Road King
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From: America
RE: Road King
Did you say Road KIng?? Heck yesss! The nicest thing on the Road, Why you think that Harley reserved such a name as Road King??
I have both, RK and VTX, both great bikes,but I love my RK most. It's big and fat and she loves to roar as she claims the open road.
I purchased my RK thru the Military sales in Kuwait. Wait to you get there and after 30 days call Owen at Camp AJ AAFES HD sales, he will take care of you. I paid $14,325 for my 07 and it was delivered stright to my local dealer from HD factory.
Big Lou
I have both, RK and VTX, both great bikes,but I love my RK most. It's big and fat and she loves to roar as she claims the open road.
I purchased my RK thru the Military sales in Kuwait. Wait to you get there and after 30 days call Owen at Camp AJ AAFES HD sales, he will take care of you. I paid $14,325 for my 07 and it was delivered stright to my local dealer from HD factory.
Big Lou
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RE: Road King
I have a 2008 RoadKing I bought in Nov and now have almost 8,000 miles on. Last Oct I had back surgery (Lumbar Fusion) from an old lady who T-boned me when I was riding my Heritage Softail. Between the back surgery and numerous 'old' injuries and stress from ten years spent in the Marines I can tell you that I have no problem riding the RoadKing. My back hurts like hell when riding in a cage, but on my bike I'm fine. I am 5'9" and the RoadKing handles sweet, even better than my old softail.
Thank you for you service and I hope you enjoy your ride as much as I am enjoying mine.
Semper Fi
Thank you for you service and I hope you enjoy your ride as much as I am enjoying mine.
Semper Fi
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RE: Road King
I have an 2005 and love the bike I'am 56 and have been riding harleys since I was 18 one kind or another, I don't seem to be the diehard type when it comes to motors ( pan, shovel, evo ) to me they were all good, but each gets better than the last, and the twin cam Road King is the best one to date. Road King would be a good choice you will love it, good luck
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Joined: Apr 2008
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RE: Road King
Well just got back from riding several Harleys today and have narrowed it down to the Road King or the Heritage Softail Classic. Loved the feel of the Heritage and it did seem to fit me better especially the seat and handlebars. Didn't quite have the ride of the Road King but I sure would have to change the handlebars and seat on the 08 King if I brought her home but I do like the locking bags better. Heritage had more vibration but actually I liked them both. Both amazing rigs thats for sure and I liked the Crimson Red Color in both of them. Great information from all of you thanks but am going to have heck making a decision. Big Lou thanks for your service and your advice of who to go to when I get ready to make the deal. This will be a hard choice.
James
James
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From: Ellenwood, GA - The Ghetto Part
RE: Road King
All of above posts hit it pretty well. They call it 'Road King' for a reason.
We had a 2001 that we traded in for a 2004 EGC(now on a 2007 EGC). I used the Road King for trips and everyday commute(same as rest of bikes). The Road King handles great and is very comfortable bike. If you want to take windshield off for different look, that's an option. I only rode a couple of times without windshield and I found it was not for me. I prefer a windshield.
You CANNOT go wrong by getting a Road King.
Since you test rode a Heritage and like the bars, lots of people who have Road Kings have had the Heritage bars put on them. Don't know if that's possible for the 2008 models but that's an option.
We had a 2001 that we traded in for a 2004 EGC(now on a 2007 EGC). I used the Road King for trips and everyday commute(same as rest of bikes). The Road King handles great and is very comfortable bike. If you want to take windshield off for different look, that's an option. I only rode a couple of times without windshield and I found it was not for me. I prefer a windshield.
You CANNOT go wrong by getting a Road King.
Since you test rode a Heritage and like the bars, lots of people who have Road Kings have had the Heritage bars put on them. Don't know if that's possible for the 2008 models but that's an option.
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RE: Road King
Thanks for your service Jara97. And, like so many others have said... Go Road King! Such a sweet ride.[sm=biker2.gif]
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RE: Road King
I have limited RK experience, but have back issues myself. I took one out on a test ride last summer. Great at speed, and I found the stock seat to be extremely comfortable. I found the stock riding setup good, even with my back the way it is. However everytime I hit a stop light it near shook the fillings out of my teeth. I have to be honest; I wasn't sure if I liked it or not. It was definitely a different feeling than my Fat Boy.
If you've ridden VTX1800s and Gold Wings, I don't figure size/weight is an issue for you. I'd highly recommend you try one out at a ride day before making a final decision. I'm not saying the RK isn't for you, as you are the only one who can make that call. I'm just saying all RK owners are going to be biased toward their bikes. The only way to make a truly inform decision is to try one out for yourself. Regardless of which Harley you go for, you won't regret it, as a former 'Wing owner myself, I can guarantee that.
Good luck on your deployment.
If you've ridden VTX1800s and Gold Wings, I don't figure size/weight is an issue for you. I'd highly recommend you try one out at a ride day before making a final decision. I'm not saying the RK isn't for you, as you are the only one who can make that call. I'm just saying all RK owners are going to be biased toward their bikes. The only way to make a truly inform decision is to try one out for yourself. Regardless of which Harley you go for, you won't regret it, as a former 'Wing owner myself, I can guarantee that.
Good luck on your deployment.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Calgary, Alberta.
RE: Road King
Mate, lots of good posts above...... I love my 07 RK. I like the ability to have the windshield on or off and I plan to get a Dead Centre Cycles fairing. The bike is in getting A Stage One as we speak (SEII slip ons, SERT and HD heavy breather).I put a sundowner seat on it, I find it very comfortable, the handle bars are stock.A couple mates of mine and I will be going to Sturgis then down to see the Alamo and back via SoCal and the Oregon coast..... The point of telling you about the trip is, I have NO concerns with the comfort for the ride......
Be safe over there mate and enjoy the riding when you get back...... If you make it up this way let me know and maybe you'll let an ex-Army guy buy you a hard earned beer.......
Be safe over there mate and enjoy the riding when you get back...... If you make it up this way let me know and maybe you'll let an ex-Army guy buy you a hard earned beer.......