The Road King saga
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,514
Likes: 0
From: Hollyweird,FL
The Road King saga
Ok...here's the deal...after consulting with my wingman extraordinaire TJD...I have decided to put a cork in it till at least after Cedar Key....reason being...riding to CK and back under break in rules would suck tremendously...don't know that I could resist setting the cruise..and well..cruising...secondly, and this manily why I'm posting...I need some feedback from my bro's...the new 10's will be out at the end of Juy.....since it seems like we are the only ones fortunate enough to be dropping buttloads of cash on HD dealerships all over FL...I'm thinking they might have more than a few 09's left over when the 10's come out...and that maybe they would be more willing to deal on an 09 with 10's sitting in the shoroom....whats yall opinion of this line of thought?
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 732
Likes: 0
From: Central FL
You ask for opinions here's mine. If you have patience (I usually don't). I don't see how it could hurt to wait until the 2010's come out. Worse case, I would think, is that you go without a new bike for a couple of months and your bike is really nice as it is. We've heard some rumors about what is coming out be know one really know except Willie G. There might be somthing that you just have to have that is 2010 or you might be able to get a better deal on a 2009, as I said before worse case you keep your money in your account a bit longer.
You've probably already heard this but the rumor is that all 2010's will have cataletic converters.
Having said all that... I'd proly go buy a RK and head to CK riden it like I stole it.
You've probably already heard this but the rumor is that all 2010's will have cataletic converters.
Having said all that... I'd proly go buy a RK and head to CK riden it like I stole it.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,095
Likes: 0
From: clearwater, fl
your telling me you cant break in the road king before ceder key?
lend it to Paul he will have the first set of original tires worn out before then.
i see were your coming from on waiting
lend it to Paul he will have the first set of original tires worn out before then.
i see were your coming from on waiting
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,750
Likes: 1
From: coral springs fl.
Jim,
while i was at rottenmeyers today dropping off my bike, i got a good look at the e glides. they don't seem to be as wide as i thought. the saddlebags pop right off and the handlebars seem pretty narrow.
should definately fit through your doorway. nice fairings too.
just something to think about !! unless you're stuck on the rk..
i hope to have the bke back friday evening or saturday early.
i will call you
Dave
while i was at rottenmeyers today dropping off my bike, i got a good look at the e glides. they don't seem to be as wide as i thought. the saddlebags pop right off and the handlebars seem pretty narrow.
should definately fit through your doorway. nice fairings too.
just something to think about !! unless you're stuck on the rk..
i hope to have the bke back friday evening or saturday early.
i will call you
Dave
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,514
Likes: 0
From: Hollyweird,FL
Jim,
while i was at rottenmeyers today dropping off my bike, i got a good look at the e glides. they don't seem to be as wide as i thought. the saddlebags pop right off and the handlebars seem pretty narrow.
should definately fit through your doorway. nice fairings too.
just something to think about !! unless you're stuck on the rk..
i hope to have the bke back friday evening or saturday early.
i will call you
Dave
while i was at rottenmeyers today dropping off my bike, i got a good look at the e glides. they don't seem to be as wide as i thought. the saddlebags pop right off and the handlebars seem pretty narrow.
should definately fit through your doorway. nice fairings too.
just something to think about !! unless you're stuck on the rk..
i hope to have the bke back friday evening or saturday early.
i will call you
Dave
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,750
Likes: 1
From: coral springs fl.
Any time Jim, any time.
when i pick my bike up, i will take my tape measure and get some measurements for you.
when i pick my bike up, i will take my tape measure and get some measurements for you.
Sick Puppy .....fight off any urges for a glide......you will then be a sick puppy on a geezer glide. Now a Road King....vrooooom vrooom....
I know I am no help.......
I know I am no help.......
Trending Topics
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 8,961
Likes: 263
From: Conroe Texas
Jim, try the RG also, I liked my RKC but the RG sits low also. Either way, you and me are getting old man butt (meaning its disappearing) so its time for you to get a Caddy of Harleys. Charley are you reading this? 09Should be good but might be worth waiting a month and a half for 0-10, just get ABS, the frame and gearing are huge difference also, just wait.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
"Moderator"
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,640
Likes: 952
From: San Tan Valley, Arizona
Jim,
Here is my opinion:
I wouldn't (didn't) worry about what I could save if I waited. They are doing whatever they can to sell bikes now. Go for the good deal and hold your ground. They will come around. Your going to end up waiting a few months to save a couple hundred dollars.
Think about this: What if the 2010 models have more pollution crap and they run out of 09s on ya! OOPS!!!
I say buy it.... THIS WEEKEND! JMFUO.
Here is my opinion:
I wouldn't (didn't) worry about what I could save if I waited. They are doing whatever they can to sell bikes now. Go for the good deal and hold your ground. They will come around. Your going to end up waiting a few months to save a couple hundred dollars.
Think about this: What if the 2010 models have more pollution crap and they run out of 09s on ya! OOPS!!!
I say buy it.... THIS WEEKEND! JMFUO.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 8,961
Likes: 263
From: Conroe Texas
Then again Jim I agree with Dale also. I think you should get an 09 or 0-10, hope this opinion was helpful hehe.
Jim,
Here is my opinion:
I wouldn't (didn't) worry about what I could save if I waited. They are doing whatever they can to sell bikes now. Go for the good deal and hold your ground. They will come around. Your going to end up waiting a few months to save a couple hundred dollars.
Think about this: What if the 2010 models have more pollution crap and they run out of 09s on ya! OOPS!!!
I say buy it.... THIS WEEKEND! JMFUO.
Here is my opinion:
I wouldn't (didn't) worry about what I could save if I waited. They are doing whatever they can to sell bikes now. Go for the good deal and hold your ground. They will come around. Your going to end up waiting a few months to save a couple hundred dollars.
Think about this: What if the 2010 models have more pollution crap and they run out of 09s on ya! OOPS!!!
I say buy it.... THIS WEEKEND! JMFUO.