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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 06:17 PM
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Hello all,

I've been a sometime poster and longtime lurker in the Softail forum for a good five years. have learned quite a bit about these bikes and have been blown away by some of the things you all are doing to make your bikes cool.

A few days ago I traded in the Fatboy for a 2016 Road King. I'll still be around checking out what everyone is doing to their bikes in this forum, but as for modifying and questions about the Road King I'll be over in the Touring forum.

Thanks to everyone over the years who helped me out and answer my questions, whether you knew it or not.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 06:43 PM
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Nice choice! Enjoy!
 
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 09:07 PM
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Enjoy. If I ever get a bagger it will probably be a Road King
 
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 09:29 PM
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Congratulations. The RK is a classic, well loved machine.

My next Harley will be an RK. I love my Slim and will likely keep it, but would add an RK in a heartbeat if I had the cash.

My local shop has four 2015 police RK's in white. Each has about 1500 miles in the clock. Substantial discount from new prices.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by HarkinsBG
Hello all,

I've been a sometime poster and longtime lurker in the Softail forum for a good five years. have learned quite a bit about these bikes and have been blown away by some of the things you all are doing to make your bikes cool.

A few days ago I traded in the Fatboy for a 2016 Road King. I'll still be around checking out what everyone is doing to their bikes in this forum, but as for modifying and questions about the Road King I'll be over in the Touring forum.

Thanks to everyone over the years who helped me out and answer my questions, whether you knew it or not.
My husband just traded his 2012 FLSTC for a 2016 Road King. Never thought he would get out of the Softail line. So far, loves it, but it is taking some getting used to. Crushed Ice Pearl/Frosted Teal Pearl. Must admit, it looks pretty good next to my Deluxe.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 09:20 AM
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Congrats on the new purchase. Enjoy your RK
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 09:26 AM
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Congratulations. I will see you over in the Touring section.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 07:15 PM
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Congratulations! The title sure seems like it's one of those "that's what she said" jokes.
 
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