I have noticed, at least here in the St. Louis area, not very many people have Road Glides. In fact I personally don't know anyone who has one or even knows anyone who has one. I have never even seen one on the road. I have seen a used one that was several years old but not a new one. From everything I have read and heard posted in various forums, people who have them absolutely love them. Are Road Glides just not very common or is this just in St. Louis? I think they look really cool and hear they ride like a dream. I will be trading my 2003 sportster in for a touring rig, not enough room on the sporty for me and my wife, and would appreciate any comments on the Road Glide.
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It's because their the "weak" man's Ultra.:laugh: You see most guys who don't have the arm strength to support the wind on the fairing get these Road Glides. It's a nice step down from a normal Electra Glide. %[email protected] Bad part is, you can't get an Ultra Road Glide. :brows:
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Real men build their own Road Glide Ultra. Wussies buy one of thoese ready built ultras.Rock_Steady said:
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Road Glides started to become very popular in the San Francisco Bay Area of California about 5 years ago when the HA's started buying them. There seem to be an awful lot of em in california since thenm more than I've seen anywhere else(they are everywhere!). I saw an awful lot of em in 04 at Sturgis, but not so many at the 100th in Milwaukee in 03.
I have an 01 and I love it and will keep it forever, they are very nice bikes! Deffinately the class of the HD linup despite what the ultra owners say. Do yourself a favor, rent one for a few days! Be sure to adjust the floorboards, levers and bars before you leave the renting dealer (this can be HUGE difference)!
I have NEVER EVER heard anyone with a Road Glide say "I wish I woulda bought...."
I live in Oregon and there are very few of em up here, I can only think of one and I see it at most rallies and runs I go to, same bike so we have a little brotherhood thing..
Very rare in oregon
Whatever Rock_S Just like a sportster (like yours)is a womans harley? C'mon....Rock_Steady said:
Road Glides started to become very popular in the San Francisco Bay Area of California about 5 years ago when the HA's started buying them. There seem to be an awful lot of em in california since thenm more than I've seen anywhere else(they are everywhere!). I saw an awful lot of em in 04 at Sturgis, but not so many at the 100th in Milwaukee in 03.
I have an 01 and I love it and will keep it forever, they are very nice bikes! Deffinately the class of the HD linup despite what the ultra owners say. Do yourself a favor, rent one for a few days! Be sure to adjust the floorboards, levers and bars before you leave the renting dealer (this can be HUGE difference)!
I have NEVER EVER heard anyone with a Road Glide say "I wish I woulda bought...."
I live in Oregon and there are very few of em up here, I can only think of one and I see it at most rallies and runs I go to, same bike so we have a little brotherhood thing..
Very rare in oregon
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I myself ride a EG Standard. Two years ago I did a Fly and Ride to Las Vegas and was put on a '03 Road Glide. I wasn't a fan of the Road Glide because I didn't care for the look. When I first found out I was riding a Road Glide, I was disappointed. That disappointed went away after an hour of riding! I believe in '04, HD changed the angle of the fairing and it looks a lot better! Like someone said earlier, HD's best kept secret!
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The RG is a great bike. Go rent one and find out for yourself.
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I'm with ya on the ride. I hear it's pretty smooth. :yes: As far as the profile of the Road Glide. It's pretty okay there too. 
But when you look that puppy square in the eyes, head on. :thumbsdn: I've seen better lookin' sewer rats. :roflback: %[email protected]
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But when you look that puppy square in the eyes, head on. :thumbsdn: I've seen better lookin' sewer rats. :roflback: %[email protected] I love this next part. :flames:
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:dunno: Hey what is up with all the RG bashing. You don't like the look of my ride, cool with me but this weak man stuff or referring to the RG as the red headed step child of HD is pure *TIBS*
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