Thinking about first RK, advice..
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Road Captain
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From: Eastern MA
Thinking about first RK, advice..
Hello folks over here in Touring. I purchased my first HD in 2007, a Dyna Low Rider. I've decided on a 2014 RK. Looked at several at the dealer today.
What's the consensus on the ABS? Saw all the additional plumbing on the right side from the module under the handlebars. I have been riding since 1986, I've been able to control brakes under sudden needs at times. It's a big adder, almost $800.
I'm indifferent about the other options like factory security and don't really want the spoke wheel RKC look with white walls, just my taste.
Will have to out backrest on for the wife, she likes the "security", no decision for me here.
Any other comments? Thought about the Softtail Heritage but I like the hard cases, rubber mounted engine, higher output engine, larger fuel capacity and the look better.
Thanks,
Bob
What's the consensus on the ABS? Saw all the additional plumbing on the right side from the module under the handlebars. I have been riding since 1986, I've been able to control brakes under sudden needs at times. It's a big adder, almost $800.
I'm indifferent about the other options like factory security and don't really want the spoke wheel RKC look with white walls, just my taste.
Will have to out backrest on for the wife, she likes the "security", no decision for me here.
Any other comments? Thought about the Softtail Heritage but I like the hard cases, rubber mounted engine, higher output engine, larger fuel capacity and the look better.
Thanks,
Bob
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 415
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From: Albany
Do it...
I went from a FXWG to the Road King 2 years ago. What a big difference. Also...Is 800 bucks worth stopping quicker if it saves you an accident? You could spend that on shiny stuff in an instant.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
the overwhelming reason i bought my 09 was the ABS.
when i went to testride...riding my 1995 FLHTC I went to 55 and measured off a panic stop.
I then rode the 2009 FLHTC to 55 and hit the brakes...and literally stopped in better than 2/3 the distance.
the RK is a couple hundred pounds heavier than the dyna...let the abs work the traction control while you figure out how to steer around a problem.
and a big plus on gravel roads.
the security is good, the cruise i thought i'd never use...and do all the time
Apache Trail, ABS is good, very good
mike
when i went to testride...riding my 1995 FLHTC I went to 55 and measured off a panic stop.
I then rode the 2009 FLHTC to 55 and hit the brakes...and literally stopped in better than 2/3 the distance.
the RK is a couple hundred pounds heavier than the dyna...let the abs work the traction control while you figure out how to steer around a problem.
and a big plus on gravel roads.
the security is good, the cruise i thought i'd never use...and do all the time
Apache Trail, ABS is good, very good
mike
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 239
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From: Connecticut
I just sold my 2001 RKC and got a 2014 SGS...
I loved the RKC, and so didn't the wife, it was a great touring bike. I wanted a little change so I went with the Super Glide Special.
Good luck
I loved the RKC, and so didn't the wife, it was a great touring bike. I wanted a little change so I went with the Super Glide Special.
Good luck
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 161
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From: Canada
I've had to make 2 emergency stops on my 14 king and both times the rear locked up and was slowly swinging around. Maybe I will get use to it, but if I had got ABS I would feel safer.
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