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Old 02-24-2017, 10:44 PM
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Long story, but I'll keep it short.

After so many problems with my Rushmore (2014 Ultra Limited) I went over to the German side. Got a 2014 BMW K1600GTL. I figured it would be just like a Limited, but with German Engineering goodness. Well, it was, but I could never get it to fit me. Arthritic knees and all.

When the M8 came out, I took a Road King for a test ride and as they say, the rest is history.

Brought this home today.

Easiest, most comfortable 100 miles I've had on a bike in years....



2017 Billet Silver FLHR
 
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Old 02-24-2017, 10:54 PM
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Good for you! I like that color. My 14 King is silver but not the same shade.

I have a feeling that you'll rack up the miles this year.
 
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Old 02-24-2017, 11:20 PM
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awesomeness..I almost bought that same color when I was at an out of town rally, but held off until I got home and they had an orange one an well, as you said..the rest is history! that silver looks great in person and you'll love the King
 
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congrats. Good looking RK
 
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I bought a Road King in billet silver too. I hope the bike will be delivered by the end of march.

BMW builds very good, almost perfect motorcycles. But unfortunately most of them have no soul.
 
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Congratulations. You will love it!
 
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Congrats that is a nice looking color
 
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Congrats on your new bike, and welcome back.
 
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Originally Posted by FM500
I bought a Road King in billet silver too. I hope the bike will be delivered by the end of march.

BMW builds very good, almost perfect motorcycles. But unfortunately most of them have no soul.
I'm a former BMW nut, after a 100,000 miles or so the soul appears. Their great bikes but HD has a better feel from the get go.
 
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Originally Posted by 103luckygreenDude
I'm a former BMW nut, after a 100,000 miles or so the soul appears. Their great bikes but HD has a better feel from the get go.
Still have my '02 R1150gsa

Guess I have 2 Oilheads now
 


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