Got the touring bug. Need help!
#11
Yeah I looked at the Switchback but decided against it. I could just put Hardstreet bags and a windshield on my WG and get the same effect. Maybe that's what I should do but I have a feeling it would just look retarded. I'm a function over form kinda guy but I don't want my bike to look silly if you know what I mean.
#12
#13
This is what I don't want to do. I've settled with so many things in my life that now I just want to get what I want. That Limited is such a nice bike and has all the bells and whistles as far as I can tell so that may just be what I end up with. My dealer has an "11 (Cool Blue Pearl over Black) Limited for $21,995 plus $1,000 in accessories on their floor right now that I REALLY like.
#14
We considered all of them as well and decided on the SG. We like the styling vs. the RG and it would take a lot of effort removing all the stuff on the EG to make it look like the SG and then it still isn't an SG.
With the SG, we knew we only needed a tour pack on infrequent over-nighters so we bought the cargo rack and HD bag for about $300 or so and it holds as much as the chopped pack. We definitely don't want or need a King Pack.
Finally the RG & SG are lowered so to bring the ride and ground clearance back to the EG, I bought some '11 takeoff EG/RK shocks on eBay for about $120 shipped. Easy install. Can barely tell it sits 1" taller at all.
With the SG, we knew we only needed a tour pack on infrequent over-nighters so we bought the cargo rack and HD bag for about $300 or so and it holds as much as the chopped pack. We definitely don't want or need a King Pack.
Finally the RG & SG are lowered so to bring the ride and ground clearance back to the EG, I bought some '11 takeoff EG/RK shocks on eBay for about $120 shipped. Easy install. Can barely tell it sits 1" taller at all.
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Wife and I do a lot of touring. I have purchased two new Ultras. For me it has everything I want and more.
Neither of us like the lowers...so I removed them first thing. She doesn't like the rear speakers...so those got removed.
Both sold on ebay effectively lowering the purchase price by well over $1k.
When it is real cold I put the soft lowers on.
I rode a RG, didn't like it...I know a lot do.
Have fun shopping, and I am sure you know to take into account all you will want to do after the purchase.
Neither of us like the lowers...so I removed them first thing. She doesn't like the rear speakers...so those got removed.
Both sold on ebay effectively lowering the purchase price by well over $1k.
When it is real cold I put the soft lowers on.
I rode a RG, didn't like it...I know a lot do.
Have fun shopping, and I am sure you know to take into account all you will want to do after the purchase.
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#17
I recently went from an 08 super glide custom to a 12 road glide custom and I have no regrets..
I know where you are coming from saying you don't want to settle.
When I bought my Dyna I kind of wanted a touring bike but between funds and not being sure if I was ready to have the bulk of a bagger I bought the Dyna. While I loved my Dyna I was always wishing that I bought a bagger. After several thousands of dollars in Mods to to dyna and losing a lot of money on it I made the upgrade. Im very happy with my purchase of my RGC and now I always catch myself saying "Man, I should have done this from the start"
I know where you are coming from saying you don't want to settle.
When I bought my Dyna I kind of wanted a touring bike but between funds and not being sure if I was ready to have the bulk of a bagger I bought the Dyna. While I loved my Dyna I was always wishing that I bought a bagger. After several thousands of dollars in Mods to to dyna and losing a lot of money on it I made the upgrade. Im very happy with my purchase of my RGC and now I always catch myself saying "Man, I should have done this from the start"
#18
I recently went from an 08 super glide custom to a 12 road glide custom and I have no regrets..
I know where you are coming from saying you don't want to settle.
When I bought my Dyna I kind of wanted a touring bike but between funds and not being sure if I was ready to have the bulk of a bagger I bought the Dyna. While I loved my Dyna I was always wishing that I bought a bagger. After several thousands of dollars in Mods to to dyna and losing a lot of money on it I made the upgrade. Im very happy with my purchase of my RGC and now I always catch myself saying "Man, I should have done this from the start"
I know where you are coming from saying you don't want to settle.
When I bought my Dyna I kind of wanted a touring bike but between funds and not being sure if I was ready to have the bulk of a bagger I bought the Dyna. While I loved my Dyna I was always wishing that I bought a bagger. After several thousands of dollars in Mods to to dyna and losing a lot of money on it I made the upgrade. Im very happy with my purchase of my RGC and now I always catch myself saying "Man, I should have done this from the start"
#19
#20
I've been there. After spending several years on Dynas I finally made the jump a couple weeks ago. I wanted the comfort and storage for long trips but still wanted something cool for in town cruising. I decided a Street Glide was the way to go. I love it and don't miss the Dyna at all. My best advice is to ride them all and see what fits what you want. You can't go wrong with any of them.