For the exhaust brackets, make a plate that attaches where the passenger footrest bolts go, then take a support down behind/below the muffler to about the axle. My old sporty had a bracket like that, you never noticed it behind the pipes.

I like the look....making it your own is what its all about....

 

I have always wanted an aftermarket company to develop a kit that would allow you to run a bagless King. I would be all over that in a second.\

I like what you've done with your king.

I think painting the side panels black, no matter what color the bike, would make them stand out less...the same way fat women wear black because it is slimming.

 

The side covers do look too large and the tapered mufflers throw it off some. You could decal/wrap the lower 1/3 of the covers in black and this would have an effect on the lines and visually reduce their size.
Maybe fish tails would be a plus.
There is a company out there that does make direct fit panels for direct replacement of bags. These panels make the RK look like the late model Indian Tour that comes from the factory.

 

Are you going to paint it of leave it in gray primer?

 

Holy iron butt, where's the seat? Love that open primary, that's on my wish list.

 

Can you replace that cover with something more low profile. Like this?

 

Nice job! I like it... shows some pretty good creativity on your part.

 

 

I have to admit that were it not for the side covers it looks good.

 

Thanks, gonna try getting the indentations louvered or something like that to maybe make it flow a little better. Gotta get some other covers to try it on first. Really looks bad with none. lol.