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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025

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  • @racex3721
    @racex3721 2 года назад +15

    Always come back to this channel something about the content a bit different from the other channels. That road king is timeless. Its a great around town bike and can pull off a long trip pretty well if need be. All around versatile bike that doesent get talked about much.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      Thanks for your kind words and you were totally right, the king deserves more attention. Maybe I’ll do a little trip on it this year for three days and document it. Enjoy the ride!

    • @dennistaylor6486
      @dennistaylor6486 Год назад +3

      The road king is the workhorse of the HD line and anyone who can't ride coast to coast on a road king should just stay home.

  • @ronripley9197
    @ronripley9197 2 года назад +26

    I drive a 1998 Road King Classic EVO in vivid black. It has 15000 miles on it and looks like it just came out of the showroom! Totally stock other than a K&N air filter and a set of V&H slip ons. I'll be 70 yrs old this coming July and will ride this bike as long as I can lift it off the kickstand!!!!

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +1

      Awesome bike Ron and I like that it is lighter than my RGL. Enjoy the ride

    • @Steve-by9dn
      @Steve-by9dn 2 года назад +2

      Hi Ron I also have a 1998 Road King Ann. ed. I bought it new. I'm 68 . Love that bike. Yours is looking great!!

    • @Steve-by9dn
      @Steve-by9dn 2 года назад

      lol I meant his. I'm sure yours is too!

    • @billtatro9857
      @billtatro9857 8 месяцев назад

      2002 Road King and 78 yo

    • @tannerstultz5339
      @tannerstultz5339 4 месяца назад

      I swear to god I just bought a 1998 Road King Classic (Red) with 15,376 miles on it….

  • @johnhuntington3800
    @johnhuntington3800 3 месяца назад +5

    I have owned dozens of Harleys over the years. Of all the ones I have bought then sold, I always wish I had my Road King back! Long live the King!!!

  • @donald2106
    @donald2106 2 года назад +23

    I ride a 2000 road king classic. It had 846 miles on it when I bought it four years ago, and it’s been a great cross country tour. I am retired and 70 years old. And do a lot of cross country.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +2

      Wow that is super low mileage. Mine had like 21,000 on it. We have great bikes, ride safe, Donald .

    • @kerrymcclure7503
      @kerrymcclure7503 2 года назад

      You have two nice looking bikes.
      The Road Glide needs Chrome passenger floorboard covers.
      It is one of the first things I put on my Ultra Classic. I always thought the back of those floorboards when folded up was the ugliest things on the bike.
      I always think road kings looked good with ape hangers. My Ultra Classic had white walls when they were wore out I replace them with black. The white look good but I just got tired of trying to keep them clean. They are ugly if you do not keep them clean.
      Ride safe.

    • @t.santos9807
      @t.santos9807 Год назад

      So, I guess you answered a question I had? But here it is again....should I feel safe on long trips on a 2001 road king? It is in good condition but I always have something in the back of my mind. We also ride a 2015 tri glide just because my wife feels really safe on it and that is what we use for longer trips but I really want to try the king on long distances. Any advices?

    • @donald2106
      @donald2106 Год назад

      @@t.santos9807 personally, I would have it checked out at the Harley shop, get a full service. If you haven’t any oil leaks, you should be fine. My road king sat in a hanger at an airport for most of its life. I did end up getting some gaskets and seals replaced along with the front motor mount, but everything seems to be OK right now. Most of my trips are 3 to 4 weeks long. I am planning in April or May an extended trip to see some old friends and family scattered about. I have been planning or thinking about getting a small trailer to pull, but not sure yet. I would have them check your cam chain tensioners if you haven’t changed over to the hydraulic cam plate. Some of the things that I did or had done I should say was the hydraulic cam plate, primary spring, tensioner and oil cooler good luck and have fun the 88 in.³ is a very good engine.

    • @t.santos9807
      @t.santos9807 Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for the advice, Donal. I will make sure I go through the whole thing before I attempt any long travels. Be safe out there.

  • @Supermankev2001
    @Supermankev2001 2 месяца назад +2

    I really like that bike. it looks great Classic look

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 месяца назад

      I think so too!

  • @JerryCox-ys2kc
    @JerryCox-ys2kc 24 дня назад +1

    I've got the stock '02', I'm with you all the way, leave it alone, it speaks for it's self✌️

  • @coolchangecat
    @coolchangecat 2 месяца назад +1

    One of the few smart people left!!!

  • @busterbrown3125
    @busterbrown3125 Месяц назад +1

    I had a 2001 with the same motor and looked exactly like the one here. Mine had only 7500 miles on it. It ran flawlessly up to when I sold it to get a newer bike.

  • @esparka
    @esparka 3 месяца назад +2

    I really like those original bars

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks I like to look and they’re good for running around town for sure

  • @egbertveer7531
    @egbertveer7531 Год назад +11

    I agree completely! My Roadking ('01) came with a beachbar. After a period of acclimatization I decided to keep it and I love it now.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад +1

      Impossible for me to pull the trigger though I have thought about it!

  • @drjjpak
    @drjjpak Год назад +5

    Last Spring I bought a 2003 Road King Police. I wanted a classic bike, and so far it fits me like a glove. Every time I stop for gas or a drink someone will approach and admire my ride. I do not foresee making any changes except new shocks, perhaps seat and a passenger backrest...don't want to lose a passenger.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Congrats and what a bike. I too have people always wanted to talk about the bike

  • @christopherrobinson767
    @christopherrobinson767 6 месяцев назад +3

    I have a 2012 RK Classic. I agree with everything you said except the bars. I went to 14" and I just love them. No regrets.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  6 месяцев назад

      so tempting!

    • @sqd37l
      @sqd37l 5 месяцев назад

      yeah, if he ever rode a bike with apes, he would put them on. I love mine.

  • @charlesdigennaro4981
    @charlesdigennaro4981 4 месяца назад +1

    I just bought a 2004 classic. Love the bike. Keeping it completely stock. Runs fantastic

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  4 месяца назад

      That is awesome!

  • @28yogy4todd
    @28yogy4todd Год назад +4

    2001 Road King, originally purchased new by my brother from Rochester Minnesota Harley Davidson. My brother passed away in october 2006. My sister in law did not ride solo, so she sold the bike to another family member, my sister, and her husband. After a few year's they sold it back to my brothers daughter and her husband. This is when the fun starts. They removed the boring stock handlebars and put 18" black ape handlebars, with new braided cables. They also did the stage 2 engine update with a custom air filter cannister. They did some black- out of the bike to make it BadAss! After a few year, they then sold the bike to my brother's oldest son. He installed Vance and Hines Big Shots Dual exhaust. This is the niceest sound you can get from the 88,believe me. He then installed a top of the line Bat Wing front with a 5" windshield. A race tuner was equipped on the 88, not sure who installed this. It runs awesome, starts up with a head turning roll rumble and idles down nicely with those cams making it sound old school. The Bat Wing has a kick ass Sony stereo equipment for mounting an iPhone internally, this is nice. The IPhone 3 is still in there, (not activated)with 1100+ songs on the play list. I can still hook up Blue tooth with my android in the phone holder.
    My nephew finally sold me the bike in 2021. I have only added a cell phone bracket, a beverage holder, and LED lights front and back. I have removed the black-out. Replaced the original luggage rack chrome top bars on the hard side bags.
    Bottom line 5th family member owning the 2001 Road King. I'm possibly going back to the 3rd owner someday.
    Love this Bike!

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад +1

      that sounds incredible and what a cool story!

    • @telcobilly
      @telcobilly 3 месяца назад

      I bought a 2001 Road King standard brand new in Waco Texas. Drove it home in the rain with my young son on the back. Fast forward to 2021 where I gave him that bike as a 30 plus year old adult. I had recently purchased a 2006 Springer classic. I promised ihim the Road King when I took a dirt nap but after buying the Springer I told him he could have it now. We took them in later in 2021 for full S&S cam chest upgrades. Bikes should be pretty solid. He needs to do brake lines. I put an easy rider swing arm kit to get rid of the death wobble and it helps. Fortunately the Springer Softail tracks like a freight train and didn't need any of that stuff. No rubber motor mounts to go out because the engine is counterbalanced and solidly mounted. He's going to do a little bit of stuff to the bike but he wants to keep it close to how it was when I bought it. My son says if he gets something else he wants to go wild on, it'll be a different bike. Couldn't think of a better person to end up with it.

  • @kevintsetse8440
    @kevintsetse8440 4 месяца назад +1

    I have a 1998 harley-davidson road king classic and I did put 14" ape hangers on it and they are very comfortable and look great. Mine just turned over 123,000 miles. Still runs great and looks great .They are one of the best bikes Harley-Davidson EVER made. No frills,no cruise control. Just a great looking and sounding EVO and a beautiful machine.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  4 месяца назад

      Totally agree Kevin!

  • @HarleyThrottleJuice
    @HarleyThrottleJuice 2 года назад +7

    You’ve kept that bike classy and resisted urges to go nuts with upgrades! Perfect! ✌️

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +1

      Thanks mate, when ya love her how she is right!

  • @throttletherapy9998
    @throttletherapy9998 2 года назад +2

    About five years ago I put 18 inch ape hangers, big white walls and had the front forks chrome plated on my 2000 kawasaki 1500 vulcan classic and just recently added a custom dynamics adaptive LED headlight and I never get tired of riding or just looking at it. I have owned the bike since 2004 and have over 112,000 miles on it and still runs great.. Luckily there are still a lot of accessories available for your Road King, I think if you put the ape hangers on you will not regret it but I definitely understand about keeping it mostly original! My wife just bought me 05 ultra classic for Christmas, it only 31,000 miles on it and I'm keeping it mostly stock, no motor modifications just going to upgrade the stereo system and chrome the front forks. Great video thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos!

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +2

      Thanks and that means a lot. I am letting my wife know about better Christmas presents like yours :). Enjoy the ride

  • @ontargetthomunclesam3926
    @ontargetthomunclesam3926 3 месяца назад +2

    I have a 2008 FLHRC I changed the bars went with 14inch mid range best move I ever made still very comfortable and adds a little touch of class I get a lot of compliments

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  3 месяца назад

      They make a difference I’m sure

  • @martyravensbergen4035
    @martyravensbergen4035 2 года назад +7

    I have a 2003 RK Classic and hated the stock handle bars, they gave me a sore back. So after looking into the options I replaced them with Police Special Road King bars from Harley.
    They fit perfect and you don't have to change any cables. Also put on a Mustang touring seat and what a difference in comfort for me and my lady.
    The bike had 2400 km. on it and a stage one with Screaming Eagle goodies. Love the bike.😎👍

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      Sounds like you have it just right! Appreciate the ideas

  • @Jonathan-L
    @Jonathan-L 2 года назад +3

    Your Road King is immaculate. It will keep on keeping on. Thanks for sharing BoDean :)

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      Appreciate that Jonathan

  • @edwardsmith7501
    @edwardsmith7501 10 месяцев назад +6

    Leave it alone you can't improve on perfection!!

  • @kevintsetse8440
    @kevintsetse8440 Месяц назад +2

    There are a few differences between the Road King and the Road King Classic. I just replaced the shifter shaft on my 1998 Road King Classic and the hole where the shifter shaft goes had 1 bushing on the inner part of the Hole and a perforated sleeve on the outer part. I bought a Jim's tool to extract the old bushing...but on the Road King Classic there is 1" of clearance to the casing. No way to get the Jim's tool in there...let alone the new bushing. I had also bought some aftermarket shifter linkage which I could not use ,because the back part of the linkage when you shift would hit the top of the primary..not allowing the bike to change gears. So I put the original shifter linkage back on. There are some differences I wish I had been aware of before purchasing the linkage, the bushings and the Jim's tool which is now just a paperweight. Hope this helps someone in the future.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  24 дня назад

      Interesting, it is always a learning curve

  • @lencarter1460
    @lencarter1460 8 месяцев назад +2

    I love this video! I have a 2000 Road king classic that looks almost identical in every way to yours except I have mini Ape Hangers… and I love them. If you make that change, you will be very very happy! Other than that, I have kept mine, (like yours) immaculate, and as original as the day it came off the assembly line. It’s my baby and I doubt I will ever replace it. Thanks for a great video that shares the thoughts and hearts of every Road Kung Classic owner

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  7 месяцев назад

      Really appreciate and think our wives will bury us with them

  • @hb91
    @hb91 7 месяцев назад +1

    I absolutely love my 02 Roadking Classic it's luxury rich red with reddish orange n gray pinstripe factory. It has duals n fatspokes it gets so many compliments every were I love it 😊

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  7 месяцев назад

      Very nice!

  • @robclarke7602
    @robclarke7602 Год назад +1

    I too have a Road King Classic and I love it. Mine has the 103 engine and it's great for Touring. White Walls and Spokes are a Love / Hate relationship. You love 'em when they sparkle and hate 'em when you have to clean 'em (which is regularly). As for the bars, I changed mine to the mini 10" apes (Some call them Police Bars) and it's made all the difference - you can go All Day, 1,000 miles plus and feel great! Also, consider, some highway pegs if you ever take it on a trip - you'll appreciated them! Keep the shiny side up!

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      thanks Rob and do have some pegs, just had them up. Agree on the whitewalls and I have been putting that off for sure. Have to love the KING

  • @alancarter4525
    @alancarter4525 6 месяцев назад +3

    Hi. I’ve had a 2010 model for about 4yrs here in Portugal. Love it to bits and have explored about 30,000 miles around the twisty country roads.
    It has a Vance and Hines Fuelpak but otherwise all original.
    Two things that vex me though. My situation is that it’s stored outside but under a UV cover. Due to financial limitation I couldn’t use it for 6months and found that the leather of the lids had shrunk enough to break the plastic body, snapped on both sides, not sure yet if the leather can be made supple enough to repair. Here replacements are likely over €2,000.
    Tires!!!
    The bike is relatively cheap to run. Still has original belt at 60,000 miles 50mpg (Fuelpak helps). Last time I went to the HD garage a set of Dunlop White Walls we’re over €1,200 (that’s about the same in US dollars) so I could only afford black walls, makes it look comparatively sad 😞
    More than that though it was my hope that these ones would also last longer but no! Front tire bold right up to the edge (a lot of curves here) after 7,000 km (less than 5,000 miles). This is of course madness and yet I’m a relaxed rider always solo, never loaded, always check the pressure, have tried adjusting riding style but nothing makes them last longer.
    If anyone has a recommendation for tires that are longer lasting, I never ride in the rain. This is spoiling my enjoyment of a really fantastic bike.
    BTW handlebars. I keep thinking I’d like beach bars but I’m just so happy riding it as it is and I don’t have another bike to use while it’s in the garage, I’ll stick with original.
    Cheers 👍

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  6 месяцев назад

      Appreciate that and can understand your frustration, hope you find a way. Cheers

  • @jesseflores7790
    @jesseflores7790 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have a 2004 RK Classic I bought new. Some upgrades like yours. Also a Stage one, the Rinehart pipes, Fatbars (slightly wider) some chrome upgrades, ECT but that's it. I love it. I own others but will always keep that one!

  • @kevingallant9770
    @kevingallant9770 2 года назад +8

    I have a 2004 Road King Classic and I recommend installing the “Tallboy Handlebar”. They are 3 1/2 inches higher and 1 1/2 inches narrower than stock handlebar. No additional cables required, they look great and the riding position is so much more comfortable.
    Second recommendation is to install the “Touring Chrome Front End Kit” it finishes off the front end so nicely. Mine looks great!

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +2

      Appreciate that Kevin and he must have an amazing bike. The royal kings are just incredible to me.

    • @michaelmitchell5909
      @michaelmitchell5909 2 года назад

      Kevin gallant.....I have an 04 as well....luxury teal color. Looking for the og bags that come on it....2 tone teal and silver.

    • @sportyonetaubert5923
      @sportyonetaubert5923 2 года назад +1

      I agree that your RKC would look great with "Tallboy" bars on. I have a '17 RK and love the comfort and classic look of the "Tallboy" bars on mine. Run the wires inside really cleans it up too. 9 1/2" rise and 9" pullback with only 30" width. The only thing I want the fat bar 1 1/4" look so I hope to get some 11" ultima bars with 11" pullback, 33.5" width. They are close in size to the Tallboys.

    • @casualobserver2305
      @casualobserver2305 Год назад +1

      Kevin…part number or where did you get those bars? I need some thanks

    • @kevingallant9770
      @kevingallant9770 Год назад +1

      @@casualobserver2305 they are on the Harley Davidson USA website.

  • @Viper6-MotoVlogger
    @Viper6-MotoVlogger 2 года назад +2

    I agree, the bags look totally awesome.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      Sometimes no change is best right!

  • @soldierboy425
    @soldierboy425 Год назад +2

    I’ve got the same bike. I’ll tell you, from my experience. Putting a set of mini apes was the best thing ever. It looks great, still has the classic vibe, and the comfort is soooooooooooo much better.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      On the edge for sure

  • @ontargetthomunclesam3926
    @ontargetthomunclesam3926 6 месяцев назад +2

    I have a 2008 FLHRC Road King with medium size ape hangers on it it very comfortable along with that upgrade was also stainless steel braided cables i also have a windshield something that i thought that i would never have but it is a GOD send for sure your bike looks very nice clean lines be safe out there BOOTS out

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  6 месяцев назад

      thanks and I do have and run a windshield early spring and late fall

  • @mudnducs
    @mudnducs 9 месяцев назад +1

    2010 Road King Classic. Agree mostly.
    I went with lower bars (stock Softail Slim bars) because I like keeping my arms close to the steering head. LOVE the look…bike rides great and steers easy.
    Take a look

  • @bobnelson2499
    @bobnelson2499 2 года назад +3

    I agree on the bags. That is one of the reasons I fell for my 2022 Heritage. Be well and be safe.....Bob

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +1

      I really consider it a heritage at one point, but figured I was too big for it. How does it work for your height Bob?

    • @bobnelson2499
      @bobnelson2499 2 года назад +1

      @@BoDean52 a bit small, but for my age the weight is just right, and handles very well.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +1

      I’m really happy for you Bob, a lighter bike makes such a difference

  • @Nemo_423
    @Nemo_423 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love my 02 RK Classic, I will say I did do 12 in bars right off the rip couldn’t resist that and switched to the hard bags . I like the looks of the stock bars but it just wasn’t very comfortable for myself . Thats a sweet bike man

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  8 месяцев назад +1

      thanks man and I actually have a set of hard bags I tried, like them both. Your 02 is sweet too!

  • @sboy1955
    @sboy1955 9 месяцев назад +1

    Loved the buck horns on my ‘05 RK… miss that scooter

  • @paulfehrman6831
    @paulfehrman6831 2 года назад +3

    Great looking King, keep it original as it's classy looking. I regret selling mine to this day, in retirement in a few years I'll get mine back year wise as a gift to myself. Now riding a ST Street glide.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      Street Glides are great bikes too and I don’t ever see myself selling this motorcycle

  • @koehlerjj
    @koehlerjj 2 года назад +4

    As someone who also owns a 2000 RK classic. The whitewalls are what make the bike. I did wind up replacing my gauge with a Dakota digital as well. The EFI is something that always scares me. Its notorious for being a PITA, but mine has run well so far. When that goes I will probably just go to a carb. I was contemplating a Zippers EFI conversion, but I just can't justify the extra expense after doing a cam, heads , and the 95 upgrade kit. I will never get anywhere close to what I have in the bike, but its my around town machine and I love it and will probably never sell it. I have a Road Glide for the longer trips.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +1

      Same here on the Road Glide and the EFI has been good so far but I only put a few thousand miles on this bike. Enjoy the ride!

  • @954Lacko
    @954Lacko 11 месяцев назад +2

    I have a 2018 Road King. I have bought it as brand new. Now it has 53K miles. It runs amazing! Mostly 2 up, all around the USA.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  11 месяцев назад

      That is awesome, I love all the kings!

  • @dabsafe
    @dabsafe Год назад +3

    You should never mess with perfection! Buckhorns and leather bags with whitewalls IS perfection.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      I agree, and that’s why I ultimately refuse to make any of those changes

  • @mokumkat
    @mokumkat Год назад +1

    I have a carbureted 2001 RK with cast wheels that I bought back in 2011. The only serious "upgrade" I've done to it was the Screaming Eagle hydraulic cam chain tensioners and high flow oil pump. After only 43000 km the original tensioners were worn to the point of breaking! The original spring loaded cam chain tensioners are a design flaw of the 88 Twin Cam imho. Also in order to work easier on the bottom end without removing the tank I have replaced the stock pushrods with S&S Quickee adjustable pushrods.

  • @jimsheldonswe7846
    @jimsheldonswe7846 5 месяцев назад +2

    Funny how stuff goes in circles. I remember in the 70s high bars being popular and a lot of people got them. I’m told though after some miles it starts bothering your shoulders and back. Then you didn’t hear that much about them for a while and now boom there here again.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  5 месяцев назад

      You are so right on and that goes for many things doesn’t it?

  • @CHOPRJOHN
    @CHOPRJOHN 6 месяцев назад +2

    I Abought a 2007 Road King new, road it 50 miles home from the dealer, and hated the bars, they were flat out uncomfortable, and changed them 2 days later. I still have that bike and ride it daily.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  6 месяцев назад

      Understand that and love the Kings!

  • @fuzzyjax
    @fuzzyjax 10 месяцев назад +2

    2004 road king. Yeah. You know what we all know how awesome ape hangers look on the classic. Still….. gotta love the stock vibe. Truly a classic.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  10 месяцев назад

      Sweet and boy I’ve played with putting apes on this thing multiple times. Been able to hold out so far.

  • @nicolerichardson7753
    @nicolerichardson7753 Год назад +2

    I have a 2003 Road King classic 100 edition with 12.000 miles

  • @louieysursa5996
    @louieysursa5996 2 года назад +4

    I have the 2001 classic, looks just like yours ,I've had mine 20 years,make sure you replace the chain cam tensioners at 30,000 miles.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +1

      Great bikes and I did get mine checked when I bought it at 22k. They were good but I agree with you, will just change out at 30k. Enjoy the ride

  • @kevinstamper9796
    @kevinstamper9796 8 месяцев назад +2

    That’s what makes this model “classic” is white walls 👍🏻 mine has same bags, trunk and the fear crash bars that have small bags which is very handy on long trips bc you need all the storage space! I’m beginning to get tired of the windshield. If it’s pouring down rain it’s too much between glasses and the windshield. Also the sun , I was going through Daniel Boone National Forest heading west into the sun! From shady to straight into the sun I was blind!! I just wanted to share that when they say “CLASSIC” I first looked at the whitewalls 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  8 месяцев назад

      That’s a great point and I don’t disagree at all. When I first bought this bike, I had to switch the tires out and the white walls were a little more expensive and I had to wait for them, but there was no way I was gonna put the black ones on

  • @manuel74123698able
    @manuel74123698able 2 года назад +3

    Do it brother. 14-inch monkey bars should do the trick, tall enough to be cool yet comfortable specially if you have them on a 90 degree. Steer clear of the meat hooks or T bars, go classic apes for a classic. Had them on my old Roadking, now on my Ultra, I can’t go back to stock bars.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      I agree that if I changed the bars that the traditional ones would fit the bike more. I have apes on my Road Glide but agree they would not look good here

  • @dennistaylor6486
    @dennistaylor6486 Год назад +3

    I have an 06 road king classic and I have left it bone stock for 94,000 miles so I know your dilemma,I even have the stock mufflers because its the only quiet Harley I have ever had and sometimes quiet is so nice! If I want loud I have a fatboy that sounds like an angry locomotive but it gets old after a while.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад +1

      I’m glad somebody else sees my struggle 😂. I must admit that I have considered new bars more than once, but I’m holding out. 👍

    • @dennistaylor6486
      @dennistaylor6486 Год назад

      @@BoDean52 The road king classic is so near total perfection that mere mortals like ourselves have no business trying to improve upon or messing around with perfection! My RK is black but my favorite color is chrome it has every piece of chrome that HD offered so it shines even at night.

  • @aarolelliott4882
    @aarolelliott4882 9 месяцев назад +2

    I have a 2008 rkc. First thing I did was put 16 inch bars on it. More for safety reasons, because the stock bars would hit my knees if I had to turn sharply or do a U turn

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  9 месяцев назад

      These bars don’t cause that problem, but I certainly have thought a lot about putting bigger bars on it

  • @whskywolf
    @whskywolf Год назад +1

    My RKC has bars more like the ones on new RK, but thought about different bars, I did change the bags to hard, one this is my only bike and I wanted some security being able to lock the bags. Also got passenger back rest and rider back rest, which was game changer on those plus 200 mile rides.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад +1

      Nice and get that, I still have some hard bags in my basement and always able to change them out. I get the lock them up for sure 👍

    • @mrbamfo5000
      @mrbamfo5000 8 месяцев назад +1

      I have locks on my leather bags on my 04. They're leather wrapped over a fiberglass shell. They were stock on my 04.

    • @whskywolf
      @whskywolf 8 месяцев назад

      @@mrbamfo5000 Road King or Heritage? My Leather bags did nto have locks on my 02

  • @ka-bar5060
    @ka-bar5060 Год назад +3

    I owned a 2017 Road King and I can tell you as someone that also rode the older models like yours that I prefer those older buckhorn bars. They are much more comfortable than the version that were on the late model Road Kings.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад +1

      I think I agree and have no problems with them, plan to keep them on. Ride safe!

  • @wooddawg4868
    @wooddawg4868 Год назад +2

    I have a 2002 road king with hard bags. I have a stage 1 and a fan assisted oil cooler and a GEAR CAM kit. I now have 90k on it now with no motor work because I change the oil in this bike and my 2017 M8 street glide twice a year like clock work, the same goes for my truck and cars. Religious oil changes in all three holes on a Harley Davidson is key to the longevity of the components.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Really good advice and you’re right sometimes these old bikes just keep on going.

  • @johnasbury9915
    @johnasbury9915 2 года назад +1

    Got her yesterday and love her!

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      So exciting John!

    • @johnasbury9915
      @johnasbury9915 2 года назад

      @@BoDean52 I was gonna send you a pic of her but I can’t figure out how to do that.. I’m old..😂😂

  • @rkba4923
    @rkba4923 Год назад +2

    I have an '03 (bought in '06) with 12.5" mini-apes and can ride all day in comfort.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад +1

      That’s a great bike!

  • @rnicholasmartin1335
    @rnicholasmartin1335 Год назад +3

    I have a 2004 Road King Classic and I changed my handlebars to the Harley beach bars and they are fantastic. They give you the classic Beach Bar look but you can still retain the original wiring and cables!
    Let's be real everybody gets ape hangers, so why be part of that herd when you can be unique.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Thanks for the info!

  • @dougfisher1885
    @dougfisher1885 Год назад +2

    I have an 03 100 th anniversery classic its completely stock just like it was from the factory will always keep it that way except for maintence always big white walls no different wheels or bars or bags thats what i like about the bike damn nice bike

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Totally get that, and if this bike I did not buy with the stage one, it may have been the same way with no changes

  • @PabloCruise1
    @PabloCruise1 2 года назад +3

    HD needs to bring back the classic! ‘Nuff said.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      AMEN to that, riding this bike feels right if that make sense

  • @krzysiekorze9085
    @krzysiekorze9085 2 года назад +1

    Man... I can only agree... the only thing I have done with my bike is just handle bars. but no ape hanger or what so ever... just a little bit longer as I am only 1.78 meter tall it is just more comfortable for me. the rest is exacly as with your bike. it runs great! Ride safe mate!!!

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +1

      Great point on not going ape hangers! For now, I will hold tight but surely an option

  • @dalebrander9361
    @dalebrander9361 2 года назад +2

    I bought a 06 road king custom two years ago, had 27000 miles on it. Stage one was on it when I bought it, was worried about the cam chest, so after that summer of riding had the complete S&S 509 cam kit installed, new handle bars, the ones on the bike were not original so!! Love that old bike, may not be the biggest on the road, don’t care, and plan on doing a lot trips with the old boy😊

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      That's awesome Dale and I had the tensioners checked at 22k when I bought it and they were real good. Figured I would check again around 30k but may just change it out regardless then

  • @fredguerra4917
    @fredguerra4917 Год назад +2

    Get the regular heritage bars. It is a worthy DIY improvement for about 100 including shipping from Harley. While I had it open, I taped on to the headlight to add a connector for my HD GPS and utilized the fender light connector to add power to my radar detector. In total, I was able to add four more USB connectors just in case I needed power for GoPros or any other things like phones ect.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Nice and thanks for the ideas

  • @stevesmith1493
    @stevesmith1493 Год назад +2

    I love an 88 motor! I have the 107 in my 2021 king classic and it’s smooth as silk

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Been a great bike for me for sure and just love a King

  • @brettcreech3490
    @brettcreech3490 2 года назад +1

    Very nice Bo Dean.😎

  • @phillipternullo4934
    @phillipternullo4934 Год назад +2

    I had a 2002 standard road king Flhri and changed the handle bars with another set of HD handle bars that were two inches taller and pulled back two inches . Didn’t have to change any cables . And was much more comfortable to ride .

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Appreciate that info…..still debating. You do it yourself, doesn’t seem bad no on this bike?

  • @thangknowa3288
    @thangknowa3288 2 года назад

    I love my 2011 Road King Classic, bought it new. Had the original bars swamped out for heritage bars, a common swap, a little higher and a little back. Comfortable. Best bike on the road today!

  • @jasoncunningham5620
    @jasoncunningham5620 Год назад

    Love the classic look! Enjoy your videos

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад +1

      Appreciate that Jason and thought about some changes but just can do it

  • @earlkozak6538
    @earlkozak6538 Год назад +2

    I also have a 2000 RKC. Bought it brand new. Love it. Let me know if you have luck locating some fuel system components. Some of them are hard to find since HD went to the Delphi EFI...

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Nice to have a bike 23 years old that you bought new. Will do on the components and same for you

  • @mkelley51
    @mkelley51 Год назад +1

    I think the bars would look great. But, I do love that classic looking got going on now. Great video.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад +1

      Thanks and just can’t get myself to change them

  • @thomasbates9173
    @thomasbates9173 2 года назад +2

    I have a 01 RK with HD's "Tallboy's" (9.5" about tall), just changed over to 16" apes. did not have any trouble finding cables.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      Good to know on the cables, did you do it yourself? Thanks!

  • @HDVIBE
    @HDVIBE 2 года назад +3

    Keep it classic. 👊👍✌️

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      It makes it easier when it’s a second bike

  • @jeffbarr6816
    @jeffbarr6816 Год назад +2

    I have a 2001 Road King, purchased in 2013 with only 17,400 kms, now only 24,000 kms I would not put ape hangers on it but I agree that white walls look much better. I have the hard panniers which I like but they were greatly enhanced when I fitted a pair of nostalgia bars around them. I will never sell it.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Totally get that and this bike stays forever too!

  • @judgenorman5524
    @judgenorman5524 2 года назад +1

    Nice bike thanks for the videos

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      Thanks brother, appreciate you. I almost did not post this video because the lighting stunk lol

  • @Big88Country
    @Big88Country Год назад +1

    Great decision to keep the Wide White Walls! Great decision to keep this bike original! I had a 05 Electra Glide Classic carburetored and I traded it!! WORST DECISION EVER!! I could remove the tour pak and put the sissy bar on in less than 5 minutes for 2 up riding or replace the double seat for a single and have a street glide. It sounded so good with the true dual Rinehart's and being carburetored, Screamin Eagle 211 cams and 95 CI jugs. It just had that old school Harley sound that you just can't duplicate with fuel injection. Man, I messed up! Keep that bike Brother!

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад +1

      No doubt about it. I will never sell this bike. It’s hard to explain unless you’ve rode one

  • @donttreadonmedtm3816
    @donttreadonmedtm3816 10 месяцев назад +1

    Nice bike ! I have an 2001! Still rides like new!

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  10 месяцев назад

      They are great bikes aren’t they?

  • @GlidingOnTwos
    @GlidingOnTwos 2 года назад +1

    Yeah, keep it looking classy! 👍🏾

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +1

      That's the plan! Ride safe

  • @northbysoutheast5439
    @northbysoutheast5439 Год назад

    It looks good just the way it is. 😎👍

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Totally agree and thanks!

  • @MinnowMoto
    @MinnowMoto 2 года назад +1

    Its a beautiful bike. Such a classic look, and timeless style. I did like the hard bags and I understand why you didn't keep them Stay warm my friend.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      The new ones looked good and if this was my regular touring bike, they would have stayed. I still have them too as ya never know. Enjoy the ride

  • @richardwitalis7731
    @richardwitalis7731 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful Bike!

  • @trainroomgary
    @trainroomgary 2 года назад +1

    Cool ride and color - All is well on my side of the tracks. • Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      That's great Gary and Happy New Year. Wife and I want to go up north this year and wondering what type of train stuff is up there to visit or ride!

    • @trainroomgary
      @trainroomgary 2 года назад

      @@BoDean52 Hi Mr. & Mrs. BoDean: Check out: AGAWA CANYON TOUR TRAIN - Leave from Sault Ste Marie Ontario - Take the International Bridge from Sault Set Marie, Michigan. This is a day trip. Have fun: Gary 🚂

  • @painsrides
    @painsrides 2 года назад +1

    I agree with everything you did and didn't do to your RK. Also, happy to know Dutchess is out getting staged up.😎

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      Man I am excited!

  • @JonV-r7q
    @JonV-r7q 2 года назад +1

    Looks NICE!!!!!!

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      Appreciate that J, enjoy the ride

  • @njbluesgtr
    @njbluesgtr 2 года назад +2

    I love the leather bags on my 2003 RKC! I just wish I could lock them...

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +1

      Same here and I may consider something different if I travelled more with this bike.

    • @thangknowa3288
      @thangknowa3288 2 года назад

      You can! There is an aftermarket kit that replaces the hardware on the front of the leather bags that slides up to reveal the key hole to lock them! I have had mine for years! Looks totally stock!

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      @@thangknowa3288 thanks

  • @dannycisterna5497
    @dannycisterna5497 2 года назад +1

    Bike looks great as is, wouldn't change a thing, be well my friend

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      Thanks Danny and that’s been a struggle. I just can’t get myself to make any changes on it because I agree I think it’s good as it is.

  • @MotoByChance
    @MotoByChance 2 года назад +2

    I agree that keeping the older ones stock if that is how they still are is important. They just don’t look right when people start changing them.
    As for the bars… my Fat Boy, Bob, has what they call police bars on him. They are harder to find now, but see if you can find some to check out. They are bigger than the stock, closer to apes for comfort, but still have the retro look. Just a though…

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +1

      Thank you ma'am and I will do that! Appreciate you.

  • @gunnslinger7774
    @gunnslinger7774 9 месяцев назад +1

    Looking for a bike just like yours..
    Great videos you have on your channel

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks! 👍

  • @DavidBott-w1o
    @DavidBott-w1o Год назад

    Great bike man,leave it as is I love it,I got a 2020 heritage classic

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Plan to do just that, leave it alone. I think the Heritage are great looking bikes

  • @BigBert
    @BigBert 2 года назад +1

    Good on you Bob, she is a sweet looking ride stock 😎👌

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +1

      Thanks 👍, hope your well

    • @BigBert
      @BigBert 2 года назад

      @@BoDean52 yes, doing well. Thanks for asking 👊🏻

  • @paulfrederick8902
    @paulfrederick8902 Год назад +1

    Love my '15 FLHR!! Done more add on's that I care to admit, but it'll be my last bike. Knees in the breeze!

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Back at ya and hoping I am settled on my bikes for good not too! Ride safe!

  • @kingkrimson8771
    @kingkrimson8771 Год назад +1

    Couldn't handle the shoulder pain the stock bars on my '13 Road King Classic gave me so I installed a set of Wild Ones 10" mini apes. Problem solved. And you're right, the RKC needs leather bags and wide whites to look its best.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Nice and I really have thought about the apes. Amen in the tires and bags!

    • @scotth4265
      @scotth4265 Год назад

      How do you like the wrist angle on those bars?

  • @johnnymerritt9544
    @johnnymerritt9544 Год назад

    I had one the same year great bike i done a stage one and that's it loved it

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      same and I love this bike

  • @belljames23
    @belljames23 2 года назад +1

    Did you upgrade the cam chest and tensioner?

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +2

      I did not but had them check shortly when I bought it and they were in great shape. I have 25k on it and will probably do that at 30k.

  • @ironsteed5766
    @ironsteed5766 2 года назад +1

    Interesting thing about the handlebars. I have a 01 road king and wanted to swap out for some apes. My local HD dealer has an extremely hard time finding the right cable system. I ended up not changing them.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      That’s actually good to know and I know there was a cable problem for a while, and I guessing that’s still the case, I kind of put it out of my mind about a year ago. Still thinking about changing them?

    • @ironsteed5766
      @ironsteed5766 2 года назад

      @@BoDean52 negative... I decided not to change since like you I have another touring bike so I only use the RK for short hops.

  • @jheard92ify
    @jheard92ify 2 года назад +1

    I’m new to riding and just bought a 2004 road king it’s my first bike

  • @robertglancy4474
    @robertglancy4474 Год назад

    I have a 2012 RK going to get new tires in about a month, was going black walls again which was on the bike when I bought it, but now I don't know...have to do some thinking. As far as the bars, I tell you if my stock bars were like yours I would have kept them. But didn't really care for the stock bars that were on this bike, especially without the little windshield on it. So I put on some Carlini 1.5" what they call "freeway bars" I love them gives it a real beefy look to the whole front end. With you on the saddlebags too those are keepers....very nice ride.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Thanks man and bet your King is awesome too. Good luck on the tire decision and love to see a pic of your bars. Enjoy that ride

  • @ChrisScofield-e5m
    @ChrisScofield-e5m Год назад +1

    What year would y'all recommend

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Don’t know them all but seems the 2000 to 2005 are real nice

  • @2023FourRunner
    @2023FourRunner 4 месяца назад

    If Have a 03 I have the Same Handle Bars. Love them Great control. Just Put Neighbor Haters Slip ons for Exceptional Sound. Got rid of the Whitewalls went to all Black with Spokes with Black Rims. It is Perfection with the Black Paint and Scarlet Ghost Flames.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  4 месяца назад

      @@2023FourRunner nice!

  • @MrWhitelightning73
    @MrWhitelightning73 Год назад +1

    Outstanding

  • @frankdistefano7883
    @frankdistefano7883 2 года назад +1

    happy newyear nice bike keep the white walls

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      Happy new year as well and they will stay for sure!

  • @thomascarpenter7415
    @thomascarpenter7415 2 года назад +1

    Upgrade the oil pump and cam plate etc. I’d put chrome fork lowers on the King

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад +1

      Very good advice right there. Thanks.

  • @KipBurbank1
    @KipBurbank1 Год назад +1

    Heritage handle bars are taller, no modifications to wires or cables. Same bars police bikes have. I did it, they look and feel great, low coat.

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  Год назад

      Nice and thanks for the info

  • @PinksAdventures
    @PinksAdventures 2 года назад +1

    As tempting as is to change these items...I agree the King looks good as is!...that being said...if longer trips were in the future I would have to change the bars!....will we ever see an extended trip with the King!!??😉👍...stay safe out there...thanks for sharing!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦

    • @BoDean52
      @BoDean52  2 года назад

      Thanks brother and that’s why I kind of mentioned how I ride this bike because I agree if I didn’t have a second bike, I would have to make changes to this. Hope you guys are pushing through the winter as well, freezing here.