Road King
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Road King
I have been riding for 40yrs and would like to know more about Harleys. I want to ride 2 up and the Japanese bikes are really expensive. I currently ride a Suzuki 1200 Bandit '03. I sat on a Road King at Jims in St. Pete's Beach. It felt good, but was unable to ride one and I live in the Great White North. My current bike puts out about 122hp, lots to move my wife and I, but not really a 2 up bike. Any info re: performance, fit, comfort etc would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Stafford, Virginia
RE: Road King
Welcome! ANy of the HD touring family of motorcycles will get you and your wife where you want to go in style and comfort. I've put a few miles on my '01 Roadking, including a trip to Sturgis and have always enjoyed the ride. Last spring Nona (my sweety) and I rode to Florida and had a blast. I'm enjoying my '07 Ultra just as much.
I would advise you to try out the different models - they are each a "bit" different. Pick the one that suits you, and Ride On!
I would advise you to try out the different models - they are each a "bit" different. Pick the one that suits you, and Ride On!
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 429
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From: California
RE: Road King
Well, if you consider the metrics expensive (with the exception of the Goldwing), Harley is not going to be a pleasant surprise.
I think you can pretty much figure on $25,000 for new Ultra, probably the best touring Harley. Goldwing cost about the same.
You can get a very nice BMW touring bike for less.
Main suggestion: go to your local dealer, rent a likely suspect or two... opinions here are great, but you will get a pretty wide variety bassed usually on personal experiences.
IMHO
Good luck!
I think you can pretty much figure on $25,000 for new Ultra, probably the best touring Harley. Goldwing cost about the same.
You can get a very nice BMW touring bike for less.
Main suggestion: go to your local dealer, rent a likely suspect or two... opinions here are great, but you will get a pretty wide variety bassed usually on personal experiences.
IMHO
Good luck!
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I have been riding for 40yrs and would like to know more about Harleys. I want to ride 2 up and the Japanese bikes are really expensive. I currently ride a Suzuki 1200 Bandit '03. I sat on a Road King at Jims in St. Pete's Beach. It felt good, but was unable to ride one and I live in the Great White North. My current bike puts out about 122hp, lots to move my wife and I, but not really a 2 up bike. Any info re: performance, fit, comfort etc would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
I have been riding for 40yrs and would like to know more about Harleys. I want to ride 2 up and the Japanese bikes are really expensive. I currently ride a Suzuki 1200 Bandit '03. I sat on a Road King at Jims in St. Pete's Beach. It felt good, but was unable to ride one and I live in the Great White North. My current bike puts out about 122hp, lots to move my wife and I, but not really a 2 up bike. Any info re: performance, fit, comfort etc would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Upstate NY
RE: Road King
ORIGINAL: lotus 3
I want to ride 2 up and the Japanese bikes are really expensive.
I want to ride 2 up and the Japanese bikes are really expensive.
Ron
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 337
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From: Maryland
RE: Road King
I went to Port St. Lucie, Fl. in 2001 to visit an old high school friend and he took me for a ride on his Dyna Low Rider; well I got the bug and couldn't wait to get one. Three years later I was able to purchase a used 97 Road King from a former co-worker and the rest is history. My advice to you, go to a dealership and rent some different touring models, pick the one you and thewife like and start looking for a good used one, there are lots of them out there these days. Some people buy one and a year later decide their not interested any more, get married, get divorced, buying a home, etc.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 889
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From: Long Island, New York
RE: Road King
You guys took the words right outta my mouth...CHEAPER ?? Our dollar aint worth crap then in Cananda. Don't know where in Ontario you are but I have been to Toronto HD. Nice guys
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From: Southern Colorado
RE: Road King
Check out the Craigs list in your area...I bet you find something you can afford there.
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