Nice test ride on 2018 Road King today

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01-26-2019, 01:22 PM

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I think I can. It handles better than the Fat boy. I don't want to ride it like a bagger. I want to ride it like cruiser. This is just one of the many things that make the Road King such a wonderful bike.

So, did you buy it? If not, why?

Just curious........

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01-26-2019, 03:57 PM

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Wondering if this imaginary Road King had the optional Ram Air package

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01-26-2019, 07:09 PM

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So, did you buy it? If not, why?

Just curious........

Its complicated.

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01-26-2019, 07:12 PM

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I'm curious - what's the difference between riding it "like a touring bike" and riding it "like a cruiser"?

The way you throw it around.

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01-26-2019, 08:39 PM

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Would have never thought of the difference that way. They both ride a little different, but not "that" different. ...

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01-26-2019, 10:25 PM

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I wish I could have rode my RK today.

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01-26-2019, 11:41 PM

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I rode my Ultra Limited 2 up today. Very stable riding at speed in the Twisties.

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01-27-2019, 01:17 AM

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My '17 RK can corner better than my previous '14 Fat Boy like nobody's business.

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01-27-2019, 01:20 AM

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It's wonderful alright, but I'm not taking your opinion on that based on your test ride. And exactly how does one ride a bike 'like a bagger'? You wouldn't find one RK rider here say anything that weird.

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