Road Glide Owners Thread - Page 2 : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

berniefxst · 01-17-2006, 09:53 PM

Thanks to all for the great RG pictures. Just my opinion, but Road Glides are the coolest looking bikes.

Question: I only ride one-up. I am thinking about getting a Mustang solo seat. I looked around but I haven't seen any pictures of what an RG looks like with just a solo seat. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Bernie

LAF · 01-17-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by berniefxst

Thanks to all for the great RG pictures. Just my opinion, but Road Glides are the coolest looking bikes.

Question: I only ride one-up. I am thinking about getting a Mustang solo seat. I looked around but I haven't seen any pictures of what an RG looks like with just a solo seat. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Bernie

They look sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!! My 2nd to next purchase will be a Mustang Solo with Back Rest. I like the looks of mine when I don't have any thing on except my backrest.

And it is only a screw away from being a full tourer again.

joediver · 01-17-2006, 10:07 PM

Road Glider,

Steve recommended the 2 inch cores for the 103 motor and I went with it. Now I'll just have to find the time install them before riding season kicks into full gear.

wydeglyde · 01-17-2006, 10:38 PM

I think a solo seat looks great on the Roadglides. Unfortunately, the protective plastic wasn't installed under my seat at the factory so by the time we had a few miles on it the paint on the fender was already damaged. If I decide to throw a solo seat on it someday it will mean repainting the fender.

I just cleaned the inside of my headlight cover thanks to help I received here. The guys at the dealer thought I had to remove the outer fairing to remove the clear lens. Pulled up from the bottom and the to lower catches came free. The uppers were harder to release, had to carefully pry them with a flat blade.

Road Glider · 01-17-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by joediver

Road Glider,

Steve recommended the 2 inch cores for the 103 motor and I went with it. Now I'll just have to find the time install them before riding season kicks into full gear.

Steve is a nice guy isn't he. I think you will be pleased with those mufflers. Respectable sound but not so loud to be tiresome while cruising and listening to the stereo. I can't believe you have not gotten them on the bike just so you can hear them. I am like a kid when the next new thing arrives, I just have to get it on the bike to check it out.

Road Glider · 01-17-2006, 11:01 PM

Joediver, I never asked you before. Who is the lady in your avatar?

adlerx · 01-17-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Glider

Adlrex, what are the specs on that motor to get you to 100/100. Very good numbers indeed. Like the V&H propipe. I had that pipe on my '02 RG, no question the 2 into 1 make the power.

Read all about it here.......
The SAE correction yields 99.29hp/110.9tq. I don't care about all the bikering, or the numbers for that matter, just know it's a blast to ride and super quick!

Road Glider · 01-18-2006, 08:17 AM

How many of you guys are runnng the clearview windshield on your RG. I got one and really like it. I went for the one a little shorter than stock so I could see over and not thru it. I am 6 foot and this one worked out great for me.

qew9999 · 01-18-2006, 08:32 AM

Hi all,

Just purchased my mint condition 02 Black Road Glide yesterday. Man is she pretty!!! I hope to have pics up soon. I am also looking to post pics of my mufflers to see if any one can tell me what kind they are. They are kinda megaphone shaped that are horizontaly slash cut . They might be a tad louder than I was hoping for and I will probably go with something else.

questions: My bike came with a quick release tour pack that has the speakers in it (king pack). It has a small plug coming from the tour pack for the rear speakers, how or where do I hook them up?

Also, is there a way to tighten my seat up? Everything appears to be attached correctly yet I can pull up on the front and move it alot. Is this normal or do I need to maybe bend the tab on the seat? Have not had time yet to even take it off.

It really sucks today, new bike, the week off of work ,and 4 inches of snow on the ground. Is it spring yet?

Regards,
Q

wydeglyde · 01-18-2006, 09:31 AM

Welcome qew9999 and congrats on the bike. Be sure to post some pics and someone will be able to identify those pipes, I have only been on this site for a few months but have found the people here more helpful than any other site I have tried.

There should be a harness that runs under the seat to hook into the speakers. You may have to remove the seat to dig it out. As far as the loose seat goes, I'm not sure. I will check mine tonight and let you know. There shouldn't be too much movement there, but it seems to me there is probably some play.

Road Glider · 01-18-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by qew9999

Hi all,

Just purchased my mint condition 02 Black Road Glide yesterday. Man is she pretty!!! I hope to have pics up soon. Q

Hey congrats on that new bike. My first RG was a black '02 and I loved that bike. Tell us more about your bike and post up those pics when you get a chance. We can help determine what pipes/mufflers you have when you post up those pics. Some of the manufacturers put a logo embossed near the rear of the muffler so look there to see if you see any markings and tell us what you see. On your speakers question, the post above is right on. About the seat I would pull it off and check that front tab, might need some adjustment, you should not be able to pull up too far on the front of the seat if adjusted correctly but since it fits just with the tab there will be some play to it.

Tell us what mods were done to the bike already, anything done to the motor that you know of?

Too bad it is winter now where you live, that has to be tough not to be able to get out on that new scooter and ride.

dwarthog · 01-18-2006, 10:28 AM

Ok, enough of those cheesecake shots of HD's best touring bike!

Here is a pic I took last year at Yellowstone while on a 2 week 6k mile tour of the country.

qew9999 · 01-18-2006, 11:04 AM

Man this forum is awesome!

Anyway my bike is bone stock with the exception of the slip-ons. It does make me a little nervous about possible running to lean. It does have alot of added on things like low windshield, grips, quick detach tour pack etc. I bought it with 14,000 miles. I also love the fuel injection. I was unloading it from the trailer last night it was about 20 degrees and I just turned the key, waited for the light to go off and the darn thing just jumped to life. No choke, no caughing, sputtering, hacking, etc. like the old sporty.

The place were I bought it from called the original owner because I wanted to know if it had the stage 1 down load or anything else done to it. The owner was a hell of a nice guy I guess he had his hip replaced and can no longer ride although I did point out to him that he could always get a sidecar.

I of course went over my budget but hope to get ac and download as soon as funds are available, and maybe new pipes. I just ordered a manual hoping to get a better understanding of what all the controls do.

My first bike was a 02 883R. I bought it because I loved the look but quickly found out that it was not ment to haul my fat ass and my wife. This led to my wife learning to ride and getting a Buell Blast. She loves her Buell but after sitting on the back of my bike last night leaning against the tour pack and relising that she could control the volume and channel controls on the radio from the back she said that if we were riding together that she would probably just jump on back. Needless to say we are really excited

hoping to post pics tomorrow
thanks,
Q

SLUNG · 01-18-2006, 11:27 AM

Hey!
Got my first scoot last July...an 05 RG.
AWESOME ride!
Was initially interested in building a chopper...but now everyone seems to have one, so I sold what I had put together...
My father-in-law was out for a visit last July...told me about his "new" purchase...an Electra Glide. We took a trip to HD and looked around, I was drawn to the RG. Had a lot of sportbikes in the past, but this was different.
2 weeks later I was rollin' out on a new Black Pearl RG! I can't even say enought for this bike. I taken her out for some GOOD rides with the old lady on the back, the radio cranked, and the sun in our face...
I did the SE Stage 1, remap, and put on some Samson Big Gun Drag Pipes (loud pipes save lives). Now she's Purrrrrrrfect!

Very glad to find a RG thread!
Reguards!

car_guy · 01-18-2006, 11:45 AM

I have a 02 vivid black. I was going to post pics but it could be the twin of adlerx's. se heads,95 in,mikuni 42, pro pipe, dana ignition, 3.37 gears. 95 hp, 104 tq. Just turned 58000 on the clock.Best thing I ever did was move to the desert so I can ride every day. Absolutely crappy day for here, only going to be 65. Bummer I guess I'll have to actually wear a coat. The sacrificies we have to make to ride. Take care all.