The All things ROAD KING SPECIAL THREAD
#351
06-25-2017, 06:56 PM
I've been kicking around the idea of a RKS for my first bike in about 7 years. Last was a 2010 Road Glide Custom. There a few things I would want added before it left the dealership... one of them being a windshield. I would imagine I will end up with two different shields. A big one for long distance and a smaller/medium for shorter travels to keep the wind off my chest. I am wondering about the smaller/medium and what you guys are going with. I like the looks of the HD Wind Splitter the best but not sure how effective it is. I'm 5'10". I'd imagine for the real touring I would just get a standard RK windshield.
Change of windshield did not change buffeting with the exception that I get less head buffeting
#352
06-25-2017, 07:14 PM
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#353
06-25-2017, 09:39 PM
Don't let the M8 problems thread scare you. If you don't plan on any major modifications you will have a warranty to back you up. The RKS is an awesome bike and you will enjoy the hell out of it. So pull the trigger and enjoy it. It appears your user name has you already taking mental ownership of a Black RKS! 
post pics when you pick it up.
post pics when you pick it up.
#354
06-25-2017, 10:04 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
tough call being so close now..if they remain 'unchanged' and you can save maybe $1000-$1500 on a 17 then it's tempting..but even outwardly unchanged doesn't mean hidden improvements weren't made for 2018..we know damn well they learned a lot from analysis of warranty claims, etc. and maybe the 18's will be just a little more mature in so much as faults were remedied unbeknownst to us..might be a stretch but suppose it's possible
#355
06-25-2017, 11:30 PM
you are correct, my username is locked in, because there is no doubt what bike I'm going to buy, I'm just trying to decide if I should wait for 2018 or not. For me, that Vivid Black RKS is perfect. I appreciate the feedback, not sure if there's any advantage whatsoever for a waiting for the 2018 except it'll probably be heavier on my back pocket.
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#356
06-26-2017, 12:37 AM
That is a tough call at this point. I am sure you will have some bargaining power now that the RKS is starting to stay on showrooms longer than it takes to do the Pdi. Then again, what will 18 bring? I saw a vivid black RKS this past week...Outstanding was all I could think. Made we wonder if my matte gray was still my favorite color. Lol.
#357
06-26-2017, 03:48 AM
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you are correct, my username is locked in, because there is no doubt what bike I'm going to buy, I'm just trying to decide if I should wait for 2018 or not. For me, that Vivid Black RKS is perfect. I appreciate the feedback, not sure if there's any advantage whatsoever for a waiting for the 2018 except it'll probably be heavier on my back pocket.
#358
06-26-2017, 04:38 AM
As for waiting for an 18 model, I'm not sure what you guys have been told over stateside but the 3 or 4 dealers I spoke to all said the RKS is a limited run, like the 's' models (of course this may have been a sales tactic? But same answer from Warrs, Guildford, Maidstone and Leeds!) but who knows what the company will do! They'll prob run these out and do blacked out street glides and road glides!
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#359
06-26-2017, 05:04 AM
Tourer
I doubt (IMO) if they do the RKS in 18 that it will be much if any different except for maybe color. Mid year releases don't leave much time for change if carried into the next year. We'll see. My local dealer still sells them as fast as they get them. He finally got a red one in and it was on the floor for 3 days. Most have been the denim grey so that appears to be the most common color of the 4 available. I have yet to see another Olive Gold one like mine.
#360
06-26-2017, 07:10 AM
Road Master
Mega thank you, sounds just what I'm looking for!!
As for waiting for an 18 model, I'm not sure what you guys have been told over stateside but the 3 or 4 dealers I spoke to all said the RKS is a limited run, like the 's' models (of course this may have been a sales tactic? But same answer from Warrs, Guildford, Maidstone and Leeds!) but who knows what the company will do! They'll prob run these out and do blacked out street glides and road glides!
As for waiting for an 18 model, I'm not sure what you guys have been told over stateside but the 3 or 4 dealers I spoke to all said the RKS is a limited run, like the 's' models (of course this may have been a sales tactic? But same answer from Warrs, Guildford, Maidstone and Leeds!) but who knows what the company will do! They'll prob run these out and do blacked out street glides and road glides!