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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Redlegvzv
No better looking (or just plain better) HD than a Road King. Coolest bike in the Harley line-up.

I currently have a SG. My wife was NOT Happy that I got rid of my RK. She's more than Happy for me to go back to one and customize anyway I want.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 08:29 PM
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Every year starting in 2008, I have looked at every Road King that comes out, and every year I am more, and more prouder of my 07 Road King Classic.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 08:44 PM
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Default 97 road king...can’t beat the evo, best bike, best motor


97 RK, leather saddlebags

97 RK, detachable windshield & backrest, hard saddlebags


Just picked this bike up a few weeks ago....one owner, completely stock, 4200 original miles, flawless condition.....

This has become my favorite bike very quickly!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 08:55 PM
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An earlier post said it best:
Originally Posted by jeeper101
They all look good IMHO, I do like the fact that you can customize just about anything to make it look the way you want.
Here is my '19 King, still a few more mods in progress, but just about where I want it.



 

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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Superdog3:16
Well, I've been bouncing back and forth. The looks of an older RK vs the ergonomics of the newer RK. I looked at and did a very short (in congested town traffic) test ride 2014 FLHR. Awesome condition, 25k mi, , got a batwing type fairing with stereo (that's coming off). Very let down I found out bank has his title . He gave me his acct details, gonna try to get through red tape tomorrow. Out of state loan. Hope it don't take too long!? $10k. Here she is..
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whaddayall think?
Nice looking bike. I said earlier I think the '14 is a good choice. Price sounds pretty reasonable. If things work out for you put a few miles on the fairing you may come to like it.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 10:03 PM
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Yeah, maybe? Plan on hanging on to it.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by drjmba

97 RK, leather saddlebags

97 RK, detachable windshield & backrest, hard saddlebags


Just picked this bike up a few weeks ago....one owner, completely stock, 4200 original miles, flawless condition.....

This has become my favorite bike very quickly!
THIS

'98 and older Road Kings look the best. The lower end cone just looks better.


 
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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 11:48 AM
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I agree, but there's a helluvalota bike around that lil come! Lol
 
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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 11:53 AM
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Well, just went to the bank to try and pay the owners loan off and get the title. His creditor is outa state. My people said you'd hafta be nuts to do that. Lol. Guess the owners gonna move some funds and pay it off today, then WAIT on the friggin title. Ugh.
. How long that take? Toldem "fine, but I'm still shopping in the meanwhile"!
IDK, ya ever heard the clichet "if it don't come easy,.....? Lol
 
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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 01:19 PM
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Patience pays off. Hard not to love the Road King...

I picked up a 2011 in Green Apple/Vivid Black a few years back - I've always had a thing for that green... As soon as I got it home, it went on the jack and I promptly gave it a thorough refresh.

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