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Old 12-13-2011, 09:21 PM
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. . . of sorts. Which one would YOU choose? I had my heart set on a new RKC. I made the mistake of sitting on the Heritage Softail Classic next to it - both in the white hot pearl - and now I'm torn. Thanks for your opinion.


 

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Old 12-13-2011, 09:26 PM
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I like the RK. There's a reason the police ride them.
 
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Old 12-13-2011, 09:30 PM
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I like the RK. There's a reason the police ride them.
I'm planning on riding it like I stole it so this may come in handy . . .
 
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Old 12-13-2011, 09:32 PM
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Aped out RK all day!
 
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Old 12-13-2011, 09:34 PM
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+1 on the RKC.
 
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Old 12-13-2011, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBlackPharoah
Aped out RK all day!
going there 12" with a rear lowering kit, medical reasons
 
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Old 12-13-2011, 09:43 PM
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Any reason is a good one...

I run 12's w/ a lowered rear and it is perfect...

WHEN, I upgrade to my RK, I'll throw 14's on it... Fu<k it all!

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going there 12" with a rear lowering kit, medical reasons
 
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Old 12-13-2011, 09:45 PM
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Oh no... two of my favorite Harleys!
I would pick the RKC though, for something that looks like a brick, they actually handle really well. For some reason though, they don't seem to hold their value quite as much as other Harleys, but who buys a Harley solely with the intent on resale anyway?
Now if it were a Birch White Deluxe or a Fatboy Lo vs. the Road King, now THAT would be a stumper for me.
 
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Old 12-13-2011, 09:47 PM
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The Road King is more friendly if you want to ride two up for long distances. Adjusting the shocks on a Heritage (or any softtail) is a pain in the butt compared to the Road King. Bars can be changed easily. And you can't get cruise control on the Heritage without paying big bucks. And the Heritage is already near the price of the RK.
 
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Road King Classic but with hard bags !!
 


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