Went from Ultra to a Road King today......
#22
06-20-2011, 01:32 PM
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Last year I traded in my Road Glide on my current '07 RK Custom and never looked back. The fugly just never felt right to me, having just come off of a Sportster. As to long distance touring, I wouldn't worry about it. Last year we did a 3500 mile two-up trip and never once wished we had the RG.
Having said that, I can't stop looking at the new RG Ultra...
#23
06-20-2011, 01:41 PM
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They're Both Nice!
When it comes to the touring chassis there is no forwards or backwards. They all offer their own personalities as well as share a common heart. Enjoy the quiet while it lasts, cause I kinda figure it probably won't and most importantly, RIDE ON!!
#24
06-20-2011, 01:43 PM
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Congrats and enjoy. I absolutely love mine.
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#25
06-20-2011, 01:52 PM
I just bought my 2nd Ultra (11 Limited) and the more I think about it, the more I feel like the OP. I too take VERY few LONG rides (actually if I'm going far, I want a/c and a roof......lol) and am thinking my next bike will be something lighter/smaller.
My problem is, the wife loves to ride, and likes the support and comfy of the tour pack.
I like your thinking MR OP.
My problem is, the wife loves to ride, and likes the support and comfy of the tour pack.
I like your thinking MR OP.
#26
06-20-2011, 02:38 PM
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Most guys want the complete bike. Either they get a RK and eventually put a tour pak on it, or they get a UC and eventually get the detachable tourpak hardware and take it off. I am in the latter Category, event though I haven't yet, I know I will.. most likely this winter. I'm a gadget guy, IPODS, GPS's , smart phones, etc. I thought it made more sense to go the full blown touring route first. As much as I like the detachable RK windsheild, I love the batwing. I've ridden a SG, I know its an inch lower, but the tourpak removal makes the center of gravity lower and it feels light. There is no wrong decision.
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06-20-2011, 04:22 PM
