2003 RKC my wife rides with me all the time and we go all over. Changed the seat to a mustang and all is good. The RKC is the way to go...

 

Go with the RK. I just bought an 04 EG from a friend of mine, 2 years ago a borrowed the same bike and put 600 miles or so on it in a few days. Last September I rented a 2011 SG and put 400 miles on it. I didn't notice enough difference in the two frames to justify the price difference.

Plus, that RG is one ugly sled

 

I dunno how I feel about the new frame either, it just seems so high with the 6 gallon tank sitting on top or it could all be the voices in my head....

 

I just bought a Classic in Silver (LOVE the color) and I will tell you now buy the RK BUT in a new frame . I like the Classic but still think I may have made a mistake as I like the options the RK gives you? It was tough for me ?

 

Go ride the 08 and then ride an 09/10/11. You'll detect a difference. Just make sure you ride similar models. Don't compare a '08 RK to an '10 Road Glide as they are 2 totally different rides and different engines.

I've testrode a 2010 & 2011 Road Glide and they are amazing. They slice through the wind like a bullet. A well kept secret by H-D. I've been eyeballing a 2010 Merlot colored Road Glide(well, they have 2) at local dealer but just can't see pulling the trigger right now with job market being wacky.

Oh, and I ride an Electra Glide Classic and the reference to the Mustang seat above is spot on. I had the seat on our '04 EGC and when we traded for the '07 we have now, I kept the seat. Took wife for about a 45 mile trip on the stock seat on the '07 and first thing she said we got back was "You are putting the Mustang on this bike, right?" It was on 20 minutes later.

 

About a month ago, I bought a 2010 Road King (103 police) with 14.5 k on the clock for 14.3K. ABS etc.
The prices seem high.
Good advice above. Different frames on all tourers starting 2009

 

Sounds like you would prefer the Road King.
The frame on the 2008 has been around for 27 years. It's still a nice functional frame.

The 2009 and newer frame is not wider and longer.
Some of the seats are wider if front making you take a wider stance.
HD addressed this in the spring of 2010.

I doubt if you would like the 2010 Road Glide for years of 2-up riding comfort.
It has the lower 12" Street Glide rear shocks.

You are already spending more money than you want and if you buy it you will have to spend at least this much more:
You will need to change the seat.
You will need to change the windshield.
You will need a Backrest and Luggage rack (about $400 I believe)

To bad you can't find a 2009 Road King, I do prefer the new frame and fatter rear tire.

 

Nice find, I didn't know police bikes came with the leather bags.

 

They are both great machines in fact....The road king can be outfitted with a fairing and/or a radio if you want or need....I like the radio myself....The cruise control was a must for me and i got it installed....It's a very personnal choice, Batwing VS Windshield VS frame mounted fairing....3 different animals for sure but all have their positive in my book....I chose the Electra Glide Classic cuz it gave me all i wanted so i would tell you to make sure before you buy ...i think you might be better off looking a little more and get choices you may have missed... not styles just deals.. Good luck and you will surely like the big bagger for sure.

 

@Texas Fat Boy: This is a civilian conversion by a dealer, included brand-new bags, 2011 paint kit, Screaming Eagle CVO seat, chrome passenger boards and some other stuff.
Couldn't pass it up. Have a 2007 CVO Springer and 2011 Deluxe in the garage as well as sportbikes.