Went to the NY bike show at the Javits Center yesterday. I was on the prowl for upgrades for my 09 Road King. The first thing I was looking for was a new seat. I already have changed the handle bars to the Heritage ones and wanted to find a seat to complete my "comfort zone".
So I sat on a new Road King Classic and was shocked! Seems that Harley figured out that the handle bar/seat combo they put on the 09-10 Road Kings sucked and they made some changes. But anyhow, I sat myself on an Ultra and WOW. Wife and I both LOVED the seat.I'll have to double check but it seems that the Ultra seat will fit just fine on my Road King (according to the catalog - 09 thru 11 all the same). I also priced out an audio system from J&M (intercom, CB etc.) I am also considering putting a tour pack on my bike.
WHICH BRINGS ME TO THE POINT
Seems that for "only" a couple of thousand more the salesmen were willing to talk trade in for a base ultra. I'm not floating in dough but is it possible that I could have my cake and eat it too? Can't decide if I love the Road King styling enough to keep it and upgrade it or if I should take the plunge and trade up? The wife absolutely LOVED the Ultra but I still am in love with my 1st big Harley.
EITHER WAY -IT'S GOING TO COST!
WHAT DO YOU THINK?

 

The way I see it you will NEVER recuperate the money you invest on upgrades so i reckon it's much wiser in the long run to keep your RK std and shop around for the right Ultra.

Hope you find the right bike in due course.

T

 

go with the ultra....just to make the wife happy is worth it>>>>

 

Upgrades are meant to keep YOU HAPPY , but not the next buyer. So spend your money and buy up? Which dealer was going to take your bike in and a couple of Grand for an Ultr ?? I have to meet him , LOL!! My Ultra was $25436 OTD in NY and every RK is about $19K. Heck I had a guy who wanted to trade me his RK but I wanted $9K , he is thinking about it ? Good Luck with your Ultra

 

It would end up being 2-3 grand more PLUS the cost of the upgrades I had planned. I COULD ONLY WISH!

 

I think I would still go with the ULTRA, !!

 

I've thought about trading my Road King in on an Ultra but changed my mind. I love my King too much to get ride of her. I did that with my Sportster and I'm still kicking myself over that move.

 

Jeffrey
PM Sent

 

Are you a wife typing on your husband's login?

 

vickers1 - still swinging a johnson!

rambler43 - PM w/e-mail sent back at ya

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