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Dec 10, 2008 | 08:43 AM

#11

Wassup8687

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Joined: Jun 2008

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From: NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmacdonald5

.....I've got one thing to say...and remember this forever..."the OLDER the Harley....the Better"....

With the exception of the AMF era.

Dec 10, 2008 | 11:29 AM

#12

07FLHRCMarinePatriot

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ditto on the '03. That was my dream bike when I couldn't afford one, and I still want one. But, I couldn't resist the only Marine Corps Edition they put out. . .and the wife probably wouldn't understand me owning 2 RKs!

Dec 10, 2008 | 03:28 PM

#13

sicksuperglide

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The bike is the black/silver but arent 03s carbeurated and 05s fuel injected? Would this be a reason to buy the 05?

Dec 10, 2008 | 03:31 PM

#14

Flying Horse

Road Warrior

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 1,989

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From: Right Coast

I like the RK Custom, but then I'm biased.

I have to agree with the Silver/Black 03 Anniversay colors. That was a sweet combo.

Dec 10, 2008 | 03:39 PM

#15

oljim49

Cruiser

Joined: Nov 2004

Posts: 165

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From: Centerville, Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by sicksuperglide

The bike is the black/silver but arent 03s carbeurated and 05s fuel injected? Would this be a reason to buy the 05?

Classics' are fuel injected. Here is some other info for ya......just buy the damned thing....you'll like it

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General information
Model: Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic
Year: 2003
Category: Custom / cruiser
Rating: 77.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1449.00 ccm (88.42 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2
Stroke: 4
Torque: 110.00 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 3300 RPM
Compression: 8.8:1
Bore x stroke: 95.3 x 101.6 mm (3.8 x 4.0 inches)
Fuel system: Injection
Cooling system: Air
Transmission type
final drive: Belt
More details Consult a Harley-Davidson repair manual.
Physical measures
Dry weight: 345.0 kg (760.6 pounds)
Seat height: 729 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length: 2,440 mm (96.1 inches)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,592 mm (62.7 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 18.80 litres (4.97 gallons)
Color options: 2-tone sterling silver & vivid black, vivid black, gunmetal pearl, luxury rich red pearl, white pearl, luxury blue pearl
Further information
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Ask questions Join the 03 Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic discussion group,
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Dec 10, 2008 | 04:30 PM

#16

Chuck1

Road Warrior

Joined: Dec 2006

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From: N.E. OHIO

I like the 03 color but a model 5 yrs. old compared to 3 yrs. old for the same money, I would go with the later model without a doubt.

Dec 10, 2008 | 04:30 PM

#17

Geoff

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Oct 2007

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From: Nevada

I'd go for the 2003 Road King.

Dec 10, 2008 | 05:18 PM

#18

jmacdonald5

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 2,144

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From: Mass

Quote:

Originally Posted by wassup8687

With the exception of the AMF era.

..gotta disagree with ya on that...all the great designs came about during, and because of AMF...the Superglide is born...the Wide Glide is born...the Low-Rider is born....get the picture? All those factory customs led to the resurgance of HD and set the stage for the 84 EVO Company comeback. Without AMF there is no Harley today as they were the only bidder when the co. went up for sale in the 60's. They get a worse rap then they deserve....if you knew how to wrench those bikes ran fine, and sure sounded better than todays high-idlers....JMO