Hi -
So years ago I was forced to sell my almost brand new Road King and I really miss having my bike. I can't afford and don't want to pay for a new one, so I am looking at used ones.

I would like to stay well below $10K and thus find myself looking at various years. IN GENERAL: Are there certain years/models to stay away from?

I did a nationwide search on Searchtempest and there are a ton of Road Kings out there for good prices with mileage under 25k, with good records and it seems a bit overwhelming, so I thought I'd ask the experts!

Thanks in advance!

Andy

 

Well below 10k limits you but if you can get an '02 up, you would save yourself some problems down the road.

 

I would try to stay above 02 just because of the availability of fuel injection controllers.with careful shopping you may pull it off.

 

02 thru 04 best years IMHO. 02 last year of timken bearing and better crank

 

Truthfully - I never thought that I could get what I am looking for either based on my knowledge from 5+ years ago about pricing, but take a look at Craigslist and Ebay "Buy It Now" prices if you have some time. I'm not saying that I trust all of these sellers, but overall the prices are a lot more reasonable that what I expected to be honest. I could certainly be wrong.

 

Keep your eye on the ball and buy somebody else's "almost new" Road King...96" is a nice motor. I could show you a bunch, but I CAN"T GET PICTURES ON THIS MISERABLE SITE! enjoy......don't pay more than 10k for ANY used bagger....

 

Just search around and you will find something. my friend just picked up on 04 road king for 8800 cash, had some nice options on it including a 21 inch front wheel. was fuel inj with cruise. 12k miles on it.

 

10K is a nice starting point, but most people don't beat baggers, so going over that shouldn't be a worry. The 07 and above have 6 speed transmissions. These have some noise problems, 5th gear. This noise is less of an issue on the King.
The five speed transmission on the 06 and earlier is reliable. The 88 engine is also reliable with the exception of a cam problem. Spring vs chain cam. The primary chain on these are also adjustable. The 07 and above have self adjusting primary.
Good hunting.

 

You should be able to find nice 2009 and up Police RK's for under 10K

 

I realize you are kinda far from Houston, but you can jump a plane and ride it home :-) I just read an awesome post about a guy that did that just that....

Anyway for what it's worth .....

'04 = $9,500
http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/4405251966.html


08 - $8,300 (Dents in the tank)
http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/4383817085.html


05 = $10,400
http://houston.craigslist.org/mcd/4426774752.html


2010, 40K miles, $10500
http://houston.craigslist.org/mcd/4415730904.html


Point is..... I think you should be able to get a really nice used RK for $10,000