Super Glide Custom to Road King
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I just traded my 2013 FXDC in for a 2015 SGS. Really liked the Dyna, but for two-up comfort there's just no comparison. I'm 6', 200 lbs as well and it took me a while to get used to the riding posture, but really like it now. I still may move the footboards forward though.
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If memory serves me, I believe the only functional difference between the '14 and '15 is the addition of a hydraulic clutch....I had a similar experience with my local dealer in that I bought mine late in the year and they didn't have what I wanted in stock. They did find one and all is good....enjoy and ride safe.
Pretty sure, and virtually certain, the '15 King is still a cable clutch. Nothing I can see on the MOCO website, nor pics of the '15s indicate hydraulic on the Kings.
And OP, no way you can go wrong with the King. It's the finest riding bike I have ever ridden in almost 45 years of riding.
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I'm convinced on the Road King now. Owners seem the most passionate from what I've seen. I've been in several dealerships in last couple months looking and only seen 2 used Road Kings for sale. Mostly Ultras and Street Glides. That tells me a lot. Believe I'm calling dealer Wed on my day off and try to finalize this deal.
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I hear you, I should just be happy with what I have, I love everything about it. I adjust my clutch every oil change which is about five times a year. My problem is I am crazy nuts about getting it just right (Undiagnosed OCD) I use a torque wrench with a spark plug socket and a crows foot wrench this set up would be easy if I just had three hands instead of two.
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Pretty sure, and virtually certain, the '15 King is still a cable clutch. Nothing I can see on the MOCO website, nor pics of the '15s indicate hydraulic on the Kings.
And OP, no way you can go wrong with the King. It's the finest riding bike I have ever ridden in almost 45 years of riding.
And OP, no way you can go wrong with the King. It's the finest riding bike I have ever ridden in almost 45 years of riding.
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I don't have any experience with the true duals personally, but I do like the sound from the power duals coupled with the Rinehart 4". The bike sounds awesome from idle, to full throttle in my opinion at least.
I went with PDs for the siphoning/power advantages. Although, my understanding is that the TDs have a bit more of the old time Harley sound due to the two cylinders not being mixed on the way out, and the seat of the pants/butt dyno can't really feel much difference in power.
I believe your exhaust choice will be much more difficult than your bike choice. I would recommend riding it for a while, and hit a few bike nights and listen to other bikes to decide.
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I don't have any experience with the true duals personally, but I do like the sound from the power duals coupled with the Rinehart 4". The bike sounds awesome from idle, to full throttle in my opinion at least.
I went with PDs for the siphoning/power advantages. Although, my understanding is that the TDs have a bit more of the old time Harley sound due to the two cylinders not being mixed on the way out, and the seat of the pants/butt dyno can't really feel much difference in power.
I believe your exhaust choice will be much more difficult than your bike choice. I would recommend riding it for a while, and hit a few bike nights and listen to other bikes to decide.
I went with PDs for the siphoning/power advantages. Although, my understanding is that the TDs have a bit more of the old time Harley sound due to the two cylinders not being mixed on the way out, and the seat of the pants/butt dyno can't really feel much difference in power.
I believe your exhaust choice will be much more difficult than your bike choice. I would recommend riding it for a while, and hit a few bike nights and listen to other bikes to decide.