The All things ROAD KING SPECIAL THREAD
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 35
Likes: 7
From: Wales
Been following this thread for weeks now in anticipation for when i get mine. I'm trading in my wife's sportster and my '15 Street Bob for a brand new '18 RKS in black, seen loads of inspiration for customisation.
I'm weighing up which upgrades I should invest in straight off the bat. Pretty sold on the wind splitter shield, mounting hardware and sissy bar/rack, Daymaker and stage 1 so far. Bars and seat will have to be looked at at a later date.
My question is coming from riding a stage 2 Street Bob how does the RKS compare? should I go straight in with a cam upgrade whilst its still at the dealers or will a nice Stage 1 tune + (for example)SE Heavy Breather and slip ons cut the mustard for the first few thousand miles? Also should i get headers? my local dealers suggest this isn't necessary...
Pretty sure I will get the cam upgrade at some stage regardless but my pockets will be pretty empty if I get the basic stuff previously mentioned, just trying to hear other peoples opinions of how they have found the riding experience coming from a Dyna or equivalent before handing over all my hard earned cash!!
I'm weighing up which upgrades I should invest in straight off the bat. Pretty sold on the wind splitter shield, mounting hardware and sissy bar/rack, Daymaker and stage 1 so far. Bars and seat will have to be looked at at a later date.
My question is coming from riding a stage 2 Street Bob how does the RKS compare? should I go straight in with a cam upgrade whilst its still at the dealers or will a nice Stage 1 tune + (for example)SE Heavy Breather and slip ons cut the mustard for the first few thousand miles? Also should i get headers? my local dealers suggest this isn't necessary...
Pretty sure I will get the cam upgrade at some stage regardless but my pockets will be pretty empty if I get the basic stuff previously mentioned, just trying to hear other peoples opinions of how they have found the riding experience coming from a Dyna or equivalent before handing over all my hard earned cash!!
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 900
Likes: 111
From: surrey, england
[QUOTE just trying to hear other peoples opinions of how they have found the riding experience coming from a Dyna or equivalent before handing over all my hard earned cash!![/QUOTE]
I had an '09 dyna then a '15 Slim S & now I've got a M8 std road king with a stage 1 & its so much better in every way, you won't regret it.
I had an '09 dyna then a '15 Slim S & now I've got a M8 std road king with a stage 1 & its so much better in every way, you won't regret it.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 46
Likes: 26
From: Switzerland
I also had a Slim before, you cannot compare the M8 with the vtwin, it's another world even without a stage 1
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 35
Likes: 7
From: Wales
Nice thanks for the advice guys. Just had some good news that I can get my new bike next month rather than waiting till the new year which is a massive result!
Looks like I'll stick with the stage 1 initially then, any input on getting a full exhaust or just the slip ons? The shop guy says the header pipes are plenty big enough on the RKS but I'm clueless on this coming from a Dyna with short shots! Trying to save money on labour costs down the line, they are giving me a good deal and said any upgrades they will do at cost price if I get them done before collection...
Looks like I'll stick with the stage 1 initially then, any input on getting a full exhaust or just the slip ons? The shop guy says the header pipes are plenty big enough on the RKS but I'm clueless on this coming from a Dyna with short shots! Trying to save money on labour costs down the line, they are giving me a good deal and said any upgrades they will do at cost price if I get them done before collection...
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 677
Likes: 3
From: SoCal
Hello guys I got a klock werks touring front wraparound fender in charcoal denim gray painted by the factorymatch.com for sale. Great price. Hit me up for a great deal.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...l#post16536877
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...l#post16536877
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Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Jacksonville, FL
[/QUOTE]Another slim s owner gone RKS... Very happy with it.
I should probably introduce myself. Just joined from Jacksonville FL. Enjoy reading the forum.
*Cheers*
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 35
Likes: 28
From: Cumming, GA
I purchased a road king special last month in Charcoal denim.
Was curious what others were paying. Seemed liked a good deal. Thoughts?
Msrp 22,500
Neg. 3,000 off
Paid 19,500
Freight $436
Prep $350
Doc $449
Title $19.
Tax 1,400
Was curious what others were paying. Seemed liked a good deal. Thoughts?
Msrp 22,500
Neg. 3,000 off
Paid 19,500
Freight $436
Prep $350
Doc $449
Title $19.
Tax 1,400
