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Road King or not?
Tourer
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RE: Road King or not?
Hi,
I was absolutely head over heels in LUUUUV with the new Soft Tail Deluxe until I took 2 different buddies' Road King Customs for a spin and I was then in LUUUUV-ER with them. I have a wife that likes to ride cycles and, for me, the Road Kings are the best of both worlds. They look sporty, low, and fat but are very comfortable at the same time. The first one I road had some serious engine mods and some equally serious acceleration. I personally really like the low, fat look. And all 3 Road King versions have it in spades. Even though the 2 I test drove were Road King Customs I opted for the Road King Classic in black for its "retro", "50's" look. That's my 2 cents worth. But man that Softail Deluxe IS gorgeous.[8D]
I was absolutely head over heels in LUUUUV with the new Soft Tail Deluxe until I took 2 different buddies' Road King Customs for a spin and I was then in LUUUUV-ER with them. I have a wife that likes to ride cycles and, for me, the Road Kings are the best of both worlds. They look sporty, low, and fat but are very comfortable at the same time. The first one I road had some serious engine mods and some equally serious acceleration. I personally really like the low, fat look. And all 3 Road King versions have it in spades. Even though the 2 I test drove were Road King Customs I opted for the Road King Classic in black for its "retro", "50's" look. That's my 2 cents worth. But man that Softail Deluxe IS gorgeous.[8D]
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Knoxville TN
RE: Road King or not?
I recomend you going to the dealer and ride their demos. Then make your decsision. Thats what I did. My self liked the soft tails better than the rubber mounted engings. Go ride em dude, then get the one you like the best.
3rd Gear
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RE: Road King or not?
Just bought a RoadKing and it really seem to be a good riding bike , it had 8000 miles on it. Looking foward to spending money on it to get it like i want.
it. Jim
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RE: Road King or not?
I turned away from the softails because of the B model engine. I personally believe that there is enough going on in the engine without spinning some extra flyweights with another chain. The chain tension is also derived from the bypass oil from the pressure pump - not good in the opinions of many engine heads. Besides, Harley engines should shake a bit, right?
Actually, I'm agreeing with the RK fans because the Touring bikes, including of course the Road King have the 88, not the 88B.
BClem
Actually, I'm agreeing with the RK fans because the Touring bikes, including of course the Road King have the 88, not the 88B.
BClem
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HarleyBiker, I had a dyna wide glide that I loved, but after a 3000 mile trip, two up, I knew I wanted something more comfortable. The road king hadles like pig by comparison, but the miles roll right on by. Mamas happy, I'm happy and the trip is much more enjoyable. I really miss the FXDWG for club rides and short jaunts. But on the trips its the only way to go.