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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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im gonna buy a new harley but im trying to decide road king or soft tail classic plz give your reasons for buying one or the other
 
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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First of all welcome to the forum.

I looked at both last year before deciding on the Road King. I think that you need to look at several factors including what type of riding will you be doing, how comfortable are you on which bike, and most of all what makes you happy. I liked the RK because the wife and I are on a road trip almost every weekend and we liked the comfort on the longer trips. I also liked the easily removable windshield.

Good luck and buy what makes you happy.
 
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by hdrider12
im gonna buy a new harley but im trying to decide road king or soft tail classic plz give your reasons for buying one or the other
looks, handling, price, comfort, seat height. thats about it.



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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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Go to a dealer and test ride both

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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Go to a dealer and test ride both

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In fact do it a couple three times
 
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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Lots of around town and some touring - Softail.
Some around town and lots of touring - Road King.
 
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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