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Bird-man 02-17-2015 05:15 PM

New Road King
 
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Okay, pulled the trigger today. Selling the Heritage Classic and buying a (new to me) '09 Road King Classic. Trying to upload a picture, but not sure it is working. It is still sitting in Wichita, KS. I plan to take the bus out there the next warm spell in the weather and drive it home. Can't wait!

caberto 02-17-2015 05:25 PM

Looks beautiful! You will absolutely love the ride and handling. Congrats!

RKC rider 02-17-2015 06:01 PM

You are going to love the RK. I have an 09...first year new frame, No-Cat in the header....Great year....Great Ride :)

IdahoHacker 02-17-2015 06:24 PM

Nice!!

Bird-man 02-17-2015 06:28 PM


Originally Posted by RKC rider (Post 13718623)
You are going to love the RK. I have an 09...first year new frame, No-Cat in the header....Great year....Great Ride :)

I am looking forward to comparing the two bikes. As I have mentioned elsewhere, I returned to riding after a 35 + year absence. The Heritage was my first bike in all those years, and my first Harley. I have to say I really enjoyed how it handled. I had a blast and put over 3000 miles on it. But, everyone I have talked to says if I want my wife to enjoy riding two up, I should go to the King...so here we go.

CajunGlide03 02-17-2015 06:54 PM

Congrats!!! I predict you and the wife will both love the Road King!

MikeBel 02-17-2015 07:04 PM

Congrats!! You and your wife will love the King. Enjoy!

TKDKurt 02-17-2015 07:04 PM


Originally Posted by Bird-man (Post 13718716)
I am looking forward to comparing the two bikes. As I have mentioned elsewhere, I returned to riding after a 35 + year absence. The Heritage was my first bike in all those years, and my first Harley. I have to say I really enjoyed how it handled. I had a blast and put over 3000 miles on it. But, everyone I have talked to says if I want my wife to enjoy riding two up, I should go to the King...so here we go.

I hate to be the one to tell you this, but the Road King handles much BETTER than your Heritage. Check the lean angles. The Road King will lean much further (8-9 degrees further--that's alot!) and thus corner tighter and better at higher speeds. You will enjoy it riding solo, not just with your wife.

RK_2014 02-17-2015 07:23 PM

Very nice - classic black and very clean

Enjoy the ride and hoping the weather cooperates with you to pick up the bike real soon

OldPhat 02-17-2015 07:32 PM

Good for you, Road King = King Of The Road. They ride lighter then what they weight.


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