The All things ROAD KING SPECIAL THREAD
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: near Paris, France
Hi guys new to the forum, should be picking up my olive gold RKS this coming week and looking to change the end pipes to get the Harley sound! I really like the V&H hi outputs but not really seen them over here, (UK) especially on stretched bags, anyone got any them? Pleased? Picks would be great to!!
cheers guys
cheers guys
hope it help
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 499
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From: Houston
I am about 1 inch away from joining the road king special owners group. I have located and have a acceptable deal on a Vivid Black RKS, I have to tell him if I am going to pull the trigger or not. I love what they have done with bike. There is another thread concerning problems with the M8, way too long for me to read. Also I know how it can be with things being exaggerated. So I wanted to come to this thread and just cut through the Chase. First of all from what I did read
it appears like many of the problems were with stage 3 &4 upgrades. I will not be doing either. Since this thread is specifically for the bike I want to buy, has there been many issues with the RKS? I'm not trying to start a argument, I'm just looking for some straightforward answers. Not sure if it matters, but this bike just arrived at the dealer a week ago, I don't know if they've done anything different from the MOCO or if there ever really was any problems. I appreciate any help or advice, I think that RKS is one of the coolest Harley Davidson I've seen. Past bikes were 05 deluxe and 09 ultra.
Thks.
it appears like many of the problems were with stage 3 &4 upgrades. I will not be doing either. Since this thread is specifically for the bike I want to buy, has there been many issues with the RKS? I'm not trying to start a argument, I'm just looking for some straightforward answers. Not sure if it matters, but this bike just arrived at the dealer a week ago, I don't know if they've done anything different from the MOCO or if there ever really was any problems. I appreciate any help or advice, I think that RKS is one of the coolest Harley Davidson I've seen. Past bikes were 05 deluxe and 09 ultra.
Thks.
post pics when you pick it up.
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 7
Likes: 4
From: Louisiana
Almost done
I was trying to want till I was totally done, but this is close enough the Vance and Hines sound great too me and the cat less head pipe kills the heat big time, I don't think you will be let down with them. I used the power vision with a map from FuelMoto and it was spot on.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 329
Likes: 101
From: On the Beach
^^^^ Looks Great!!
What Size and brand Bars ?
Can you post of some vid of the sound of your bike?
I have Rinehart Slimline duals and Slip ons and the sound is not for me... looking for something different and would like to hear some other sounds.
If you have time to post up a vid that would be Awesome!!!
What Size and brand Bars ?
Can you post of some vid of the sound of your bike?
I have Rinehart Slimline duals and Slip ons and the sound is not for me... looking for something different and would like to hear some other sounds.
If you have time to post up a vid that would be Awesome!!!
Novice
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 17
Likes: 9
From: London
Mega
I was trying to want till I was totally done, but this is close enough the Vance and Hines sound great too me and the cat less head pipe kills the heat big time, I don't think you will be let down with them. I used the power vision with a map from FuelMoto and it was spot on.
Cheers again
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 7
Likes: 4
From: Louisiana
Exhaust sound
Don't mind the film quality I dig ditches for a living😂😂. Keep in mind I have the SE 447 tourque cam as well but I don't think it makes that much of a difference in the sound. The bars are 12" Vindikta's devil dogs. Joe brought them in a bit and they feel perfect for me. I've read that you can do 14s without extensions, I wouldn't try it. The cables would work but the wires would be in a nylon bind and I don't think it would be long before something gave, just my opinion
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
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From: The High Plains, USA
I've been kicking around the idea of a RKS for my first bike in about 7 years. Last was a 2010 Road Glide Custom. There a few things I would want added before it left the dealership... one of them being a windshield. I would imagine I will end up with two different shields. A big one for long distance and a smaller/medium for shorter travels to keep the wind off my chest. I am wondering about the smaller/medium and what you guys are going with. I like the looks of the HD Wind Splitter the best but not sure how effective it is. I'm 5'10". I'd imagine for the real touring I would just get a standard RK windshield.
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 11,471
Likes: 2,998
From: Charleston, SC
So... finally... I saw one of these at my local dealership today for the first time.
Fu-Q Harley... I hate you. Guess I'm going to own two touring bikes now.
Congrats to everyone who owns one! Incredibly sharp bike.
Fu-Q Harley... I hate you. Guess I'm going to own two touring bikes now.
Congrats to everyone who owns one! Incredibly sharp bike.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 165
Likes: 9
From: New York
I've been kicking around the idea of a RKS for my first bike in about 7 years. Last was a 2010 Road Glide Custom. There a few things I would want added before it left the dealership... one of them being a windshield. I would imagine I will end up with two different shields. A big one for long distance and a smaller/medium for shorter travels to keep the wind off my chest. I am wondering about the smaller/medium and what you guys are going with. I like the looks of the HD Wind Splitter the best but not sure how effective it is. I'm 5'10". I'd imagine for the real touring I would just get a standard RK windshield.
Getting used to the wind after the RGC is taking a little time, but the M8 is so nice, and the ride is much better.
BTW, I traded an 04 Heritage Softail for the RGC, and the Softail had a big windshield. They keep the wind off of you, but IMO, are terrible for touring. When it rains you can not see through them. Happened to me many times, and it is downright dangerous.
Last edited by arjr; Jun 25, 2017 at 06:12 PM.