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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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I also can't get enough of my RK. And I know the feeling of going 60 and cracking the throttle and next thing you know your going 80 and feels like your going a lot slower. Rode my dads ultra today and man it's nice having tunes and all but I think I will stick to my king.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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I still got mixed reviews, I went from a Ferrari(Valkyrie) to a Cadillac(RKC). I still miss being able to pass almost anyone(2 up, just as heavy) at will. I do like the snappiness of the nightster and ease of handling.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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Road King...

It's what all them other bikes wanna be when they grow up!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by btsom
If it still has the factory seat, your wife will probably dislike the passenger accommodations. My wife was fine until the first trip, after 2 hours, she said the seat felt like she was sitting on the narrow side of a 2 X 4. She was very uncomfortable. The Sundowner seat took care of that, now all is well. My 08 King is my first Harley and even after 50,000 miles, the thrill still hasn't worn off. Enjoy.
Thanks for advice...as it happens this bike does have a Sundowner touring seat along with a drivers back rest already.....Q.R. passenger backrest and rack....and a Q.R. Touring Pack, so When we're ready, got no excuses not to go. I feel into a terriffic deal. It's got just over 12,000....and even had a year left on the 7 year Warrantee which we transfered into may name.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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Enjoy your new ride. I love my RKC, it's a terrific bike!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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There is no better bike than the RK, I have had em all and made my way back to the King. Great buy enjoy
 
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