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Oct 24, 2010 | 12:13 AM

#11

Dustball

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From: SoCal Desert

Nice scoot. Congrats!

-Dusty

Oct 24, 2010 | 12:30 AM

#12

xxxflhrci

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Here's what can happen to the swingarm.

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Oct 24, 2010 | 12:33 AM

#13

Pass Rider

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From: Castle Rock, CO

For being 14 model years old that bike is super!

Oct 24, 2010 | 01:01 AM

#14

Mike

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From: Centralia, Wa

Good looking scoot! Congratulations and welcome to the forum.

Oct 24, 2010 | 06:59 AM

#15

FastHarley

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From: Davie, FL

Pull your bags and clean up the rear section if in fact it is dirty and inspect very carefully.

Oct 25, 2010 | 12:32 PM

#16

jmltinc

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Thanks to all that posted.

The bike was inspected and purchased by a trusted and savvy friend. The motor was done 3,400 miles ago by Venice Choppers. I have yet to see or touch the machine.

Chicago is a long way from Arizona. But, in a month I will keep all the advice in mind and practice what you folks preach.

Thanks,
-J

Oct 25, 2010 | 10:23 PM

#17

johnnyQ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jmltinc

Hello to all,

I noticed while looking through add-ons and accessories, that there seems to be a break after the 1999 year model regarding the frame. I am looking at a 1997 RK. Other than the Evo/TC, can anyone tell me if there is a difference and what it may be.

Is there any particular production years I should shy away from?

Thanks to all,
-John

97 to 08 is the same frame.. see the following posts for some differences:
Post 18
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...vs-03-a-2.html

Post 10
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...d-i-avoid.html

Oct 25, 2010 | 11:03 PM

#18

Devo6684

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From: Columbus, Ohio

Nice bike! The King is a great ride and I am sure will provide you with some pleasurable cruising.

Oct 25, 2010 | 11:50 PM

#19

thealaskan

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Joined: Oct 2008

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From: Cincinnati

Somebody's full of monkey poop. Looks like a Twin Cam air cleaner... TC's were not made in 1997 and you can't make an 80" EVO 103ci with a big bore "kit" and you can't fit a TC into an EVO frame.

I'm missing something... looks like a nice bike though.