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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 05:35 PM
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I'm currently trying to decide as to whether to buy a 2007 Road King or a 2005 Fatboy both of them have been customized I don't drive very far every day and I usually don't go on the interstate so I'm kind of leaning towards the Fatboy any advice would help
 
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 07:06 PM
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Welcome from SoCal.
Which one do you feel most comfortable on?

Buy both and switch up every few days...
 
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 10:25 PM
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For your first Harley, one of them should be calling your name loud and clear!
 
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 10:41 PM
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For your first Harley, one of them should be calling your name loud and clear!
Yeah the Road King, because if there is a gal in your life she will be happier on a Road King, and you know what that means.
Actually I'm only yanking ILMFBL chain get the bike, you like, but take your sweetheart with you and let her feel which bike she wants to sit behind you on.
 

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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 10:42 PM
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Having bags are nice.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 11:30 PM
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I can't help with your decision but welcome to the forum from Texas.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 11:33 PM
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What is your motorcycling experience?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 07:19 AM
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It is hard to beat a RK, very versatile bike.
 
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It's hard to determine if your riding needs will change once you get a Harley. So you say now that you don't ride far but.....

Anyway I have a Fat Boy and ride thousands of interstate miles. It's very comfortable.
 
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Both are great bikes. You can't go wrong with either one.
 
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