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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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I have narrowed my next purchase to three bikes, similar, but definitely different.

  1. 2011 Road King Classic, new frame design, ABS, 180 rear tire, low profile seat etc.~$21,000
  2. 2008 FLHRSE4 Road King SE edition - blue version - like this color better than next, but not much. $23,500, 9000 miles - from dealer
  3. 2008 FLHRSE4 Road King SE edition - 105th anniversary version - like this color too, not quite as well as the blue, but didn't know if it would hold its value better, be more collectible ~$23,000 ~5000 mile
I like all three, but would like other opinions, feedback, experiences.
 
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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I vote for da KING !!!
 
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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2011 new everything, make to suit you.
 
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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If it were my money and I planned to due alot of upgrading to the stock parts I would go with the cheapest. Thats my two cents.
 
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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Da 2011 KING !!!
 
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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2K will buy a lot of accessories. Go with the '11 RK.


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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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The '08 is 110 ci, it's not going to depreciate as fast, doesn't have abs which I'd prefer, but I'd probably go with one of the CVO's.
 
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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SE's are over price they do not really hold any more value over time
best deal of the all would be the 2011.
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I would go with one of the CVO's You will never be able to add all the extras for that kind of $$$$
 
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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I'd go with the '11, cause you'll know how you broke it in. BUT really, whatever you decide, they're all good choices!
 
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