Help talk some sense into a confused Road King owner
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Central IL
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?
I totally agree. I still have one younger son and between summer sports and just going places with family and things that have to get done it does not allow as much riding time as we would like. I drive a company vehicle to work every day so riding to work is not an option for me either.
I have a 26' garage and put mine on the jack and roll it against the back wall and my wife can pull her car in and has plenty of room. I only park my car inside during the winter otherwise it sits outside. If really wanting something a little smaller, one of the smaller Softails would be great or find a way to move the bike around easier in the garage and keep the RK.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 214
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From: RVA
My 2003 Road King is my daily driver for about 10 months out of the year, from going to get milk to commuting to work. I moved up from a smaller metric and I can honestly say the King is both a great "around town" bike as well as a great long distance one. Personally I would keep it and just get on the thing whenever you have an excuse to go somewhere.
I work from home 4 days a week. I still find time to put miles on my Hog. You have to have some "You" time. Even if you get a smaller bike, you have to make time for yourself to go ride it.
Banished the cars from our garage a long time ago!!
Last edited by robertd; Jul 24, 2015 at 04:58 PM.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: NorCal Rocklin
You might consider a standard/Naked bike. Ever thought of getting a FZ-09, BMW R1200R, KTM 1290 Superduke, Aprilia Tuono, the list can go on and on. Maybe the New honda Africa Twin that is coming out.
Well if you want standard cruise control there arent that many that have it except BMW
Well if you want standard cruise control there arent that many that have it except BMW
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 594
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From: Seminole County, FL
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.
1 car in the garage,('ol Lady's), my SUV in the driveway, my King in the garage so I can get it out any time. I will never get rid of my King, I would get rid of crap that I haven't used in six months to make room if I had to.
Keep the King, your life will change as all of ours do and you will get the chance to do the distance riding. A lot of times lately I wander aimlessly draining a tank of gas in a day, good mental health medicine!