Road King Riders - What year???

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Jul 30, 2011 | 10:43 PM

#11

deli

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From: Auburn, AL

Own the 2007 RKC and 2010 Street Glide. As earlier replies noted, changes are much more than the frame. 6 gallon tank, ABS, exhaust are a few, with frame feeling lighter, tossable. All that said, the RKC is my ride of choice because it looks and feels like an old school Harley. I am far more attached to the Road King than I am the Street Glide.

Jul 31, 2011 | 12:08 AM

#12

hksigman

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From: Dago

love my 05

as for 4 bikes....i have my 4....

Jul 31, 2011 | 09:54 AM

#13

hondo1

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From: Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarheel5

That road glide is one awesome looking ride

Thanks Tarheel5. After finally completing the work she turned out just the way I was hoping. And for an RG she moves down the road pretty well.

Big Red

Jul 31, 2011 | 10:45 PM

#14

danmo

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From: Southeast Wisconsin

I'm happy with my 05, it never lets me down.

Aug 1, 2011 | 02:16 AM

#15

Twinrider

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From: Yokohama

I spent about a week on a 2008 RK loaner, and on my first test ride on an '09 RK I could immediately tell that it was a huge improvement in terms of handling and stability over bumpy roads and in corners. I like to ride aggressively when the mood strikes and I couldn't do that on an '08, but I could on the '09 and bought one.

Aug 1, 2011 | 04:26 AM

#16

buelligan

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From: central Connecticut

2009 is the best model year, all of the improvements and no cats. Just my 2 sense.

Aug 1, 2011 | 06:07 AM

#17

RKC2010

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From: Bremerton, WA

Test rode an 08, it shook like hell at stop lights and low speed. I bought a 10, it doesn't shake like that. Both ride good going down the highway, but around town I like the newer models.

Aug 1, 2011 | 06:39 AM

#18

Buckinfitch

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From: Taylortucky, MI

it don't get much better .................................... n'uff said.

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Aug 1, 2011 | 06:59 AM

#19

jeffreydsilver

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From: WPB, FL

No bad years!

I love my 09 RK. Once I changed out the bars and seat to my liking, it has become "the bike of my dreams". While I don't have any experience with pre 2009 Kings, I haven't heard anyone say they don't like their particular year. To me the Road King has stood the test of time and stayed true to its' roots. It is what I had hoped it would be and a little bit more!