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[jr1000yarder]

Ok, so now I dont wanna wait for my FLHRSE5 and I'm thinking of getting the Roadglide they just got.  How hard/costly to switch over to a batwing?

Or am I crazy and just get the RK

[mjb765]

You seem to be dead set on getting a batwing bike..why not just find a '12 SESG or SEUC and go from there...or do you just really want a '13? No offense..it's just way easier to buy the bike already built....You are going to spend top dollar and then go home a rip the bike apart. Unless you get the SERK and add the fairing, then at least it way easier to install and you can remove it without a lot of work.

[Fireguy]

I did that to my bike. As far as cost you could probably do it by selling your rg front end and pick up all the batwing fairing on eBay/Craigslist, for not much out of pocket. Paint would probably cost the most. I sold my rg fairing and ended up making about $750 when all was said and done.

[jr1000yarder]

I cant find a left over '12 SESG anywhere even close to me.

Just thinking out loud again.

[Cvostu]

Keep looking. You'll find something.   Makes no sense to do what you are thinking. A bike is what it is and would be a huge job and expense to convert.   They are out there.   Just be ready to pull the trigger when you see something you like. You snoooze you loooze will happen.  I saw someone here just sold his 12 sesg3 in something like 2 days.   He got his asking price, but there won't be a 13.   And you want to keep a CVO what it is anyway.  Good luck with your search.  YOu will find one.   When you do, post lots of pics.  

[2018_FLTRXSE]

just remember.. when it comes time to sell, it'll be a love it or leave it bike.

I thought about converting my 08 SG to a RG... but the color setup on the RG for 08 anniversary didint ring my bell.

[King Glide]

Keep looking and spend the money on a plane ticket instead of converting the RG. You get the bike you want and a riding vacation too.

[ultrarider123]

I agree that getting a RG and changing it to a SG is WAY too much time/money/effort.  If you are set on a SESG and their isn't one for 2013, have you considered a 2012 SEUC and spending the extra bit to make the tour pack a detachable one...see quite a few of these modified UC's in East Tennessee.  Makes good sense if you can't find a SESG as you can have the SG look until you are ready to travel, then install the tour pack....

[miker]

No big deal....I may try and scrounge up FLT parts myself...inny, outter and mount bracket...I liked the FLT I rode at ribfest, even though I broke it...

[Puzzled]

Ok, so now I dont wanna wait for my FLHRSE5 and I'm thinking of getting the Roadglide they just got.  How hard/costly to switch over to a batwing?

Or am I crazy and just get the RK

What color? 

[Alan Perlin]

Your right, your crazy... What is it about the "bat" that you dont think the "shark" will accomplish?

[Grizzly]

Personally I feel if you love a certain colour and it just happens to be a RG, then just do what FireGuy has done and change it to the way YOU want it.

I have seen pics of FireGuy's bike on this site before and I think it looks amazing!  It certainly is a "custom" bike to say the least.

Maybe we can coach him into posting the pics again here for you to have a look and see how wonderful it looks.

Good luck with it.

[Georgehjr]

What about going the 'other' way?  Has this been done?

[jr1000yarder]

 

Your right, your crazy... What is it about the "bat" that you dont think the "shark" will accomplish?

I just don't like the dual headlamp look is all. I think I'm calmed down and gonna stick with the RK. As was said I can get a detachable batwing for a lot less hassle if I even choose to do it. Riding to Syarcuse on Wednesday to look at one they have. It's #4 of 900. My HD still didn't get the one I have a deposit on. Having a hard time waiting any longer!!!

[Alan Perlin]

I know that this is the big "Ford/Chevy" deal but I think once you ride one with the performance of the fairing attached to the frame (especially in any time of wind situation), you might feel different IMHO..