Talk me outa buying a Road King
#111
09-29-2016 | 04:06 PM
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#112
09-29-2016 | 06:38 PM
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#113
09-30-2016 | 01:31 AM
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Well I finally gave the phone call and put a deposit down on a 2017 black Road King. All my dealers are about a 3 hour drive and I'm busy this week. Rudy the owner slash salesman of the dealership is away next week so it'll be a couple long weeks before I get to ride it. I'd like to thank everyone for their comments and when I get it I'll try and learn how to post a picture.
#114
09-30-2016 | 04:05 AM
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#115
10-02-2016 | 03:14 PM
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Do it!!!
You'll never regret it bro. Told myself in 2014 when i buy, I'm buying a king. THEN while in the shop, went back and forth. RK, Streetglide, Heritage. Decided RK was it. 2 years later, I've rode the other 2 and DO NOT regret my decision.
Doing a little customization (bagging it) and I love it.
Doing a little customization (bagging it) and I love it.
#116
10-02-2016 | 03:26 PM
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Well I finally gave the phone call and put a deposit down on a 2017 black Road King. All my dealers are about a 3 hour drive and I'm busy this week. Rudy the owner slash salesman of the dealership is away next week so it'll be a couple long weeks before I get to ride it. I'd like to thank everyone for their comments and when I get it I'll try and learn how to post a picture.
#117
10-02-2016 | 03:30 PM
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Sorry I cant convince you since I own one. It's one of the best bikes out there. A lot more versatile than the rest of the line up.
If you want a touring bike with no infotainment, this bike is for you. The infotainment system is rather useless and not really needed. You can easily add music by putting a headset on your helmet and not annoy people around you with whatever shitty music you like to play Rap, country, R&B, oldies, classic rock. No one wants to hear that **** at full blast.
Can you imagine seeing an old white guy playing F the police by NWA on full blast? Yeah, me neither.
If you want a touring bike with no infotainment, this bike is for you. The infotainment system is rather useless and not really needed. You can easily add music by putting a headset on your helmet and not annoy people around you with whatever shitty music you like to play Rap, country, R&B, oldies, classic rock. No one wants to hear that **** at full blast.
Can you imagine seeing an old white guy playing F the police by NWA on full blast? Yeah, me neither.
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#118
10-20-2016 | 09:11 PM
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I went from an XL1200L to a Dyna FXD to a Dyna FLD trying to make my wife happy. She does not like the FLD so test rode an Ultra Low. She loved that but I did not like how heavy the front end felt. Today, I stopped at Harley for a helmet clip and test rode a 2016 Road King. Wow! The front end felt nimble like my Dyna Switchback and it was smooooth going down the highway. Talked the dealer into installing a sissy bar for my wife and adjusting the handlebars so that I can try it with my wife on back tomorrow. She doesn't know it yet, but I am ready to trade. Plus I got a great offer on my trade in and a killer price on the King. Payments again for a few years or my first good bonus that comes along.
I vote for the King.
I vote for the King.
Last edited by karlkcfi; 10-20-2016 at 09:14 PM.
#119
10-20-2016 | 09:37 PM
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I saw a Road King just like that one at my Dealer the other day, told the salesman "That bike right there is the closest thing to a Classic that the MoCo makes today".
Sharp classic colors, excellent choice.
Of course I am biased; I had a Granny that had a 1957 Chevy Belaire in that exact color!
Sharp classic colors, excellent choice.
Of course I am biased; I had a Granny that had a 1957 Chevy Belaire in that exact color!
