DILEMMA: Can't afford both.
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They are both nice bikes but If you are into long rides you'll like the RK better, I got my RK the way I wanted it then bought a SE ultra now the RK sits , the ultra is that much better of a ride remember there is always another step up you need to decide what you want or can spend
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OK, I love my 2005 Deluxe. I've put a bunch of money into it. V&H big radius, chrome front end, chrome calipers, braided cables, mustgang seat, windshild, sissy bar and a bunch more. The DILEMMA IS. I'm really digging a 2011 Road King Classic. The 103 motor is the *****. The king rides great. BUT, it ain't cheap and i'll be starting over at stock and spending another crapload o' cash.
Figure i can get 10-11K trade for my deluxe. MSRP on the RKC is about 21K.
Help me out guys. What should i do. Is the RK really that much more comfortable a ride. Of course i test rode her but 10-20 miles just doesn't tell enough. Advice..............
Figure i can get 10-11K trade for my deluxe. MSRP on the RKC is about 21K.
Help me out guys. What should i do. Is the RK really that much more comfortable a ride. Of course i test rode her but 10-20 miles just doesn't tell enough. Advice..............
Why not upgrade the motor on your Deluxe? This would be a lot cheaper than a new bike. Obviously you have put the time, effort, love and $$$ into it, so, at some point in your life, it was "the bike". Right? Why the dislike for it now? And unless you sell privately, the dealer will not give you 10-11k; mods mean very, very little to them.
And here is some food for thought: How long have you wanted the RK? Is this just a fad because you saw something new and shiny. Or, have you been wanting to change for a while? A while being at least a year.
Good luck, however, bike shopping is always fun!
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I think I would wait it out too. Do you do a lot of touring/long rides? If so, maybe get a used RK and keep the Deluxe?
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My GF rides a 2009 Deluxe, she loves it. I ride a 2010 StreetGlide, I love it. I ride both of them when I feel the urge. Absolutely NO COMPARISON in the ride! Hands down I will take the StreetGlide any day over the Deluxe. Not saying the Deluxe is bad but more that the StreetGlide is SO much better. It all has to do with how you ride and where. Touring is the StreetGlides long suit, whereas the Deluxe may be a better bike around town and bar to bar. Cant tell you how to spend your money but just know if you get that RK you will most likely not ride the Deluxe again anyway.
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I don't think you'll get what you think for a trade in on your Deluxe. I've contemplated trading my RK in for a RG but decided I am very happy with my bike and I'd rather invest money in the RK.
I guess if you're debating that bad, you're better off sticking with your Deluxe.
I guess if you're debating that bad, you're better off sticking with your Deluxe.
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I don't think you'll get what you think for a trade in on your Deluxe. I've contemplated trading my RK in for a RG but decided I am very happy with my bike and I'd rather invest money in the RK.
I guess if you're debating that bad, you're better off sticking with your Deluxe.
I guess if you're debating that bad, you're better off sticking with your Deluxe.
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It really depends on what kind of riding you do and plan on doing. If it were me I would just put $3000 into the motor of the Lux and keep on rolling. For that amount of cash you can smoke a stock 103 every time. If you want bags get a bagger tail and some bags. But, that is just me. Prices on new bikes are way too much for me right now and I won't get another until I can keep what I have already. Call me a collector. I do plenty of touring on my fatboy and it gets me there well.
Drew
Drew
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Really hard choice, I've already been there. Before you assume what the dealer will give you, check it out first. Also if the 2011 with the 103 is what you really want, try waiting until the end of the year once the 2012's have been out. I guarantee there will either be a low mileage used on, or left over new, that you can get a much better deal on. Right now the riding season is coming into full swing and the dealer has an edge, six months from now, different story.