Road King or Road King Classic ?
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From: Atlanta, GA
Anyway, to the OP's question. I love the look and style of the RKC. I love the leather bags too, but wanted the hardbags for the security aspect. When I found a used set to match my bike I couldn't resist. Yea, I need to update my sig picture!
Last edited by MikeBel; Aug 22, 2013 at 10:53 AM.
Cruiser
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From: Phila, Pa
I just went through the same decision as you and went with the RKC.
For me, ABS and Cruise are mandatory. Right now, I'm enjoying the wheels and the leather bags. I also know that if I want, I can always replace them.
For me, ABS and Cruise are mandatory. Right now, I'm enjoying the wheels and the leather bags. I also know that if I want, I can always replace them.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Fenton, MO
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Fenton, MO
Well I guess if you try to hit the lids on the docking system, yea, you can damage it. I put hard bags on my RKC and have never had this problem; and I have the 4-pt. system. In fact I just had to go out and check what you are saying. If I intentionally try to hit the lids against the backrest post, I can, but why would I? Also, wouldnt the standard RK w/ 4-point system have the same issue?
Anyway, to the OP's question. I love the look and style of the RKC. I love the leather bags too, but wanted the hardbags for the security aspect. When I found a used set to match my bike I couldn't resist. Yea, I need to update my sig picture!
Anyway, to the OP's question. I love the look and style of the RKC. I love the leather bags too, but wanted the hardbags for the security aspect. When I found a used set to match my bike I couldn't resist. Yea, I need to update my sig picture!
I will say this. My first touring bike was a 2006 RK Custom. Had to be bought back from the dealer because of serious EFI issues. I ended up with a 2006 Street Glide and have been on a fairing bike since. Now that I am back on a RK I have a rekindled appreciation for being able to see the whole road. My first order of business is trying to get the buffeting under control. That is the issue I had with the batwing after my neck surgery. Choppy air hitting me in the chest and neck making for a fatiguing ride. So if it is possible I think when I am back in a position to buy a newer bike I will pick up a RK Standard and give it some Street Glide/CVO flair. Smooth front fender, CVO rear, slant bags, lowers and the full audio set-up from the CVO. Either that or find a garage queen 2013 CVO for a reasonable price.
Road Captain
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From: Fenton, MO
See the whole road, man that was my biggest reason for choosing the RK. I test road a streetglide and roadglide and just could not stand the fact I could not see the street in front of me. What buffeting issues are you having with the RK, I assume you are talking about riding with windshield on??
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From: Atlanta, GA
Yes, you are 100% corect. My apologies as I mis-read the original post I replied to. The leather bag lids will make contact w/ the docking hardware if you're not careful.
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See the whole road, man that was my biggest reason for choosing the RK. I test road a streetglide and roadglide and just could not stand the fact I could not see the street in front of me. What buffeting issues are you having with the RK, I assume you are talking about riding with windshield on??
yeah the choppy air coming from below. Hits me right in the chest and neck. I had neck surgery last year and have a titanium plate in my neck. That choppy air kills me. That is why I had t sell my Street Glide and go with a Road Glide Ultra with lowers. No issues. I get the choppy air with a shield. With a 15" and 20". Without a shield I get clean air to the head and chest but that obviously puts a strain on my neck as well. I would like to try lowers on a RK but don't wanna spend that coin id they don't do much to help. I know even with my Ultra Classic with lowers I still got the choppy air coming up between the lowers and fairing. And at my height it hit me right in the neck.
Last edited by Garemlin; Aug 22, 2013 at 01:17 PM.
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