Help talk some sense into a confused Road King owner
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Central Islip, NY
You want a sporty Harley? Get a Dyna (Street Bob) or a Sportster. You can do some crazy stuff on those two bikes, just like on a sport bike. Cheaper than your RK too. You would probably have enough after the sale of the RK to put some money into the Dyna for shocks and Stage 1.
Look up "Unknown Industries" on YouTube for examples. (Dyna's, Sporty's and FXR's)
Look up "Unknown Industries" on YouTube for examples. (Dyna's, Sporty's and FXR's)
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Jayhawk Country
The GSXR's are great bikes, but completely an entirely different than a Road King. Is it what you want? If so heck yeah, trade it in. Who cares what anyone else thinks. I sure as hell wont judge you for it. Now go get that new bike, I would opt for the liter bike myself. Tons of fun, be careful. One other thing, the insurance the Gixxer will be substantially higher, fyi.
Is this really a thread?
I lived in the snowbelt of Northern Michigan for a lot of years.
Cars got parked outside, bikes inside.
No dilema... unless the wife won't let you park the cars outside.
I lived in the snowbelt of Northern Michigan for a lot of years.
Cars got parked outside, bikes inside.
No dilema... unless the wife won't let you park the cars outside.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Jacksonville
My wife and I park the cars outside. We park the bikes in the garage. Main reason is cars are made to be outside 24/7, bikes are not.
Plus, it's easy to get up and go whenever I feel like riding, whether it be the back road to get some smokes and cokes, or down to St. Augustine or Daytona or whatever. A 20 minute long way ride to the store works wonders when I want to clear my head.
I wish it would quit raining every damn day though.
Plus, it's easy to get up and go whenever I feel like riding, whether it be the back road to get some smokes and cokes, or down to St. Augustine or Daytona or whatever. A 20 minute long way ride to the store works wonders when I want to clear my head.
I wish it would quit raining every damn day though.
Sorry but I have to Call B.S. on that one. I live in NORTH DAKOTA and I put 1k or more miles per month on my '06 Road King. You just either need to make the time for road therapy or get a different bike and sell it to someone who will get use out of it. If you are looking for quick and sporty then pick up a street or another sporty. RK's are not meant to be "quick and sporty". Not bashing you man. To me it is just common sense.
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From: Jayhawk Country
Sorry but I have to Call B.S. on that one. I live in NORTH DAKOTA and I put 1k or more miles per month on my '06 Road King. You just either need to make the time for road therapy or get a different bike and sell it to someone who will get use out of it. If you are looking for quick and sporty then pick up a street or another sporty. RK's are not meant to be "quick and sporty". Not bashing you man. To me it is just common sense.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Iowa
Sorry but I have to Call B.S. on that one. I live in NORTH DAKOTA and I put 1k or more miles per month on my '06 Road King. You just either need to make the time for road therapy or get a different bike and sell it to someone who will get use out of it. If you are looking for quick and sporty then pick up a street or another sporty. RK's are not meant to be "quick and sporty". Not bashing you man. To me it is just common sense.
My bike is more for weekend use. Even during the summer when I could ride to work I have to drop my son off at daycare on the way so riding isn't an option then. It sounds like you get to ride much more frequently...good for you, I'm jealous.
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From: USA
Just because you don't ride much doesn't mean you have to get rid of the Road King. Yes, some folk ride a zillion miles a year. Others, like you, not nearly so much. That's perfectly ok.
Only if you find yourself not enjoying the riding you do should you really consider replacing the bike. For example, if corner carving really is your thing (or you think it might be), than a sport bike would indeed be a better choice for you.
The storage problem you have now will still be there with a sport bike. You likely need to rearange the garage, or build/buy a shed for the bike to live in outside.
Any bike, that becomes a pain to get out, is a bike that's not going to be ridden much. Or at least not as much as it would be ridden if it were easily hopped upon.
Only if you find yourself not enjoying the riding you do should you really consider replacing the bike. For example, if corner carving really is your thing (or you think it might be), than a sport bike would indeed be a better choice for you.
The storage problem you have now will still be there with a sport bike. You likely need to rearange the garage, or build/buy a shed for the bike to live in outside.
Any bike, that becomes a pain to get out, is a bike that's not going to be ridden much. Or at least not as much as it would be ridden if it were easily hopped upon.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Iowa
There is a lot more that affects riding time than weather. Work and kids play a big part also. I live on 10 acres, that takes a lot of my time and I have a Grandson that loves the tractor. If you are single or have no kids, live in the burbs then woopty fking doo, I'm happy for you and you get to ride a lot more than the rest of us. The guy simply wants a different bike, and who in the hell wants a Sportster or a lame *** Street?