Hi,

I am thinking about buying a 2005 Road King Classic, my previous bikes have been a 2005 Victory vegas, 2005 Honda VTX 1800c and 2004 VTX 1300c, is the Harley going to be as reliable? The one I am looking at has 3800 miles on it.

Neil

 

Well with 3800 miles the H-D is virtually brand new. If you have a good price on it, get it.

 

Amost forgot my manners. Welcome to the site.

 

As reliable as anything else out there. Don't pay much more than 13k, less if possible. Then ride the snot out of it.

 

enjoy the ride and welcome aboard

 

Welcome and do it. I bought mine last year with only 600 miles and now I have 4500 miles. No problems, only fun.

 

Welcome from Montana. My Road (sig pic) is going on 67,000 and hasn't had any significant problems. The heads have never been off, and other than cam bearing tensioner's back at 11000, it's been bulletproof. If you get a good deal on it, go for it, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

 

What's the build date? Early '05s had the valve guide issues. Have they been replaced on this one? (no reason to not buy it if the price is right, just a heads up)

CN

 

Great bike, if the price is right, don't hesitate. Mine had about 12k on it when I picked it up, has a lot more now. Been pretty much trouble free.

 

+1 on all of the above. I just got my 03 FLHRI and have put over 6k miles on it since the end of June. I traded my Low Rider for it and there's a world of difference in handling. I can ride the RK just fine, but am still having a hard time getting used to the heavy front end and touring suspension. It's like going from a Porsche to 72 Buick. Nimble it ain't.