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Old Jan 17, 2024 | 06:13 PM
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I've had a 2003 road king for 4 years, last bike before that was a 66 Electra when I was 18. I'm not a mechanic but have enough ability to not allow things to get to expensive. Last year I wanted to pull the trigger on a baker 6 od. Paid the price dearly, picked up my rk and the scum bag that i hired here in Florida installed an Ultima 6. Yeah I know I'm out around 2800 in difference. Basically walked away with the notion he wouldn't see me again, after all you bite the hand that feeds you then you really are a douche. Getting back to it, the bike hasn't shifted right since I picked it up, paid someone else to fix the speedo issue as that was never addressed, that is good. Since then, found a bunch of wires cut behind the head lamp, the viper fuel injection control module was never connected back to the battery and it stalls pretty frequently. This is a long shot, had anyone dealt with similar issues and resolved them? On the fence if I'm going to take the hit and just sell it. 2003 Roadking, original 88, beautiful bike until I see the "Ultima 6" then it becomes a piece of ****.
 

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