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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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Yes I agree , you have to always type RKCustom or you will get confused with the classic .Love the RK "s the Custom looks more streamlined than the Classic . And there are less of them that I see on the road . Thats my opionion and Im sticking with it.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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black pearl [sm=icon_cheers.gif]
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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I have to agree on black pearl.. I ended up settling for Black Cherry Pearl, because I could have it in 3 weeks rather than 3 months.. I ended up not settling after all.. The black cherry looks fantastic when clean, but like the black pearl, it gets dirty pretty quick..
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Oh you ain't kiddin, You gotta wash em every half hour ,hahaha
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 12:57 AM
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Wow -- there are alot more customs out there than I realized. Mine is black cherry pearl -- love it. Beach bars are comfortable and it is overall just a nice ride. Added an aftermarket tour pak on a detachable rack (also black cherry pearl). Just needed some more space.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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My 06 Road King Custom is my first Harley. It is Black with chubby apes and SE exhaust. I love this bike. To me it is the best combo of class, style, and comfort. Plus I can have a comfy "Bagger" and not look like an old man. I am only 27 after all.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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... is the best combo of class, style, and comfort.
My thoughts exactly...
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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i've always loved the look of the old 40s and 50s model Harleys and to me, the RK Custom is cut out of that mold. it just looks how i think a bikeSHOULD look - that is why i bought the '04 RK Custom that i'm pickin up on Saturday.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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I just ordered my Road King Custom in Black Cherry 2 weeks ago. I CAN'T WAIT!!

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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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I just ordered my Road King Custom in Black Cherry 2 weeks ago. I CAN'T WAIT!!

Rico
Congrats! How long are you going to have to wait?
 
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