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Road King is the only bike on the touring frame with out a Fairing. Apes are easy to go on it. Nice is you can have a quick detach windshield for long distance riding and no windshield most the time.
As a very satisfied Road King rider (2010) I agree with the above posts.
I do have a question here for those who may know, if i just wanted to go a little higher, what size apes can I install on my 2010 RK without changing cables, lines, etc?
As a very satisfied Road King rider (2010) I agree witht he above posts.
I do have a question here for those who may know, if i just wanted to go a little higher, what size apes can I install on my 2010 RK without changing cables, lines, etc?
Thank you all in advance for you advice.
14" is usually the limit for brake and clutch but you will have to extend the wires.
Well Bulldog1776 you can safely bet your last dollar that the Road King will fill the bill for you. I was looking for the same thing back in 07, except i didn't want ape hangers, however but i did put the heritage bars on it for the comfort.
14" is usually the limit for brake and clutch but you will have to extend the wires.
Thank you John Doe. I don't know if they had the Plug & Play extensions or if they work for 2010 models, but I can check into that.
Back to the original topic, the Road King is the most Cruising-est and most versatile from a style/modding point of view of any of the touring models - admittedly at the expense of some wind/weather protection for long road trips, especially if slabbing it. An additional benefit, though not of major concern, is the lack of turbulence (trucks, gusts) on the handlebars like with the Batwing as well as reduced weight on the forks when low speed maneuvering. The Road King and Road Glide both have this benefit but that chrome headlight nacelle is just a pure thing of beauty on a Road King sans windscreen.
Thank you John Doe. I don't know if they had the Plug & Play extensions or if they work for 2010 models, but I can check into that.
Back to the original topic, the Road King is the most Cruising-est and most versatile from a style/modding point of view of any of the touring models - admittedly at the expense of some wind/weather protection for long road trips, especially if slabbing it. An additional benefit, though not of major concern, is the lack of turbulence (trucks, gusts) on the handlebars like with the Batwing as well as reduced weight on the forks when low speed maneuvering. The Road King and Road Glide both have this benefit but that chrome headlight nacelle is just a pure thing of beauty on a Road King sans windscreen.
Road King or a Road King Special are the easiest way to get what you want. Buying anything with a fairing is going to require a lot of work to remove the fairing, re-do the wiring, mount a head light. You will basically end up with a Road King.
Nice thing about the Road King is if you want to throw on a windshield or bat wing fairing for a long trip it is very easy to do. It is also very easy to add a tour pack if you need more luggage space.
I was looking for a Road King when I found a screaming deal on my Ultra Classic, it was cheaper than any Road King of same year and mileage that I could find.
The Road King may be the only touring frame alternative for a non-windshield, ape-hanging, bagger, but it's not the only choice. Removing the windshield and adding apes on a Heritage can be done easily. Ride 'em both and see which you prefer. Good luck with whatever you end up with.
I swear I want a fairing and radio but I keep coming back to look at road kings. My buddy has a sweet road king special that I've ridden a few times and love it. They are great looking and riding bikes
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