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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: TEXAS
Get the King! I can make any bike fit me and suit my tastes, I'm sure he will figure it out, that's the fun part. The Deluxe is a great ride, but is a down grade compared to the King for cross country rides.
yep..
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Arizona
Great Idea!
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Colorado
Can you chat him up about it without him catching on?
So you make an excuse to stop by Harley and "pick up a quart of oil" and the two of you check out the bikes while you are there.
He may not even know himself what he wants. Cool wife - hope he's getting her something good.
So you make an excuse to stop by Harley and "pick up a quart of oil" and the two of you check out the bikes while you are there.
He may not even know himself what he wants. Cool wife - hope he's getting her something good.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Sunny Arizona
My friends wife wants to surprise her husband with a Harley for Christmas. The problem is she only has about a 12k budget. I was just at the dealer and saw a 2004 Road King Custom right in that ball park. Very nicely taken care of - prior owner did great keeping the bike up. My buddy was interested in a Heritage a while back. Since we ride as a group a lot we'd probably do some rides that are 300+ miles. Do you guys think the RK Custom would be better or a Heritage? The Custom in my opinion is probably a better bike but wanted to get other thoughts here...
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From: Long Island, NY
+1 Best advice!
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Cruiser
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From: Arizona
Yes sir...
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
Road Kings are nice, had one myself. However, if I was his wife, I would give him the money in a helmet, and let him decide on what model. He may want an Ultra. A lot of them out there in that price range. So I say, as others have, let him choose. That way, it's all good.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: New Hampshire
We ride with a couple that have a Heritage - they don't have any trouble keeping up with any of us and love their bike. I don't think they would trade it for anything.