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Feb 16, 2010 | 06:49 AM

Dooderhead

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From: Lake Hartwell/Anderson, SC

Your thoughts on an FLHP?

I'm considering a used '09 FLHP as a replacement for my FatBoy and was interested in thoughts from those that ride or have ridden a newer model.

What I really want is a Road King Classic, but they're still too pricey for my wallet, and I figure I should be able to swap out the hard bags on an FLHP for a set of used hard leather bags. That way I'll have the look I want for what should be a few grand under an equivalant RKC (minus the standard cruise).

Whaddya think??

Feb 16, 2010 | 07:33 AM

broziff

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I have a 2009 FLHP and I love mine. I just saw a set of leather rkc bags for sale in the classified section. Ya you may not be getting cruise but you are getting a 103, abs, tach, oil cooler, heritage style bars. They are a great value as you are finding out. A blank canvas to make your own.

Feb 16, 2010 | 07:47 AM

nemick

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I have come to the conclusion that the used cop bikes are among the best deals out there. Go for it.

Feb 16, 2010 | 08:13 AM

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I have 2 cop bikes and love em..

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Feb 16, 2010 | 09:16 AM

tincup64

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i just bought an 07 rk. waiting for it to arrive. was an amazing deal. now i can play with what to do to it.

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Feb 16, 2010 | 09:25 AM

Twinrider

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I'd grab a cop bike over a standard if I wasn't overseas. You are saving a ton of money with the 103 and other goodies already installed!

Feb 16, 2010 | 09:40 AM

BigD64

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I own an 09 FLHTP. I really wanted a SG but after buying the "P" and converting it to a SG came in at about $18500. With all the parts and now I have a Kickass 103 ci SG with ABS, Oil Cooler for at least 4K less than if I bought a SG and upgraded to 103. Added a PC-V, V&H slipons and Fuel Moto Air In and it moves.

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Feb 16, 2010 | 10:26 AM

electra glide

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Can't understand why you'd want the leather bags over the hard ones though, especially the cop bags.

Feb 16, 2010 | 10:39 AM

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I bought my 07 FLHP last summer. It was retired after 18 months service in Seminole county, FL. It was such a deal, I couldn't pass it up. They are pretty sluggish in stock form, but wake up nicely with a stage I treatment. I changed out tins this winter and added a Dragonfly detachable fairing. I still have a little bit left to do (painting saddlebags to match, changing cams).

As I bought it last summer: