The Harley Davidson Road Glide bike has been around for a long time and for a good reason. The Road Glide motorcycle, as one of the touring models offered by Harley Davidson, feature the fairing mounted to the frame, which is often called a Sharknose due to the distinctive shape.
It was first marketed in 1979 in the form of the Tour Glide bike. This was the first bike by the company to feature the fixed fairing, which means that it did not move with the handlebars as was the design of the bikes that came before
With the dual headlight and the unique look of this bike, it remains a very popular choice. In fact, for long drives, it is an incredibly comfortable bike to ride. Customizing a Road Glide is popular with most owners and the need to choose a unique look for Road Glide handlebars is often the first priority.
What to Consider
With the larger fixed fairing in the front, that distinctive sharknose, it is essential to choose Road Glide handlebars that will balance the design. Most owners prefer a sleeker, lower profile type of design that accentuates the solid look of the front of the bike without trying to steal the show.
A good starting point is to take a look at the lines of the bike and at the lines and angles on the Road Glide handlebars under consideration. As this is a bike with angles and not a lot of sweeping curves, the more geometric shapes that are crisp and precision tend to add to the lines of the front and side view of the bike.
Keeping the handlebars closer to the bike and not extended like ape hangers also adds to the overall balance between custom handlebars and the shape. The bagger style is popular and offers enough variation between aftermarket manufacturers to create the personal touch you want.
