which year road king is best
#1
which year road king is best
I am thinking of getting a 2003 to 2007 road king classic or road king. Preferably one with less than 5000 miles on it.  \\;I used to have a 67 shovel head many years ago but dont know much about the newer bikes. Im sure I want efi but I dont know if a 6 speed tranny is that big a deal. Im sure there are other smaller differences also. Any information or tips would be greatly appreciated. I would rather be better informed now than to buy something and regret it later.
#2
RE: which year road king is best
07 will have the six speed and 96 inch motor. Once you do a tuner on it you will really enjoy the power and smoothness. The first and fifth gears are cut different and some have had extra noise out of the tranny so I would test ride anything I was going to buy.
#3
RE: which year road king is best
If you can swing it get an 08. \\; The MoCo fixed the fifth gear rattle on the 08 touring bikes. \\; I have it on my softail and it's a PITA. \\; Harmless they say but still a PITA.
#7
RE: which year road king is best
00 thru 02. Twin cam 88 with a real crank bearing. You can increase the displacement without worrrying about the lower end. The present day lower ends are made of butter.