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Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Heart of Missouri
I could have kept the King and probably should have, but. Damned Butts have always got me in trouble.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 188
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Don't do it! Why trade perfection for Harley's version of a station wagon? I looked at the specs for the two bikes and it seems that all you gain with an Ultra is a suitcase on the back (which you can add to your bike), a plastic front fender (uggh), a radio (can you say iPod?), and a look that's nowhere near as cool as what you ride today.
Keep what you have.
Keep what you have.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,803
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From: El Paso, Texas
I Say..............................BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!..........But, Don't sell the ROAD KING!!!!!!!!!
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 792
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From: Niagara Falls, NY
I thought the same for my '98 RK. I put a lot of $$$ into it. Then I rode a 96" and radio. What sealed the deal $9k for my RK and $2k off MSRP on the '07. Best advice I can give is testride 1 and then see.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 937
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From: Southwestern Illinois
Yep, I had a Road King Classic also. Prettiest bike in the Harley line-up in my opinion. Road all over the country on that bike, thought life was great, but always had an eye for the Ultra. Then the wife needed a new pair of sunglasses, stopped by the dealership with her to get a pair, saw the Vivid Black Ulra sitting there, she said "just get it" so I did. Haven't regretted it one bit! She's ALOT happier on the Ultra also. take some good pics of the RK and let her go. The Ultra is way nicer.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 914
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From: Republic of Texas
OK, WTF, I don't know what "John Belushi" said, but let's get history straight, just so people who don't know, don't get it wrong.
We're not going to re-write history here; the Germans didn't bomb Pearl Harbor.
We're not going to re-write history here; the Germans didn't bomb Pearl Harbor.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,878
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From: The Desert SouthWest
You've got one of the coolest RK's on the forum here Whiskers don't do it! As mentioned above, get a detachable tourpak, and iPod and an aftermarket fairing if you feel the urge, lol
I went from an EGC to the '09 RK and dont regret the switch. To me the RK is simply the true classic Harley-Davidson look. I love the retro style and the convertible option of no windshield. The standard windshield on the RK gives about the same wind protection as the shorter/sleeker windshield I had on my EGC actually so I notice almost no difference there.
I wear my iPod when i want tunes and it works just fine for me.
I went from an EGC to the '09 RK and dont regret the switch. To me the RK is simply the true classic Harley-Davidson look. I love the retro style and the convertible option of no windshield. The standard windshield on the RK gives about the same wind protection as the shorter/sleeker windshield I had on my EGC actually so I notice almost no difference there.
I wear my iPod when i want tunes and it works just fine for me.
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Southern Colorado
Thanks, everyone, for your advice. I've always regretted moving away from things that really had a special place in my heart...the RKC's no different and I'm sure I'd always wonder, "WTF, were you thinking?" ...so, until I hit the lottery, the RKC stays.