Login Register Sign up for the GRM e-newsletter

Login to post Forums » Sprockets » Got a new bike (warning: HD content)
  • RealMiniDriver

    June 10, 2011 11:06 a.m. RealMiniDriver Dork

    After making a few big road trips the past two years, 1800 mile weekend and an Iron Butt 1000 last year and a 2300 mile weekend last month, I decided to trade in my Super Glide for a touring bike. GRM comrade ST ZX2 works at the nearest HD dealer, so I went to talk to him. He worked out a good deal for me on a new Road Glide Ultra.

    Not to be outdone, Mrs RMD grumbled loud enough about her Sportster, so Erik (ST ZX2) worked out a good deal on a new Super Glide Custom (she didn't like my silver and red one).

  • Ranger50

    June 10, 2011 11:30 a.m. Ranger50 HalfDork

    Man, I generally despise most HD's, but that SGC looks good, minus the furry purple seat cover. Just need to remove everything that says HD, move the pegs and controls, mod the exhaust, add a cafe rear fender and clip-on's, and I would ride it.

  • CarKid1989

    June 10, 2011 11:33 a.m. CarKid1989 Dork

    hmmmm lookin good. not exactly my cup of tea but nice.

    My best friends brother has a blacked out street glide. i like that one a bunch

  • AngryCorvair

    June 10, 2011 2:24 p.m. AngryCorvair SuperDork

    i friggin' LOVE the dual headlight setup on the FL. congrats on being able to afford two new bikes!

  • pinchvalve

    June 10, 2011 2:36 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

    My buddies with Ultra Classics think I'm crazy for liking the Road Glide better, but I just dig it. The fairing doesn't move, and I like that. My favorite HD is the Street Glide however.

  • wearymicrobe

    June 10, 2011 2:51 p.m. wearymicrobe Reader

    Does the bigger front windbreaker keep the wind off your chin. I have only ridden the street glide standard and it was really windy on the freeway.

  • RealMiniDriver

    June 11, 2011 1:00 a.m. RealMiniDriver Dork

    It keeps the wind off my chin and shoulders. The best part, from the short amount I've been on the freeway so far, is how it doesn't get slammed by turbulence when passing semis. I'll most likely get a taller windshield, though. I get a little wind on the top of my head. When I broke the rules and rode helmetless because it was hot the other day, my sweaty hair formed into a peak. Probably looked like one of those doofuses on Jersey Shore.

  • dogbreath

    June 11, 2011 2:09 a.m. dogbreath Reader

    Congrats on the aquire.

  • ST_ZX2

    June 11, 2011 9:23 a.m. ST_ZX2 Reader

    Thanks for the business, Paul! Welcome to the Hal's Harley-Davidson family!

  • BAMF

    June 11, 2011 6:58 p.m. BAMF Reader

    I've never been and am still not much of a Harley man, but Road Glide Ultra is amazing.

  • AngryCorvair

    June 13, 2011 11:17 a.m. AngryCorvair SuperDork

    BAMF wrote:

    BAMF wrote:

    I've never been and am still not much of a Harley man, but that Road Glide Ultra is amazing looking.

    self-quoting for extra emphasis, or just running up your post count?

  • BAMF

    June 13, 2011 6:41 p.m. BAMF Reader

    Ah, an accident.

  • Taiden

    June 13, 2011 7:44 p.m. Taiden HalfDork

    hardly able-son?

 
Tire Rack- Revolutionizing Tire Buying

You'll need to log in to post.