a taller shield for wind protection.I enjoyed the stereo and easy access to it's controls.The exhaust note was poor and I felt almost immediate heat on the right side.I also thought the stock seat felt hard. I will test ride a Street Glide this Saturday and do a comparison.Its not that I disliked the Road Glide but I just saw a number of changes that needed to be made immediately.For you Road Glide owners I am not knocking your bike just expressing what I experienced on my first test ride,I really do like the bike.

 

Think I'll just keep my 02 Road Kimg after reading less than thrilling reviews from those that have test ridden the new bikes.

 

My buddy has a 2009 with stock windshield, he is about ready to trade for a ultra!!
That is after he rode mine !!! HE HE

 

OMG...that is terrible that you felt air and the seat was hard
sure hope them nice look'n dobermans in your pic are a lil tougher

 

The exhaust note and the right side heat are going to be the same on all the FL's. But you are right about the wind. First thing I did to mine was change the windshield to get the buffeting under control. However, the stock seat on my '08 is the most comfortable stock HD seat I've ever ridden on.

 

Think I'll just keep my 02 Road Kimg after reading less than thrilling reviews from those that have test ridden the new bikes.

 

omgtkk

What windshield did you go to?
My friend has tried couple different ones, hes thinking about maybe putting lowers on it also.

 

I fell in love with a street glide, but my wife said Ultra. Darn boss put her foot down!!!

 

wrenchguy, I went with a Clearview large. works fine for my 6'0" frame

 

Yeah I think most of the new windshields on stock bikes are just for looks lol. I switched to a slightly taller shield now I love my bike more than ever