New Road Glide or Road King
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From: anacoco, la
I don't need to mention the bike I use for this level riding as it's not a Harley and this is a Harley board and I want to respect that.
The auto air shock video. While that unit is cute in theory, ANY loss of clearance or a lean limitation is a no go for me. 2.5" DROP is just a maliciously bad idea IMHO but I ride at a different level than most so my opinion on it may not apply to you.
The auto air shock video. While that unit is cute in theory, ANY loss of clearance or a lean limitation is a no go for me. 2.5" DROP is just a maliciously bad idea IMHO but I ride at a different level than most so my opinion on it may not apply to you.
the auto drop /raise shocks are not air, they are hydraulic. and you would only have that 2.5'' drop at a stop, or very slow speeds. i actually would like to try those out as i could really use that drop (short legs) but can't afford the price of admission
and me personally, i didn't care for the 'no sales tax' pitch that they throw at you. sure, you don't pay sales tax when you buy the bike, but just wait until you try to register it in the states. if you can't show sales tax paid, then that is gonna be one expensive license plate
and the salesman glosses over that fact because he wants to make the sale and these young joes don't wanna hear that
Last edited by skratch; May 13, 2012 at 11:31 AM.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: WPB, FL
Welcome Aboard
The wife and I combine out at 330 and ride an 09 Road King with 5-8 lbs. of rear shock pressure (real cushy ride). She wanted an Ultra but I got the King, put on a tourpak with wrap around backrest & Sundowner seat (her throne). I'm not much for lowers and prefered the classic look of the windshield on the King. You wouldn't go wrong with a Road King!
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Upstate NY
I love my King cuz I'm not much into the whole batwing fairing thing. I would strongly suggest riding both of them. Rent both of them for a weekend or something before you finally decide to pull the trigger.
I have a RK and have had a Street Glide. I am currently trying to figure out if a conversion to a Road King Glide is possible.
I'm not in it for the tunes because I personally prefer my iPhone and a pair of good ear buds to the sound of the stereo.
Thank you for serving our country and good luck on your choice. I second the motion of driving them first.
I'm not in it for the tunes because I personally prefer my iPhone and a pair of good ear buds to the sound of the stereo.
Thank you for serving our country and good luck on your choice. I second the motion of driving them first.
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2012
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From: Great Falls, MT
Well I locked in my bike today. I went with the Candy Orange/Beer Bottle Road King. I just couldn't get past the versatility of the bike and now that they have pretty good speaker kits for it, I figured that was the best bike for me.
I think its gets down to whether you want the comfort of a touring bike for your rides or really plan on serious touring. I chose the RK because my use is still primarily cruising. I can add a tour pack and other goodies for some real touring later on. Both are great choices but I think you just need to think realistically about your likely usage.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: NE Florida
Since you do not care about the stereo, it should be a pretty simple job.
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Cruiser
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From: NE Florida
With the above in mind, I have to disagree with you. Again, this is a very personal and subjective opinion though.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Pirmasens Germany
I've had both and would go with the Road Glide if you're actually going to tour. I rode my Road Glide from Germany to Sicily and back last summer and it was so much better than when I rode my RKC to Pamplona, Spain and back. The radio is nice too.