The All things ROAD KING SPECIAL THREAD
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 1,100
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From: Orange County
I almost traded my RKS for a road glide special this weekend . Thinking of doing more touring but just cant get over the size of that front end on the road glide .
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 100
Likes: 57
From: BC
Did you do a test ride? It's basically the end of the season here so I might do one next season. Ive sat on a couple and it was definitely much heavier when standing it up off the kickstand. Im curious to see how different the feel is. I did by the king so I could put a detachable ferrying like a memphis shade on it. This way I'd have the option to take it off when riding around town.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 672
From: Orange County
Did you do a test ride? It's basically the end of the season here so I might do one next season. Ive sat on a couple and it was definitely much heavier when standing it up off the kickstand. Im curious to see how different the feel is. I did by the king so I could put a detachable ferrying like a memphis shade on it. This way I'd have the option to take it off when riding around town.
i have a Memphis shades and it works really well.
Windsplitter
I have a CVO Windsplitter that has only seen about 500 road miles off a 2018 RKS
Is that what you are looking for?
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Is that what you are looking for?
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Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,366
Likes: 3,655
From: SE NC
Some nice lookin bikes in here gents..
I have a question.. I have stock bars (I think they're Heritage bars) on my '17 Road King. I'm looking for about two or so more inches on my bars to put my hands up a bit and less reach..
Can I get away with 2 or so more inches without having to change the clutch hydraulic line??? The bars I'm looking at on the HD website are about 120 bucks, and the clutch line is also about 120 more....really??? No thanks
Yes, I'm lookng for a cheap way to go...
Thanks
I have a question.. I have stock bars (I think they're Heritage bars) on my '17 Road King. I'm looking for about two or so more inches on my bars to put my hands up a bit and less reach..
Can I get away with 2 or so more inches without having to change the clutch hydraulic line??? The bars I'm looking at on the HD website are about 120 bucks, and the clutch line is also about 120 more....really??? No thanks
Yes, I'm lookng for a cheap way to go...
Thanks
Some nice lookin bikes in here gents..
I have a question.. I have stock bars (I think they're Heritage bars) on my '17 Road King. I'm looking for about two or so more inches on my bars to put my hands up a bit and less reach..
Can I get away with 2 or so more inches without having to change the clutch hydraulic line??? The bars I'm looking at on the HD website are about 120 bucks, and the clutch line is also about 120 more....really??? No thanks
Yes, I'm lookng for a cheap way to go...
Thanks
I have a question.. I have stock bars (I think they're Heritage bars) on my '17 Road King. I'm looking for about two or so more inches on my bars to put my hands up a bit and less reach..
Can I get away with 2 or so more inches without having to change the clutch hydraulic line??? The bars I'm looking at on the HD website are about 120 bucks, and the clutch line is also about 120 more....really??? No thanks
Yes, I'm lookng for a cheap way to go...
Thanks
yes
14" Factory 47 on mine with no change to hydraulic lines
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 329
Likes: 108
From: North Alabama
14" KST Straight Jacket bars on my '19 Road King (not Special), and that's basically the limit before you need to change hydraulics. You'll need to cut zip ties and re-route the lines to get more slack, but it will work.
You'll need the wiring harness extensions for the left and right switch housings, but that's pretty inexpensive (about $30 for both from KST)
You'll need the wiring harness extensions for the left and right switch housings, but that's pretty inexpensive (about $30 for both from KST)
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 1,830
Likes: 654
From: Southern Coast o' Maine ON DA BEACH!
I hear ya! I do not like having that fairing...adds bulk & awkwardness to me & looks more mass produced. In other words...I just don't like em! I have my phone for navigation & Samsung bluetooth buds for music or whatever. I just throw on my 22" Freedom Shield and Road Sofa two up heated seat for touring with/without the g/f & I am a happy guy! I am deeply in love with my RK Special! Winter brings a WOOD 22X-E cam with S&S oil pump, plate and bearing, etc, etc. Hope to use my Fuelpak3 with the setup initially, add a PV or Thundermax lwith dynotune ater!