I got the 2017 Road King Special a couple of months back. There are some serious differences between that and the standard one. Plus I did the stage I upgrade. For a big cruiser...It simply ROCKS! Great video once again my friend! Ride safe and Rock ON!!!
Started watching yesterday, done bit of a marathon as off from work. nice to see evolution of riding/ video skills. keep up the good work. almost felt like crying on this one though as you closed out saying 29 degrees, where I have - 29 C today hence the marathon
I found the Road King to be top heavy. I just traded mine in for a Street Glide which feels much more balanced. The Road King I bought new in 2012 so has the twin cam 103 the Street Glide has the M8 (molar motor). I rode most of the time without the wind shield. Most of the comments you made were the same for my twin cam Road King but are different for my Street Glide so the issues you raised seem to be "Road King" issues . I never felt completely in control on the Road King in comparison to the Street Glide where I feel totally in control. Strange that.....
if you get a chance to look at the triple trees again take notice of where the fork legs are compared to the pivet point. that'll explain the turn in effect you're feeling
Oh come on... the 107 had plenty of torque throughout the gears. I was amazed taking it on the highway how quickly it gets up to speed. Smooth and solid too, the 103 and 107 are just different engines and of course they feel different too. If you want to save some bucks, buy a twin cam road king, if you want the newer engine yet same bike overall, get the m8. The 107 is more then enough for the average rider.
Gonna be looking at getting a HD next year sometime not sure what to get, either the 48 or streetbob, people say that once you have owned a sportster for sometime you end up wanting a bigger HD like a dyna ect. whats your thoughts on this bro? are you enjoying your 48 still?
no point on getting the street bob at this point, they will probably put the HO 103 in there any time soon(just like the others). But yes, if you can get a Dyna and skip the sportser, do it, sportsters are cool and all but if you stay in a sportster you probably end up spending more money to biff it up, so just get a dyna and keep it stock for a big while It´ll make you happy alot more time
The brakes issue is HD biggest downside. With each model of bike they make each one caters to a different rider. I love to Sportster but they isn't most Harley riders.
mikey IS IT I know they look like old people bikes but they are really nice actually. I'm 28 and I bought one 100th anniversary road king to match my Harley truck. Also my girlfriend loves to ride in it.
Good review but don't think riding in short sleeves is setting a good example I know the weather is nice in the video but the tarmac will still take your skin off all the same if the worst was to happen
Lol. There is always one. Firstly, I'm sure he knows what the tarmac will do to his skin should the two come into contact at speed and force. Secondly, why does he even have to set an example? If someone watches this video (and it's not compulsory to watch it) and feels inspired to ride in short sleeves because they've seen it here then they shouldn't be on a bike in the first place.
I bought it & I am absolutely amazed by it every day ... Thank You Harley Davidson, for making the most amazing motorcycle I've ever Owned !!!
I got the 2017 Road King Special a couple of months back. There are some serious differences between that and the standard one. Plus I did the stage I upgrade. For a big cruiser...It simply ROCKS!
Great video once again my friend! Ride safe and Rock ON!!!
The Road King Special is for us 35 year olds mate. Great review as always.
Started watching yesterday, done bit of a marathon as off from work. nice to see evolution of riding/ video skills. keep up the good work. almost felt like crying on this one though as you closed out saying 29 degrees, where I have - 29 C today hence the marathon
cool vid bro!! picking up a 2019 road king in barracuda sliver today!!!lol
I put 1400 miles on a 2017 RK last December. Mostly loved it, and I'm not a cruiser guy usually
6 months ago I bought a Street Glide Special (M8) and now I'm jonesing for this bike.
I was really interested in your opinion on this bike, so cheers newb!
I noticed the front end wants you dip also. It's very frustrating. Engineers missed that big time!! Great video mate!!
I found the Road King to be top heavy. I just traded mine in for a Street Glide which feels much more balanced. The Road King I bought new in 2012 so has the twin cam 103 the Street Glide has the M8 (molar motor). I rode most of the time without the wind shield. Most of the comments you made were the same for my twin cam Road King but are different for my Street Glide so the issues you raised seem to be "Road King" issues . I never felt completely in control on the Road King in comparison to the Street Glide where I feel totally in control. Strange that.....
Great comprehensive overview from a rider's pov. Cheers
I think it's the rake causing it to want to turn in. Big bike doesn't have to be slow to turn in.
if you get a chance to look at the triple trees again take notice of where the fork legs are compared to the pivet point. that'll explain the turn in effect you're feeling
Nice bike
Oh come on... the 107 had plenty of torque throughout the gears. I was amazed taking it on the highway how quickly it gets up to speed. Smooth and solid too, the 103 and 107 are just different engines and of course they feel different too. If you want to save some bucks, buy a twin cam road king, if you want the newer engine yet same bike overall, get the m8. The 107 is more then enough for the average rider.
Good review 👍😎
Gonna be looking at getting a HD next year sometime not sure what to get, either the 48 or streetbob, people say that once you have owned a sportster for sometime you end up wanting a bigger HD like a dyna ect. whats your thoughts on this bro? are you enjoying your 48 still?
no point on getting the street bob at this point, they will probably put the HO 103 in there any time soon(just like the others). But yes, if you can get a Dyna and skip the sportser, do it, sportsters are cool and all but if you stay in a sportster you probably end up spending more money to biff it up, so just get a dyna and keep it stock for a big while It´ll make you happy alot more time
Your countryside was scary. I kept thinking an animal or big foot was about to jump out at you!
The dual breaking system is an optional upgrade.
I thought so, I think only with the ABS option
ye ye ye, and still no new lid ! just joking. Good review as always
The braking system needs to be stepped up by Harley? They are four piston brembos dude.
The acceleration is much better on the right side of the road not to left.
You certainly have trail braking wrong and corner entering-not back brake
The brakes issue is HD biggest downside. With each model of bike they make each one caters to a different rider. I love to Sportster but they isn't most Harley riders.
your the best mate!!!!! but I think your too young for that one lol
mikey IS IT I know they look like old people bikes but they are really nice actually. I'm 28 and I bought one 100th anniversary road king to match my Harley truck. Also my girlfriend loves to ride in it.
Good review but don't think riding in short sleeves is setting a good example I know the weather is nice in the video but the tarmac will still take your skin off all the same if the worst was to happen
Lol. There is always one. Firstly, I'm sure he knows what the tarmac will do to his skin should the two come into contact at speed and force. Secondly, why does he even have to set an example? If someone watches this video (and it's not compulsory to watch it) and feels inspired to ride in short sleeves because they've seen it here then they shouldn't be on a bike in the first place.
reviewers should always give their height and weight, so the viewer can be a little more relatable.
Compared to the Indian Springfield, the RK is dull and uninspiring.
Harley haters always have to get their 2 cents in.
Nothing special here. Just another motorbike with more power than need be.