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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.
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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 

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[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
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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?

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[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.