Been following this thread for weeks now in anticipation for when i get mine. I'm trading in my wife's sportster and my '15 Street Bob for a brand new '18 RKS in black, seen loads of inspiration for customisation.
I'm weighing up which upgrades I should invest in straight off the bat. Pretty sold on the wind splitter shield, mounting hardware and sissy bar/rack, Daymaker and stage 1 so far. Bars and seat will have to be looked at at a later date.
My question is coming from riding a stage 2 Street Bob how does the RKS compare? should I go straight in with a cam upgrade whilst its still at the dealers or will a nice Stage 1 tune + (for example)SE Heavy Breather and slip ons cut the mustard for the first few thousand miles? Also should i get headers? my local dealers suggest this isn't necessary...
Pretty sure I will get the cam upgrade at some stage regardless but my pockets will be pretty empty if I get the basic stuff previously mentioned, just trying to hear other peoples opinions of how they have found the riding experience coming from a Dyna or equivalent before handing over all my hard earned cash!!

 

[QUOTE just trying to hear other peoples opinions of how they have found the riding experience coming from a Dyna or equivalent before handing over all my hard earned cash!![/QUOTE]

I had an '09 dyna then a '15 Slim S & now I've got a M8 std road king with a stage 1 & its so much better in every way, you won't regret it.

 

dave when are you getting your 2018 road king special the black is the best color for that bike good luck

 

I had an '09 dyna then a '15 Slim S & now I've got a M8 std road king with a stage 1 & its so much better in every way, you won't regret it.[/QUOTE]

I also had a Slim before, you cannot compare the M8 with the vtwin, it's another world even without a stage 1

 

I confirm, mine is also black

 

Nice thanks for the advice guys. Just had some good news that I can get my new bike next month rather than waiting till the new year which is a massive result!
Looks like I'll stick with the stage 1 initially then, any input on getting a full exhaust or just the slip ons? The shop guy says the header pipes are plenty big enough on the RKS but I'm clueless on this coming from a Dyna with short shots! Trying to save money on labour costs down the line, they are giving me a good deal and said any upgrades they will do at cost price if I get them done before collection...

 

Beautiful bikes here!!!! I'm going to test ride one Saturday and I hope I like it!!!

 

Hello guys I got a klock werks touring front wraparound fender in charcoal denim gray painted by the factorymatch.com for sale. Great price. Hit me up for a great deal.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...l#post16536877

 

I also had a Slim before, you cannot compare the M8 with the vtwin, it's another world even without a stage 1[/QUOTE]

Another slim s owner gone RKS... Very happy with it.

I should probably introduce myself. Just joined from Jacksonville FL. Enjoy reading the forum.

*Cheers* 2017 FLHRXS

 

I purchased a road king special last month in Charcoal denim.

Was curious what others were paying. Seemed liked a good deal. Thoughts?

Msrp 22,500

Neg. 3,000 off

Paid 19,500

Freight $436

Prep $350

Doc $449

Title $19.

Tax 1,400