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3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 7
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From: Redlands, CA
Second the Road King
I had a 2013 Limited and an 04 Sportster and really liked them both. I rode the Limited for rides of any distance, but enjoyed the Sporty for zipping around and a more pure riding experience. With 30,000 miles on the Limited and time for more tires, major service and the warranty running out I decided to get a new bike. I am an electronic dinosaur and have never shared other's enthusiasm for gadgets, so I decided to get a new '14 road King. Some people said, "You're stepping down?" I liked the classic looks, reflex anti-lock brakes, new bags, beefier front end with less front end weight and less plastic.
I picked up the new King just before Sturgis and have logged about 7,000 miles now. I have concluded it was the right choice for me. The bike does everything I ask if it well, is just about as comfortable and provides a much more satisfying pure motorcycle feel. And, I find now that I never ride the Sporty anymore, don't have to. The King is a great all around bike and works great for me. Anybody want to buy a Sporty?
I picked up the new King just before Sturgis and have logged about 7,000 miles now. I have concluded it was the right choice for me. The bike does everything I ask if it well, is just about as comfortable and provides a much more satisfying pure motorcycle feel. And, I find now that I never ride the Sporty anymore, don't have to. The King is a great all around bike and works great for me. Anybody want to buy a Sporty?
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,412
Likes: 814
From: Middle America
I would also say that the Softail Slim seems like a good conpromise. I, too, I prefer a more bare-bones, bobber look. I bought a Sportster 48 as my first bike, but I did take a long look at a Softail Slim they had at the dealership and decided if the model was still around in 4-5 years, I could see myself buying one.
Novice
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Burke, VA
FXR2, what is that? Help a Harley noob out -lol.
Novice
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 24
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From: Mandeville, LA
Oh well, that didn't quite work out like I planned.
Anyway, I take the land yacht all over; around the corner, down the highway, over the lake to work most days. It's the first HD I've owned after riding for quite some time and I treated myself to something pretty special. It's got a low shield so I can feel the wind, and the wife really enjoys the comfortable ride. And man, let me say, it's something else out on the interstate heading between towns. Would I like to have something else that's just pure bike to play around on? Sure. But, if I only get to have one bike (and I do for now), this is the bike for me!
Anyway, I take the land yacht all over; around the corner, down the highway, over the lake to work most days. It's the first HD I've owned after riding for quite some time and I treated myself to something pretty special. It's got a low shield so I can feel the wind, and the wife really enjoys the comfortable ride. And man, let me say, it's something else out on the interstate heading between towns. Would I like to have something else that's just pure bike to play around on? Sure. But, if I only get to have one bike (and I do for now), this is the bike for me!
Last edited by ccrogue; Dec 8, 2014 at 03:46 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,462
Likes: 105
From: Kentucky
Not giving up my Bagger, with age comes wisdom and lot's of old tire bones. No need to not ride in total comfort
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,561
Likes: 187
From: Florida
A Road King would slove your problem. Not a slug like a softail,in the curves,all day comfortable,no fairings,lowers,and all that other crap. That "nostalgia" will last about 5 minutes. I started in '63.and rode some pretty rank iron back then. At 66,I don't need to prove Jack. I seldom run less than 200 miles on a leisure ride,I don't need some assless,whippy little scooter bouncing my kidneys up under my armpits anymore. Stay comfortable,and enjoy the ride.
