HD Road Glide: 15 months, 22,000 miles

[Cakeeater]

Originally Posted by fatpony

I got a 2012 RGU as a late Christmas present in Jan. After changing the windshield, handlebars, and saddle, I've got the best mile eater I've ever owned. The Heritage bars, Road Zeppelin, and CeeBailey shield make a super comfortable cockpit. It fits and suits me. I put a Draco 2 into 1, opened up the breather, and tuned it with a Power Vision. It gets 42-43 mpg at 80 mph, 2 up and loaded. Two up I don't think it can be bettered. Solo I'm about as comfortable on my 1150GS with it's Daylong, throw in a gravel or SAND stretch and that's a no brainer. I think the HD lifestyle shit is just that, but the bikes are quality, heavy duty, well built machines. Mike

Just a question: how high did you get your windsheild? I got a 15 inch windvest and really like it, much better than stock. Amazing what a tiny bit of windshield shaping can do....

I used to ride with an Airhawk seat pad all the time...but on my last trip I stored it. Rode my 1060 mile day without it and felt fine. The seat pad is nice on my arse, but the extra height pushes me up into the windstream/buffeting just a bit more, so it's a mixed bag.

Cakeeater

[fatpony]

Originally Posted by Cakeeater

Just a question: how high did you get your windsheild? I got a 15 inch windvest and really like it, much better than stock. Amazing what a tiny bit of windshield shaping can do....

I used to ride with an Airhawk seat pad all the time...but on my last trip I stored it. Rode my 1060 mile day without it and felt fine. The seat pad is nice on my arse, but the extra height pushes me up into the windstream/buffeting just a bit more, so it's a mixed bag.

Cakeeater

I got a 16" Cee Glide and it's just right. Seat height and the way the bars make you situp or slouch are about as important as how tall you are. I really like the Zeph seat. Aired down its' still not rock hard and it lowers the seat height about 1/2-3/4 inch. Pumped up it adds about 1". It also can push forward about 1/2 to 3/4". Inflates faster than it deflates, nice to massage a numb butt. I also have found a Mustang rider backrest much more comfortable than the HD model. Mike

[fxdlmarsh]

Originally Posted by motoracer51

Nice report. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with us.

I've been a life long sport bike owner. Been thinking about either a HD or maybe a BMW sport tourer.

I, to ride a 2012 roadglide ultra, Nice balance having the ultra, and GSA. my recomendations is if you don't want the hassel of BMW services . lean toward milwakee iron. you won't be dissapointed. and well be excited to join the family. I've owned many from 883R's to V rods, to my first touring. I, have no regrets. Goodluck, be safe.

[Cakeeater]

Originally Posted by fatpony

I got a 16" Cee Glide and it's just right. Seat height and the way the bars make you situp or slouch are about as important as how tall you are. I really like the Zeph seat. Aired down its' still not rock hard and it lowers the seat height about 1/2-3/4 inch. Pumped up it adds about 1". It also can push forward about 1/2 to 3/4". Inflates faster than it deflates, nice to massage a numb butt. I also have found a Mustang rider backrest much more comfortable than the HD model. Mike

Thanks Fatpony.

I really like the HD backrest...like the adjustability on the fly and I do leg presses against it while I ride to straighten out my pins. It hasn't broken yet.

correction: I have a 16 inch windvest. I had read about ceebaily as well but decided on the windvest. The stock seat is fine, now, nothing to write home about (we all write home, right??), but it gets the job done on long rides. Someday I'll look at that Air zeph seat.

Cakeeater

[Cakeeater]

I'm the OP. Today I stopped by one of the big HD dealers in town for a thingamig.

Then I walked to the sales floor.

I noticed that they had not a single road glide on the floor -- and they have a lot of bikes for sale. Salesman told me "Road GLide Ultras are the hottest thing we have, period. They sell just as soon as we get 'em".

I asked what kind of discount they sell 'em at. He said msrp or maybe at most 500 bucks off msrp.

He also said my 2011 Ultra with 22,000 miles would sell in the neighborhood of msrp minus $4,000.. Since I got mine late in 2011 for a $3,000 discount, I'm pleased. Course, he might have been blowing smoke up me bunghole. Still, seems its a popular bike.

Cakeater

[Mountain Cruiser]

Originally Posted by Cakeeater

I'm the OP. Today I stopped by one of the big HD dealers in town for a thingamig.

Then I walked to the sales floor.

I noticed that they had not a single road glide on the floor -- and they have a lot of bikes for sale. Salesman told me "Road GLide Ultras are the hottest thing we have, period. They sell just as soon as we get 'em".

I asked what kind of discount they sell 'em at. He said msrp or maybe at most 500 bucks off msrp.

He also said my 2011 Ultra with 22,000 miles would sell in the neighborhood of msrp minus $4,000.. Since I got mine late in 2011 for a $3,000 discount, I'm pleased. Course, he might have been blowing smoke up me bunghole. Still, seems its a popular bike.

Cakeater

That's what I heard too, MSRP at best. The NEX military sales gave me a quote for a 2013 Road Glide that is $2145 below MSRP. I might be able to get a further discount if I ask them.

How about the extended warranty. That is about $1400. Is it worth it?

Also, are you looking through your wind screen when riding? How is it in the rain?

Thanks.



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[twinrider]

Originally Posted by Cakeeater

Someday I'll look at that Air zeph seat.

I've got the Sun-Ray seat on my RK. All day comfort and the heat really makes a difference on cold days, really warms the whole body.

[CharlieFox]

Is that lever for a reverse gear?

Originally Posted by twinrider

I've got the Sun-Ray seat on my RK. All day comfort and the heat really makes a difference on cold days, really warms the whole body.

[twinrider]

Originally Posted by CharlieFox

Is that lever for a reverse gear?

Yeah, I have the Mamba reverse gear. Don't use it much solo unless the bike is fully loaded but it's very handy when riding two-up as the passenger floorboards restrict rider my foot movement (30" inseam). Also nice not having to worry about "parking smart" when pulling into a space.

[Cakeeater]

Originally Posted by Ricemannv

That's what I heard too, MSRP at best. The NEX military sales gave me a quote for a 2013 Road Glide that is $2145 below MSRP. I might be able to get a further discount if I ask them.

How about the extended warranty. That is about $1400. Is it worth it?

Also, are you looking through your wind screen when riding? How is it in the rain?

Thanks.



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Don't have the extended warranty. Mine still has til next August on the two-year unlimited warranty. Haven't had any issues so far.

I do not look through the windshield. I look over it. Only time I duck under is to avoid birds....flying pebbles...whathaveyou.
I have a smoked 16 inch.


It is terrific in the rain. I stay almost completely dry if I got througha quick thunderstorm. Long steady all-day rains...different story.

Cakeeater