Road King on the brain.
#31
02-06-2014, 02:06 PM
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I traded my 11 Limited in on a 11 RKC, hated the fairing and lowers and all that crap. It was less than a year old, dealer treated me right though. The Limited was nice but just way too much bike for what I do. If I was touring a lot I might have kept it. Most of my rides are 200 miles or less one way so the RKC is plenty comfortable for that. Plus I have the drivers and passenger back rest, 4 point dock with luggage rack if I ever want to go further.
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02-06-2014, 02:22 PM
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#34
02-06-2014, 03:40 PM
+1 on that! Well said. The King is the best basic bike out there. I like the post with the three different configurations, don't forget the sidecar!
I have removed or traded out guards, painted parts for chrome, tires, bars, etc. to make it as close to bare bones as possible while looking good. I will keep my 07 until I croak, already thinking about the sidecar for the day that I can't lift it off the stand!
I have removed or traded out guards, painted parts for chrome, tires, bars, etc. to make it as close to bare bones as possible while looking good. I will keep my 07 until I croak, already thinking about the sidecar for the day that I can't lift it off the stand!
#35
02-06-2014, 04:50 PM
I moved from a 2011 Electra Glide Classic (which I turned into an Ultra - man, that was expensive and stupid). Anyway, wife wasn't riding anymore and the EGC wasn't really a one-up motorcycle - felt like I was driving a Lincoln when all I wanted was a Ford. I ended buying an end of season 2012 Road King and I love it. As a solo rider, I'm no fan of fairings and I don't like draggin' around a big box on the back end. I like riding without the windshield at times and I don't need music.
For trips, wrap a bag or two around the passenger backrest and a 2-up luggage rack and you're good for a couple weeks. Throw the bags in the basement when you return. I like seeing the nice clean lines of the rear fender - can't see it that well with a tour pak. Well, that' my story. Good luck in your decision.
For trips, wrap a bag or two around the passenger backrest and a 2-up luggage rack and you're good for a couple weeks. Throw the bags in the basement when you return. I like seeing the nice clean lines of the rear fender - can't see it that well with a tour pak. Well, that' my story. Good luck in your decision.
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02-06-2014, 07:52 PM
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02-06-2014, 08:35 PM
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