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5th Gear
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From: TN
New Member/ Owner
Hi All Great Site BTW!
I just found this site, I am currently working in Iraq and will be home for 2 weeks end of March. I just bought off Ebay (from a real HD Dealer) a 07 Impact Blue Road King Police Special. I am a long time rider of other makes and models but this will be my first Big Twin Harley (not new to tourers though) It will be delivered when Im home so I can at least ride it some before I go back.
It has 6800 miles and Dealer put on new tires and clear front running lights, still has the solo set up atm. Is there anything I need to know about the police specials?? I got a good deal ($15K) and it was almost 5K cheaper then getting a new one, plus it has ABS, 6 gal tank and the 103 engine plus as a bonus its Impact Blue my fav color.
I am currently scanning through old post on this site trying to learn about my new baby, just thought I would drop a line and say hi and see if anyone could chime in with info.
Peace all and keep the rubber side down, safe travels All
Scott
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I just found this site, I am currently working in Iraq and will be home for 2 weeks end of March. I just bought off Ebay (from a real HD Dealer) a 07 Impact Blue Road King Police Special. I am a long time rider of other makes and models but this will be my first Big Twin Harley (not new to tourers though) It will be delivered when Im home so I can at least ride it some before I go back.
It has 6800 miles and Dealer put on new tires and clear front running lights, still has the solo set up atm. Is there anything I need to know about the police specials?? I got a good deal ($15K) and it was almost 5K cheaper then getting a new one, plus it has ABS, 6 gal tank and the 103 engine plus as a bonus its Impact Blue my fav color.
I am currently scanning through old post on this site trying to learn about my new baby, just thought I would drop a line and say hi and see if anyone could chime in with info.
Peace all and keep the rubber side down, safe travels All
Scott
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Roswell, GA
RE: New Member/ Owner
First, "Welcome" to HDF and "Thank You" for your service.
There are many Rk and EG police model owners on the forum and plenty of experience in modifying them.
From an ownership standpoint, HD has had two "recalls" or similar modifications announced: (1) replacing the OEM heads with heads with automatic compression releases; and, (2) a modification to the ABS brake system. You should probably email the HD selling dealership to confirm that the work involved in both of those has been done--it should be done without charge to you.
Also, some dealerships sell the police bikes with passenger floorboards installed since the bikes don't come with them (it's a solo seat bike from the factory and the run-flat OEM tires aren't rated for two-up riding). Don't know if you plan to carry any passengers when you're visiting but floorboards cost about 200-300 to add to the police bike.
It would be interesting to know how an '07 model has a 6-gallon tank since these first appeared on '08 models.
Enjoy your new bike and stay safe.
There are many Rk and EG police model owners on the forum and plenty of experience in modifying them.
From an ownership standpoint, HD has had two "recalls" or similar modifications announced: (1) replacing the OEM heads with heads with automatic compression releases; and, (2) a modification to the ABS brake system. You should probably email the HD selling dealership to confirm that the work involved in both of those has been done--it should be done without charge to you.
Also, some dealerships sell the police bikes with passenger floorboards installed since the bikes don't come with them (it's a solo seat bike from the factory and the run-flat OEM tires aren't rated for two-up riding). Don't know if you plan to carry any passengers when you're visiting but floorboards cost about 200-300 to add to the police bike.
It would be interesting to know how an '07 model has a 6-gallon tank since these first appeared on '08 models.
Enjoy your new bike and stay safe.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: nawlins
RE: New Member/ Owner
welcome to the site. i am sure you will enjoy it as much as i have.we have a lot of good folks here that will help w/ anything you may need ,so feel free to ask.
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Road Master
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From: tomball tx
RE: New Member/ Owner
as everyone else said , there is a lot of good info here. be sure to ask those specific questions as they arise. again, thank you for your service to the good ole u.s.a. and please be safe. tell everyone overthere that that are in our hearts and prayers...ride safe...
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: The Desert SouthWest
RE: New Member/ Owner
A big Welcome to the site. NICE bike! I'm glad you found a bike you like and have found this site. You'll learn a helluva lot here from this group. TONS of knowledge here and alot of fun.
Thanks for your service too by the way...
Thanks for your service too by the way...
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