Anyone else gone through this situation??
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From: Coastal Carolina
I bought a new 2011 Fatboy Lo in April 2011. I was content with the bike and recently visited a HD dealer to return some Xmas gifts. While there, I saw a new 2012 RK in Midnight Pearl. Now I can't seem to get it out of my mind. I'm kicking myself for not test driving the RK last spring (I test rode the Fatboy and Fatbob). I have some upgrades I want to do to the Lo, saddlebags and bars, but am hesitant to put money into it when deep down I am dreaming about trading my current ride in for a RK. Part of me says be happy with what you have and make it yours.....the other says trade for that beautiful RK and take the butt whooping on the trade in value.
Any advice for those who can relate?
Any advice for those who can relate?
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
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When I got my RK in 2010, I vowed I would keep it for 5 years before I considered something else.
Did a couple extended trips last summer and there were some bells and whistles missing that I really would have liked.
Ordered a new Ultra Limited yesterday.
At least I made it a year and a half.
WIth all the stuff that comes with the Ultra, I can't really trade up again unless I decide I need a CVO so I should be good for a while.
Did a couple extended trips last summer and there were some bells and whistles missing that I really would have liked.
Ordered a new Ultra Limited yesterday.
At least I made it a year and a half.
WIth all the stuff that comes with the Ultra, I can't really trade up again unless I decide I need a CVO so I should be good for a while.
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I have a severe problem with pulling up sympathy for anybody who's "situation" starts out with "I bought a new 2011 Fatboy Lo in April 2011..." lol
I love the King too. Also love the Fatboy Lo and the Deluxe. Tough decisions. I can tell you from experience though, that you will regret it if you pass on the Road King, and you will regret it if you sell the Fatboy Lo for the King. Just about everyone you talk to has an "I used to have..." story to tell, which always seems to end up with "it was the best (insert thing here) I ever owned. Wish I had never gotten rid of it!"
We all know about those stories that start out with "I had a chance to buy..." also. Tough decisions always bring regrets either way you go. Just make your mind up and don't look back. Unless you are in that glorious situation where you can indeed get both- and if that is the case you really just need to shut up and put some miles on those two new toys, and stop whining to us less fortunate One Harley Charlies! ;+)
I love the King too. Also love the Fatboy Lo and the Deluxe. Tough decisions. I can tell you from experience though, that you will regret it if you pass on the Road King, and you will regret it if you sell the Fatboy Lo for the King. Just about everyone you talk to has an "I used to have..." story to tell, which always seems to end up with "it was the best (insert thing here) I ever owned. Wish I had never gotten rid of it!"
We all know about those stories that start out with "I had a chance to buy..." also. Tough decisions always bring regrets either way you go. Just make your mind up and don't look back. Unless you are in that glorious situation where you can indeed get both- and if that is the case you really just need to shut up and put some miles on those two new toys, and stop whining to us less fortunate One Harley Charlies! ;+)
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From: Seattle
I was looking at both the fatboy lo (denim black is sweet) and the rkc. I went with the RK to ride 2 up with the wife and now she wants to learn to ride and get a deluxe. I love my RK but sure would love that fatboy too. I have heard many times from people with multiple HDs that the RK is an awesome first bike and if you have room for a 2nd get a fatboy. Think I might just need to make room in the garage for 3 bikes.
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From: Coastal Carolina
I still say go for it! If you don't, you'll always be looking over your shoulder wondering if you should have. (Which is verbatim what my wife said to me about my RK.)