Road King advice
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Check out this bike here in the classifieds. As of 7-1-16 still available for 10K.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/motor...t-trailer.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/motor...t-trailer.html
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Metrowest
I just bought my 2010 Road King and would do it again in a heartbeat. My first Harley. I would say to go for an 09 and newer. Carrying capacity is better. Just my two cents. Take it for what it is. It's just my opinion. I did it because of having a 1350lb ish weight rating (bike, passenger, cargo).
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: coast to coast
The '15 has the 103HO motor which is a great stump puller right off the floor, but an older king can get to any performance level you want eventually. The Evo is a great motor and runs cooler by the way....
6 speed can be added too.
Frame improvements and ABS are nice, but not essential in my book. Find the one that speaks to you. New or old I think you'll be happy once you make it yours.
6 speed can be added too.
Frame improvements and ABS are nice, but not essential in my book. Find the one that speaks to you. New or old I think you'll be happy once you make it yours.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 419
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From: earth
So many choices with a Road King. Look around and find one that screams take me home.
Now that you have decided on a Road King you have to choose which model. Classic, Standard or if you want a twin cam a Custom.
Lots of parts laying in people's garages that are collecting dust that fit all the FLHs. Check Craig's list daily.
Now that you have decided on a Road King you have to choose which model. Classic, Standard or if you want a twin cam a Custom.
Lots of parts laying in people's garages that are collecting dust that fit all the FLHs. Check Craig's list daily.
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Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Kansas City
I really appreciate all the advice, guys. I'm getting serious about buying one, so I'll be posting the results here - hopefully sometime in the next few weeks.
One thing I do like about Harleys over the metrics that I've been riding (but which could get expensive) - you never look at an accessory or part and wonder, "Gee, I wonder if they make that to fit my bike?" Everything is made to fit H-D's.
One thing I do like about Harleys over the metrics that I've been riding (but which could get expensive) - you never look at an accessory or part and wonder, "Gee, I wonder if they make that to fit my bike?" Everything is made to fit H-D's.
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
yes the healthy aftermarket keeps parts and acc inexpensive...one of the reasons I sold my BMW is that everything was triple the price of equivalent HD part- oil filters etc.
Enjoy your search.
mike
Enjoy your search.
mike