Ok, I'm not gearing up to do this project tomorrow; more curious if it can be done. I've been looking at the aftermarket batwing fairings available for the Road King, but found myself thinking, "You know, I prefer Road Glides to Electra Glides."

Since all touring bikes are built around the same chassis, would it be possible to convert a Road King into a Road Glide? If it is possible, what would be needed to do such a thing (like, would I need a new wiring harness, fuel tank, etc...?) There aren't any Road Glides at my local dealership I can go look at right now, so I thought I'd ask you guys. I've got a feeling it'd be a bit cheaper to just sell my bike and buy a Road Glide, but eh... I'm attached to her. Custom paint, chrome, all that.

Thoughts?

 

You can convert anyone of these bikes to another bike (Roadking,Ultra,Classic,Roadglide) if you have the money to order every little piece. Cheaper to just buy one already put together.


Terry

 

Have to agree with Terry here, I was looking at a FLHTP a few years back , awesome bike,and wanted to convert the opposite way to a RK which would probably be much easier than what you are thinking of doing, I gave it up after checking on what was needed and bought the RK

Too many parts left over also.

 

Well, like I said, I've got too much invested in my Road King to wanna sell it or trade it in. I also hate getting new bikes set up the way I like. My Road King has everything I could want: chrome accessories, Corbin seat, 6-speed, custom paint job, tour pak, lower fairings, grips, floorboards, etc... I'd hate to have to do all of this over again (especially the paint work.) That's why I thought I'd check to see if a project like this could even be attempted without having to get a new frame, or front fork, or any other important, high-dollar item.

Just an idea...

 

Tuxman, simple answer, keep your bike and buy it a mate.

 

Now there's an idea!

Joe, where's my wheels?

 

Bill, I'll be there Saturday night around 8:00. The T-Bone has to be rare, the Scotch OBan, and I'll need a garage spot for my bike, none of this outside crap for my baby.

 

Sure, let me just run that by the Missus.....and, no.

When I win that $100,000,000 lottery, I am all behind that idea. Right now, though, I'd have a hard time justifying owning two bagger bikes. If I can only afford two, I'd rather have something sporty and something comfy.

 

OK Joe, I'll leave the light on

 

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