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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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You won't go wrong with either one you choose. Pro's and con's with both. I have the standard and I like the lockable hardbags over the leather saddelbags. Opted with cruise control and ABS brakes (Classic cruise is standard). I also like the HD chrome medallion on the Classic tank better than my pin stripped one. But the wide white walls and spokes weren't for me. First tire replacement I mounted solid black tires since I didn't have to monkey with the small white wall. Both are great bikes!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Classic!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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Standard!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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Definately a personal choice. I went Classic cuz I like the nostalgic look.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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I went with the RKC and never looked back. I love the leather bags and the nostalgic look. Either way you go, not a bad choice.

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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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I love the retro look of whitewalls with spokes.
They're not THAT tough to keep clean, really.
Just some Comet & a scrubby pad.

And I believe the Classic costs more than the Standard.
I know someone earlier in this thread said the dealer gave him the Standard for the same price.
I'm not sure that was a deal.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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Thumbs up RKC or standard ?
I love the looks of both bikes. But I hate cleaning spoke wheels.Also, as clumsy as I am, I think boot heel scuff marks clean off the hard bag lids easier than the leather HE HE.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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I liked the hard bags, really liked the rk custom bags, got best deal on the classic and just keep changing it to be the one I picture in my head!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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Unfortunately they quit making the only truely cool hot rod road king. Having said that, if I were to do it again I'd go classic. Way more style.
+1 on the truly cool road king.
 
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Tubless tires, and hard bags are why I prefer the Road King. The Classic looks cool though.
 
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