Got the bug for a new RKC-Help
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Greer, South Carolina
Yes, you'll love the Road King Classic. I just rented a Heritage in Florida last month. After 4 hours I took it back to the dealer and said, "have you got a touring class bike available"? Luckily he did.
Before you buy, you may want to consider selling your bike outright. If you trade it in, the dealer will have his way with you!! Then you'll resent that great new RKC because it cost so much.
My $0.02
Before you buy, you may want to consider selling your bike outright. If you trade it in, the dealer will have his way with you!! Then you'll resent that great new RKC because it cost so much.
My $0.02
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From: Western South Dakota
See what the dealer would give you first on a trade and if you're not happy with the deal then try to sell your's outright taking the dealer's profit.
If you can sell it then go and offer the dealer a cash deal..or dirve to another dealer w/in a day's drive and pay cash for what you want for the best deal you can get..
Or if $ is not an issue, as the other's have said just go trade and get what you want.
If you can sell it then go and offer the dealer a cash deal..or dirve to another dealer w/in a day's drive and pay cash for what you want for the best deal you can get..
Or if $ is not an issue, as the other's have said just go trade and get what you want.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
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Just got this last week: 2010 Police Road King with 2011 RKC Paint Kit.. This is by far one of the nicest bikes I've ever owned or ridden. And it's not new bike love. I'm very objective about this stuff. I have nine motorcycles in the garage including a 2007 CVO Springer and 2011 Softtail Deluxe. The RK is far more comfortable and rides better than either of these. The 103 pulls great, but I'm going to mod it.
Just got back the Deluxe (turned into 103) with the works on the engine - dyno is 102 at rear wheel. Smokin' fast! Will do same to RK, which offers are better all around ride for me. I'm 5-9, 200 pounds.
Just got back the Deluxe (turned into 103) with the works on the engine - dyno is 102 at rear wheel. Smokin' fast! Will do same to RK, which offers are better all around ride for me. I'm 5-9, 200 pounds.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Coeur d' alene, Idaho
Thanks for the advice everyone. As of this morning, I own it. I was vascilating but the dealer is top notch and gave me a great deal. I will pay for it this weekend. The only problem is it is likely going to be six weeks before the weather is good enough to ride. The good news is it will likely take that long to get the mods I want on it.
Hopefully the buyer's remorse will not sink in before I have a chance to fire it up! I love to ride nice machinery but I am cheap and hate writing the check.
Hopefully the buyer's remorse will not sink in before I have a chance to fire it up! I love to ride nice machinery but I am cheap and hate writing the check.
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I have fallen in lust with a RKC in the two tone root beer color. I have a 09 Heritage. Problem is where I live, its still winter and I cannot test drive the RKC. It's not like I don't like the Heritage, it's just that I love the looks of the RK and the extra features. What scares me is I like the Heritage and am scared I will spend a bucket of money on the RK and not like it. This is in spite of the fact all the research I have done indicates I should love it. Please, no advise to keep the Heritage and get the RK, I don't have the space nor am I enclined to have that much money tied up in toys.
Someone talk some sense into me.
Someone talk some sense into me.
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Last edited by msgtia; Feb 8, 2011 at 03:32 PM.
