I just picked up a 17 Road King myself and love the thing. Went in for a Street Glide, sat on it, wasn't impressed really. It just didn't feel right. I was disappointed in that I wasn't excited about it. THEN in the corner, a badass bike was lookin at me. Classic look, sexy chrome, awesome lines that said yo, get yer fat *** over here. My brother said I see you eyein that Road King. (That's what he rides) I walk over, sit and it was decided as soon as my *** hit the seat. Fit me like a glove. Waited a long time for this bike and like everyone said, just get it. So I did. This thing handles amazing well for a big bike. I was shocked how well this bike rides. Only regret is I didn't get it sooner. Waiting on some pipes and I'm good to go. Hard to decide which to get.
I agree. It's the old, "if I'd known then what I know now". If I did know, there would have never been a Switchback, an Ultra Classic or a Street Glide in my garage. I like to have a second bike for longer rides or for cooler weather rides. The 2002 Fat Boy is my main ride and the first HD I ever owned. I'll never sell it. This 2001 low mile Road King that I just swapped my 2014 Street Glide in for is that bike. Finally!
Congratulations, I had an 03 RK with a detachable full fairing, no radios just the shell and a 13" windshield. That is a good setup for the highway rides. I would recommend Kuryakyn heat shields too.
Well I haven't been on the forums in awhile. I ended testing all the bikes out during my local dealers demo days. After it was all said and done, it was the shark (2016) that spoke to me. Never thought I would like or own a Road Glide, actually I hated them every time I looked at them. Now it's a love affair, I think she is a sexy little beast.
Had all the chrome removed and powder coated before I took delivery, road 6 customs 9" bars, fuel moto exhaust, and stock enforcer wheels powder coated by sport chrome. Added extended bags since these pics.
Ha Ha as the heading says I'm getting real close to saying yes on trading my Sporster on a Road King. Just really looking for more comfort and some decent bags just having trouble saying yes.
Well I haven't been on the forums in awhile. I ended testing all the bikes out during my local dealers demo days. After it was all said and done, it was the shark (2016) that spoke to me. Never thought I would like or own a Road Glide, actually I hated them every time I looked at them. Now it's a love affair, I think she is a sexy little beast.
Had all the chrome removed and powder coated before I took delivery, road 6 customs 9" bars, fuel moto exhaust, and stock enforcer wheels powder coated by sport chrome. Added extended bags since these pics.
Nice bike, hey, you know any Galloway's around Varnumtown...(kind of a joke). friend of my wife's married one and moved down there from Lagrange... nice folks around there.. Ronny's his name
10-27-2016, 03:05 AM
