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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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I have a 03 Road King.Ive seen so many terms given. What is the difference between a FLHR and a FLHRS. To the best of my knowledge there were the custom and classic. In reading the parts book however, Ive seen reference to the FLHR, FLHRS, and the FLHRC. No need to confirm the added "I" for the fuelies.

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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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FLHRS = Screaming Eagle (SVO) Road King
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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I have a 03 Road King.Ive seen so many terms given. What is the difference between a FLHR and a FLHRS. To the best of my knowledge there were the custom and classic. In reading the parts book however, Ive seen reference to the FLHR, FLHRS, and the FLHRC. No need to confirm the added "I" for the fuelies.

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FLHR Road King Standard
FLHRS Road King Custom
FLHRC Road King Classic
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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flhr-road king hard bags

flhrs-road king custom

flhrc-road king classic
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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FLHRS = Screaming Eagle (SVO) Road King
That would be FLHRSE

But what do I know...lol...
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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Mark and Mary are correct.ALL touring bikes will start with FL.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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What is the difference between a standard and a custom? Mine has hard bags
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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What is the difference between a standard and a custom? Mine has hard bags
Are you serious?

 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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What is the difference between a standard and a custom? Mine has hard bags
Take the shrink wrap off of your owners manual and read it .

I too am hoping you are kidding......



Just in case you are not.....here is a quick lesson:

FLHR





FLHRC (Classic)





FLHRS (Custom)






Hope this helps,
Dave
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Yes, Iam serious, and Sorry but no shrink wrap here. Perhaps I should have been a little more detailed, at least to avoid the photo shopper from being too wise. What I want to know basically is this. Im looking at a tank panel pouch in the parts book. There are 2 types, but I can't figure out which one I needed. I have been to two different HD dealers and without having the part in stock, they cant tell either which one is needed. So my question, better rephrased would be is there much difference between the tank panel of the roadking and the custom? Any pictures for that? I am serious?
 
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