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Old May 20, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Don't forget about the Police model. If you like make modifications, this is the way to go.

I agree...

and my 2010 police bike (FLHTP) came w/ the 103" without paying extra for the 'powerpack'.

 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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+1 on the Custom, based on _my_ preference on looks, but your ride, your call.
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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I ride a 2006 classic - love the looks
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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I'll depart from many and put a vote in for the RK standard. To me it is more "classic" than the others. The hard bags can't be beat. I didn't want the tubed tires and did not want those wide white walls. Just me. I think the standard RK is the best FLH Harley for the dollar. My ten minute rides to work are way better than most things. I've had several positive comments on my (09) stock rims and have no interest in spoke rims. As I looked at it over time I saw it as the one. 3 years later I'm way more than happy. Unless I wanted a batwing and tunes the RK standard is it, for me. Good luck.
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 03:30 AM
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or you can get a classic and build
a custom out of it
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 04:49 AM
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+1 on the Custom!
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 04:58 AM
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I liked the road king standard since it was a little cheaper and I didn't think I would need the cruise control. I've added ennough now that it is my own. I think you would like any of them. They are all great motorcycles.
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 05:02 AM
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You can't go wrong with a King. Shop around till you find the one that you like.

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Originally Posted by bradja
I'll depart from many and put a vote in for the RK standard. To me it is more "classic" than the others. The hard bags can't be beat. I didn't want the tubed tires and did not want those wide white walls. Just me. I think the standard RK is the best FLH Harley for the dollar. My ten minute rides to work are way better than most things. I've had several positive comments on my (09) stock rims and have no interest in spoke rims. As I looked at it over time I saw it as the one. 3 years later I'm way more than happy. Unless I wanted a batwing and tunes the RK standard is it, for me. Good luck.
Agree 100% except I like the nostalgic look of the spoked rims. You can do just about anything you want with the most versatile bike in the HD line. Personally I am glad I ended up with a standard because of the hard bags but would love cruise control. Other than that I couldn't be happier with my 01 FLHR....

If I can ever afford another bike my Road King is going nowhere!!!!!
 
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My vote is for the RKC. I owned 2 other RK standards and like the Classic for the spoke wheels and leather bags, my wife actually wanted me to have this one.
 
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