I've noticed the newer Street Glides are pretty bad ***, but I don't want or need to drop 18 grand on a new bike. I've seen and heard of people "making" thier own Street Glide from an Electra Glide Standard or Ultra Classic and basically changing the windshield to the low profile. Other than the lack of lower fairings, no bags behind the passenger (ultra classic), and a slightly lower rear, what else is there to converting either of the above sleds to a Street Glide look alike?
There are several differences: the wheels, low profile suspension (front and rear), wind deflector, low profile seat, no saddlebag guards, fairing mounted mirrors, no passing lamps (which requires the use of a turn signal relocation kit), different rear turn signals, different fender treatment, different footboards, use of passenger pegs instead of passenger footboards, and color matched saddlebag latches.
If you were to buy a base Electra Glide Standard and convert it into a Street Glide, you would end up paying close to the same amount (if not more) as if you went and bought a Street Glide to begin with. If you just wanted the basic appearance, you could convert a Standard by just getting a new windshield and getting rid of the spotlights. |
