Thanks for the comment! Though the front fender is only stretched down. Same clearance as the original fender in proximity to where the oil filter is. I can say 100% that it does not block the oil filter. I changed my own oil in August before the end of the riding season, zero issues getting to the oil filter (which sits behind the front of the frame, so way behind the front fender).
@@CheckYourPremises Oh gotcha, and yes you’re correct it does stretch in front of the oil cooler. Luckily 5k later I haven’t had any issues with it overheating. Thanks again, good observation.
Dude 😮 this is what customization should look like. You did a spectacular job putting this together! I also like your playlists, War pulled me right in. Subbing
Man, your bike is so beautiful! Great job in getting your vision to come to life! Thanks for the info on the auxiliary lights. I have the ones for a street glide on my rks, and I dont love it lol. I will be using your idea. I hope you don't mind! I'm still in the process of building mine. If it turns out anything like yours, I will be stoked! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
bro!!! So I just got my first Harley, 1989 electra glide. And I always had liked the look of the nighttrain all blacked out look. Your bike is sick!!! I am gonna be buying one part at a time..But what beautiful inspiration !!!
Thanks for the comment Paul. The secret is actually that I’ve had the bike professionally ceramic coated twice since I got it (once in 2019 and again in 2023) keeps the paint looking like glass.
DANG, that bike is fire😳!! I’d be embarrassed for that bike to pull up right next to me at a stop light😂. VERY beautiful. I’m still not sure what I would do to mine. I’m kind of new to motorcycles. My wife just bought me my first bike as a 40th bday present last week. I can’t complain with what I have, which is a 2005 Road King Special. So far, love my bike as it is. I know I’ll do something to her over time. I have a buddy right now that wants to upgrade some stuff on mine. He loves working on bikes and cars. We’ll see what happens. Again, very, very beautiful bike👌🏽
Thanks for sharing this, I'm planning extensive customisation of my RK Special and this helps a bunch! Can you please clarify the Italian company for those neat grips, couldn't find the source, also the horn I am a bit stuck with! Great video anyhow, will subscribe right now!
Damn brah...bad ass. Just picked up my 2017 Road King special from Cowboy Harley inBeaumont, Texas. Looking forward to tricking her out. Gonna be looking at darkness for some ideas !!!
Amazing build. Exactly my style. I’m working on blacking out my street glide after seeing your videos. I’m in NY about 2 1/2 hrs away. Would be great to meet up sometime. I call my bike dark side.
Dakota Digital MLX has been zero problems (3 yrs now). Its plenty bright in the day time (not perfect in super sunny conditions, but good enough). Set up is zero effort (plug & play). The gas gauge gives a % number for the remaining fuel (close to accurate but I go by the Harley flush mount gas indicator most times) 🤟🏽
My Man, thank you for sharing this video with your loyal subscribers. The video was narrated perfectly and all the upgrades to darkness are absolutely amazing. Hands down one of the most amazing beautiful RK special I’ve seen in New Jersey by far. It’s obvious to all of us that a lot of love and planning went into this awesome build. Thanks for the fantastic content you put out my good friend. Bless to know you and ride along you & darkness 🤙
@@darknessroadking me and the boyz are here to support you and your channel. May the good lord continue to bless you and your channel as we see your RUclips channel grow. Much Respect 🤙
Yes and it’s not a special type just regular powder coat. The bike is dyno tuned so runs cooler than stock. The powder coat has held up so far (1 full riding season).
Love the handlebars. Is there an alternative place where I can get them? The Steady Custom Cycles site you mention is not working. Your bike is awesome btw.
Thanks for commenting, if the website is down you could just call (626) 522-1264. The office number. Yesenia will take care of your order and any questions you may have. They are super chill. Best of luck.
And I thought my road king was vato out until I saw this bike I need to step my game up a little more.Beautiful build love it. Curious to know if they make that foot board in chrome since mine is the opposite of yours I have everything chromed out
I am strongly thinking to trade in my 2018 Fat bob 124 S&S big Bore full Legend Suspension around and Club style look. For Road king Special what bike did you drove before the road king ? And are you not disappointed that you did not go for RG or SG ?
I actually came off of a BMW RnineT before this Road King. Night and day difference. Having owned a sportster 1200 in the past I can tell you the Harley touring frame makes this the most comfortable bike I’ve owned. I’ve ridden my friends SGs and RGs and wouldn’t change my bike for either (love not having a fairing).
Did you have any issues with your KW slip on’s coming in contact with the rear SCC guards? I’m still running stock slip ons and already rubbing. Not sure if I should build it up with washers. Thanks man and great video!
You got it already! Great question: Yes I run half-inch spacers between the frame and where the lower part of the guards connect. The spacers keep the guards off of standard size mufflers.
Can’t wait to see more content. Love to hear this on the road some more, like to see a closer look at that front fender which you nailed. How much stretch did they add?
Bad as bike bro this video was very detailed straight to the point . I am new to all this and I am looking at purchasing a bike this is exactly what I am looking for . Hopefully when I purchase we can link up and you can help me customize my bike .. this video what amazing along with your bike it is incredibly awesome
Very nice! I have also a roadking special 2017… also modded but not so far (yet 😎) as you have gone. Gives me nice ideas! Ride safe and keep the rubber down! 👍👍👍 Greetz from a fan from Holland, yes The Netherlands, land of the klumps, Gouda cheese, tulips and windmills.. 🤘
Is your stretched bags 4 in or 5 in? I’m wanting to get rails like you have but I have 5 in stretched bags and can’t seem to find rails for 5 in drop. Yours look awesome
The floorboards are from Cyclesmiths and the grips are Vity's Design. I ride her pretty much everyday. Haven't taken her cross country yet but hope to some day. It's my only bike for now so def not a show bike.
@@darknessroadking it’s Beautiful, I have a 21 special and just starting to customize it. I moved to TX 2 yrs ago and you are able to ride everyday here. I come home a bunch and still have a home on Chadwick Island hope to see you on the rode.
Love the bike and great video, one question for you who did you use for cable and wire extensions? I just got a 17 Road King special last weekend and have the bars I’m looking to get picked out just having trouble with finding and cable and wire kit.
Love your bike, question....does that air ride suspension actually perform, meaning like an Ohlins setup or is it primarily to raise and lower the bike?
Thanks, the KW dominator Im running was originally matte black and I had the heat shields and end caps powder coated gloss black. A year later and about 5k miles and they still are holding up good.
I’m super curious as to the cost of your build, and do you think I could possibly do a similar project but in a shoestring budget?? Thanks bro. I’m just starting out.
Thanks and it's def possible but I would say do it once do it right. My problem is I spent mad $$$ going in one direction just to change my mind (before its current state). I would say go slow but do it quality. It took me about 4 years to dial it in. Be patient young Jedi, lol. The build process was the best part, like making art. Now that she's done Im bored out of my mind lol (need a new project bike). Good luck bro hit me up if you ever have any questions as you go along.
Your bike is ABSOLUTELY SICK and BADASS!!! LOVE IT!!!💯💯💯
Big thanks bro!
Holy cow! Beauty. The only thing is that you're blocking the oil filter with your stretched front fender...
Thanks for the comment! Though the front fender is only stretched down. Same clearance as the original fender in proximity to where the oil filter is. I can say 100% that it does not block the oil filter. I changed my own oil in August before the end of the riding season, zero issues getting to the oil filter (which sits behind the front of the frame, so way behind the front fender).
@@darknessroadking Sorry, I meant the oil cooler. Happy you have no issues,
@@CheckYourPremises Oh gotcha, and yes you’re correct it does stretch in front of the oil cooler. Luckily 5k later I haven’t had any issues with it overheating. Thanks again, good observation.
Darkness is such a perfect name for this beautiful bike... 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾
Thanks Bro!
Dude 😮 this is what customization should look like. You did a spectacular job putting this together! I also like your playlists, War pulled me right in. Subbing
Thanks dude!
That has to be the best looking custom RK I've ever seen. Congratulations on an amazing build.
Such a beautiful ride. After many years of riding sport bikes, I’m buying one of these this fall.
Man, your bike is so beautiful! Great job in getting your vision to come to life! Thanks for the info on the auxiliary lights. I have the ones for a street glide on my rks, and I dont love it lol. I will be using your idea. I hope you don't mind! I'm still in the process of building mine. If it turns out anything like yours, I will be stoked! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks bro, and I don't mind at all, happy to help by putting the info out there. Thanks for commenting.
Dude that is a badass looking bike
Thanks dude! Lots of time and trial and error to get her here. Hopefully this video will save someone some of the above when building theirs.
I would ditch the White Wall tire, that is one very nice looking bike, outstanding job.
Thanks for commenting, appreciate it.
Dream bike dream engine .. just everything my man.. fresh af
Thanks bro!
WOW Sweet Ride
Sick ride bro! Thanks for sharing. I’m torn between a Road King and a Street Glide for my Vicla build. I love both looks 🖤
Either will be dope viclas, good luck with your build.
That is an absolutely gorgeous bike man! Just got my road king special and you nailed the look I'm going for. I got a little work to do
Hey congrats bro and thanks for commenting.
All I can say is WOW man ! Beautiful RK. I just bought an 07 and only wish I could do what you did ! Congrats and enjoy your darkness brother !
Thanks bro, best of luck with your King as well!
The best RKS I’ve ever seen. Hands down.
Thanks bro, appreciate the comment.
Man, what a beauty...she sounds awesome... thanks for the info vid.... See you on the road
Absolutely a knockout Road Kingt…Reminds me of 1958 with all the cool guys at the corner soda shop and their decked out bikes…!
Great comment, thanks!
BAD ASS, but u should really get rid of it and start another project!! I’ll take this one off ur hands👍
Great looking bike, would love to ride through NY next summer !! Congrats again !!!
is that beauty still seeing some serious riding..?
Yes Sir, at least until the winter weather hits here on the East Coast. Riding every day till then.
bro!!! So I just got my first Harley, 1989 electra glide. And I always had liked the look of the nighttrain all blacked out look. Your bike is sick!!! I am gonna be buying one part at a time..But what beautiful inspiration !!!
Thanks dude! Best of luck with your electra glide build.
Love these upgrades. Beautiful build man. 👍🏾👏🏾
I’ve been searching for weeks on a choice of exhausts! Sold on this khromewerks!
@@jesusbarraza3050 You won’t regret it, best dual exhaust (performance & sound) Best of luck!
Love the "glow" that this bike has. Bet it's hell to keep it polished tho. Nice looking ride.
Thanks for the comment Paul. The secret is actually that I’ve had the bike professionally ceramic coated twice since I got it (once in 2019 and again in 2023) keeps the paint looking like glass.
DANG, that bike is fire😳!! I’d be embarrassed for that bike to pull up right next to me at a stop light😂. VERY beautiful. I’m still not sure what I would do to mine. I’m kind of new to motorcycles. My wife just bought me my first bike as a 40th bday present last week. I can’t complain with what I have, which is a 2005 Road King Special. So far, love my bike as it is. I know I’ll do something to her over time. I have a buddy right now that wants to upgrade some stuff on mine. He loves working on bikes and cars. We’ll see what happens. Again, very, very beautiful bike👌🏽
Thanks bro, great comment! Congrats on the big 4-0, thats a hell of present. Best of luck with your Road King.
Perfect video a builder couldn’t ask for more detail. Appreciate it
Big thanks bro!
Thanks for sharing this, I'm planning extensive customisation of my RK Special and this helps a bunch! Can you please clarify the Italian company for those neat grips, couldn't find the source, also the horn I am a bit stuck with! Great video anyhow, will subscribe right now!
The grips are from Vitydesign.com and for the horn contact saddlebagman.com (Hugo Rivas). Thanks for commenting!
Beautiful bike and beautiful tree form hydrangeas! 💯
Thanks! All credit to my Mrs. on the hydrangeas lol.
Awesome bike! I’m ready to trade my RGS for a Road King special!
Thanks and good luck whichever way you go. Im a super road glide fan too (like everyone else). Can't go wrong either way.
Farout… this is the type of mods I’d have on my street king 114 if I had unlimited money!!! That is so bloody good
That bike is super clean, badass from front to back.
Thanks bro.
Damn that's a badass bike I literally got me a 2000 roadking and already ready to customize it
Good luck bro! Enjoy the process its the best part, once she's done its like..what's next?
I just couldn’t drive this thing. Its so beautiful
I'm getting there... I bought a '21 RKS (also black) and I'm heading in a similar direction myself
I spent a summer in Mexíco when I attended UTSA. Love the music brother.
Thanks homie!
Damn brah...bad ass. Just picked up my 2017 Road King special from Cowboy Harley inBeaumont, Texas. Looking forward to tricking her out. Gonna be looking at darkness for some ideas !!!
Thanks bro! Congrats on your RKS. The customizing process is almost just as fun a riding it. Stay blessed.
Amazing build. Exactly my style. I’m working on blacking out my street glide after seeing your videos. I’m in NY about 2 1/2 hrs away. Would be great to meet up sometime. I call my bike dark side.
That would dope to link up sometime. Dark side is an even better name than Darkness, lol. Best of luck with your bike! Thanks for commenting.
Wow ,It’s beautiful bike my friend ,I have the honor of meeting the motorcycle and the owner in person 🙏🏼
Thanks for all the upgrades you did . She’s beautiful.
Your bike is truly inspirational
Thanks, appreciate the comment.
Who did powdercoating on passing lamps extended visors and how much was it?
New Level Powder Coating (Staten Island, NY) and approx. $150-200.
@@darknessroadking thanks man is this nice and smooth finish? I have bad luck with local shops here in IL and it is hit or miss each time
what a smooth build, looks awesome, thank you for sharing your creation with us
@@09godschildThanks bro
CJ- How is the Dakota? How is it in bright sun and cloudy conditions? Also how was it setting up? how's the gas gauge on it?
Dakota Digital MLX has been zero problems (3 yrs now). Its plenty bright in the day time (not perfect in super sunny conditions, but good enough). Set up is zero effort (plug & play). The gas gauge gives a % number for the remaining fuel (close to accurate but I go by the Harley flush mount gas indicator most times) 🤟🏽
@@darknessroadking ty sir! I'm in Staten Island. Do you still go on rides?
@@darknessroadking ty sir! I'm in Staten Island. Do you still go on rides?
My Man, thank you for sharing this video with your loyal subscribers. The video was narrated perfectly and all the upgrades to darkness are absolutely amazing. Hands down one of the most amazing beautiful RK special I’ve seen in New Jersey by far. It’s obvious to all of us that a lot of love and planning went into this awesome build. Thanks for the fantastic content you put out my good friend. Bless to know you and ride along you & darkness 🤙
Eddie thank you big bro for the kind words. It’s my honor to know and to ride with you and the crew. Thanks for the love and support.
@@darknessroadking me and the boyz are here to support you and your channel. May the good lord continue to bless you and your channel as we see your RUclips channel grow.
Much Respect 🤙
What do you use to put the shine on it?
Amazing overview! Do you have a part # for the Khrome Werks exhaust? Nothing on their website is listed as "Dominator". Thanks!
Your bike is a thing of beauty!
Where did you get the speedometer? Or at least the black bezel around it?
Dope the exhaust is out of this world. Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, appreciate the comment!
very tasteful and perfectly done I respect your attention to details
Nice King mate
Did you powder coat your heat shields?
If so, is it a special type of powder coat for the heat?
Yes and it’s not a special type just regular powder coat. The bike is dyno tuned so runs cooler than stock. The powder coat has held up so far (1 full riding season).
Really Cool. One-Of-A-Kind for sure! Excellent!
Bro…….. BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BIKE !!!💯💯WOW❤️👌👌
This the first time I have seen the Turbine rims with white walls and I love the look. Are they Shinkos tire?
Thanks and yes Shinkos.
PLEASE let me know when you're selling that baby! Sweet ride
Your bike is super super nice, so much detail 100% cold blooded👍🏽🔥
That is a Beautifully Sweet looking Road king!
Wow! Hope to get my RK looking half as good as yours
Love the handlebars. Is there an alternative place where I can get them? The Steady Custom Cycles site you mention is not working. Your bike is awesome btw.
Thanks for commenting, if the website is down you could just call (626) 522-1264. The office number. Yesenia will take care of your order and any questions you may have. They are super chill. Best of luck.
And I thought my road king was vato out until I saw this bike I need to step my game up a little more.Beautiful build love it. Curious to know if they make that foot board in chrome since mine is the opposite of yours I have everything chromed out
Thanks for the comment! Yes I believe that Cyclesmiths makes them in chrome as well. Best of luck with your King 👑.
I am strongly thinking to trade in my 2018 Fat bob 124 S&S big Bore full Legend Suspension around and Club style look. For Road king Special what bike did you drove before the road king ? And are you not disappointed that you did not go for RG or SG ?
I actually came off of a BMW RnineT before this Road King. Night and day difference. Having owned a sportster 1200 in the past I can tell you the Harley touring frame makes this the most comfortable bike I’ve owned. I’ve ridden my friends SGs and RGs and wouldn’t change my bike for either (love not having a fairing).
That is one badass Road King hermano.
@@paulcaban4881 Thanks homie!
Really nice. Ride safe out there
Thanks and same to you.
That bike is sick!!!!
Awesome Build!!!!
Did you have any issues with your KW slip on’s coming in contact with the rear SCC guards? I’m still running stock slip ons and already rubbing. Not sure if I should build it up with washers. Thanks man and great video!
You got it already! Great question: Yes I run half-inch spacers between the frame and where the lower part of the guards connect. The spacers keep the guards off of standard size mufflers.
Love your bike!! Great job! How did you space the SCC bag guards to clear the 4.5” pipes?
Bad az bike . I really like the passing lamp setup , I'd like to install one on my RKS.
Can’t wait to see more content. Love to hear this on the road some more, like to see a closer look at that front fender which you nailed. How much stretch did they add?
I got you bro, more content on the way (especially exhaust sound captures). The front fender was stretched 3 inches over stock,
3” is that after you asked them to take an inch off, to even up the bottom?@@darknessroadking
@@DeBa1226 exactly bc 4” (my original request) turned out to be too long for a 21” wheel.
so legit! Thanks for the details.
Thanks for commenting, you're welcome and hope the info helps.
THis bike is lit. Well done. Good inspiration for sure.
Appreciate the comment, thanks!
Bad as bike bro this video was very detailed straight to the point . I am new to all this and I am looking at purchasing a bike this is exactly what I am looking for . Hopefully when I purchase we can link up and you can help me customize my bike .. this video what amazing along with your bike it is incredibly awesome
Amazing looking bike. huge fan of this channel
1st! You know my opinion, absolutely beautiful build my brother!
Thanks E, appreciate your bro!
Very nicely done! I’m planning on doing some similar upgrades to my 2014 RK CVO
looks good, i mean thats Bad Ass! excellent work , i want my next one to look like yours.
thanks for sharing.
Thanks a ton bro! Good luck with yours.
Wow, great build man, you took it to another level!!!
Very nice! I have also a roadking special 2017… also modded but not so far (yet 😎) as you have gone. Gives me nice ideas! Ride safe and keep the rubber down! 👍👍👍 Greetz from a fan from Holland, yes The Netherlands, land of the klumps, Gouda cheese, tulips and windmills.. 🤘
Thanks for the comment. Veel succes met je RKS!
Haha, dadelijk rijden er 2 in Nederland zo ongeveer rond 🤪
Is your stretched bags 4 in or 5 in? I’m wanting to get rails like you have but I have 5 in stretched bags and can’t seem to find rails for 5 in drop. Yours look awesome
Thanks! Mine are the Advanblack stretched bottoms and they are 4.5"
@ thanks. Awesome bike
Top Shelf RKS. Have you entered your RKS into any shows or contests? Your bike has the beauty to win shows hands-down, bar none. Ride safe!!
Very nice mate i got a 97 heritage blue n white Vicla I also have a 2021 Ultra limited thinking of going part Vicla ...Enjoy...
Thanks and best of luck with your dresser vicla build, sounds awesome!
Love the floor boards and grips, where are they from? It a show bike or are you putting miles on it?
The floorboards are from Cyclesmiths and the grips are Vity's Design. I ride her pretty much everyday. Haven't taken her cross country yet but hope to some day. It's my only bike for now so def not a show bike.
@@darknessroadking it’s Beautiful, I have a 21 special and just starting to customize it. I moved to TX 2 yrs ago and you are able to ride everyday here. I come home a bunch and still have a home on Chadwick Island hope to see you on the rode.
the bike looks fire. Awesome build!!!
This is literally the bike of my dreams.
Killer ride bro. Would those rear bag protectors work with the BadDad stretched bag kit?
Best one I’ve seen so far..good job!
Love the bike and great video, one question for you who did you use for cable and wire extensions? I just got a 17 Road King special last weekend and have the bars I’m looking to get picked out just having trouble with finding and cable and wire kit.
Hell yeah, seat looks good brother
Thanks big bro for all the inspiration. Keep doing your thing! #UnaVida
Is the powder coating black transparent over chrome? Beautiful bike, Sir!
Thanks and I believe they blast off the original chrome finish before powder coating.
She looks smooth brother .... jussssst right .
Thanks bro 🤙🏽
One of the best looking road king out there 💪🏼 love how it came out. God bless my brother 👌🤞💪🏼
Thanks Sammy! Welcome home and let’s ride soon.
That's sick bro. You killed it. Can you show how the lights look on a future video? ❤
Thanks and will do.
Breathtaking! Amazing build! SUBSCRIBED!
Sarge thank you so much! Your RKS is also a stunner. I've seen your walk around video countless times. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you for the video. Beautiful bike.
Thanks for the comment!
That’s a beautiful bike sweet ride
Thanks!
@@darknessroadking Welcome what size hangers you got on her
Best looking one I’ve seen great job brother
Love your bike, question....does that air ride suspension actually perform, meaning like an Ohlins setup or is it primarily to raise and lower the bike?
My brother, sik build, may I ask if the dominator exhaust the eclipse black chrome?
Thanks, the KW dominator Im running was originally matte black and I had the heat shields and end caps powder coated gloss black. A year later and about 5k miles and they still are holding up good.
Thanks brother!
I’m super curious as to the cost of your build, and do you think I could possibly do a similar project but in a shoestring budget?? Thanks bro. I’m just starting out.
Thanks and it's def possible but I would say do it once do it right. My problem is I spent mad $$$ going in one direction just to change my mind (before its current state). I would say go slow but do it quality. It took me about 4 years to dial it in. Be patient young Jedi, lol. The build process was the best part, like making art. Now that she's done Im bored out of my mind lol (need a new project bike). Good luck bro hit me up if you ever have any questions as you go along.
What size are the stretched bags 41/2 or 5?
@@juangalvan3248 4.5 👍🏽