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Old Mar 26, 2017 | 01:54 PM
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Always been a softail owner but now thinking about a Roadking. I`d really like a 09-11 if possible, don`t really have a huge budget. Anything that I should look out for and whats the best year?

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Old Mar 26, 2017 | 04:06 PM
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Both softail and King are great!!
 
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Well, there arent many years between 09 and 11, I'd go with the newest bike you can afford.
 
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Yes, yes, THE 2011!!
Look for the "Power Pack" option - ABS, Cruise, and Security!
 
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We`ll i`d like RK thats as new as possible, but I only have a budget of 10-12k. Maybe alittle more for a perfect bike. Thats why I was looking at 09-11`s.
 
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And, the 103 motor is a big plus, along with the 6 speed...
 
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Originally Posted by jm35ny
We`ll i`d like RK thats as new as possible, but I only have a budget of 10-12k. Maybe alittle more for a perfect bike. Thats why I was looking at 09-11`s.
I meant between 09, and 11, buy an 11.
 
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We`ll i`d like RK thats as new as possible, but I only have a budget of 10-12k. Maybe alittle more for a perfect bike. Thats why I was looking at 09-11`s.
I bought my 2011 RK FLHR in April, 2800 miles on it. The only options it had were RCX Slip ons and riders backrest, 4 pt docking, OEM luggage rack and back rest Vivid Black, spotless, from a HD dealer. Paid $11,900 plus taxes. Yes it's a 96 CI, which I prefer.
 
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I like and have both. A 96 FLSTN and an 07 SERK. You'll find the right one, just keep looking around.
 
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If you can find an 11 with the power pac 103 rhat would be your best bet but anything in those years will work. I have a 2010 and a 2016. There are differences but I ride them both equally. I did upgrade the motor in the 10 though.
 
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