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Originally Posted by Chocaholic
One side note that may or may not be important to you. On the Road King (and also my Guzzi), the windshield goes on and off in mere seconds. For regional hot weather rides it’s nice to have the flexibility to remove it.
Having owned many HD’s over the years, the only one that I actually kept for any period of time was an 06 Road King. The rest never did anything exceptionally well IMO. Do consider others...there are lots of options as you know.
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Yup, one of my favorite aspects of the Road King that sets it apart from the other touring models. The Electra Glide and Road Glide both have "permanent" fairings, with all of the instruments mounted in those fairings. The Road King has the old style gas tank mounted speedometer and just a simple, easily removable windshield.
I ride as often as not without that windshield during our summer months. My only complaint without it in place is that the bolt upright riding position, with feet forward, can be fatiguing at higher speeds. My chest just catches a lot of wind. Cruising those mid-speed backroads, however (like 45 mph or so), it's no trouble at all. Very, very enjoyable.