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[bbrown]

I test drove and studied both the ultra (ruby)and the roadglide (orange)and really like them both.  I just can not decide.

Which one do you like better and why  

[sadunbar]

I test drove and studied both the ultra (ruby)and the roadglide (orange)and really like them both.  I just can not decide.

Which one do you like better and why  

The Ultra...because most of my miles are on the road with my wife...and the lowers and tour pak on the Ultra make the choice easy for me... 

[miker]

The Ultra...because most of my miles are on the road with my wife...and the lowers and tour pak on the Ultra make the choice easy for me... 

Ditto, even though the SERG is bitchin looking..Both???

[sadunbar]

Ditto, even though the SERG is bitchin looking..Both

That's the best choice!

[BIGDOG]

I have had the pleasure of owning both bikes and I think it depends on how you like to ride . The Road Glide is more stable in the wind due to the fact that the fairing is mounted to the frame. If you are planning on taking a lot of trips them the Ultra would work very well. I took a trip Through Highway 12 at 80 to 85 mph . And the Road Glide handled it with ease no work at all. This year I took the Ultra Through the same road slightly slower and at the end I was ready for a rest. If your not familiar with Highway 12 it is 122 miles of back and forth turns no straight aways , what a blast. Both bikes are great you can't loose. One more thought you could get both and that would really take care of the dilemma.

[Banana man]

ROAD GLIDE. Fairing much better at air management without buffeting. Steering is
lighter feeling without a batwing hanging on it. Just seems to handle better. I also
rode the new orange one and with a larger shield it would be great! If you did the
tourpack and lowers I think it would be better than an ultra.


                        Mark

[MikeD]

Doesn't matter they're going to be delayed anyways! You'll have about six months to decide.

[bbrown]

The Ultra...because most of my miles are on the road with my wife...and the lowers and tour pak on the Ultra make the choice easy for me... 

Sadunar,  Good points   I wish it was 2" lower and there was an easy way to remove the tour pak but with the Amp underneath it makes it difficult. 

There are some issue with the Road glide also .. Like the added costs for add ons and the wind issues

[bbrown]

Ditto, even though the SERG is bitchin looking..Both???

you are my hero ...but that would mean a divorce   

[bbrown]

ROAD GLIDE. Fairing much better at air management without buffeting. Steering is
lighter feeling without a batwing hanging on it. Just seems to handle better. I also
rode the new orange one and with a larger shield it would be great! If you did the
tourpack and lowers I think it would be better than an ultra.


                        Mark

YUP   You are correct but the wind turbulence with the new "wind deflector" is terrible and I am unclear on what windshield will help without taking away form the "curb appeal"

[bbrown]

ROAD GLIDE. Fairing much better at air management without buffeting. Steering is
lighter feeling without a batwing hanging on it. Just seems to handle better. I also
rode the new orange one and with a larger shield it would be great! If you did the
tourpack and lowers I think it would be better than an ultra.


                        Mark

Mark

I agree but now you are at all most the price without the ultra features like heated grips and seat,,,albeit maybe not as cool looking...

[harleyman]

i am currently riding a roadglide 09 my previous bike was a 2008 seultra,the ride of the road glide is alot better for me especially at 80 to 90 miles however for long trips ineed the head sets storage and the sound system thats why i have a red se on order.

[d o g o l s]

The Ultra.........

[rasmusmi]

I've considered both as well and decided on the Ultra. Even though the majority of my riding will be solo, I'm a traditionalist and just like the looks of the Ultra better. I think that's what it boils down to..your gut feeling when you see the bike, and which one "fits and feels" best for YOU. If you're like me and can afford either (the Ultra's about $5K more), consider yourself blessed and fortunate to have that choice! Thank God for our good fortune, this great sport and opportunity! Enjoy, ride safe and God bless...  

[miker]

I still want the O/B SERG to go with my S/B Ultra....Dang...

[Screamin]

Ultra has much more included for much more money. Fine machine. R G just flat a$$ handles the road better. Pick your poison, they're both fantastic machines.

[bbrown]

I've considered both as well and decided on the Ultra. Even though the majority of my riding will be solo, I'm a traditionalist and just like the looks of the Ultra better. I think that's what it boils down to..your gut feeling when you see the bike, and which one "fits and feels" best for YOU. If you're like me and can afford either (the Ultra's about $5K more), consider yourself blessed and fortunate to have that choice! Thank God for our good fortune, this great sport and opportunity! Enjoy, ride safe and God bless...  

Roadking,  Well said

[bbrown]

I still want the O/B SERG to go with my S/B Ultra....Dang...

Miker,  Which I could affor two.

[bbrown]

Ultra has much more included for much more money. Fine machine. R G just flat a$$ handles the road better. Pick your poison, they're both fantastic machines.

Screamin did you guy the RG??  What type of windshield are you using??  (Stock?)

[Screamin]

??  Yep, got both. Really like both a lot. Put a 12" R G shield on and it's much better. Getting a 15" for the trip to Milwaukee. Little black trim piece (windscreen - 4") is for looks only and provides absolutely no protection.

[screaminchickensrule]

The ultra definitely looks better but there is something to be said for being alittle different and I think the RG would be alittle different than the norm...  Good luck with your decision...

[customryder]

ride both for 1 hour.. the choice will be easy..

[wenchal]

I had an 05 Road Glide - traded in for the 08 SEUC.  Like others have said, the RG is a smoother ride with the frame mounted fairing...but I now know, there is a reason they call the Ultra "Ultra"...I'm enjoying all the creature comforts the SEUC provides and have not looked back!

[amigo Jorge]

I still want the O/B SERG to go with my S/B Ultra....Dang...

Get both mi amigo Mike 

[amigo Jorge]

Anybody knows if the Ultra comes with the removable TP?

[d o g o l s]

Anybody knows if the Ultra comes with the removable TP?
no

[Twolanerider]

Anybody knows if the Ultra comes with the removable TP?

It's supplied as a fixed TP Jorge.  Primarily because of the physically large amp and its large harness mounted beneath it.  Several here have done away with the amplifier and harness and converted the tour pak to detachable though.

[wenchal]

With popularity of the Road Glide and number of Ultra owners pulling the tour pak and wanting the other creature comforts - MoCo should make a SE version of the older Tour Glide, basically an Ultra with Road Glide faring, and make the tour pak come off like the SEEG. 

[hdctss]

The Ultra.  The Road Glide is lowered and as such does not make for a comfortable long distance tourer.  Having ridden the 2005 CVO classic, comparing that to my 2007 CVO Ultra one notices the increased suspension travel over nearly all road surfaces.

[bbrown]

??  Yep, got both. Really like both a lot. Put a 12" R G shield on and it's much better. Getting a 15" for the trip to Milwaukee. Little black trim piece (windscreen - 4") is for looks only and provides absolutely no protection.

Thanks for the information.  I rode it in Sturgis (Rapid City)  and the turbulance on the stock version was really bad.  Is the 12 inch high enough?  Can you see over it??

[bbrown]

Get both mi amigo Mike 

Wow I wish I could afford both

[bbrown]

Anybody knows if the Ultra comes with the removable TP?

It does not come that way and in fact has the Stereo Amp mounted underneath the tour pak

[bbrown]

With popularity of the Road Glide and number of Ultra owners pulling the tour pak and wanting the other creature comforts - MoCo should make a SE version of the older Tour Glide, basically an Ultra with Road Glide faring, and make the tour pak come off like the SEEG. 

Agreed .that is  like my 2004 SEEG

[Gone Fishin']

I test drove and studied both the ultra (ruby)and the roadglide (orange)and really like them both.  I just can not decide.

Which one do you like better and why  

I have the '07 SERK and ordered the '09 SEUC in addition. The reason for the two bikes is that I prefer the Ultra for riding two-up and because of the larger storage capacity with the tourpack and I prefer the Road King for riding by myself. There is also a difference in manoeuvrability and in handling, specifically at very low speeds (e.g. in the city) or at very high speeds (on the motorway), where the Road King is easier to manage. Those are my reasons for owning both of them and how I decide, which bike I'll take out (provided I get the '09 SEUC delivered). I understand that the Road King is no Road Glide, however the differences to the Electra Glide seem to be quite similar.

Ride safely,
Louis

[Hoist!]

I have the '07 SERK and ordered the '09 SEUC in addition. The reason for the two bikes is that I prefer the Ultra for riding two-up and because of the larger storage capacity with the tourpack and I prefer the Road King for riding by myself. There is also a difference in manoeuvrability and in handling, specifically at very low speeds (e.g. in the city) or at very high speeds (on the motorway), where the Road King is easier to manage. Those are my reasons for owning both of them and how I decide, which bike I'll take out (provided I get the '09 SEUC delivered). I understand that the Road King is no Road Glide, however the differences to the Electra Glide seem to be quite similar.

Ride safely,
Louis

You can do both with the SERK alone!

Hoist!

[Keats]

                                     Ultra             Road Glide
creature comforts               X
long ride                            X by a little
around town                                           X
lighter                                                   X
lower center of gravity                             X
high speed stability              X
cool looking                                            X
almost as cool                     X
2 up                                  X no comparison
storage                              X
slow speed manuver             X    debatable by some due to the higher center of gravity, but seeing the front wheel helps
do figure 8's in the parking lot with both....the Ultra is easier     Road Glide has Goldwing disease...
windsheild is usable on Ultra......Road Glide windsheild to small and big ones look dorky

So my opinion is the Road glide would make a nice addition to an Ultra, but not a replacement 

[PHAZE]

Wait until next year and the Road Glide will probably at least have the tour pack.  It will also give the MOCO time to come up with 110 fix#2, 110 fix#3, 110 fix#4, and maybe a couple more product improvements or engine enhancements.

[BIGDOG]

                                     Ultra             Road Glide
creature comforts               X
long ride                            X by a little
around town                                           X
lighter                                                   X
lower center of gravity                             X
high speed stability              X
cool looking                                            X
almost as cool                     X
2 up                                  X no comparison
storage                              X
slow speed manuver             X    debatable by some due to the higher center of gravity, but seeing the front wheel helps
do figure 8's in the parking lot with both....the Ultra is easier     Road Glide has Goldwing disease...
windsheild is usable on Ultra......Road Glide windsheild to small and big ones look dorky

So my opinion is the Road glide would make a nice addition to an Ultra, but not a replacement 

We have conflict Wil Rogers we have conflict  it would only stand to reason that the Road Glide would have better low speed handling and figure 8 maneuverability as it has lower center of gravity and is a bit lighter. I my experience that would be true. What bothers new riders on Road Glides is the fairing being so far out in front and not turning with the forks. Ounce you get used to those two things you will be able to handle it to it's full capeability. I would also have to say that high speed stability is most definitely the Road Glide unless your droning down the freeway in witch case the weight of the Ultra will help.

[Keats]

We have conflict Wil Rogers we have conflict  it would only stand to reason that the Road Glide would have better low speed handling and figure 8 maneuverability as it has lower center of gravity and is a bit lighter. I my experience that would be true. What bothers new riders on Road Glides is the fairing being so far out in front and not turning with the forks. Ounce you get used to those two things you will be able to handle it to it's full capeability. I would also have to say that high speed stability s most definitely the Road Glide unless your droning down the freeway in witch case the weight of the Ultra will help.

That was my point...High speed stability implies highway driving, and the added weight benefits highway driving

and to your point of the fairing being the issue of perception on the road glide once you get use to the higher center of gravity you can go tank to tank on the handlebars with no trouble on the Ultra......I would bet that the Road Glide could not cut sharper turns than an Ultra....
 

[BIGDOG]

That was my point...High speed stability implies highway driving, and the added weight benefits highway driving

and to your point of the fairing being the issue of perception on the road glide once you get use to the higher center of gravity you can go tank to tank on the handlebars with no trouble on the Ultra......I would bet that the Road Glide could not cut sharper turns than an Ultra....
 

Au contrare the Road Glide will take turns like nobody's business . Had one with 103 stroker and lots of other work , did LOLO pass at 80 to 85 the total of 122 miles . [NO SWEAT]  Did LOLO pass at 70 in my Ultra this year and was beat when we came out the other side. I don't mean to be a know it all but I have Had both bikes and I know how they handle, ask a couple of the other guys that own Road Glides they will back it up. I will say the Ultra is better on the free way but that ain't FUN.

[bbrown]

                                     Ultra             Road Glide
creature comforts               X
long ride                            X by a little
around town                                           X
lighter                                                   X
lower center of gravity                             X
high speed stability              X
cool looking                                            X
almost as cool                     X
2 up                                  X no comparison
storage                              X
slow speed manuver             X    debatable by some due to the higher center of gravity, but seeing the front wheel helps
do figure 8's in the parking lot with both....the Ultra is easier     Road Glide has Goldwing disease...
windsheild is usable on Ultra......Road Glide windsheild to small and big ones look dorky

So my opinion is the Road glide would make a nice addition to an Ultra, but not a replacement 

Good points.

[bbrown]

Au contrare the Road Glide will take turns like nobody's business . Had one with 103 stroker and lots of other work , did LOLO pass at 80 to 85 the total of 122 miles . [NO SWEAT]  Did LOLO pass at 70 in my Ultra this year and was beat when we came out the other side. I don't mean to be a know it all but I have Had both bikes and I know how they handle, ask a couple of the other guys that own Road Glides they will back it up. I will say the Ultra is better on the free way but that ain't FUN.

All good points but how do you get a windshield that looks good but keeps the wind from hittin the heck out of you?

[Screamin]

Really one hell of a question: It's one I'm going to get to struggle w/ for quite some time.

Don't have an CVO Ultra but had an 01 Ultra (88) and an 00 SERG, got an 05 SEEG (103) and the 09 SERG3:

Quick version is clearly the Ultra has the amenities over the RG. Lowers, tour pak, seat, saddlebag guards, windscreen, cb are all good things and the RG needs some of them. RG is the best looking bagger out there. Going down the road my money's on the RG. Wind, calm, trucks, freeway, two lane, fast, slow  it just doesn't matter. Both EGs I've own(ed) had issues w/ high speeds, sometimes 'cause of the weight (BSR and luggage, sometime because of the speed, but I've yet to have any of that w/ the RGs. BSR clearly needs wind protection so it'll be the dorky windscreen for touring for now. Probably get a Clearview over the winter.
Trip to Milwaukee will be the first long distance test on the new RG but I'll be shocked if I don't get back home just singing its' praises.

Like others have said, having two CVO tourers is just one hell of a thing. Both are frickin great. Both do lots of things really well, go plenty fast enough and always get attention and admiring comments. Guess one can only check them out then go w/ the one that moves their sole.

[110tHunDer]

Screamin did you guy the RG??  What type of windshield are you using??  (Stock?)

Whoa!  bbrown, there's more to the board than just the "General CVO" section: http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=25778.0

[bbrown]

Whoa!  bbrown, there's more to the board than just the "General CVO" section: http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=25778.0

Good but not a real discussion of differences

[bbrown]

Anyone tried any aftermarket RG windshields that look good???

[customryder]

                                     Ultra             Road Glide
creature comforts               X
long ride                            X by a little
around town                                           X
lighter                                                   X
lower center of gravity                             X
high speed stability              X
cool looking                                            X
almost as cool                     X
2 up                                  X no comparison
storage                              X
slow speed manuver             X    debatable by some due to the higher center of gravity, but seeing the front wheel helps
do figure 8's in the parking lot with both....the Ultra is easier     Road Glide has Goldwing disease...
windsheild is usable on Ultra......Road Glide windsheild to small and big ones look dorky

So my opinion is the Road glide would make a nice addition to an Ultra, but not a replacement 

"almost as cool" is a catagory?
             storage.. with a trunk you have more, with the storage in the fairing  road glide
             high speed.. yor kidding nothing beats a road glide
             slow speed road glide much better balance
             long ride?  you will be much less fatigued, from not fight the wind road glide.
                
          i have had them all the road glide is the best ALL around bike hd builds...

          just my 02ct.

[bbrown]

"almost as cool" is a catagory?
             storage.. with a trunk you have more, with the storage in the fairing  road glide
             high speed.. yor kidding nothing beats a road glide
             slow speed road glide much better balance
             long ride?  you will be much less fatigued, from not fight the wind road glide.
                
          i have had them all the road glide is the best ALL around bike hd builds...

          just my 02ct.

What about the issue of being able to see the front and short turning??  Which is better???

[customryder]

What about the issue of being able to see the front and short turning??  Which is better???

  the fairing does nothing to hamper turning.. I will put that mith to bed...

[Screamin]

Clearly the Sportster.

[customryder]

BTW
 the clear view windshield is a must on the road glide.. it reflect the wind much better than stock..

  I got mine today... dont even have the bike yet..

[110tHunDer]

  the fairing does nothing to hamper turning.. I will put that mith to bed...

Correct.  Only the rider's ability is a factor.  Lock-to-lock they have the same degrees of travel.

[110tHunDer]

BTW
 the clear view windshield is a must on the road glide.. it reflect the wind much better than stock..

  I got mine today... dont even have the bike yet..

Better than the stock SERG shield, yes, but I have had both a 12" Harley and a 14" Clearview with recurve on mine and didn't notice a very dramatic difference between the two.  Not the kind of difference I noticed going to the recurve on my SEEG, anyway.

[Screamin]

YUP   You are correct but the wind turbulence with the new "wind deflector" is terrible and I am unclear on what windshield will help without taking away form the "curb appeal"

It's a 10 minute tops job to change the windscreen. Stock for stylin' your pick for touring.

[customryder]

Better than the stock SERG shield, yes, but I have had both a 12" Harley and a 14" Clearview with recurve on mine and didn't notice a very dramatic difference between the two.  Not the kind of difference I noticed going to the recurve on my SEEG, anyway.

 humm I noticed a diff.  the clear view is 2'' wider as well..
 may be a problem with the billet mirrors hitting the shield.. dont know yet

[bbrown]

humm I noticed a diff.  the clear view is 2'' wider as well..
 may be a problem with the billet mirrors hitting the shield.. dont know yet

Any photos of the bike with different  shields

[BIGDOG]

What about the issue of being able to see the front and short turning??  Which is better???

There is a saying that is o so true , if you look at the ground in front of you  you will be on that ground shortly. You always look where you want to go , if your doing a short circle look over your shoulder and you will go there . sounds strange and feels strange but it truly works. [Riders coarse 101+]
As for the wind shield , use a clear shield of a height you like and have it tinted. A lot of tinters will shy away from it but it does work .

[TN]

i rode an ultra for a week, then the road-glide for a week. i chose the road-glide for the ride.
the ultra does come with more bells and whistles but you can add them to a rg.

it's hard to base a decision on a short test ride. try them for a week.

can't go wrong with either.

good luck

TN

[grandpadoc]

Two up they are the same with a tour pack, only you can remove it on a RG. I had my former RG tour pack fitted with a amp and all the passenger controls, same as the Ultra. From what I remember the harness is there, its just plug and play. The only trouble I had was setting it up for CB but I got around that with a Cobra with the little black box and speaker and controls in the mike.  Doc

[Keats]

There is a saying that is o so true , if you look at the ground in front of you  you will be on that ground shortly. You always look where you want to go , if your doing a short circle look over your shoulder and you will go there . sounds strange and feels strange but it truly works. [Riders coarse 101+]
As for the wind shield , use a clear shield of a height you like and have it tinted. A lot of tinters will shy away from it but it does work .

That is really true, but it is hard not looking at the the wheel going curb to curb or testing skill levels by staying with in the lines......

I try not to look at the wheel and determine rather I can or cannot not make the turn and look where I want to go, but with a fixed fairing the turn illusion is much different. Both bikes have the same turning radius, but the Road Glide and the Wing bother me on slow turning maneuvers......maybe it is just a factor of time spent on the bike?

[TN]

Two up they are the same with a tour pack, only you can remove it on a RG. I had my former RG tour pack fitted with a amp and all the passenger controls, same as the Ultra. From what I remember the harness is there, its just plug and play. The only trouble I had was setting it up for CB but I got around that with a Cobra with the little black box and speaker and controls in the mike.  Doc

i have my 08 to a tour-glide. you have to get the overlay harness, the rear speaker/controll harness. and so forth. i did put xm on it but leaving the communications to 0.
if i was forced to wear a helment all the time i would have a nolan setup to jack in.

i do find the stability @ hwy speed on th fltr superior, imho.


TN


edit: i forgot, the fltrse3 needs the same, comes stock with basic hk unit.

[grandpadoc]

the overlay harness, the rear speaker/controll harness. 

 ...forgot about that, so plug in the overlay harness and then plug and play.    Doc


TN


edit: i forgot, the fltrse3 needs the same, comes stock with basic hk unit.

[hdbrad03]

 I would have to disagree about turning. I find the Road Glide turns more like a Road King. I find it much easier than turning an Ultra. I really enjoy riding the Road Glide over an Ultra. It could be that I had a BSR when I had an Ultra. That could be the main reason I enjoy the Road Glide so much. She's on her own bike now.

 
Brad

[Ride n Shine]

Dead easy down here, they don't sell the Road Glide here so you can only buy the Ultra, That is of course if you wanted to buy anything other than a Fatboy! 

[tdowell65]

Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents only worth half of that.  I have a cvo RG due in any time now.  I've had a seeg and seug, and 2 roadkings.  I love my ultra it was comfy and the girlfriend really loved it.  Never having ridden a RG the dealer gave me a 08 RG rental for a day.  I was pretty nervous because of all the talk about not getting use to the fairing.  You know just the opposite happend felt almost immediately at home home on it.  Actually liked the faring out front made the bike feel more sporty (I'm 43 and my buddies still give me grief for riding an old mans bike but they usually were wanting to trade by the end of the day).  Handling is less stressfull going down the hwy no moving around but I tell you were I really noticed the difference was cornering.  I gave it hell for about 60 miles and the damn thing nearly drives it self.  No nose diving just dove into the corners.  Big test was girlfriend and I went out for some dinner about 40 miles round trip.  She said seat was OK not as nice as the ultra and backrest was not as comfortable as tourpak but she said it wasn't that big of a difference but she did say she thought it looked a lot cooler.     This was just a rental so I'm thinking once I get my bike and make it my own I'm going to be pretty happy about the choice.  Now that being said I think if I was going to go across country and have them both set up right I think I would take the ultra especially with the right windshield. 

[grandpadoc]

i leaving the communications to 0.

I think thats one of the reasons we take all our long trips on the bike, I hate to be locked up in a cage with a women for very long.    Doc
 
 

 

[bbrown]

After adding the tour pak, rider back rest, leg fairings, foot pegs on the engine gaurd, and a windshield (still trying to find one that looks ok but blocks the wind turbulance) I am within $2000 of a Ultra.

My issue is that the RG still has the WOW factor albiet my opinion

[RJ749]

After adding the tour pak, rider back rest, leg fairings, foot pegs on the engine gaurd, and a windshield (still trying to find one that looks ok but blocks the wind turbulance) I am within $2000 of a Ultra.

My issue is that the RG still has the WOW factor albiet my opinion

I don't think its about the money for me, its about the roadability and great looks.

I haven't had a RG but am looking forward to it with great anticipation based on reports here and throughout the site about the highway cruising of the RG.

The new SERG's just are hot looking and a bit more exclusive as well. 

[bbrown]

I don't think its about the money for me, its about the roadability and great looks.

I haven't had a RG but am looking forward to it with great anticipation based on reports here and throughout the site about the highway cruising of the RG.

The new SERG's just are hot looking and a bit more exclusive as well. 

I agree but I am very concerned about the windshield issue.  By the way do you own all three CVO's??   You are my hero

[geezerglide]

I agree but I am very concerned about the windshield issue.  By the way do you own all three CVO's??   You are my hero

bbrown,

In regards to your windshield issue. It never was an issue at all, had both Stock one and bought an 11.5 recurve Clearview windshield from John and it worked great. I owned a 2003 RG and put on over 35,000 miles before I sold it last December and bought an 04 SEEG, RG is a great handling bike better than my previous Ultra and my present SEEG even with  the Race Tech Emulators up front and the progressive 440s in the rear.

Whoever said the Ultra was a better handling bike in the corners because you can see the front tire when you are going around corners should be keeping his head up and looking through his turns and has probably never had a RG through the twisties.

Now that their is an 09 SERG, I am seriously considering selling or trading my 04 B?B SEEG for a 09 SERG. will be checking US dealers when I am down south this winter.

geezerglide

[bbrown]

bbrown,

In regards to your windshield issue. It never was an issue at all, had both Stock one and bought an 11.5 recurve Clearview windshield from John and it worked great. I owned a 2003 RG and put on over 35,000 miles before I sold it last December and bought an 04 SEEG, RG is a great handling bike better than my previous Ultra and my present SEEG even with  the Race Tech Emulators up front and the progressive 440s in the rear.

Whoever said the Ultra was a better handling bike in the corners because you can see the front tire when you are going around corners should be keeping his head up and looking through his turns and has probably never had a RG through the twisties.

Now that their is an 09 SERG, I am seriously considering selling or trading my 04 B?B SEEG for a 09 SERG. will be checking US dealers when I am down south this winter.

geezerglide


Thanks for the information and thoughts on the windshield.   I test drove the new SERG and the windeflector looks cool but the turbulence was really bad.

[110tHunDer]

Thanks for the information and thoughts on the windshield.   I test drove the new SERG and the windeflector looks cool but the turbulence was really bad.

And with the stock wind deflector on your SEEG the turbulance was OK?

[bbrown]

And with the stock wind deflector on your SEEG the turbulence was OK?

Not as bad as the RG and the fix was a 6" smoked that looks good and is just below eye level.. I need to find something like that for the RG.  So it will look good and take away the turbulence before I make a decision.  Seriously the stock wind deflector was so bad I had to hold my sunglasses so I could see the exit on a four lane

[Harleyjohn59]

Well, I just picked mine up on Monday.  I did hear about the note from Harley telling the dealers that there would be a delay on future deliveries.  I wonder what the problem is?  I'm a little worried.  Anyway, just wanted to put my thoughts in this conversation.  I have owned Roadkings, Classics, an Ultra and now on my third RG.  There is no doubt in my mine that the RG is a better road bike than the aforementioned bikes.  The bike is as stable as a rock on the road and a little birdie told me that the new SE RG has the fastest top end of the all the Harleys excluding the V-Rod.  Also, one thing I have noticed is that on trips at Highway speeds, it doesn't matter what speed you ride at, you mpg is not affected that much, maybe a few tenths.  Ride at 60 or 80, same mpg.

Anyway, am loving the bike, haven't gotten it broken in yet but it seems to have a lot of kick!  Will have pics in the next day or two.......Did also hear that they are sending 600 SE RG's to Europe, 200 of each color.

[Screamin]

  The bike is as stable as a rock on the road and a little birdie told me that the new SE RG has the fastest top end of the all the Harleys excluding the V-Rod. 

Agreed. No idea where top speed will end up being but it's gonna be way up there. 6th gear just keeps going and going and going. And, it definitely goes where you want it to go w/o any concerns about wobble or any of that nonsense.

[Gone Fishin']

(...)
Also, one thing I have noticed is that on trips at Highway speeds, it doesn't matter what speed you ride at, you mpg is not affected that much, maybe a few tenths.  Ride at 60 or 80, same mpg.
(...)

A technical miracle?

[bbrown]

Well, I just picked mine up on Monday.  I did hear about the note from Harley telling the dealers that there would be a delay on future deliveries.  I wonder what the problem is?  I'm a little worried.  Anyway, just wanted to put my thoughts in this conversation.  I have owned Roadkings, Classics, an Ultra and now on my third RG.  There is no doubt in my mine that the RG is a better road bike than the aforementioned bikes.  The bike is as stable as a rock on the road and a little birdie told me that the new SE RG has the fastest top end of the all the Harleys excluding the V-Rod.  Also, one thing I have noticed is that on trips at Highway speeds, it doesn't matter what speed you ride at, you mpg is not affected that much, maybe a few tenths.  Ride at 60 or 80, same mpg.

Anyway, am loving the bike, haven't gotten it broken in yet but it seems to have a lot of kick!  Will have pics in the next day or two.......Did also hear that they are sending 600 SE RG's to Europe, 200 of each color.

Do you have the stock windshield on the bike 

[electraglideclyde]

So, with all of this discussion on Road Glide Vs. Ultra, isn't the only difference between the two a handlebar fairing Vs. a frame mounted fairing { besides add-ons such as tour pak, lowers, etc.} ?  Same frame, same engine, wheels, controls, etc.  Why not buy an Ultra and put a RG fairing on it ?  I have thought about doing that to mine several times.  I want a RG, but I just can't part with my '06 CUSE.

[Keats]

So, with all of this discussion on Road Glide Vs. Ultra, isn't the only difference between the two a handlebar fairing Vs. a frame mounted fairing { besides add-ons such as tour pak, lowers, etc.} ?  Same frame, same engine, wheels, controls, etc.  Why not buy an Ultra and put a RG fairing on it ?  I have thought about doing that to mine several times.  I want a RG, but I just can't part with my '06 CUSE.

Street Glides and Ultras and Road Kings make up the most popular Touring Bikes that Harley sells

keep the Ultra..... the RG guys are in the Minority when it comes to the buying public (not the same as saying they are wrong)
RG's probably handle better out of the box than Ultra's , but if you already have an Ultra and really want to compete in the handing dept as the RG's. (this is not in the Looks dept)
Keep Ultra, Change Wheels to !8" , get suspension work done to front and rear, rid yourself of the tour pack and you will end up with a bike better than a out of the box Road Glide By far. The fairing will still be an Ultra and certain wind conditions the Road Glide will not shake the steering but those speeds are far more than I normally ride at, I keep it under 100 most of the time where 80 - 90 is pretty easy.
The Road glide might give you a better feeling over 100, I do not know....never had a Road glide over 100 before
but with that DA windshield that comes with the bike your head will be bobbing.
You want cool looking...get a Road King without a Windshield , they are awesome looking.

$4500.00 less    40 pounds less   lose the tour pack   Lowers center of gravity on road Glide losing Tour Pack
Clearance same 5.1
wheel base same
18" wheels on Road Glide vs  !7" and 16" wheels on Ultra    18" looks cooler shows more wheel probably contributes
to harsher ride but better handling
lean angle same
 

[bbrown]

Street Glides and Ultras and Road Kings make up the most popular Touring Bikes that Harley sells

keep the Ultra..... the RG guys are in the Minority when it comes to the buying public (not the same as saying they are wrong)
RG's probably handle better out of the box than Ultra's , but if you already have an Ultra and really want to compete in the handing dept as the RG's. (this is not in the Looks dept)
Keep Ultra, Change Wheels to !8" , get suspension work done to front and rear, rid yourself of the tour pack and you will end up with a bike better than a out of the box Road Glide By far. The fairing will still be an Ultra and certain wind conditions the Road Glide will not shake the steering but those speeds are far more than I normally ride at, I keep it under 100 most of the time where 80 - 90 is pretty easy.
The Road glide might give you a better feeling over 100, I do not know....never had a Road glide over 100 before
but with that DA windshield that comes with the bike your head will be bobbing.
You want cool looking...get a Road King without a Windshield , they are awesome looking.

$4500.00 less    40 pounds less   lose the tour pack   Lowers center of gravity on road Glide losing Tour Pack
Clearance same 5.1
wheel base same
18" wheels on Road Glide vs  !7" and 16" wheels on Ultra    18" looks cooler shows more wheel probably contributes
to harsher ride but better handling
lean angle same
 


All good points and the Ultra does have the extras like the heated seats, heated hand grips, leg fairings,  rider foot pegs, and a fairing that keeps the wind off your shoulders and BSR better than the RG 

[/b][/color]

[geezerglide]

Well I was at Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson in Red Deer, Alberta (Bungy's) hometown. I asked about the 09 SERG and Barry, the Sales Manage just laughed, he told me he had deposits on 10 SERGs already and he thinks he will be lucky to get four this year, and they are a pretty high volume dealer. He went on to say that some guys are already putting deposits on any 2010 SE Touring Bikes. I guess I'll be checking other dealers around here and in the States. How is it in your neck of the wood.

Or better yet wait till all the SE Ultra crowd buy the SERG and complain, oh the fairing is too far away, I can't hear the radio as well, the fairing lets more rain hit me and my hands are a lot colder etc. etc. lol.

Or if someone wants to trade down the road, their 09 SERG for a much faster and maybe more reliable 04 SEEG.

geezerglide

[bbrown]

I am still debating which one to go with assuming of course that there still may be an option.  The dealers here say all the RG's are going fast and the SEUC ruby is very popular.

What are your hearing??

[customryder]

I am still debating which one to go with assuming of course that there still may be an option.  The dealers here say all the RG's are going fast and the SEUC ruby is very popular.

What are your hearing??

better hurry... the road glide is the best choice.. I will never go back to a bat wing..

just my 02ct.

[bbrown]

Finally decided

Going with the Ultra......You get so much more for the money

[lilbear]

Finally decided

Going with the Ultra......You get so much more for the money

Ahhhhh!  But what color now?  With this year's paint combos, how can you go wrong with any of them.  The Ultra is certainly the biggest bang for the buck.  It's also the most bucks out the door.  The SERG is definitely the jaw dropper, but if you want creature comforts galore, you can't miss with the SE Ultra.  Hadn't noticed if you were keeping the Black n Blue or not, but if you are keeping it, the SERG would be a lot of duplication (both have that hot rod feel).  I've seen a lot of folks on this site giving up incredible bikes to get their hands on one of the new SERG's and SEUC's which I just don't get.  I love the new SERG, but there just isn't anyway I would be giving up any of the prior SERGS, any of the SERKS or any of the SEEGS for one.  Good luck with color selection, even though they all look great.

Craig

[rasmusmi]

I'm in the same debate with myself right now!

My dear wife, riding partner, best friend and soul-mate passed away to cancer in January  . After much thought, deliberation and prayer, I've decided to trade our two '03 CVO SE's - FLHRSEI2 & FXSTDSE - in for one '09 CVO SE. I'm glad I kept her FXSTDSE with me awhile, but now it's becoming too painful to come home and see it just sittiing in the garage. I think it's time for me to move forward with my life, changing little things here and there..

Anyway, not much if any 2-up riding for me ever again and I will let my Big Dog Chopper go someday (even though I'm loving it for now). So if it's mainly me riding solo and I want an all-around sport & touring bike..I'm leaning hard toward the SERG.

I've seen and heard nothing but GREAT reviews for it so far, it's $4-5K less than the Ultra, and I love that bright orange & black color option:carrot: (although the silver one looks really good in pictures too..I hope to see both at the 105th next w.e. in Milwaukee).

Q. - Can you get a detachable CVO color matched tour-pak for the '09 SERG and if so, what is the cost?  If you can, I doubt it's $4-5K so I should still have some 'difference' money leftover for other goodies. That's how I'm looking at it right now, unless someone can convince me otherwise.

Take care brothers ~ ride safe, enjoy life while you can, and God bless...

[Keats]

Finally decided

Going with the Ultra......You get so much more for the money

i have the solution.......put a deposit on both and move the money to the one you want..........
keeps options open and you will need to give them money anyway
.
remember I am the ultra guy.......but there is something about that orange RG that I really like

keeps the dreaming alive and hardly costs anything (use of money for short period of time?)

good luck...................RED Ultra?       Orange RG?

[color]

[Screamin]

I'm in the same debate with myself right now!

My dear wife, riding partner, best friend and soul-mate passed away to cancer in January  . After much thought, deliberation and prayer, I've decided to trade our two '03 CVO SE's - FLHRSEI2 & FXSTDSE - in for one '09 CVO SE. I'm glad I kept her FXSTDSE with me awhile, but now it's becoming too painful to come home and see it just sittiing in the garage. I think it's time for me to move forward with my life, changing little things here and there..

Anyway, not much if any 2-up riding for me ever again and I will let my Big Dog Chopper go someday (even though I'm loving it for now). So if it's mainly me riding solo and I want an all-around sport & touring bike..I'm leaning hard toward the SERG.

I've seen and heard nothing but GREAT reviews for it so far, it's $4-5K less than the Ultra, and I love that bright orange & black color option:carrot: (although the silver one looks really good in pictures too..I hope to see both at the 105th next w.e. in Milwaukee).

Q. - Can you get a detachable CVO color matched tour-pak for the '09 SERG and if so, what is the cost?  If you can, I doubt it's $4-5K so I should still have some 'difference' money leftover for other goodies. That's how I'm looking at it right now, unless someone can convince me otherwise.

Take care brothers ~ ride safe, enjoy life while you can, and God bless...

Roadking.

Touched by your situation and can't imagine it myself. God bless you brother.

A color matched orange CHOPPED tour pak is available, pt. no. 53111-CFZ, for $1,200. You'll need the 4 point detachable hardware (54205-09 $150.), antenna relo. kit (76556-09)  and the detachable tour pak rack (available for solo or two up $180). BTW, I'm really liking my RG after 1,000 miles and can't wait to stretch her legs when I head to Milwaukee next week.

[customryder]

Cant you buy pretty much the stuff for the road glide with the cost differance?... my thought is this if you want a long distance touring bike, & thats all you do.then I could see the ultra (not for myself) I like the thought of having both.. a hot rod around town & a great (the best in my opinion) touring bike also...

 this is a easy choice for the guys that have any miles on a road glide...

 Just my 02 ct.

 Jeff

[bbrown]

Ahhhhh!  But what color now?  With this year's paint combos, how can you go wrong with any of them.  The Ultra is certainly the biggest bang for the buck.  It's also the most bucks out the door.  The SERG is definitely the jaw dropper, but if you want creature comforts galore, you can't miss with the SE Ultra.  Hadn't noticed if you were keeping the Black n Blue or not, but if you are keeping it, the SERG would be a lot of duplication (both have that hot rod feel).  I've seen a lot of folks on this site giving up incredible bikes to get their hands on one of the new SERG's and SEUC's which I just don't get.  I love the new SERG, but there just isn't anyway I would be giving up any of the prior SERGS, any of the SERKS or any of the SEEGS for one.  Good luck with color selection, even though they all look great.

Craig




Craig,    RED  and I  am keeping the SEEG, I just can not part with it .  It has been a great bike.

[bbrown]

I'm in the same debate with myself right now!

My dear wife, riding partner, best friend and soul-mate passed away to cancer in January  . After much thought, deliberation and prayer, I've decided to trade our two '03 CVO SE's - FLHRSEI2 & FXSTDSE - in for one '09 CVO SE. I'm glad I kept her FXSTDSE with me awhile, but now it's becoming too painful to come home and see it just sittiing in the garage. I think it's time for me to move forward with my life, changing little things here and there..

Anyway, not much if any 2-up riding for me ever again and I will let my Big Dog Chopper go someday (even though I'm loving it for now). So if it's mainly me riding solo and I want an all-around sport & touring bike..I'm leaning hard toward the SERG.

I've seen and heard nothing but GREAT reviews for it so far, it's $4-5K less than the Ultra, and I love that bright orange & black color option:carrot: (although the silver one looks really good in pictures too..I hope to see both at the 105th next w.e. in Milwaukee).

Q. - Can you get a detachable CVO color matched tour-pak for the '09 SERG and if so, what is the cost?  If you can, I doubt it's $4-5K so I should still have some 'difference' money leftover for other goodies. That's how I'm looking at it right now, unless someone can convince me otherwise.

Take care brothers ~ ride safe, enjoy life while you can, and God bless...



ROADKING,  Gosh I feel terrible for you That has got to be tough.  Everytime a see a SE 03 I think of the great time we had in Milwaukee for the 100 party so I can only imagine your feelings. 

I rode the Ultra and RG in Sturgis and they are both great as long as you replace the wind deflector on the RG.  By the time I added the tour pak, leg fairings ,windshield and compared that to the cost of making the Ultra tour pak detachable it was about a 2500 seperation.  ( all the other stuff would be the same ( ie pipes toner)

There is one big difference and that is the WOW factor.  The RG sure has that, as evident by the number of people gathering around it on most days at the diplay at the Civic center in Rapid City,  Bottom line is they are both really good looking this year.  The ultra in Red and the RG orange are just great looking.
 

[bbrown]

By the way I can not afford both  Darn

[lilbear]

Craig,    RED  and I  am keeping the SEEG, I just can not part with it .  It has been a great bike.

Comforting!  Glad to see that you can keep the SEEG.  Those Black n Blue SEEGs are gorgeous!  The Red SEUC will be a nice addition.  The photos of the red bike are stunning.  I'm sure it will be even better in the sunlight up close and personal!  Enjoy and good luck with your acquisition!

[Hoist!]

If you're keeping the SEEG (which you can basically "Ultra" out), why bother with another batwing bike, when you can one of those beautiful new SERG's?

Hoist!

[110tHunDer]

If you're keeping the SEEG (which you can basically "Ultra" out), why bother with another batwing bike, when you can one of those beautiful new SERG's?

Hoist!

That's what I'm thinkin'!?!

[sadunbar]

I'm in the same debate with myself right now!

My dear wife, riding partner, best friend and soul-mate passed away to cancer in January  . After much thought, deliberation and prayer, I've decided to trade our two '03 CVO SE's - FLHRSEI2 & FXSTDSE - in for one '09 CVO SE. I'm glad I kept her FXSTDSE with me awhile, but now it's becoming too painful to come home and see it just sittiing in the garage. I think it's time for me to move forward with my life, changing little things here and there..

Anyway, not much if any 2-up riding for me ever again and I will let my Big Dog Chopper go someday (even though I'm loving it for now). So if it's mainly me riding solo and I want an all-around sport & touring bike..I'm leaning hard toward the SERG.

I've seen and heard nothing but GREAT reviews for it so far, it's $4-5K less than the Ultra, and I love that bright orange & black color option:carrot: (although the silver one looks really good in pictures too..I hope to see both at the 105th next w.e. in Milwaukee).

Q. - Can you get a detachable CVO color matched tour-pak for the '09 SERG and if so, what is the cost?  If you can, I doubt it's $4-5K so I should still have some 'difference' money leftover for other goodies. That's how I'm looking at it right now, unless someone can convince me otherwise.

Take care brothers ~ ride safe, enjoy life while you can, and God bless...

RK,

Very sorry to hear of the loss of your wife.  I am sure it has been a very painful time for you.  I am glad you are going to continue to ride.  My heartfelt condolences.

Scott

[Indenial]

Sorry to hear about your wife RK. It will take some time to heal.  The 09 SERG will not have a King Tour pack produced by Harley. They have the chopped pack for $1100.00, but they say there is no plans to offer the larger tour pack---to expensive to paint--would cost upwards of $1500 for the pack alone, without the backrest,luggage rack or bracket. Hope they change their minds though. The only choice is to buy one and paint match it, but that doesn't always look as good.

[bbrown]

Would be interested in others who made this choice and what you decided and why

[flyingwillie]

If you think you are going to do two up riding again then get the Ultra.  Otherwise I would go for the SERG as it will provide a greater "fun" factor.  I have the SEUC and will make a decision tomorrow about ADDING a Silver SERG for my sport one up bike.  I had two bikes til recently when I sold the SEEG because I don't really have time now to even ride one bike now.  But here I am, like a dumb butt, looking at the SERG because it is so awesome looking.  Heck I can't even get my wife to talk me out of it.  Tomorrow is my deadline for commitment ($$$$) cause the SERG is coming soon. 
Good luck with your choice.  The good news is you can't go wrong either way!   

[bbrown]

If you think you are going to do two up riding again then get the Ultra.  Otherwise I would go for the SERG as it will provide a greater "fun" factor.  I have the SEUC and will make a decision tomorrow about ADDING a Silver SERG for my sport one up bike.  I had two bikes til recently when I sold the SEEG because I don't really have time now to even ride one bike now.  But here I am, like a dumb butt, looking at the SERG because it is so awesome looking.  Heck I can't even get my wife to talk me out of it.  Tomorrow is my deadline for commitment ($$$$) cause the SERG is coming soon. 
Good luck with your choice.  The good news is you can't go wrong either way!   

You have some good points here and I am pretty much in the same situation.  One thing for sure is I am not letting my SEEG go

[bbrown]

Check the Road Glide posting.  There is a pretty bad report on the RG in by Harley John 59 under 09 SE roadglide.

[tdowell65]

I just sold my 06 SE ultra, my deal was all the stuff most of you are adding I made detachable so It would have a little more cooler factor when running around town.  It was nice to throw all that stuff back on for long rides.  I know my girlfriend really liked the ultra for the ride but she thinks the 09 SERG I just got is way cooler looking.  I read the RG thread on the ride and will say this, I do think the RG has a stiffer suspension not bad by no means but little tight.  But I bought a bike to ride and have fun and let me tell you my RG is just amazing in the corners.  When I hit a corner the bike is on rails, and just flys out of them.  When I get back from my 40 mile therapy loop I run no matter how bad my day was the smile is back at the end of it.  My ultra could never corner like that.
So If your wanting to have a bike that you can load up and head out for a 5 or 6 day run and thats mostly what your going to do go with the ultra.
If your wanting to have a bike that you can have fun goosing around on but load up and go on that same long run with some add on acc. then the glide.
I know this I went to a bar and grill yesterday where they have dedicated bike parking must have been 100 bikes at least in this lot.  When I walked out to my bike it was definately easy to find.  Didn't get lost in the sea of streetglides and ultras.  Heck there was several beautiful choppers in that lot but their was at 6 people standing around my bike talking about, and yes one woman who said that it was the best paint she ever seen on a harley but she couldn't ride on it with out that touring pak.  She was too use to it.  And two guys that said they were amazed out how cool it was in person and wondering if any dealers had any left. 
 

[Spike]

I finally got to see a new B/O SERG and all I could say to my wife was "WOW". That is one sharp bike. One of the local dealers has a large concert venue on the property and there was several hundred bikes there Sat. nite and that SERG stood out like a sore thumb. I've never been much of a RG kind of guy but that bike definitly gets a  from me

[bbrown]

[This is still  difficult call.  By the time you add the tour pack, leg fairings ,and rider foot boards you are at the same price as an Ultra without the WOW factor.

Although the colors on the Ultras aren't bad

Really like the RED 

[Sierramadre]

I opted for the SERG over the Ultra this year, it was a tough call though. There were two main reasons.  First, I have owned an '04 CVO Electraglide so I wanted to try something a little different this time around.  And Second, I really liked the Titanium/Silver color combination.

[KODAGRIN]

Sorry, but the Road Glide is SO UGLY!

[customryder]

Sorry, but the Road Glide is SO UGLY!

 love it when guys say that


 usually takes years to discover its beauty.

[grandpadoc]

love it when guys say that


 usually takes years to discover its beauty.

Definitely an acquired taste. I haven't seen much praise for the looks of the batwing on this site other than the new paint which is some of the best Harley has come up with yet.  Doc

[Keats]

Yeah I had the same opinion of the RG as KODAGRIN
"Sorry, but the Road Glide is SO UGLY!"
That i called them the FURG
figure it out?

I have warmed my opinion since then to the "NOT SO FURG"

[FLSTFI Dave]

I finally got to see a new B/O SERG and all I could say to my wife was "WOW". That is one sharp bike. One of the local dealers has a large concert venue on the property and there was several hundred bikes there Sat. nite and that SERG stood out like a sore thumb. I've never been much of a RG kind of guy but that bike definitly gets a  from me

I bet that dealer your talking about is Smoky Mountain.

I have a Deposit on the S/T SERG they are getting.  The B/O SERG already had a deposit on it.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Sorry, but the Road Glide is SO UGLY!

I too thought that, until I saw that SERG......

Now I think it is the best looking bagger there is

[OILCAN1]

The SERG is a very very nice bike, but best looking come on the 04 pumpkins take the cake hands down.

[bbrown]

The SERG is a very very nice bike, but best looking come on the 04 pumpkins take the cake hands down.

I like my  B&B 04 SEEG too but the new SERG's are much better especially with the emphasis on the metal flaking

[Matt k]

Ultra.  Everyone says roadglide handles the best but I just can't overcome the look

[Hugh Janis]

I'm beginning to warm up to them.  I think they should have fairing lowers to complete the awesome look.  The double headlight isn't doing it for me.  I never liked SERGs at all until I saw Puzzled's in York.  He has the BAD AZZ extended bags.  Nice touch on the '09s

[bbrown]

I'm beginning to warm up to them.  I think they should have fairing lowers to complete the awesome look.  The double headlight isn't doing it for me.  I never liked SERGs at all until I saw Puzzled's in York.  He has the BAD AZZ extended bags.  Nice touch on the '09s

Check out the SERG section  There is a photo(s) of a grey SERG with lowers and tour pak and it really looks good.

Trust me the double head light looks and works great at night

[dartman]

Swapped my 07 SE ULTRA for an 09 SE RG so far im happy with the switch, they are both awesome machines.

[acevtwin]

I own both the Road Glide and Electra Glide so I should be qualified to answer.
The Road glide is the best handling and riding bike that Harley makes. That being said, the best looking Screamin Eagle has been the 04' Orange and Black Electra Glide. That may not be true anymore with the Orange/Black 09' Road Glide. If you go with the RG you should invest in a chopped tour pak and lowers. And get a different windshield. Im glad my SERG came with all that stuff. By the time I had everything for my chopped tour pak for the 04' SEEG it set me back about $1800.

[Hoist!]

I own both the Road Glide and Electra Glide so I should be qualified to answer.
The Road glide is the best handling and riding bike that Harley makes. That being said, the best looking Screamin Eagle has been the 04' Orange and Black Electra Glide. That may not be true anymore with the Orange/Black 09' Road Glide. If you go with the RG you should invest in a chopped tour pak and lowers. And get a different windshield. Im glad my SERG came with all that stuff. By the time I had everything for my chopped tour pak for the 04' SEEG it set me back about $1800.

I guess you never rode a SERK3 with Traxxion!

Hoist!

[miker]

I guess you never rode a SERK3 with Traxxion!

Hoist!

Badda bing....Ohhh! 

[Raaze09]

OK, first off I have to admit to harboring  a secret love affair with the '04 B/B SEEG .  I rode one in Milwaukee at the 100th celebration, but I couldn't afford to spring for that expensive of a bike at the time.  Since then I've rented an '06 Ultra and put several hundred miles on her with my wife a couple years back, checking out the fall foliage in Southern Ohio.  Nice bike, handled OK, but it didn't really do anything for me.  I really liked the '06 Street Glide (because it looks so much like a SEEG) but I was waiting for Harley to kick the Twin Cam up to a 95".  So I bought a Buell Ulysses for the summer (cool bike, but not a Harley).  Then the '07's were released and I saw the cobalt blue SG and fell in love.  Two years later and I laid eyes on the B/O RG in Milwaukee - and it stopped me dead in my tracks.  I test rode one at the demo days, and that was all she wrote.  Now I'm anxiously waiting for my dealer to call me back to see if I can get the Dec delivery of the B/O that someone else put a deposit on.  I'd love the creature comforts of a SEUC, but I don't want to show up at bike nite and try to find my bike in a sea of bat wings. 

Not too often does a bike really stir my soul - the SERG does that for me.

[Hugh Janis]

Not too often does a bike really stir my soul - the SERG does that for me.

Well, that says it all right there.  And if you need to explain, others wouldn't understand.......

[HUBBARD]

If you like high speed ridin', the Tour-Glide is light years ahead of the Ultra, which has a Bat-Wing fairing.  The aerodynamic advantage of a Tour-Glide is phenominal.  While the Tour-Glide may not be as attractive as the old "Bat-Wing", it will flat cut through the wind with more than half the resistance.  There endeth the lesson.  Later--HUBBARD     

[bbrown]

OK, first off I have to admit to harboring  a secret love affair with the '04 B/B SEEG .  I rode one in Milwaukee at the 100th celebration, but I couldn't afford to spring for that expensive of a bike at the time.  Since then I've rented an '06 Ultra and put several hundred miles on her with my wife a couple years back, checking out the fall foliage in Southern Ohio.  Nice bike, handled OK, but it didn't really do anything for me.  I really liked the '06 Street Glide (because it looks so much like a SEEG) but I was waiting for Harley to kick the Twin Cam up to a 95".  So I bought a Buell Ulysses for the summer (cool bike, but not a Harley).  Then the '07's were released and I saw the cobalt blue SG and fell in love.  Two years later and I laid eyes on the B/O RG in Milwaukee - and it stopped me dead in my tracks.  I test rode one at the demo days, and that was all she wrote.  Now I'm anxiously waiting for my dealer to call me back to see if I can get the Dec delivery of the B/O that someone else put a deposit on.  I'd love the creature comforts of a SEUC, but I don't want to show up at bike nite and try to find my bike in a sea of bat wings. 

All good points and  b&b SEEG   is till a eye catcher but the 09 SERG is going to also be a classic

Not too often does a bike really stir my soul - the SERG does that for me.

[planenut]

I vote for the ultra    my cuse4 will be here in a few weeks,my flhx will have company again   

I road the road glide nice bike,very differant ,looking at the ground through the faring was weard,didn't like the fairing so far away,understaind the advantage of having the fairing mounted to the frame,I stay with the batwing,has worked so far

thanks 
   my  .02$