Took the Road King on its first weekend trip this past weekend. Bike rode terrific on interstates, back roads, and twisties in North Georgia Mountains, but after giving it a chance for 5 months, the touring line just
isnt for me. I'm going back to a Softail as soon as the RK sells or when I come
across an outstanding deal on a used Fat Boy. The guy who bought my old Fat Boy was amongst the group, and seeing my bike again made me realize a smaller, less long distance worthy bike is what I'm happiest with. Taking a hit on the accessories won't be much fun, but money spent is money spent. No reason to keep something I don't want.

If anyone knows of someone looking for a
Road King, keep an eye out in the classifieds. Will be posting once I have the title in hand in a few weeks.

 

I should buy it for a parts bike. Jk, love mine and hope things work out for you. Definitely need to ride one that has the 'it' factor

 

I thought once the M8 gets into a upgraded Dyna I would buy one just for something a bit lighter to throw around. Then I took the windshield off and rode the King. No need for a Dyna anymore.

Good Luck OP

 

You do what works for you, I went the opposite way. Came of a lighter hotrod bike like a dyna to the Road king and cuss harley for not bringing this motor years ago so I could have gotten one sooner.

 

lol I haven't even put the windshield on my roadking since I brought her home. I'm scared if I do, I may like it. I just love the look without it

 

I get it Gibler, you gotta ride what's right for you. There are times that I miss my Slim but I don't have the softtail love as bad as you do.

It kinda sucks it costs so much just to learn what's really right for you but I guess that's just the way things work out sometimes.

Best of luck selling well and then finding what you really want at a good price!

 

Keep both . I like having my old FB around when I want to ride it , but it is no match for the RGU. Was never really a RK fan it is a stripped down touring bike come up short in most ways.

 

What color is it, and how many miles ya put on it?

 

Vivid Black w/ 1492 miles as of this evening -

 

Sweet bike! Where in Georgia are you?