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[Bav]

I know it’s all subjective and all that but here goes .......

Been looking at changing my 14 SERK for an 18 Road Glide in Black Earth and Vivid Black. Apart from the obvious engine and infotainment upgrade will it give me substantial improvements in handling suspension etc? Never ridden a Road Glide and it’s going to cost me a lot to change so I need some reassurance from those I trust.

There’s not many about in the UK in fact I think that this is the last one.


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[bobbym]

I went from a 2012 cvo street glide to a 2018 cvo roadglide in the black earth! Absolutely love it the ride is incredible! Best purchase I made very happy with it!  Good luck you won’t be sorry if you pull the trigger!


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[lowflight]

Have you had the chance to ride a non CVO shark? If not give that a test ride and see what you think, it might help in making up your mind. I can not comment on the 18, but I enjoy my 13 a ton and my wife has a 13 SERK, a large difference between the two as far as I am concerned.

[noharley]

Not a stupid question at all. I went from an '09 CVO Road Glide to an '11 Street CVO to the current Gunship Shark....more than happy to be back on a fixed fairing....and the 117 is strong enough (so far), even with the conjested head pipe.

[FLSTFI Dave]

I have a 2013 CVO Road King, and an 18 CVO Road glide.  The suspension is better on the 18 comparing stock to stock.  The motor had more torque at s lower RPM  on the 18.

If I could only have one bike it would be a road glide.  This is my 4th CVO Road Glide.  The King and Glide are very different.

I suggest you ride a road glide before you buy the CVO.  Seems people either love the road glide, or hate it.  My wife and I both love the road glide, she has her own road glide, and prefers it over the Street Glide she had an over the King.

[ultrarider123]

Coming from a long, long....way too long line of bat wing faring bikes, I went with the Road Glide after a ride around Knoxville.  I was impressed with the ride but when I hit the interstate, I noticed that while the wind was still there from the passing 80 plus MPH trucks, I didn't feel it in the handlebars fighting it like I always had on the bats.  It moved the RG around but no fighting....sold me right then and there.  I've had it for just about three years now and after many long trips (Sturgis, Wyoming, Canada), I'm tired at the end of a long riding day but not in the shoulders and arms like I would have been on any of the past batwing-faring bikes.  I'm still very happy with going fixed faring.

A couple of things to consider, however.  The radio is a LONG way away from me compared to the bat wing bikes.  With the handlebar controls, I never use the touch screen so that helps. 
I'm 5'6 so I did install the premium low HD shocks on the rear lowering it 3/4" which helped and I swapped sides on the passenger floorboards which allowed me to easily stand flat footed with the stock hammock seat.  I believe the new '18 comes with the premium, non air shocks which are a bit lower so that may not be an issue.
If you ride two up and come from a bat, your rear passenger may notice a bit more side wind as mine did.  I've just about eliminated it with a Clearview shield, side wind deflectors from Kury. and a new helmet for her.  Since your King has a bat wing faring as shown in your avatar, the wind comparison should be similar as we've experienced.  If you still had just the windshield, your BSR may notice less air on the RG....

Really, those items listed were more of a difference than irritant.

So, it's not a stupid question at all.  Actually, it's a great question in you are actually thinking about it prior to the purchase then just operating by the seat of your pants.

By the way, I like the color choice you have on the '18.  I've seen a couple in person and they look very nice.  If it were me and I was in the market, that color combo and bike would be near the top of my go-to list...I'm still waiting to see the CVO Limited in the red fade color...that one seems to be elusive along with very nice in the pictures.

Good luck in your choosing....

[Gandrtravis]

I had a 14 cvo king loved it then wanted a fairing so bought a dragonfly batwing with speakers dumped a bunch in the motor it was fun and all but traded for a 18 road glide this spring and even tho the motor is stock I love this new ride so much smooth nice wind controle with the freedom shield, the engine is smooth and quiet I love it so far no regrets.

[Gandrtravis]

I had a 14 cvo king loved it then wanted a fairing so bought a dragonfly batwing with speakers dumped a bunch in the motor it was fun and all but traded for a 18 road glide this spring and even tho the motor is stock I love this new ride so much smooth nice wind controle with the freedom shield, the engine is smooth and quiet I love it so far no regrets.

Forgot to post a pick for attention lol.

[Gandrtravis]

Picture of my old rig

[Bav]

Thanks all for your really helpful replies. This truly is a great forum.

I’m going to try and get a test ride on a Road Glide just to make sure it’s for me before I commit.


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[Gandrtravis]

Thanks all for your really helpful replies. This truly is a great forum.

I’m going to try and get a test ride on a Road Glide just to make sure it’s for me before I commit.


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I don’t know about the rest but the windshield on the grey cvo is useless factory so if you ride one I would keep that in mind I have a 15” freedom sheild and it’s a world of difference.

[Bav]

Had a test ride on a 2015 CVO Road Glide Ultra yesterday and really liked it. The fixed fairing was just fine and felt more natural than a batwing. The suspension felt a lot more comfortable than my 2014 SERK but I assume the 18 Road Glide will be even better? I'm getting near to pulling the trigger.


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[ZVO]

I rode a 14 Street Glide, 15 Road Glide, 16 CVO Street Glide and now an 18 CVO Road Glide and I can 100% say the new front end is amazing. It feels super sturdy and does not wobble. I’d give the old front end a 6/10 and the new front end 10/10.

[Gandrtravis]

I rode a 14 Street Glide, 15 Road Glide, 16 CVO Street Glide and now an 18 CVO Road Glide and I can 100% say the new front end is amazing. It feels super sturdy and does not wobble. I’d give the old front end a 6/10 and the new front end 10/10.

Don’t know if it’s the fairing or new suspension but I can’t belive how stable my road glide is I feel like I can almost stop and stay upright it’s crazy I love it so far. Also have ridden a 15 cvo street my old mans and it’s nice but I do find the fairing is more unstable at very high speeds over 100 mph. I crused my road glide at over 110 on the interstate and it’s very comfedence inspiring.

[smkymtnboy]

Coming from a long, long....way too long line of bat wing faring bikes, I went with the Road Glide after a ride around Knoxville.  I was impressed with the ride but when I hit the interstate, I noticed that while the wind was still there from the passing 80 plus MPH trucks, I didn't feel it in the handlebars fighting it like I always had on the bats.  It moved the RG around but no fighting....sold me right then and there.  I've had it for just about three years now and after many long trips (Sturgis, Wyoming, Canada), I'm tired at the end of a long riding day but not in the shoulders and arms like I would have been on any of the past batwing-faring bikes.  I'm still very happy with going fixed faring.

A couple of things to consider, however.  The radio is a LONG way away from me compared to the bat wing bikes.  With the handlebar controls, I never use the touch screen so that helps. 
I'm 5'6 so I did install the premium low HD shocks on the rear lowering it 3/4" which helped and I swapped sides on the passenger floorboards which allowed me to easily stand flat footed with the stock hammock seat.  I believe the new '18 comes with the premium, non air shocks which are a bit lower so that may not be an issue.
If you ride two up and come from a bat, your rear passenger may notice a bit more side wind as mine did.  I've just about eliminated it with a Clearview shield, side wind deflectors from Kury. and a new helmet for her.  Since your King has a bat wing faring as shown in your avatar, the wind comparison should be similar as we've experienced.  If you still had just the windshield, your BSR may notice less air on the RG....

Really, those items listed were more of a difference than irritant.

So, it's not a stupid question at all.  Actually, it's a great question in you are actually thinking about it prior to the purchase then just operating by the seat of your pants.

By the way, I like the color choice you have on the '18.  I've seen a couple in person and they look very nice.  If it were me and I was in the market, that color combo and bike would be near the top of my go-to list...I'm still waiting to see the CVO Limited in the red fade color...that one seems to be elusive along with very nice in the pictures.

Good luck in your choosing....

colboch has one!