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Sep 20, 2016 | 09:23 AM

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RKZen

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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail

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and im trying to go for the look you have there RKZen.

Thanks for that...but lots of great looking Kings on here. Some nice ideas to go by.

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but then your not suppose to lay them on there side. i mean they are a Iron Horse and they dont like laying on there side.

I haven't had the experience...but yeah, they are heavy when you tip 'em. Going from my Sporty to the King, initially, took some getting use to. Easy peasy now, as both get equal saddle time.

I think there's a Youtube somewhere where a chick picks up a laid down RK.

Sep 20, 2016 | 10:55 AM

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hotrod351

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well took the fairing and sissy bar off. little lighter. love the look of the huge headlight housing. might pickup a detachable windshield.

Sep 21, 2016 | 03:22 PM

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just checked the air pressure in the shocks, good 10PSI, but ive been looking all around the mgs for a fill up valve, cant find one. there is a little piece of rubber in the center of the mag. thinking that the stem might be under it ? and if so do i need a special fitting to fill it up.

Sep 23, 2016 | 07:22 AM

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hotrod351

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found them.

Sep 23, 2016 | 09:32 AM

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If it's the OEM 28-knuckle wheels you have, then this HD valve extension might help get to that one on the front.

Sep 23, 2016 | 05:11 PM

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its just a regular stem, just hard to find. but did.

Sep 23, 2016 | 10:19 PM

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TI06

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got it, again thanks. now for the Heel-Toe Foot Shift Lever. ive seen this for years but seems confusing on how to use it. just looks like it would trap your foot there.

Walter's Workshop extended shift lever. Adds about 2 inches. I have it and really like it. It's about $80.00 on their website, might find it a bit cheaper somewhere.http://www.cleancycle.com/mm5/mercha...waltersworshop

Last edited by TI06; Sep 23, 2016 at 10:21 PM.

Sep 24, 2016 | 03:48 AM

#38

94ruck

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I am a big fan of my 2013. i am always tinkering because I want to, not because I need to. I have 20K on mine, all touring 2 up with some occasional rides to work. My 2nd road king over the years and I still love the style and simplicity. Mine is a classic of course but all road kings are simple. I dont need the radio, nav, etc cluttering up my ride.

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Sep 24, 2016 | 05:48 AM

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extended shift lever seems to just add confusion, but that would make it better. foot wouldn't feel so trapped. i took the fairing off but will hang onto it. who knows, maybe some day ill find it to be the greatest thing on my bike.