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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 08:41 PM
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Just bought a 2014 roadking, very nice bike, and handles like a dream, I hope Harley brought up their quality control, as I have always road rice bikes thanks
 
Old Jan 3, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Mazel Tov. Good luck. Ride safe.
 
Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ceramic
Just bought a 2014 roadking, very nice bike, and handles like a dream, I hope Harley brought up their quality control, as I have always road rice bikes thanks


You're screwed. The 2014 Road King is nothing like the rice bikes you've ridden. Don't know if the quality and control is up to your standards or not.


Now why don't you go introduce yourself in the new member's section, and ride the damn bike instead of worrying about it. And if you haven't already noticed the difference in fit and finish over ANYTHING you've ridden in the past, maybe you should give up and go back to it.


Sorry if I sound harsh. Your post struck a nerve for some reason. Most people don't spend that kind of money on something without researching the quality control beforehand.
 
Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:01 PM
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You know the rules of the internet...pics or it didn't happen.

Nice bike! Congrats!
 
Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:16 PM
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Sweet dude! Congrats on the new ride. Metrics are really cool bikes too. I've owned quite a few metrics and plan to own another in the near future. Welcome to the HDForum. You might want to also introduce yourself in the touring models forum. A lot of great info there.
 
Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DannyZ71
You're screwed. The 2014 Road King is nothing like the rice bikes you've ridden. Don't know if the quality and control is up to your standards or not.


Now why don't you go introduce yourself in the new member's section, and ride the damn bike instead of worrying about it. And if you haven't already noticed the difference in fit and finish over ANYTHING you've ridden in the past, maybe you should give up and go back to it.


Sorry if I sound harsh. Your post struck a nerve for some reason. Most people don't spend that kind of money on something without researching the quality control beforehand.
I agree with this post.
 
Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:22 PM
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Odd first post. But if you are legit I hope you like your bike. I rode ricers when I was younger, all I could afford. I will never go back unless I was looking for a dirt bike.
 
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Originally Posted by ceramic
Just bought a 2014 roadking, very nice bike, and handles like a dream, I hope Harley brought up their quality control, as I have always road rice bikes thanks
Way to go,slug. Hope you get your head out of your ***,so you can see where you're going.
 
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Originally Posted by Twistnride
Way to go,slug. Hope you get your head out of your ***,so you can see where you're going.
Now, that's funny right there.......
 



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