Thinking about a road king...
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 442
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From: High Desert of So Cal
Buy it. I'm 5'8" and have no concerns about fitment (rode over 1400 miles this weekend). You'll like the big motor cuz you'll have the power when you need it and within a month you'll be back on the forum asking how to get more poop out of your bike. I have 4 different bikes and, to me, the Road King is the best all round bike you can get. Great for cruising around the block or around the state. Hope this helps.
ps.everybody will be drueling (or is it drewling) over your Screamin Eagle.
ps.everybody will be drueling (or is it drewling) over your Screamin Eagle.
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 442
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From: High Desert of So Cal
Bring your checkbook and a camera cuz after you ride it you'll buy it and then we all want to see pics.
Supporter
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,189
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From: N.E. Wisconsin
Once you drive it, you'll be buy'in it Thursday....I agree with mjmangus, you will get used to the motor and it won't be scary anymore.
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: Alabama
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 172
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From: Woodinville, WA
You will find when you ride it that the King has a very low center of gravity and it practically balances itself. Once you ride it, you will love it. Like others have said, bring your checkbook. Bring your camera too so you can post the "my new bike" pics. One other thing...Have fun!