2002 Road King - Keep or Upgrade?
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One thing to keep in mine about older bikes, is the weird stuff.
Friday afternoon this summer, when leaving work, a saddle bag lid fell off. I doubt to many people are honestly checking those little bolts. I will now. Can only get at 2 of the 4.
Friday afternoon this summer, when leaving work, a saddle bag lid fell off. I doubt to many people are honestly checking those little bolts. I will now. Can only get at 2 of the 4.
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This. Or just the 2014-2016 Rushmore. Such a big step up from putting lipstick on a pig. Get 5K for you RK and spend another 5K to get into a 2014 no problem.
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From: The Nature Coast, FL
Some of us have already put lipstick on the pig, for an old gal she looks pretty hot. I like my older bike, it has character
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From: SE Michigan
Tough choice indeed.
I went from an 05 Ultra to 19 Limited.
I know Ultra vs. King is not apples to apples, but I'm more than happy I made the switch.
Every single thing on it is an upgrade, from Boom radio to suspension to handling...and most importantly, the motor.
Pete, since you have a Heritage already and this will more than likely be a you and the Mrs. bike... take an Ultra or Glide for a spin.
Once my wife had that tour pack to lean back on (and put more **** in...lol) she was sold, which....helped me
King is still an awesome bike, absolutely no doubt. Take the time to ride other bikes since you're at this stage.
May even find a left over 18 model somewhere at this point, cheap, now that 20's are on the floor.
Good luck!
I went from an 05 Ultra to 19 Limited.
I know Ultra vs. King is not apples to apples, but I'm more than happy I made the switch.
Every single thing on it is an upgrade, from Boom radio to suspension to handling...and most importantly, the motor.
Pete, since you have a Heritage already and this will more than likely be a you and the Mrs. bike... take an Ultra or Glide for a spin.
Once my wife had that tour pack to lean back on (and put more **** in...lol) she was sold, which....helped me
King is still an awesome bike, absolutely no doubt. Take the time to ride other bikes since you're at this stage.
May even find a left over 18 model somewhere at this point, cheap, now that 20's are on the floor.
Good luck!
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From: Straight Jacket Memories and Sedative Highs
Myself, I look at things, as once they are paid for, and value drops, I just don't think about selling them.
Someday will get another newer bike. Doubt I will get any of the murphidite years like Rushmore. Probably wait until M8s have bugs out, which may be now, I dunno. Though good price on newer TC may do it. I just want bluetooth stereo, and bigger speakers, for the most part. 6 gallon tank. Or who knows take 5k buy that for the one I got. As long as you realize never getting money out of it.
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With the cooler temps, smoother motor, and more power; every time I hop on my new King, I feel more reassured that I made the right move from TC to M8.