Pokerstar 0 #1 April 27, 2010 Contemplating a Harley, and I am looking between an Electra Glide (batwing fairing on the fork) and the Road Glide (shark nose fairing on the frame) Anyone have any experience, pro's and cons? Thanks!Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gitRdone 0 #2 April 28, 2010 In my experience the ElectraGlide fairing seems to block the wind better, probably because the fairing sits closer to you. I also like the fairing/headlight following my handlebars rather than fixed. They ride different, you should rent both before making the purchase and decide which you like better. Then try a Fatboy and forget the fairing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #3 April 28, 2010 See, and I prefer a stationary faring-Or will when i get old and go to a dresser You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 April 28, 2010 You'll find that a faring attached to the bike will push the whole bike in a cross wind. A large windshield or fairing on the forks will push the forks in a cross wind. Personally I would rather have the bike pushed then the forks, having the forks pushed is just flat out annoying to me. Although there are many other things to consider, this is one thing that always resonates with me.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #5 April 28, 2010 What is a fairing? somethin to do with Golf? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 April 28, 2010 Quote What is a fairing? somethin to do with Golf? HA! Silly "real" biker, that's where your stereo, cup holder and heater vents are.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 April 28, 2010 Quote Quote What is a fairing? somethin to do with Golf? HA! Silly "real" biker, that's where your stereo, cup holder and heater vents are. and cigarette light and ipod charger and radar detector, and CB, and NAVMAN and and and ... STAY HOME FUCKERSYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 April 28, 2010 It reminds me of something I saw on the way to a swoop comp a few years ago. I was on a 2-lane highway in Texas and came up on a motorcycle riding about 50mph in a 70mph zone, so I slowed and passed safely. The rider was a women riding alone. On a newer Gold Wing. With a HUGE bag strapped into the back seat. With a side car...that was full of stuff...pulling a trailer! Jebus women, perhaps a convertible would be a better choice if you have to travel with a house full of stuff?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #9 April 28, 2010 I have owned both and I prefer the road glide. No, it's not "strage" that the headlights don't move with the forks; they don't on your car either. I can hear my stereo better on the Road Glide and I have much easier access to the storage cubbies while riding than I did on my old FLH. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #10 April 28, 2010 PS: I have a lot of motorcycles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #11 April 28, 2010 Hey AggieDave, i saw "Electra Glide in Blue" yesterday, thought of you and wondered if you'd ever aspired to be a motorcycle cop. If not, why not? The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 April 28, 2010 To answer your question, I'll tell you that I have two motorcycles. One is a Vulcan 800 that has been posted here a few times. The other is a BMW 1150RT. That should give it away. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #13 April 28, 2010 QuotePS: I have a lot of motorcycles I have a few myself! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/Dodge/door013.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #14 April 28, 2010 And there are 3 more still in the garage! I only pulled them all out to put in tHE new door! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #15 April 29, 2010 AAAAHHHAAA! Go gettum, be safe The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #16 April 29, 2010 QuoteQuotePS: I have a lot of motorcycles I have a few myself! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/Dodge/door013.jpg Simply excellent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #17 April 29, 2010 Quote Quote Quote PS: I have a lot of motorcycles I have a few myself! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/Dodge/door013.jpg Simply excellent. Thanks.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
