SilvrT Posted September 8, 2014 #1 Posted September 8, 2014 So, I was under the impression that Harley discontinued this model in 2013. In fact, I was told that by more than one Harley sales rep. Just saw an ad for a 2015 model. WTF? Did Harley pull a fast one?
Freebird Posted September 8, 2014 #2 Posted September 8, 2014 Not discontinued. There was not a 2014 model. They just came out with a slightly revamped 2015 model.
SilvrT Posted September 8, 2014 Author #3 Posted September 8, 2014 Not discontinued. There was not a 2014 model. They just came out with a slightly revamped 2015 model. ahhhhh ... guess I got my wires mixed up. Thanks for the clarification. I like the changes to the fairing ... lines seem a bit sharper ... kinda like a Victory CCT:whistling:
djh3 Posted September 8, 2014 #4 Posted September 8, 2014 They all look the same to me. I like the street glide which I dont know really what the ig difference is between that and the Road Glide. Dont the road glide have a frame mounted vs bat wing type fairing? To me they have to many similar models. My buddy in NC has a softail, and one of my other friends over in Sarasota Fl has a Road King. Both have soft bags and a windshield. Whats the difference? I just gave up with all the sub models. They make about 3 full dress touring bikes that all look exactly the same but names and the alphabet is all screwy.
Freebird Posted September 8, 2014 #5 Posted September 8, 2014 The ONLY real difference between the street glide and the road glide is batwing fork mounted fairing vs. frame mounted fixed fairing. The ONLY real difference between the Ultra Glide and the Road Glide is batwing fork mounted fairing vs. frame mounted fixed fairing. There is a Road Glide and a Road Glide Ultra. It is the Road Glide that is the same as the Street Glide except for the fairing. The Road Glide Ultra is what I have and the difference is the tour pack and the front fairing lowers and some accessories such as rider/passenger intercom and etc. There are actually a lot of differences between the softail and the Road King. Too many to list here but there are even slight differences in the engines, suspension is a big difference of course, gas tank size, seat height....many differences.
SilvrT Posted September 8, 2014 Author #6 Posted September 8, 2014 To me they have to many similar models. This is one of the reason's Harley is so popular ... SELECTION. They have practically every base covered when it comes to "street" style, large engine displacement motorcycles (not counting crotch rockets and dual-purpose types) The ONLY other motorcycle mfg that is even close to that is Victory.
Guest tx2sturgis Posted September 8, 2014 #7 Posted September 8, 2014 There are actually a lot of differences between the softail and the Road King. Too many to list here but there are even slight differences in the engines, suspension is a big difference of course, gas tank size, seat height....many differences. Completely different frame and suspension too. (next two paragraphs are for those readers who arent HD knowledgeable) Softails (Heritage, Deluxe, Fatboy etc) have the horizontal rear shocks mounted under the frame, an obvious oil tank under the seat, and a rigid mounted, but counterbalanced, engine. FL's, (Road Kings, ElectraGlides, RoadGlides etc) have more traditional vertical shocks on each side of the rear wheel and the engine is rubber mounted but not counterbalanced. The oil tank is carried under the transmission. As far as the gap in the RoadGlide model year, well...the thumbnail is that HD wanted to get away from the Erik Buell connection and his patents on the sharknose fairing. So a re-design was necessary. Harley is a genius company when it comes to marketing for almost every type of motorcycle rider there is. In fact, they even came out with a new trike for the younger crowd...called the Freewheeler. Looks pretty good...not your grandpa's trike anymore.
uncledj Posted September 8, 2014 #8 Posted September 8, 2014 I kinda like my RSV....I think they did that one just right......(maybe coulda' done without the cassette player)
Morev4 Posted September 9, 2014 #9 Posted September 9, 2014 Iamgine a motorcycle company revamping a model to improve upon a good thing. Heck I pulled my cassette tape player a long time ago......and put in a 8 track player. LOL:cool10:
exrsa1 Posted September 9, 2014 #10 Posted September 9, 2014 The ONLY real difference between the street glide and the road glide is batwing fork mounted fairing vs. frame mounted fixed fairing. The ONLY real difference between the Ultra Glide and the Road Glide is batwing fork mounted fairing vs. frame mounted fixed fairing. There is a Road Glide and a Road Glide Ultra. It is the Road Glide that is the same as the Street Glide except for the fairing. The Road Glide Ultra is what I have and the difference is the tour pack and the front fairing lowers and some accessories such as rider/passenger intercom and etc. There are actually a lot of differences between the softail and the Road King. Too many to list here but there are even slight differences in the engines, suspension is a big difference of course, gas tank size, seat height....many differences. Once you look into the models, you get to understand what each offers. Street glides do not have the air suspension. They have a coilover shock that can be adjusted. As far as the new Roadglide, I do not see an ULTRA version in the 2015 line up, which is disappointing.
Eddie Posted September 9, 2014 #11 Posted September 9, 2014 This is one of the reason's Harley is so popular ... SELECTION. They have practically every base covered when it comes to "street" style, large engine displacement motorcycles (not counting crotch rockets and dual-purpose types) The ONLY other motorcycle mfg that is even close to that is Victory. I would have to say that Honda does a pretty good job at looking at all types.
Freebird Posted September 9, 2014 #12 Posted September 9, 2014 Once you look into the models, you get to understand what each offers. Street glides do not have the air suspension. They have a coilover shock that can be adjusted. As far as the new Roadglide, I do not see an ULTRA version in the 2015 line up, which is disappointing. I'm sure you will see an Ultra. They have already come out with the CVO model but at $40,000.00, I'll have to pass. http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/cvo-road-glide-ultra.html
SilvrT Posted September 9, 2014 Author #13 Posted September 9, 2014 I would have to say that Honda does a pretty good job at looking at all types. yup, but how many models do they offer with engines over 1600cc? That's what I was referring to.
exrsa1 Posted September 9, 2014 #14 Posted September 9, 2014 I'm sure you will see an Ultra. They have already come out with the CVO model but at $40,000.00, I'll have to pass. http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/cvo-road-glide-ultra.html Yeah I rode one at the Harley days at the plant here in Kansas City. If they had a regular Ultra I would for sure have looked at it. I do like my Ultra Limited, but have always liked the Roadglides. At $40K+ it is out of my range for sure.
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