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From: Tampa
Update -
I decided on the Black Road King.
Now I need to decide to have ABS on it or not.
I've had three bikes in the past, all non-ABS bikes. I've probably driven a total of 5,000 miles, so relatively new to riding.
Is the $800 cost for ABS worth it?
I assume in the future all bikes will eventually have ABS and by having ABS resale might peak more interest.
Thanks in advance!
I decided on the Black Road King.
Now I need to decide to have ABS on it or not.
I've had three bikes in the past, all non-ABS bikes. I've probably driven a total of 5,000 miles, so relatively new to riding.
Is the $800 cost for ABS worth it?
I assume in the future all bikes will eventually have ABS and by having ABS resale might peak more interest.
Thanks in advance!
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 532
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From: Armstrong, BC
$800 for ABS could well be the best $800 you put into your bike. When I bought mine, I figured if it's available (it wasn't back in the day), why would I not get it. I have no doubt that it saved my a$$ on two different occasions. My wife was on the back for one of them. Yup... it was the best $800 that I ever spent.
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Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Nashua, NH
Hi Everyone!
Well back in 2016 I purchased a new Fat Boy. I decided to sell it in 2017 because I wanted a bike that was more realistic for touring a bit. So I took a year off so I could cash flow the next purchase. I decided on a 2019 Road King. One dealer has a vivid black one with ABS that wants to sell at sticker price. Another dealer has the wicked red/twisted cherry with ABS, they said they would give me $1,000 off a new bike. So I like both colors, but leaning a bit more towards the vivid black one. I sent that dealer a message to see if he will match. Dealer with the two tone bike said he could get a black one in but might take him a little bit. Northeast weather won't have me riding for a bit anyways. Has anyone seen the bikes in these paint schemes yet and what did you think? Have a great rest of the weekend!
Well back in 2016 I purchased a new Fat Boy. I decided to sell it in 2017 because I wanted a bike that was more realistic for touring a bit. So I took a year off so I could cash flow the next purchase. I decided on a 2019 Road King. One dealer has a vivid black one with ABS that wants to sell at sticker price. Another dealer has the wicked red/twisted cherry with ABS, they said they would give me $1,000 off a new bike. So I like both colors, but leaning a bit more towards the vivid black one. I sent that dealer a message to see if he will match. Dealer with the two tone bike said he could get a black one in but might take him a little bit. Northeast weather won't have me riding for a bit anyways. Has anyone seen the bikes in these paint schemes yet and what did you think? Have a great rest of the weekend!
Sorry I didn't realize how old this thread was. Hope you got a great deal.
Last edited by Old Iron Man; Apr 25, 2019 at 04:00 AM. Reason: old thread
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I have had two black bikes in the past. Go for the 2 tone.
Last edited by Sam2010; Apr 25, 2019 at 06:31 AM.
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ABS is well worth the $800. I had a couple of occasions on older bikes that ABS would have been a good feature to have. More recently a friend and I were out riding and the light changed quick. While I had to hit the brakes fast and hard I came to a nice controlled stop. He on the other hand locked it up and slid to a stop in the middle of the intersection. Lucky no one had taken off from the other direction and he ended up having to pull through the intersection to get out of the way. We have both been riding for years and he longer than I have. Unless there was no option I will always have ABS.
Good Luck and enjoy your new bike.
Good Luck and enjoy your new bike.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 532
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From: Armstrong, BC
ABS is well worth the $800. More recently a friend and I were out riding and the light changed quick. While I had to hit the brakes fast and hard I came to a nice controlled stop. He on the other hand locked it up and slid to a stop in the middle of the intersection. Unless there was no option I will always have ABS.
1) We were on a highway at hwy speeds when a car blew the stop sign on a side road dead in front of us. Although I thought I was done, my ABS quickly brought me to a controlled upright stop about 10 (?) feet away from the dick who came to a stop in right front of me. The rider behind me shot past and off the road to the right (behind the dick) to avoid the collision.
2) Going through some twisties, a lead car of five jammed on his brakes (to a dead stop) to make a last second left turn with oncoming traffic. My ABS brought me to a safe controlled stop again, 4 feet behind the last pickup. The rider behind me shot off in to the ditch to avoid collision with the pickup.
Yup, I like my ABS.
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Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Rochester, NY
Well of course another bike to consider. I had decided on the 2019 Black Road King with ABS. Then I stopped at another dealer and saw a beautiful 2016 Road King with only 2,349 miles on it. It's Black with custom pinstriping. It has over $3,000 in assessories. 3 pocket winshield pouch, Mid Frame Air Deflector Trim, Docking Hardware, Detachable Sissy Bar Upright, Oversized RK Backrest Pad, Two Up Luggage Rack, Footboard Heel Guard, Passenger Footboard Covers, Fork Lock Cover, Fork Wind Deflectors, Electra Glo Saddlebag Sidemarker Light Kit, Electra Glo LED Saddlebag Run/Brake/Turn Lamp, Electra Glo Stealth Auxillary LED Run/Brake/Turn Lamp, Get A Grip Handgrips, Chrome Switch Housing Kit, Analog Speddometer/Tachometer, Fork Led Lighting and more! They had a price of $16,999 and they will sell for $15,750. Ran a history report; originated in Wisconsin and first registered in March 2017. Dealer bought it at auction in Wisconsin. Only thing missing is ABS and it's a 103. So I am either going with this or pay the extra $5,000 for the new bike with ABS and a warranty.
Last edited by cmefly; Apr 26, 2019 at 10:35 PM.
