When did I buy a 2017 Harley Davidson Road King?
Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by Fischermp, Sep 3, 2017 . I took the plunge and bought the 2017 Road King Special. Like the bike so far, just put on 500 miles.
Is the road King special an ape bike?
I took the plunge and bought the 2017 Road King Special. Like the bike so far, just put on 500 miles. I need taller bars so I can sit back more. The 9″ apes that are stock force me to lean forward which is uncomfortable for me and my hands start to tingle after awhile.
Is the Harley Davidson Road King a vintage bike?
Just because the bike looks like a vintage design doesn’t mean that it operates like one, not by a long shot. In fact, this motorcycle incorporates all of the latest technology, far more than most people would expect to get with any motorcycle. 4. It features electronic fuel injection
Do you lower the front or rear of a road King?
– Lower the front with the HD, Progressive, or Race Tech kit. This is optional. You don’t have to lower the front if you only lower the rear 1″ – Lower the rear with shorter shocks or a lowering kit. You can get HD, Progressive, Werks, and many other brands of shocks.
How much is a 2005 Harley Davidson Road King?
2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom,1 5,000 miles, garaged kept, in mint condition, $7,000 or make offer, prefer phone calls or texts please! (571)-… 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King®, 2005 Harley-Davidson Road KingThe Harley-Davidson Road King Base is a touring style motorcycle with an MSRP of $16,5…
What kind of motorcycle is the road King?
2005 Harley-Davidson Road King® Custom, 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King CustomThe Harley-Davidson Road King Custom is a touring style motorcycle with FLHRS/FLHRSI Road King® CustomFor 2005, the Road King® Custom model makes its second appearance, and one year has done nothing to mellow its in-your…
How many miles does a road King Classic have?
2005 one owner Road King Classic. 41772 miles with stage one kit, Vance & Hines pipes, custom paint and kickstand. Screamin’ Eagle air breather with c…
When was the last Harley Davidson Road King built?
LIKE exam. jan 01,2000…. It is a good one, the second 1/2 of 2000 model year had the FIX installed on the cam bearing problem… ALL BIKES- twin-cam engines (regardless of model) built 1999 model year including the first 1/2 of 2000 model year, build date (dec. 15,1999) had the “potential” problem with the cam bearing coming apart..
Can you put heritage bars on a road King?
The stock bars impressed me as a set up that fit no one. The Heritage bars should be standard on the King with enough cable and brake line for another couple of inches of height or pull back for those who still might want it.
What’s the issue with the 2008 Road King handle bars?
The issue with the 2008 handle bars for average sized people ( I am 5′ 10″ with a 30 inch inseam, weigh about 180 lbs) is the seating position. Many riders — per what I have read — find the OEM RKC bars too short, and so feel that they are leaning too far forward in an uncomfortable position — can’t lean back and relax.
When did the Harley Davidson Road King come out?
This is a bike that was initially made famous with many of its features back in the 1960s and the most modern version still holds true to those classic lines. That fact, coupled with all of the features that are available on this bike, easily make it one of the favorites for dedicated Harley-Davidson fans and new motorcycle riders alike. 1.
Where did you get your progressive shocks for your road King?
Where did you get your progressive shocks? $189 is better than I have seen. I just lowered my 2005 Road King using progressive 1″ springs and progressive shocks about 3/4″ shorter. I really like the handling, ride and ease of getting on.
I took the plunge and bought the 2017 Road King Special. Like the bike so far, just put on 500 miles. I need taller bars so I can sit back more. The 9″ apes that are stock force me to lean forward which is uncomfortable for me and my hands start to tingle after awhile.
When do I get my legend Road King?
Pricey as hell but can’t beat adjust on the fly and I love the look of my RK slammed 3.5 in the back. Going Racetech “Caddies with Emulators 2” under in the front. Will post up my impressions as soon as the snow stops around mid March or April, Legend’s is damn pricey but worth the $$.