Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

The All things ROAD KING SPECIAL THREAD

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 25, 2018 | 07:46 AM
  #1051  
chilidipper's Avatar
chilidipper
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 193
Likes: 38
From: SoCali
Default

That sissy bar looks cool as hell, very vintage! No quick disco though. I would not want it installed permanently,
 
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2018 | 10:34 AM
  #1052  
bluelinerider's Avatar
bluelinerider
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 75
Likes: 17
From: deep south
Default

Originally Posted by chilidipper
That sissy bar looks cool as hell, very vintage! No quick disco though. I would not want it installed permanently,
I agree. I've found some similar on ebay (made by USA-Biker.com) that use the same quick-detach system as the H-D units...but they are all 22" high and I'm not sure how that would look. Also, I looked up USA-Biker.com and they seem to be out of business...so I'm not sure of the quality.
 
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2018 | 02:17 PM
  #1053  
Mighty_Mickey's Avatar
Mighty_Mickey
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 119
Likes: 11
From: Indianapolis
Default

has anyone used the new harley front lowering kit or the progressive front lowering kit? is the upgrade worth the money? i'm trying to get as flat footed as i can on my RKS.. already worked on the seat was thinking of adding the front suspension lowering kit.
 
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2018 | 04:40 PM
  #1054  
brycenator's Avatar
brycenator
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 57
Likes: 34
From: Camas, WA
Default

Originally Posted by halfpint153
stock RKS rolled forward in this picture , have 14" Carlini gangster apes now
Any chance you have an updated pic you could post. Would love to see all your updates.
 
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2018 | 04:43 PM
  #1055  
brycenator's Avatar
brycenator
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 57
Likes: 34
From: Camas, WA
Default

Originally Posted by Jed212121
I used the Arlen Ness Fender adapter/riser. It raises the fender about an inch. It comes in black or chrome and looks factory when installed. They make cheaper ones for $40-50 but didn't like the way they looked. Thanks
I thought I saw you say the front is down 1 3/4"? Did you use a Progressive kit? Did you lower the rear as well?

Love the bike. I think you should keep the lowers too FWIW.
 
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2018 | 08:45 AM
  #1056  
RKS-Raven's Avatar
RKS-Raven
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 27
Likes: 28
From: Florida
Default

Originally Posted by bluelinerider
What kind of sissy bars are y'all running? I've got a standard detachable for mine, but I'm thinking I'd like something that looks a little more "Special" for mine.

I had one of these on my Wide Glide and liked it...but I'm not sure how it would look on the 'King...

https://www.tophandventures.com/prod...r-street-glide
I got mine from www.theforgellc.com/. Similar style to what you linked to, but for me, was a bit more special as well. They got emblems for all services and even some designs that are a bit more common. I got mine in an 18" detachable.

Great quality and I love mine.
 
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2018 | 06:40 AM
  #1057  
bluelinerider's Avatar
bluelinerider
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 75
Likes: 17
From: deep south
Default

Originally Posted by RKS-Raven
I got mine from www.theforgellc.com/. Similar style to what you linked to, but for me, was a bit more special as well. They got emblems for all services and even some designs that are a bit more common. I got mine in an 18" detachable.

Great quality and I love mine.
that looks pretty damn good. Any more pics?
 
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2018 | 07:28 AM
  #1058  
RKS-Raven's Avatar
RKS-Raven
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 27
Likes: 28
From: Florida
Default

Thanks! Here are a couple more. Also, you can get it with or without the pad and if you want a rigid mount, they offer that too. Also check out Ginz Choppers. I read a lot about them from other members and almost went with them until I found mine.






 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Feb 27, 2018 | 08:05 AM
  #1059  
chilidipper's Avatar
chilidipper
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 193
Likes: 38
From: SoCali
Default Customizing my RKS

Always wanted to get rid of the old clunky front fender and go with something sportier like the wrap around, also love the new side covers coming out. Took thehe leap and did it


fender shows off the wheel more

 
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2018 | 12:30 PM
  #1060  
zhollis1000's Avatar
zhollis1000
Stage I
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Salt Lake City, CA
Default New 2018 Road King Special Owner, upgrades in process

Im new to this forum although an owner of several bikes, 2014 Dyna Wideglide and 2016 Iron 883. I recently added a 2018 Road King Special to the lineup. Bike is still at the dealer waiting for pickup.

Current mods in process:
Stage 3 Screamin Eagle Kit w/ intake
Rinehart Slimline Duals
Dyno tune/programmer
La Pera Nomad Pleated seat
14" Carlini Gangster Apes
Avon grips
Custom dynamics turn signals front/rear
JW speaker headlight
Klockwerks 16" tinted windshield w/ blacked out Harley frame (for longer hauls)

Here is how the bike looked at dealer last week, anxious to see it after mods.
 
Attached Thumbnails The All things ROAD KING SPECIAL THREAD-fullsizeoutput_2015.jpeg  
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:09 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE