Sitting "in" a Road King
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I owned a 2000 Heritage and sold it in 2004. Got back into riding last year and did not even look at another model, bought another Heritage. But, I started hearing about touring bikes and the benefits and decided to buy a 2011 RKC. I loved the ride and the addtional features but felt like I was on a horse. Definately a "on vs. in issue. Put on Heritage bars and sent the seat to Mean City Cycles. For about $200 bucks they reshaped the seat pan, dropped it 3/4 of an inch and put in different foam. Now I have the exact feel I had with the Heritage with the benefits of a touring bike. I am really happy with the combo. I am only 5'8" so the change was more important to me because it also got me flat footed and I feel safer.
Get used to a RK and you will wonder how you rode the Heritage for longer trips.
Get used to a RK and you will wonder how you rode the Heritage for longer trips.
same feel as you had with the heritage? thats awesome..so how did you describe what you wanted when you spoke with MCC?
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Ben you sound like you and I or in the same spot , I have a Heritage and want a RK but hate to part with my bike because it fits me so well and I can handle this bike without any problems but I like the looks of the RK and I want the 103 engine with ABS brakes , better frame and all the other goodies that come with the new RK . What has me confussed is a lot of riders or having to change their seat to get a better feel or position of the RK and most or going with a solo seat , I mostly ride with passenger on the back so I need a two up seat . It`s a hard desicion to make and more undeided now more than ever .
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Yep...Road Kings are great....But I wanted the stereo and the dash with all the gauges. Otherwise they are the same bike...same frame, everything.
Heritage is a cool ride....but with the right seat, etc., the FL's can be made to fit you just fine.
I just plain like this bike I have.
~Joe
Heritage is a cool ride....but with the right seat, etc., the FL's can be made to fit you just fine.
I just plain like this bike I have.
~Joe
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