The All things ROAD KING SPECIAL THREAD
Novice
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 23
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From: Woodstock, GA
Been through this thread a few times. I can't possibly try to look again. Does anyone have a C&C seat on their RKS?? The stock seat leaves a lot to be desired. Pretty sure my wife will hate it. None of my dealers around here do demo seats anymore, so thats out. I understand seats are subjective, like windshields and everything else, but I am open to suggestions.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 100
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From: BC
Been through this thread a few times. I can't possibly try to look again. Does anyone have a C&C seat on their RKS?? The stock seat leaves a lot to be desired. Pretty sure my wife will hate it. None of my dealers around here do demo seats anymore, so thats out. I understand seats are subjective, like windshields and everything else, but I am open to suggestions.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...nd-c-seat.html
Not any more, I swapped to a set of standard bags.
The extended bags didn't look that bad, it probably bothered me more than anyone else. I doubt most even would notice.
Club Member
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: SWFL
Youre not alone. I went with standard bags when I got my 2:1. Plus I absolutely hated that the extended bags wouldnt stand upright on their own when removed from the bike. They were pretty cheap, just the painted lowers from my dealer. I think around 180 each.
My extended bags mustve fallen over at least a dozen times.
I do miss the extra bit of storage the extended bags offered. My RKS is my daily transportation and my rain suit fit right down I that little corner pocket.
Club Member
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: SWFL
I scored a set of take off Special bags with the silver pinstripes for $80. Couldnt pass it up.
My extended bags mustve fallen over at least a dozen times.
I do miss the extra bit of storage the extended bags offered. My RKS is my daily transportation and my rain suit fit right down I that little corner pocket.
My extended bags mustve fallen over at least a dozen times.
I do miss the extra bit of storage the extended bags offered. My RKS is my daily transportation and my rain suit fit right down I that little corner pocket.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2020
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From: Southern Coast o' Maine ON DA BEACH!
I guess if you do it backwards you can justify paying more fo no windshield, bars in back, driving lights, and windshield. The point made before was that HD found a way to charge more for a lot less by simply changing out which parts they put on the bike. I seriously doubt it cost them the same as a regular RK.
If it floats your boat then go for it, don't try silly justifications
If it floats your boat then go for it, don't try silly justifications
But not more than I love my 2019 RK Special! Added V&H power duals, SVT Boneshakers, Fuelpak3 & some choice select Arlen Ness cosmetics. Now I love it even MORE! Harley did themselves right with the Special model. HUGE improvements right outta the factory. I'll keep this bike 4evah!
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2020
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From: Southern Coast o' Maine ON DA BEACH!
He's just jealous bro!