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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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I just bought a 13' road king classic! Nice Huh!
Anyway, I had a heritage 2010 prior , I'm experiencing a bit too much of a shake while slowing down to a light ? Am I doing something wrong I'm only 75 miles in on this bike I' m being careful to not rev her too high or downshift too soon but other than that she seems fine . Going from a soft tail to a touring bike is quite the difference.am I expecting to much ?
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 01:22 PM
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You may be staying in a high gear, so the engine speed is going too low. Try changing down earlier, to keep the revs up a little. When you have 750 miles up you'll look back and have a smile!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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The king and the Electra are top of the range bikes made to munch the miles. Think you will get used to it.
 
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