My FXDB has been in the shop getting some mods done so I rented a Strret Glide from my local Stealership. Here are my thoughts and opinions.

I rented a 2013 vivid black sg.
First, the negative:
Upon first sitting on the bike I was expecting a very comfortable ride, but to my surprise I felt cramped. At 6'0" 230 lbs I'm not the tallest man on earth but I guess I'm so used to my solo seat and forward controls that the back support and mids just didn't feel all that comfortable. Also the stock 103 felt more sluggish than I had expected. I currently ride a stage 1 96ci and I understand that the difference in weight between the 2 bikes is prob where that extra power is going but I was expecting a little more "umph" when I twisted the throttle. Lastly, when at highway speeds 70 mph and up there was a CRAZY buffeting on my head and helmet from the front windshield! What is up with that?!?!

Now, the pros:
Having a radio was awesome! Nothing beats listening to tunes while riding. I also really liked having some trunk space for random crap (I.e. 6 pack or a sweat shirt or tools). Before I had even realized I had ridden 350 miles w/ very little fatigue and no sore ***. Yes, I know I said it wasn't comfortable when I first sat on it but I think it was mostly my not being used to riding in a proper riding position.

All in all I now understand why some guys prefer the baggers.

The next morning I dropped it off and decided to wait 10 years before giving in to the bagger bug.

 

I wouldn't call what the factory puts on them a windshield.
Even HD calls it a windscreen.
Looks good, but if you want comfort, most change it out.

Yeah, I went from a Fat Bob to my Street Glide.
I could have saved a bunch of money if I would have just started with this bike in the first place. LOL

 

All negatives are easily remedied by spending some coin at the dealership!

 

You gotta be my age to like love baggers.

 

8" lrs ultra wind shield and the shields that attach to the bottom of the fairing cured enough buffeting up to 85mph for me. You are on a bike. You want to feel some wind, dontcha?

 

A stock bike is going to feel slow compared to a stage one upgrade.

No intake noise, no exhaust noise, and that rubber cush drive in the driveline suck a lot of the power impulses out of the bike. This makes it feel slower than it is.

A stock road bike gets down the road at a pretty good clip, but does not feel fast doing it.

First time getting on a strange bike, it will feel a bit uncomfortable. I would imagine that after spending a day on a road bike, your old bike will feel just a bit rougher.

As a side note, most of us do not consider Road Glides and Street Glides as Geezer Glides. That honor goes to the factory bikes that come standard with tour paks.

 

Buh-Bye.

 

Bet your on one within 24 months

 

YEP!

 

10 years? I'll give it 2.