Thinking about a Road King
Sep 24, 2014 | 03:44 PM
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From: MD suburb of our Nation's Capital
Thinking about a Road King
I'm thinking about getting a used Road King between now and spring.
I'd like to get a 2010 or newer. The KBB prices in that range match my budget pretty well.
Are some years better than others? Are there some years that are best to stay away from or perhaps have quirks I should be aware of?
Thanks.
Sep 24, 2014 | 03:45 PM
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From: Jacksonville
I'd get an 09 over a 10 because the 09s don't have cats in the header pipe, unless it's a CA edition.
Sep 24, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
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Clubber
I'd get an 09 over a 10 because the 09s don't have cats in the header pipe, unless it's a CA edition.
Agreed. In fact, the only reason I would want a 2010 or 2011 over the 2009 would be for color preference. They came out with the 103 in 2012.
Beary
Sep 24, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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From: Coastal Carolina
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beary
Agreed. In fact, the only reason I would want a 2010 or 2011 over the 2009 would be for color preference. They came out with the 103 in 2012.
Beary
Road King Classic got the 103 in 2011.
Sep 24, 2014 | 04:23 PM
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From: Killeen, TX
I love my 2013, but the only bike I can compare it to was my Sportster. Night and day between the two but definitely glad I made the upgrade to the RK.
Sep 24, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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From: Delaware
Theres a guy in PA that has a 2013 with 2,000 miles on it for $14K in the classifieds here. Thats a steal for that bike
Sep 24, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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From: Southern Maine
I just upgraded to a '12 Road King from a '07 Fatboy, night and day difference! My Road King is an ex Police bike with only 3100 miles. 103", oil cooler and anti-lock brakes...this bike is awesome!
Sep 24, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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From: usa
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Clubber
I'd get an 09 over a 10 because the 09s don't have cats in the header pipe, unless it's a CA edition.
Right-On...09 RKC is what I have and absolutely love it. It rides and handles great in city or highway............
You will not regret it I'm sure.......
Sep 24, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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From: MD suburb of our Nation's Capital
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brihvac
Theres a guy in PA that has a 2013 with 2,000 miles on it for $14K in the classifieds here. Thats a steal for that bike
I saw that. Supposedly sold for $10k, but that's suspect.
If true, I'm so
Thanks for all the info so far. Good stuff.
I'm planning on doing a test ride at the dealer in the near future just to be sure it's a good fit, but I'm liking the looks.
Sep 24, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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From: Albany
Yep.....
No need to think...Just do it, you won't regret it.