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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Which version would you buy, and why?
 
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Classic, for the cruise control. Plus, I liked the looks better than the Standard.
 
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I am going with the classic because it hasmore of the nastalgic look that I like. Personally I don't like the hard bags. And the Road King Classic just screams "class" for me.
 
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the standard for me and cruise you can add from the factory i like the hard bags
 
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I went for the standard because of the hard bags, I love the streamlined look.
 
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The hard bags are definitely a plus (lockable) on the standard. I went with the Classic for looks, standard cruise control, and resale value.
 
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Classic, for the cruise control. Plus, I liked the looks better than the Standard.
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Road King Custom, I like the looks better than the classic or standard and Harley dropped them from their line this year so there will be less of them out there.
 
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Although I like the looks of the Classic better, I bought the standard for the lockable hard bags and cast wheels with tubeless tires. I figured I could always add cruise if I wanted to.
 
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If I had to choose I would choose the standard because I like the hard bags alot better....I dont care for cruise control...
 



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