My Next Harley - I'm So Confused!!

Dr. Doolittle · Feb 10th, 2008, 10:11 PM

As I posted previously, I'm a Sportster rider looking to move to something a little bigger/more touring oriented without losing too much of the sporty maneuverability of the XL1200. Thought I had done all my research and narrowed it down to either a Road King or a Heritage Softail. Made the mistake of doing a little more thinking and talking to a buddy and now I'm considering the Road Glide as well.

My main objection is not being able to do any simple neighborhood cruising without any windshield/fairing like you can with the other two models.

Anybody have any experience moving from a RK/Heritage to a RG? Any regrets? Do you miss the wind in your face occasionally?

2388 · Feb 10th, 2008, 11:08 PM

I currently own an 07 roadglide and I really love it;for me it's the right machine.Man, if you want to put on some serious miles it's a very good choice.If I had to do it all again I definitely would choose the RG.Having said that,Ithink you need to think a little about the riding you'll be doing and the look you like.I personally think(looks wise)the roadking is pretty hard to beat.A friend just bought an 08 roadking and its just a beautiful machine.
One thing you'll love for sure is the extra gear and power.
Good Luck!

RicanGlider · Feb 10th, 2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

now I'm considering the Road Glide as well.

My main objection is not being able to do any simple neighborhood cruising without any windshield/fairing like you can with the other two models.

Hello Dr.

why not keep the Sportster and get the RoadGlide or RK?

Good Luck!

Bluesssman · Feb 10th, 2008, 11:57 PM

Road Glide, Road Glide, Road Glide!! I love mine! RicanGlider does have a great idea of keeping the Sporty.

DarkKnight · Feb 11th, 2008, 01:20 AM

Doc, as has often been suggested before here on the forum... renting is a good idea. See if they'll allow you to bring back the bike and try another same day. This way, you get to try all the one's you're considering, and make an informed decision from there. It's better then a demo ride, that lasts what...ten minutes? Let yourself really see if the bike fits you.. and the demands of what and how you're going to ride it.

That's my .02.

Hobbit · Feb 11th, 2008, 02:30 AM

keep the sporty and buy any of the other choices, the BT's do not handle like a sporty, the BT is comfier and smoother i have a 883 and a heritage and love the differences

Fourdogs · Feb 11th, 2008, 02:53 AM

Another Idea...get a Road King and you can kinda create your own..The first Pic is with a stock windshield...can be removed in less than 10 seconds...also the sissy bar pops off as well...Then as you see in the second pic ..you can install a fairing..that installs in about 10 minutes...and the tour pak can also come on and off in a few minutes..so this way ya got the best of many worlds.

Fourdogs · Feb 11th, 2008, 03:24 AM

With stock Windshield and tour pak

Custimized my Roadking a bit

Dr. Doolittle · Feb 11th, 2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RicanGlider

Hello Dr.

why not keep the Sportster and get the RoadGlide or RK?

Good Luck!

ummm, let's see - $$$$$$$$$$

Dr. Doolittle · Feb 11th, 2008, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkKnight

Doc, as has often been suggested before here on the forum... renting is a good idea. See if they'll allow you to bring back the bike and try another same day. This way, you get to try all the one's you're considering, and make an informed decision from there. It's better then a demo ride, that lasts what...ten minutes? Let yourself really see if the bike fits you.. and the demands of what and how you're going to ride it.

That's my .02.

I know, I know. I have rented five different Harleys in the last year but I haven't ridden the three I'm considering on the same day to get a true comparison. It's definitely on my to do list!

Feb 10th, 2008, 10:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dr. Doolittle Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: Feb 2nd, 2008 Location: Woodstock, Georgia Posts: 1,644 My Mood:	My Next Harley - I'm So Confused!! As I posted previously, I'm a Sportster rider looking to move to something a little bigger/more touring oriented without losing too much of the sporty maneuverability of the XL1200. Thought I had done all my research and narrowed it down to either a Road King or a Heritage Softail. Made the mistake of doing a little more thinking and talking to a buddy and now I'm considering the Road Glide as well. My main objection is not being able to do any simple neighborhood cruising without any windshield/fairing like you can with the other two models. Anybody have any experience moving from a RK/Heritage to a RG? Any regrets? Do you miss the wind in your face occasionally?

Feb 10th, 2008, 11:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
2388 Start The Engine Ride: 2007 roadglide Join Date: Aug 18th, 2007 Posts: 31	Re: My Next Harley - I'm So Confused!! I currently own an 07 roadglide and I really love it;for me it's the right machine.Man, if you want to put on some serious miles it's a very good choice.If I had to do it all again I definitely would choose the RG.Having said that,Ithink you need to think a little about the riding you'll be doing and the look you like.I personally think(looks wise)the roadking is pretty hard to beat.A friend just bought an 08 roadking and its just a beautiful machine. One thing you'll love for sure is the extra gear and power. Good Luck!

Feb 10th, 2008, 11:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bluesssman Community Star Ride: 2007 Road Glide Join Date: Sep 13th, 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 664 My Mood:	Re: My Next Harley - I'm So Confused!! Road Glide, Road Glide, Road Glide!! I love mine! RicanGlider does have a great idea of keeping the Sporty. __________________ When in doubt, gas it!

Feb 11th, 2008, 01:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
DarkKnight Frozen Account Ride: 1990 Electra Glide FLHS Join Date: Apr 14th, 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,991 My Mood:	Re: My Next Harley - I'm So Confused!! Doc, as has often been suggested before here on the forum... renting is a good idea. See if they'll allow you to bring back the bike and try another same day. This way, you get to try all the one's you're considering, and make an informed decision from there. It's better then a demo ride, that lasts what...ten minutes? Let yourself really see if the bike fits you.. and the demands of what and how you're going to ride it. That's my .02.

Feb 11th, 2008, 02:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
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Fourdogs Community Star Ride: 2004 Roadking Join Date: Sep 16th, 2007 Posts: 641 My Mood:	Re: My Next Harley - I'm So Confused!! Another Idea...get a Road King and you can kinda create your own..The first Pic is with a stock windshield...can be removed in less than 10 seconds...also the sissy bar pops off as well...Then as you see in the second pic ..you can install a fairing..that installs in about 10 minutes...and the tour pak can also come on and off in a few minutes..so this way ya got the best of many worlds. Last edited by Fourdogs : Feb 11th, 2008 at 03:20 AM.

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Fourdogs Community Star Ride: 2004 Roadking Join Date: Sep 16th, 2007 Posts: 641 My Mood:	Re: My Next Harley - I'm So Confused!! With stock Windshield and tour pak Custimized my Roadking a bit Last edited by Speed : Feb 11th, 2008 at 06:18 AM. Reason: showing images

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