Thinking Road King but........

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Jun 27, 2011 | 10:55 PM

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Mike

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02 will go down as a classic year, for a fact. One of the very best. You get the larger axle and significant swingarm updates, too. Last year for the forged crank and Timken bottom end, first year for the 1 inch axle, 3/4 inch swingarm pivot, and Delphi fuel injection.

Find a nice 02 and build an all-bore 107 ( 4 inch stroke/ 4.125 bore) and you'll have a bike you'd never sell.

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Jun 27, 2011 | 11:05 PM

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bmcgc

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Lots of accessories available on the used market for the pre 09 bikes, The 09+ bikes are more expensive all the way around.

If you tend to buy and keep a bike then I recommend going for the 09+, if you change bikes like underware it probably doesnt matter.

Jun 28, 2011 | 02:34 AM

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hksigman

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From: Dago

i have an 05 RK Classic and an 07 Roadglide
I love the glide but out of the 4 bikes, if i could only keep one, it would be the roadking.

the thing has been bullet-proof for me....

Jun 28, 2011 | 03:17 AM

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SteelCityRider

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Look into the 07 King. It came with the 6 speed tranny. Love the way the bike handles and feels on the road.

Jun 28, 2011 | 06:32 AM

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gdbuick

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I just picked up my 1st harley an 08 RK and really enjoy it. Don't know why I waited so long. DR Vtwin slips on there way!

Jun 30, 2011 | 06:34 PM

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arctycfox

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Anyone know how to lower the seat height on a pre-'09 RK?

Jun 30, 2011 | 06:49 PM

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mrmud4x4

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I think an 02 is fine......fix'n to do the cam plate tensioner upgrade...I love riding my RK.

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Originally Posted by arctycfox

Anyone know how to lower the seat height on a pre-'09 RK?

Get a lower seat. Plenty available for the vertically challenged....

Jun 30, 2011 | 07:08 PM

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jjpish

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03 RKC 56,000 miles and would feel comfortable riding it anywhere. Just got back from skyline drive last weekend. Cam tensioners changed out at 52,000 miles. I think you are safe with a RK any year you choose. Buy what you can afford and fix it up the way you want it to be.

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Jun 30, 2011 | 07:09 PM

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I've had several Road Kings over the years and I have to admit that my new one is a little smoother than my last one (an '04).

Best bike in Harley's lineup.

Jul 15, 2011 | 02:07 PM

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arctycfox

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Ok, so I rented an '11 Road King Classic for today, and am renting another one on Sun. Loving the 103" I'm only getting about 28 mpg though. Is that normal for these?

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