Possible move-up from Dyna
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From: Paragould, AR
Possible move-up from Dyna
I've been poking around the touring forums for awhile and I think I really have my mind set on moving up to a Road King.
My question to current and past Road King owners is about the frame change in 09. Is that really a huge deal? Is there a huge difference in the ride? Is it worth me waiting until I have enough funds to get an 09 or newer?
I'm hoping to trade my Street Bob for the Road King and to not have to spend a couple thousand (or more) I realize I will have to find an older Road King.
Thanks,
My question to current and past Road King owners is about the frame change in 09. Is that really a huge deal? Is there a huge difference in the ride? Is it worth me waiting until I have enough funds to get an 09 or newer?
I'm hoping to trade my Street Bob for the Road King and to not have to spend a couple thousand (or more) I realize I will have to find an older Road King.
Thanks,
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Duluth, GA
Opinions vary...when I moved over into the touring class it was Feb of 2009. I was looking for an Ultra...and the dealer had a couple of brand new 08's at reduced pricing. I rode the 08 and then the 09. I bought the 09. No comparison in my mind. Same frame on all the touring models...and yes...in my opinion it was a pretty big change.
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From: Neenah, WI
I purchased a 2009 Fatbob last year, and loved it. Great bike for zipping around town, but not much for two up riding.
Traded in for a 2013 RK. Cant stop smiling, or riding. My wife loves the ride some much better than the Fatbob.
Look at just trading in for a new one or a 2012. You might be surprised what they give you for it in trade. I know I was.
Get the RK. You will never look back.
Good luck,
Kev
Traded in for a 2013 RK. Cant stop smiling, or riding. My wife loves the ride some much better than the Fatbob.
Look at just trading in for a new one or a 2012. You might be surprised what they give you for it in trade. I know I was.
Get the RK. You will never look back.
Good luck,
Kev
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Duluth, GA
No problem. You can do some web searching to find out the differences...but the main one was going from a frame of 90 components down to 40. A bit more "solid feel" to it. I don't remember the exact number but there were something like 400+ changes made.
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