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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Noble Jim
I changed the leather bags to HD hard bags (with locks!)
Did you buy them new and if so how much were they? I'm eventually wanting to get stretched bags on my classic, so I thought about selling my leather bags and putting on the stock hard bags to get used to the look until I get the stretched ones.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
The bikes looking good! Here are two suggestions: 1) buy the V-Rail for the front fender to match up with the saddlebag guard rail. I've got one on my bike and they add a lot to the front. 2) Will you be riding solo alot? If so, pick up a HD Sundowner solo seat. The RKCs look great with solo seats.
Whiskers, Thanks. I am going shopping
 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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Looks like my days are coming to an end with the Road King.

I put a deposit down on an 2001 FXDXT, so I have a few more rides with the King before she goes.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by El Rey
Looks like my days are coming to an end with the Road King.

I put a deposit down on an 2001 FXDXT, so I have a few more rides with the King before she goes.
El Rey, not trying to pry, why are you getting rid of the King?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Glockcubed
El Rey, not trying to pry, why are you getting rid of the King?
I love the bike, just bored and wanted to revamp the bike. But honestly, the costs to do what I wanted to do are high.

It was actually cheaper to buy another bike and do mods to that bike.

Over the past couple years my riding style has changed and the Road King isn't quite cut out for it.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Here are a couple of pics of my 2010 FLHP I finished about 2 days before leaving for Sturgis:

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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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very nice looking bike!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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Daat bike looks smooooooth!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TheGrandPoohBah
Daat bike looks smooooooth!
Originally Posted by fightingmajor
very nice looking bike!

Thanks..never done..but the bulk of the work is done
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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mrwatson that's one of the slickest bikes I have seen in a while.
 
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