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Oct 21, 2008 | 01:36 PM

iceman0225

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'09 RK suggests

Just got my '09 RK, any Do's and Dont's out there? Where/what do I start with? Thanks in advance...

Oct 21, 2008 | 01:41 PM

carpetride

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From: florida swamp

do change the oil every 2000 mi.
don't wave to goldwingers
don't take it thru an automatic car wash

Last edited by carpetride; Oct 21, 2008 at 03:03 PM.

Oct 21, 2008 | 02:55 PM

Xcrossbow

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Originally Posted by iceman0225

Just got my '09 RK, any Do's and Dont's out there? Where/what do I start with? Thanks in advance...

Do lower it.

Oct 21, 2008 | 03:25 PM

bigskyhd

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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)

Do put your seat on it's seat, and ride the freakin' tires off it. With almost 70K on my Road King, it was the best motorcycle decision I've ever made. And it can evolve to become whatever you want. Good choice, and ride safe.

Oct 21, 2008 | 05:40 PM

gunner11

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Do start riding it, Often. Don't start looking for things wrong with it!

Oct 21, 2008 | 07:25 PM

iceman0225

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From: central texas

Thanks Guys. I will ride my *** off then, and stay away from the automatic washers. See ya'll on the road.

nice paint bigskyhd...

Oct 22, 2008 | 11:13 AM

WildBill2566

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Make sure you drop out the axles and copper grease em, if the dealer misses this at PDI, by the time you come to change your tyres it will caused you a headache, cause they will be siezed.
Use synthetic oils for each specific area. Yes one oil will work in all three but it wont be the best option.
Red Line, Amsoil, or Mobil 1, change engine at 5000 miles, tranny at 10000-15000 and primary at 10000.
Use HD or k&N oil filters at every oil change.
Stg 1 it.
Move floorboards out 3/4" each side.
Fit 1 1/2" extended heel shift lever and drop both the front and rear levers almost level with floorboard.
Be patcient and take the time to run it in properly.
Enjoy........................................