How good is the Road King on the twisty mt roads?
#12
11-25-2011, 11:06 PM
Thanks for the replies. I agree that the riders ability applies. I've been riding for over 30 years now. I was more inquiring if the King is at home on the twisties or if it felt like a truck. I can drive a truck on twisties too but a camaro would be more fun. I know I can't find that one HD that fits all my needs so am just trying to figure out which one covers most of them. Sounds like the King will keep me close to the rest of the pack in the mountains. I love its nostalgic appearance and highway comfort. Again, thanks.
#13
11-26-2011, 01:54 AM
I can't speak to the roadglide but I had a 11 Limited & my 08 Roadking would have no problem keeping up with it in the twisties. The RG is however a damn fine bike. As far as the new frame (09 & newer) I personally really didn't notice much difference. Must just be me though because I'm constantly hearing about this huge improvement.....Good luck on your decision.
#15
11-26-2011, 05:37 AM
Hi guys. Still trying to decide between the Road Glide Custom and the Road King Classic. Typical rides for me cover about 200-300 miles and go from interstate to the Blue mountain 2 lane twisties. I am coming off an 04 EG and have test ridden both the King and the Glide, but mostly on the freeway. I love the Kings style but question what the handling will be like in the mountains as compared to the Glide. I'm hoping some of you have ridden both and can chime in... or even opinions from guys with Kings who ride in similiar types of roads. Thanks
I have done the dragon a few times on my King.....handles well. plus... The King is the best looking HD....IMHO.
#16
11-26-2011, 06:20 AM
Road Warrior
I have had RK's and Electra Glides with cross country trips on both. Also been to the Dragon on both. I went back to a RKC last year because I quess I am just a RK guy. By the way, this is my third RK and probably my last because it is the best one I have had.
I am an ex AMA professional motox and flat track racer, so I tend to ride agressively for the thrill. Just never felt I could push the Glide as far as the RK, but that's just me I quess.
As far as which will run the Dragon better, well I quess my answer above says it all.
I am an ex AMA professional motox and flat track racer, so I tend to ride agressively for the thrill. Just never felt I could push the Glide as far as the RK, but that's just me I quess.
As far as which will run the Dragon better, well I quess my answer above says it all.
#17
11-26-2011, 06:40 AM
#18
11-26-2011, 06:59 AM
Road Master
#19
11-26-2011, 10:13 AM
I live in twistie country and have an 09 King. Part of my daily commute is a mini version of the dragon (only 3 miles long). The King handles fine, not truck like at all. It is not a sport bike, but a lot of the time I ride, I am 10 mph over or better the posted speed limit on the canyon back roads of my rural county roads where a lot of other riders come on the weekends.
#20
11-26-2011, 10:37 AM
RK will do fine, I own a RK and an EG and have ridden my buds RG. The king is afterall a touring bike and you will drag the boards just as much as the RG and EG. RG and EG front felt heavier to me do to the fairing but that didn't stop me from draging the boards on all 3. The frame is the same on all of them.