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2015 Road Glide - Updated Video

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by hotroadking, Aug 1, 2014.

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  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Its lighter but not by much, you tip one over you might wish you was Popeye the sailer man with his can of spinach.
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    Popeye is dead.
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    its not lighter, but a bit taller and the 09 and up
    new frame improves handling. Its still close to a 1000 pounds
    hotroadking, Aug 14, 2014
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    My old manual said my old bike was a 970 and the new one says 940. The SE is higher only because the seat is built taller (in the seat padding). The bike as I said feels more nibble.
    The standard bikes the seat height is the same as last year.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 14, 2014
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  6. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Well perhaps they lost weight
    hotroadking, Aug 14, 2014
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    hotroadking, Aug 15, 2014
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    This video gave a better view of the bike and I guess it is ok. It is hard for me to get use to the squared off look at the headlights. It does look nice on the road though.
    JohnnyBiker, Aug 16, 2014
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    Wonder if they are gonna have a 2015 RG Ultra?
    badinfluence63, Aug 24, 2014
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  10. hotroadking

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    Yes a cvo ultra version


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    Crazy, a bike weighing half a ton. Mine is under 400 lbs. dry. Seat padding is thicker to accommodate all the fat-assed riders :eek:.
    joshbob, Aug 29, 2014
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    GOldwings, big bagger harley, bigg ol rice cruisers all are in the 700 and up weight range.
    hotroadking, Aug 29, 2014
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    And good thing too cause you ain't but maybe 15olbs soaking wet,lol!
    badinfluence63, Aug 29, 2014
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    Not even that much LOL! Tattoo used to always kids me about how I need to put some weight on (to kick my bike over), but I'd say it's not the meat - it's the motion. I can kick his 103" shovel to life no problem :cool:. You should have seen the look on his face first time I did that. There were a few other guys around, too, grinning ear to ear.

    As far as the squared-off look of the lights, I have noticed the angular look in recent years in some sheet metal (and plastic) as well. That is one of the styling changes I have had a hard time getting used to. It's everywhere. I've always felt one of the worst styling "innovations" on choppers was the dual rectangular headlight setup. Ugh! I didn't realize just how ugly they were until a guy brought his 750 Honda chopper into Tattoo's shop for repairs. Had a coffin style fuel tank, twisted spoke wheels and twisted rails on the springer. Triple ugh! :rolleyes:
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    That front end on the new Road Glide is just SICK WICKED! I went to go look at them in person last night and will be test riding one today. I thought is was hideous at first but one needs the right view to really appreciate it.
    JohnnyBiker, Aug 30, 2014
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    Looked at one yesterday at the local HD dealer. They just got their first one in.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 30, 2014
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I like my CVO Ultra way better. For a heavy bike it handles like a dream especially in slow tight maneuvers. On corners at higher speeds it handles a lot better than my old 2012 CVO did. The front end on the 12 seemed heavy where my new 14 does not.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 30, 2014
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    Demo days here this weekend. Cvo RG.

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    Uh oh ! I think that CVO is in yer future sunshine state boy!
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  20. FLHTbiker

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    I think so to.
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    Gawd - it looks like it weighs a ton - oops! Half a ton LOL.
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