Considering a Road King
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
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I think you're gonna dig the King. You can cruise with the windshield off. It works great for non-touring duties. I think it's a good 'long term' bike, as you mention, because you get comfort, but you get hellraising capability as well. I love the way it looks.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 6,508
Likes: 168
From: WPB, FL
I have a 2005 Super Glide and am ready to move up. I have found a nice 2009 Road King, a trade-in at a well respected local dealer. The scooter is the standard Road King, all stock, black, wire wheels, and appears to be in excellent condition. It is priced right because it has 33,000 miles on it. It has been serviced by the dealer since new, their story is that the owner rode a lot and traded it in while it still had some resale value.
I am 63 and ride a few thousand miles per year, no long trips, just around town and an occasional run to a local lake or a poker run. I like my SG but really want the 96 motor, 6 speed and F.I. I can buy the used Road King for about the price of a new Super Glide. This would be a long term bike for me. I am thinking that with the miles I ride, the mileage on the scooter would be "normal" in a few years. I would not modify the bike much, if at all.
Would appreciate any comments/suggestion regarding the Road King.
Thanks!
I am 63 and ride a few thousand miles per year, no long trips, just around town and an occasional run to a local lake or a poker run. I like my SG but really want the 96 motor, 6 speed and F.I. I can buy the used Road King for about the price of a new Super Glide. This would be a long term bike for me. I am thinking that with the miles I ride, the mileage on the scooter would be "normal" in a few years. I would not modify the bike much, if at all.
Would appreciate any comments/suggestion regarding the Road King.
Thanks!
Heritage - upgraded handle bars
Sundowner - upgraded seat
& Cruise control
Other than that I would say a great bike!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,611
Likes: 104
From: Southern Colorado
Harley got it right when they built the Road King. It brings together the best of all bikes; a very comfortable touring platform, a round-town cruiser when stripped of the windshield and a very nostalgic looking machine...something gentlemen of our age can appreciate 
It's my impression from my own bike, and owners here on the forum that the RK is a bike that needs 'tweaking' to make it fit each owner. By that, I mean the seat and handlebars feel different for everyone and you'll need to find the perfect set that fit you.
Good luck...buy it soon and post pictures.
It's my impression from my own bike, and owners here on the forum that the RK is a bike that needs 'tweaking' to make it fit each owner. By that, I mean the seat and handlebars feel different for everyone and you'll need to find the perfect set that fit you.
Good luck...buy it soon and post pictures.
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Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,067
Likes: 60
From: Chesterfield, VA
You may find it funny that whatever model a person buys, they always defend it like it's the best model out there. You got to justify your purchase. Like if you grow up on Fords you don't like Chevy's. If you smoke Marlboro you don't like Winston, Miller Lite or Bud light ... whatever. If you buy the Road King you will understand that clearly, it's the best bike Harley makes. They handle better than the top heavy Glides. Of course my next bike maybe a Roadglide simply for the extras.
