Ultra Vs Road Glide
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I'm with some of the others here, rent them both for a day and then decide. If you go with a 2009+ or 2002-06 you will still get the feel for the difference between the 2. I have owned both types, here are my thoughts:
Batwing
-More protection from the elements
-Closer to stereo for better sound
-Cheaper to change windshields and better mounting system
-Handling may be a little heavier although I never really noticed
-Closer fairing feels a little crowded
Sharknose
-Fairing further away less crowded
-Maybe a little better in heavy cross wind but again I never really noticed
-Windshields are more expensive and mount system sucks IMO
-Less protection, I get rocks and such coming up between the fairing and forks
-Slightly lighter handling feel
With that being said, I would like to go back to a batwing eventually, just don't want to take a bath on my RG.
Batwing
-More protection from the elements
-Closer to stereo for better sound
-Cheaper to change windshields and better mounting system
-Handling may be a little heavier although I never really noticed
-Closer fairing feels a little crowded
Sharknose
-Fairing further away less crowded
-Maybe a little better in heavy cross wind but again I never really noticed
-Windshields are more expensive and mount system sucks IMO
-Less protection, I get rocks and such coming up between the fairing and forks
-Slightly lighter handling feel
With that being said, I would like to go back to a batwing eventually, just don't want to take a bath on my RG.
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steelmonkey
After many years of great service my 99 Electraglide was taken from me. She had 113,000 and never had a problem with her, till that teenager took a left turn in front of me and now she is totalled (I got off without a scratch)...
Ok so now for my question.. I NEED to replace her soon before I go crazy...LOL
I wanted to find out if anyone has ridden both the batwing and the fixed fairing bike and what their thoughts were. I am most likely looking for another used one, around a 2002-06 and looking to upgrade to the ultra classic or roadglide with tourpack and all the bells an whistles..
Any advice would be appreciated.
Ok so now for my question.. I NEED to replace her soon before I go crazy...LOL
I wanted to find out if anyone has ridden both the batwing and the fixed fairing bike and what their thoughts were. I am most likely looking for another used one, around a 2002-06 and looking to upgrade to the ultra classic or roadglide with tourpack and all the bells an whistles..
Any advice would be appreciated.
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