Anyone else gone through this situation??
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Florida
Happened to me back in '05. Bought a brand new '05 NightTrain, and 2 months later, the 35th anniversary Superglide came out. OH MAN--that was the most beautiful sled I ever saw--I HADDA have it. Busted into my retirement fund, and paid cash for a brand new FXDC35. Know what? I HATED it. the ride was jerky,the primary was noisy,and you couldn't find neutral from 2nd. Swapped it for a Vette after a year. So, just keep telling yourself--I DO NOT like the TBW lag--over & over.
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From: 3rd Stone From The Sun
When I bought my Road King it was between that and a Fatboy. Based on my previous bikes, I knew I'd want hard saddle bags, cruise control and a removable windshield so I chose the RK. I love the way the Fatboy rides and looks, but since I could only have one bike the RK won out.
I say if you can afford the financial hit on the Fatboy then get the RK. Life is too short to wonder what if. I would wait until the 2013 bikes are out though since there is a chance of an engine upgrade to 110 stock.
I say if you can afford the financial hit on the Fatboy then get the RK. Life is too short to wonder what if. I would wait until the 2013 bikes are out though since there is a chance of an engine upgrade to 110 stock.
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
I like the RK, but it makes more sense to purchase the EG Classic, hide the antenae in the fairing and install the quick detach for the tour pack. Now you essenuially have a RK. You also have a full blown touring rig. Best of both worlds.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Tulsa
There called "Road King" for a reason, go for it!
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: central Texas
I think the FB is the best looking bike made, but it didn't fit me. The hand/feet/rear end geometry wasn't right. The RK fit me much better and the bags and shield were good for me as I ride more highway miles than in-town miles. So I bought the RK off the floor because the dealer didn't have a RK Classic available. About 6 months later I saw the RK Classic I really wanted and it was killing me. So I went back and got the bike I REALLY wanted and I haven't looked back. Not that I don't appreciate a nice SG or Ultra or new 103 King, but I (eventually) got the bike I really wanted and I don't regret it.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Lansing mi
I did the same thing, after 2 Sportsters I got a 2010 FXDC I thought I was really moving up but my Dyna had more motor vibes then my 06 sportster did. I took it to 4 different HD dealers and they all said that's normal. By the end of 2010 I decided to take a hit.
I first test drove a 11 Polaris Vic, it was smoother at low speeds but it did buzz my feet a bit a highway speeds. Definitely had more power then a Harley when the rpm was up. For me I just felt like I was on a American made Jap bike.
Then I test drove a 11 Road King, I loved it.
3 days later I took the hit and traded my FXDC in on the same one I drove. I now have close to 8000 trouble free miles on her and I still LOVE IT.
No regrets.
I first test drove a 11 Polaris Vic, it was smoother at low speeds but it did buzz my feet a bit a highway speeds. Definitely had more power then a Harley when the rpm was up. For me I just felt like I was on a American made Jap bike.
Then I test drove a 11 Road King, I loved it.
3 days later I took the hit and traded my FXDC in on the same one I drove. I now have close to 8000 trouble free miles on her and I still LOVE IT.
No regrets.