Tourning bike questions?
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Ok I need a suggestion. I’ve been riding for as long as I can remember. I was raised on 2 wheels. I will be purchasing another HD in about a year. This bike will be specifically for touring. It may not get ridden very often except for when we go on long trips. I have a 93 Sportster 1200 for around town. Here is our situation. My wife and I want to start touring in the next year or so we are planning on doing things like driving 6-8 hours to a destination and spending a few days their then heading home. As well as a 2 week tour once a year for our vacation. I have always wanted a Road King but I just don’t know if it will fit my bill. My wife likes the Ultra Classic. I think it might work out better. I have done overnight and weekend trips on other bikes in the past and the Road King would work out great for me I don’t really pack much just my tooth brush tooth paste a razor and a change of clothes. On longer trips in the past I just purchased cloths on the way and mailed the dirty ones back to my house. But now I have to consider her. Which bike would be better for me? I'm stuck between the two? Also when did HD start using Fuel Injection? I don't want a bike with a carburetor I'm hassling trying to get my sporty dialed in.
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The very reason why the wife and I got away from the SuperGlides.Actually built my last two bikes for the big inch motors save many thousands of dollars.The Road King was our choice with a TourPack and bags you can carrry a lot of stuff and they are quick detach.With a big inch motor these machines are a pure joy to ride.Good Luck whatever choice you make.
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I suggest you rent a RoadKing then Ultra Classic.
I have the Ultra Classic and Love it. The next one; probably Ultra Roadglide I road my Brother-in-law's and fell in love with the fixed fairing.
All three Touring models ride close to the same.
You really have to figure out what works for you.
I have the Ultra Classic and Love it. The next one; probably Ultra Roadglide I road my Brother-in-law's and fell in love with the fixed fairing.
All three Touring models ride close to the same.
You really have to figure out what works for you.
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Get the bike you've always loved and you'll always love riding it. As far as being able to take your trips. Put on a hidden hitch (the kind that can't be seen when not being used), and get a tow behind trailer. Yea there is some up-front costs but if you get a good trailer it'll last many years & through many bikes. Plus wife will love being able to take her stuff.
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