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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?
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?
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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.
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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.
Too many parts left over also.
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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...
Just an idea...
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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.
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ORIGINAL: Joe Scout
Tuxman, simple answer, keep your bike and buy it a mate.
Tuxman, simple answer, keep your bike and buy it a mate.
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.
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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.
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.
