Custom or Classic?
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Arizona
RE: Custom or Classic?
I chose the Custom over the Classic because of the clean uncluttered look. I don't care for the laced wheels, white wallsor bags on the classic, but I like the bars better than the custom, the windshield and the spot lights.
What I found and boughtwas a Custom with Heritage bars, windshield and spot lights already added. Perfect! My 5th Harley in 4 yearsand the first one I've owned that I ride w/o thinking about what the next bike will be.
What I found and boughtwas a Custom with Heritage bars, windshield and spot lights already added. Perfect! My 5th Harley in 4 yearsand the first one I've owned that I ride w/o thinking about what the next bike will be.
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Joined: May 2006
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RE: Custom or Classic?
I bought a '05 rk custom, and I love it. At the time, I had not seen any other rk in black pearl, and I love the color. The leather bags are nice, but they do not have locks. Same on the classic. Difference is, the custom bags have a lockset you can buy from hd to give you a feeling of more security. I bought my bike used, and it already had a windshield. Everything else was stock. I added passing lamps, for night time riding. And I had to change out the bars. Some people actually like them, but I am taller than most. Plus, I always wanted a bike with big ol' apes. Now, I have them. 
There is no doubt in my mind that I amde the right decision. My rkcustom is just what I wanted, and I do love it.
There is no doubt in my mind that I amde the right decision. My rkcustom is just what I wanted, and I do love it.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 434
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From: Santa Maria di Camisano, Italy
RE: Custom or Classic?
The Classic is definitely the old school convertible caddy of the lineup. The Custom looks more like an old hotrod. Both basically the same bike plus some of the differences stated above. It's all in what you'd like. I went for the Classic because of the retro look. I can take the windshield off and turn it into a nice cruiser, or go all day, day in day out, down the slab with my cruise control.
I considered the Custom because it looks cool, but decided that I would end up adding way too much and it would turn into a Classic wannabe anyway by the time I was done with it. I decided that it's cheaper to take things off than it is to add things later.
I considered the Custom because it looks cool, but decided that I would end up adding way too much and it would turn into a Classic wannabe anyway by the time I was done with it. I decided that it's cheaper to take things off than it is to add things later.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 425
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From: West Palm Beach
RE: Custom or Classic?
I chose the Custom for its clean fenders and black walled tires along with the uncluttered leather saddlebags. It feels like your riding a muscle car from the 70's. I love this bike and since it's a Road King, you can add any accessory to make it work the way you want. Yes, 2007 was the last year and if you want a new one, good luck finding a 2007 as you will only be able to find 2008Classics at the dealers.
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