2005 rk
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Charlotte
2005 rk
Gang,
I've always wanted a RK. I love my 2012 SG but knowing what I know now, I wish I would have bought a RK. Over the weekend, I was looking at a 2017 RK from the dealership but its selling for $17K. That's more than I want to spend. Checking out Craigslist, I came across a 2005 RK with 18,450 miles. Man this ride is sweet looking. But I am concerned about owning a bike so old. I'm not saying that I want to sell my bike to get a 2005 but I'm wondering if buying an older bike is worth it.
Please check out this link and give me your thoughts, out side of my beloved wife, I think I'm in love...
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/6689248653.html
I've always wanted a RK. I love my 2012 SG but knowing what I know now, I wish I would have bought a RK. Over the weekend, I was looking at a 2017 RK from the dealership but its selling for $17K. That's more than I want to spend. Checking out Craigslist, I came across a 2005 RK with 18,450 miles. Man this ride is sweet looking. But I am concerned about owning a bike so old. I'm not saying that I want to sell my bike to get a 2005 but I'm wondering if buying an older bike is worth it.
Please check out this link and give me your thoughts, out side of my beloved wife, I think I'm in love...
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/6689248653.html
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 265
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From: The S.E. Valley. AZ
Cam chain tensioner issue on TC 88’s up to 06 models if I remember correctly. Easy fix with the hydrholic tensioner conversion kit. Ive owned my 03 since late June of this year, had 29k on it when I bought it, and it’s trouble free. My cam chain tensioners still have a lot of life in them, so I’m not worrying.
The biggest cost I’ve run into since getting it, is I keep buying parts to make it “mine”. (seat, exhaust, bars, a/c, tires, misc)
The biggest cost I’ve run into since getting it, is I keep buying parts to make it “mine”. (seat, exhaust, bars, a/c, tires, misc)
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Bunola pa
Chain tensioners is about it. You may want to also pick up a brace to keep the rear end in check. The only thing i didnt like about my 01 was no 6th gear. 3000rpm at 70 can get a little tiring. Aside from that it was a pretty solid bike.
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Joined: Jan 2017
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From: in a cave at the foothills
Everyone has different priorities along with money concerns. Were it me I would buy that sweet looking bike and keep what I have. The price is pretty good IMO and other than the aforementioned tensioners, the seat and exhaust are stock. I ain't that far away and glad I can resist the temptation. Well, let me know if you pass on it. I can make room if need be...
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,399
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From: Salem IN
If you are not a guy that loves to work on his bike.....then maybe that is not for you.
My 02 runs great, looks great and get compliments every where I go.
I am always doing something to her.
Just my 2 cents.
Oh and I would get on my bike in the morning and ride to the west coast without a worry.
My 02 runs great, looks great and get compliments every where I go.
I am always doing something to her.
Just my 2 cents.
Oh and I would get on my bike in the morning and ride to the west coast without a worry.
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