Took out a 2010 Road King for a demo today.
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many thanks
I own an 09 Road King and a 2010 Street Glide and switch between them pretty much daily but I will tell you when it comes to choice I pick the RK every time and that is the bike I ride on the weekends. They are both great bikes. Now that our R&D is pretty much finished up on the 09 bike I am going to build the RK, likely a Procharger and changing up the brakes, wheels and suspension with a performance/retro theme.
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2010 Roak King Classic with Big City Thunder baffles
I purchased a 2010 Road King standard. I love it. I put 14" apes on it chromed the front end, put lights on saddle bags and more. I love it, just wish it was louder. I put Vance and Hines slip ons and it's still quiet. I was told that the only way to get any noise out of the bike was to drill through the converter by Big City Thunder and then use their baffle. Don't know if I'm up for that.
I have a 2010 FLHRC and did the stage 1 and put on Vance and Hines Twin Slash rounds. Like you, I found the bike quiet..way to quiet from what I wanted. I drilled holes in the baffles - not any better. I did put the Big City Thunder baffles in and it was deeper for sure. I then cur the baffle completely out of the V&H pipes. Now it sounds alot better - still not that cracking/throaty sound I want.
I am in New York and had 1 dealer tell me that all 2010 FLHRC have cats in them, I had the other dealer tell me that only California models do. Anyone know how to tell?
Also - anyone have a 2010 FLHRC that they have had success in making sound like a true Harley. I am not afraid of loudness or touching obnoxious.
Thanks all
I have an '09 Road King standard. I've only been riding it for a couple of weeks, but this is a great bike. It has cruise control, Heritage-style handlebars, and the security system. The detachable windshield provides enough protection but lets the wind-in-your-face feeling come through. I also have the quick detach backrest and rack; I usually ride without them. Plenty of power for plenty of cruisin'. I'd say go with a King, but that's just my opinion. You end up making it yours regardless of what you get.
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I have a 2010 FLHRC and did the stage 1 and put on Vance and Hines Twin Slash rounds. Like you, I found the bike quiet..way to quiet from what I wanted. I drilled holes in the baffles - not any better. I did put the Big City Thunder baffles in and it was deeper for sure. I then cur the baffle completely out of the V&H pipes. Now it sounds alot better - still not that cracking/throaty sound I want.
I am in New York and had 1 dealer tell me that all 2010 FLHRC have cats in them, I had the other dealer tell me that only California models do. Anyone know how to tell?
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