Potential end of the line for RKC?
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From: Idaho Panhandle
Discontinued in all global markets
• XR1200X™
• FXS SoftailŽ BlacklineŽ
• FLHTC Electra GlideŽ Classic
• FLTRX Road GlideŽ Custom
• FLTRU Road GlideŽ Ultra
Discontinued in North America only
• FLHRC Road KingŽ Classic
Dropping these models has a lot to do with standardizing parts for rapid assembly, thereby reducing completed inventory. It is part of Harley's new managemant scheme to make bikes efficiently and to demand. Specialty stuff does not fit into a lean manufacturers world. Lean is how a bean counter ekes out every last penny out of every step. Quality also suffers, but this is as much Wall Street driven as it is practical inhouse savings. Look for changes in Mother Harley and your dealers. Look to aftermarket for innovation and quality parts.
• XR1200X™
• FXS SoftailŽ BlacklineŽ
• FLHTC Electra GlideŽ Classic
• FLTRX Road GlideŽ Custom
• FLTRU Road GlideŽ Ultra
Discontinued in North America only
• FLHRC Road KingŽ Classic
Dropping these models has a lot to do with standardizing parts for rapid assembly, thereby reducing completed inventory. It is part of Harley's new managemant scheme to make bikes efficiently and to demand. Specialty stuff does not fit into a lean manufacturers world. Lean is how a bean counter ekes out every last penny out of every step. Quality also suffers, but this is as much Wall Street driven as it is practical inhouse savings. Look for changes in Mother Harley and your dealers. Look to aftermarket for innovation and quality parts.
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From: Bedford UK
They may be replacing it with a Super Classic or some other improved Custom model. Models get discontinued every now and then, just as new ones are introduced. Look on the bright side, at the prospect of something really exciting.....
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I went to the dealer yesterday and was looking the cvo FLHR and teh dealer said tehy are no longer going to carry the roadking classic...so I guess I will be keeping my 11 FLHRC fo-eva...
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From: Northwest OH
If thats your bike in your sig, thats one of the sickest road kings I have ever seen. Very nicely done!
Mike