What are your thoughts on the Road King? This has been a long running model and I personally haven't heard really anything bad to speak of about the Road King.
Totally agree. I have a 20 RGS and have spent a bunch modifying it. There is a new yellow 23 RK at my local dealer that speaks to me. I've never considered buying a new bike but damn I like that thing.
Need to consider this bike , the new Glides have too much technology on them for me , just want a bike that can do more long distances than my 2008 Fat Glide .
@@Pounder6407 They are nice bikes for sure. Lighter weight, but still have the touring frame. No fairing weight to deal with. A windshield for rain days and you can pop it off or on in a minute or two. You can add a sound system if you like. Put speaker lids on the saddle bags. Or just listen to the music of the wind and engine. A cell phone for GPS. A cup holder for your favorite road beverage and you’re golden. I like to keep things as simple as possible. The Road King is a bare bones touring bike. In my opinion, it’s the best touring bike in the Harley line up.
@@GixxerFoo Have 2 Rushmore's (14 FLHTK / 15 FLHR) - know the basics of the project, but would be great to hear what you have to say after digging up some data... TY
@@darkhelmetsplane @darkhelmetsplane The weather is nice, roads are getting worse (need repairs), scenery is nothing special, house prices & rental costs have gone mad, coffee & beer is expensive, live music scene is non existent, politicians are corrupt, good mechanics are hard to find or retired ... but owning a H-D makes life worth living, preferably a Road King! :)
Yesssss! They have excellent ground clearance and you can change the seat to put your feet closer to the ground if need be without a lot of sacrifice in comfort as well!
73 years old and still putting plenty of miles on my 1998 RK classic 95th anniversary edition. Have a few other HDs but that ol’ evo is a pleasure for long mileage days. I will never part with it.
Got an 05 road king custom. Carbureted. I absolutely love my road king guys. It's my second hd. Had an 08 road glide. So I was not a fan of the fairing. It was convenient for storage. And radio but def effects view. My rk is wide open. I've had quite a few bikes n always took off windshields. I guess I'm a bugs in my teeth kinda guy...lol
I have a 09 Road King Police. Fully Customized by my Son,everything changed out. Suspension,Wheels,LED lighting,custom seat,Handlebars. You get the idea. It’s like a brand new bike with a 103 and I love it. My previous bike was a 2011 CVO Road Glide. Just got to heavy for a late 60s Guy.
Been drooling over HD’s since I was 16. Recently managed to get an 09 RK Classic with just under 80,000km on the bike. Love it but it was an impulse purchase, I may wind up in deeper than my skill level for repair. Oh well, been riding and smiling every day. Thanks for all your vids. Super helpful.
I have a 2018 Road King Standard which replaced my 2002 Road King Classic which I owned for nearly 8 years. It’s definitely one of the best Harleys I’ve owned, very refined, really comfortable and a nicely balanced bike.
I have exactly the Electra Glide Sport model, that you show in the video, same painting and logo. Got it in 1994 because it was much cheaper than the Road King, which was the new model. I love it! Not less good as the Road King, just the instruments are more... technical... not as vintage as those of the Road King. Still my No. 1 tourer!
I absolutely love my Road King. Been riding 31 years and have had almost 40 motorcycle, Road King is definitely my favorite. Yes, I would love to see a video about the Rushmore bikes!!
A man with taste! It's a keeper! I think the circa 2021models are better looking than the current ones. Cheers from the south west coast of the island of Australia :)
I bought a used RK Police bike out of NJ in 2001. I loved that bike, and I would say it was the best riding bike I have ever owned. I could ride all day and only stop for gas and something to eat. Of course being a police bike it was made for city streets or interstates and she handled both with ease. I miss the smooth ride it gave even on bad roads with potholes. I do miss it sometimes, but I went for the cruiser bikes after I sold it. If I ever wanted another touring bike, without hesitation it would be another RK!
In 2019 rented one for three weeks and road it all over Ireland. I took it from six lane highways(in Scotland) to a rural near goat track. I road it totally loaded to stripped down. It performed magnificently. And wherever I took it especially in Northern Ireland it drew a crowd. Loved that bike.
2002 Roadking classic here , had EFI for 14 years and went back to carbureted 140,000 on original motor . Had 106 stroker built . This bike is the best for cruising and touring . Smartest move Harley Davidson has done .
Trying this again, my first message was lost. I owned a 2006 RK 88 and think to YOU i replace the chain tensioner at 30,000 miles with no problem. The bike was beautiful and less Bells and whistles. After, I sold it for a 2022 with the Milwaukee 8 engine no mods all stock and still love it like it was the 2006. The one reason for getting the 2022 is that I am getting older and I had to have the ABS brakes, once again I would like to thank you for this great information that your share with us out here in Utube land, God Blessing to you and your family in keeping you safe at home and most importantly of all on these roads.
Hey Zeitz. Listen to your customers. Bring back the Road King Classic or Standard. With chrome. There are still plenty of us out there who think that was HD’s best model. It’s the only Harley model I would consider buying new.
Road king’s are the only H-D bikes I have owned. My ‘05 just had the cam tensioners replaced at 60k last year. My ‘17 has had zero issues and is plenty fast, with a stage 1 installed. Both bikes are great in the city and on the open road. Definitely the best of both worlds.
Great video covering the venerable Road King and its history. The Harley Davidson Road King is one of the most elegant, stylish and archetypical Harley Davidson motorcycles ever produced and forever etched in HD's rich history of nostalgic motorcycle designs. The Road King is the personification of a Harley Davidson icon. Road King stands supreme and has no equal. Those select riders who own one are indeed privileged. I have a 2003 Road King Classic, 100-Year Anniversary Edition, with the Screaming Eagle engine upgrade from an 88 V-Twin to a 95 done by Harley Davidson after the bike was purchased new. The instant producing torque and exhaust sound is exhilarating. Some of my recent mods include adding the Ultra Cool Oil Cooler which has turned out to be a great choice. My engine's never been happier. Another mod was adding the Power Commander 6 Tuner and my Dyno Tune shows my horsepower rated at 88+ and my torque rated at 99+. Which suits me for my 03' Road King Classic. My Road King with its original anniversary Two-Tone Sterling Silver and Vivid Black paint colors stands out. The commemorative medallions seen throughout this ride's sculpted design adds to its nostalgia, mystique, and exclusivity.
I drive a 1998 Road King Classic with the sweet 1340cc EVO engine!! Vivid black. 16,000 miles and it looks like it just came off the assembly line! Not a mark or scratch. I've owned it since 2019.
It's yours to ride the way you want, as many or few a miles you want. Pay no attention to what other people think on this subject. I've ridden for nearly 50 years, about 20,000 miles a year. After getting hit by a deer last year and breaking a pile of bones, I had to decide if I would quit riding. I resolved the question when I decided to cut way back on my miles per year. I figure the less mikes I ride, the better my chances. I no longer ride as my main source of transportation after 50 years of doing so, but I still ride. Nobody else answers for my actions except me.
After 38 years with my 81shovelhead I rode a friend's RK. It changed my life!! 3 days later I had a 2010 RK. Now my 81 feels like it has square wheels!! It's a magnificent machine in every way......couldn't be happier! BTW.......I love your vids. And please tell me how you arrived at "GIXXERFOO"!😊
That is the best Bike, in my humble opinion, that Harley has ever made. I have two of them I have a 1998 road king and a 2024 road king special. I enjoyed customizing the 98 from engine all the way up and now that I bought the 2024 after the warranty is up I will be customizing the motor then. I have owned every touring bike that Harley makes I like them all but the road king will always be number one to me. PS down the road I may just get a 2011.
I ride a RKS and think it’s the most versatile bike in HD’s lineup. You can go with bags, no bags, windshield, no windshield, quick connect faring, no faring, tour pack, no tour pack, passenger backrest, no backrest, etc…
06 Road King Classic. Added a 95 inch big bore and cams.... and everything else with detachable latches. Can be whatever I want. Stripped down or full touring. It's a keeper. Thanks for all of your great content. 👍
I like my 2006 Road King Custom. I put later model rear shocks, raised 1”, and raised the floor boards up one position so it doesn’t drag as much on corners.
05 RK Classic here, pretty much stock original TC88. Enough get up and go for me. Newer ones in the showroom look really sharp except for the price tags. Mine is paid for and runs great so I'm good.
I have a Road King clone, the Triumph America and it is better than my XL1200L in every way except the V-twin and Screaming Eagle sound. My wife says it is more comfortable than my old Fat Boy. I love them both.
I had a 2007 RK and loved it. Only couple issue I had with it, one was the exhaust cross over pipe. This was one of the years where it was up high behind the rear cylinder hard mounted. Know for cracking. Dealership wanted over $200 for it, so I went with a V&H true dual head pipe. Gave it a tune and it ran great. Hated getting rid of it. Other issue was the spoked (or wire lace) wheels. Rear one had some come loose and caused the wobble. Anyways got rid of it because it stripped teeth off of belt. Probably due to issue with the rear wheel.
I have a 2005vpurchased in 2022 with only 5000mi now around 30000mi got cam tensioner checked still good thr how comfortable it is and it's a bike I can just sit and look at cause their so good looking in a classic way.
I have a Y2K RCI with the TC88 & MM intake. Paid $10k in 2003 with 7k miles on it. It’s an excellent sled, everything you need and nothing you don’t. I do most of my own wrenching on it, but kept in touch with the main wrench (his name is KnuckleDragger) who uncrated, tuned, & stage 1’ed this bike. He’s been my source all these years. Cam idlers replaced @ 40k miles & they needed it done. Replaced with stock as it was all I could afford at the time. I was ready with the credit card if I had needed to replace the cams, & had put on a Power Commander instead of playing tune-up-to-2 new cams with the MM intake. Never touched the Power Commander & the MM still purrs. Besides brakes, batteries, motor mounts, plugs, and head breather flaps this bike don’t owe me a dime !!! The Y2K was one of the only years with air-ride front & rear, and making the switch between 1-up and 2-up is a breeze. It rolls down the road like a Caddy in a FL Hwy !!! I switch saddles between a HD Sundowner & a Corbin solo and a HD Ultra 2-up when I’m with the ol lady, and add a bitchback for safety, comfort, and slip-on luggage. LOVE THE KING !!!
I got a 2018 police Road King 107ci and it's my favorite daily rider. They call it the King because it comes second to none in comfort and practicality. My other ride is a street glide 96ci. Both great rides but that Road King is my favorite!
I have always loved the RK. The first I rode was a 2002 model in various stages of performance mods. Eventually, it ended as a high compression 95" with heads, Andrews gear cams, VH pipes, and a Mikuni carb.
This is the bike that made me come to Harley 15 years ago on an EVO model, it is for me the archetype of the traditional Harley in the lineage of the Hydra and Electra of yesteryear, I also had a Rushmore 103 from 2014 and it was one of my favorites. But at 65 years old today, these bikes are too heavy for me and today I ride a 2019 M8 Heritage Classic which retains the iconic Harley look but which is so much more manageable and fun to ride... But the Road King will always hold a special place in my heart... Greetings from France.
I love that late model Heritage, it's classic look but I think it's a great middle ground between cruiser and full on touring bike. I imagine you've got some beautiful and historic riding country over in France, I would love to visit one day and ride it!
My 2004 Road King is the best bike I’ve ever owned. I’ve always had the factory maintenance done every 3000 miles and had the cam chain tensioners done a few years ago. Currently have 35000 miles on it. The bike fits me perfectly
I don't own a HD, but was looking hard at them a couple years ago and the Road King Special is what I would buy. The sales guys were pushing a bit too hard to get me to buy anything, so I put some upgrades on my metric bike. I still like the Road King, but that bad dealer experience was a huge turn off.
I rode a 2000 flhrci for 20 years and 115k miles. Excellent machine. Put a cam in it and fixed the tensioners. Rode 2 up and even pulled a trailer all over the US and Canada. What a great bike. Moved to an M8 when I started having magneti issues but until then it ran great. I knew that you knew your bikes. Definitely one of the best Harley ever made. Thanks for the info and the Rushmore series would be great to hear about.
I love to hear that! I'd say you've laid down some memories on that bike with 115K! Looks like we are going to be doing an in depth video on the Rushmore Project!
I bought my 2000 FLHRI 7 years ago with 34,000 miles on it and have put 40,000 trouble free miles on it. I have meticulously maintained the bike and upgraded some things over the years. Great bike, I consider it to be the best for touring because as it has been said before, it has everything you need and nothing you don't. I love it and look forward to every mile I am going to put on it.
Just got a 2020 Road King Silver Pine n Spruce. Only seen a hand full since I got it. Got it at a Honda dealership last year only had 3200 miles on it. Rode it to Myrtle Beach from Delaware (500 miles). Great comfortable ride. Just love it.
Love my king, 1998 good ol Evo simple and easy to work on also reliable. Love that I can ride naked with no windshield but do have a Memphis shades fairing so like having the options quick release. One of Harley's best models for anyone who wants simplicity
Love my 2011 FLHRC with the 103ci, I will never get rid of that bike, it now has a 110ci Fuel Moto stage 4 and it rocks. Harley is blowing in these days with only the "Special" RK, they need to come back with the standard FLHR and FLHRC. My guess is that they will be bringing out a FLHRC icon model soon. I will be in line....
I love my 2010 FLHP Road King cop bike. It was one year old when I bought it and she's still running strong. Over the years I've de-copped it and upgraded to SE compensator and stage 1.
I've had my eye on Road Kings for years. I finally purchased a used 2020 Road King Special and love it. I would have been happy with a 2014+ classic with hard bags. Installed windshield and wind deflectors for winter and long trips and strip it down for the warm weather.
I've got a 2013 Road King Classic. Even though it's over 10 years old, she still turns heads as I'm rolling down the road. She's the one bike in my stable I'll never part with.
Yes, the RK standard was a great option for a well equipped all-around Harley touring bike. Now that it's gone, it's like the RK has been discontinued. Imo. The special is still a very cool bike, but it's not like a real RK to me. No windshield and many of the extras are missing. It's as if Harley said, "Let's get rid of all the extras, black it out, and put a 114 in it and charge more money for less bike.""
I have a 2001 Road King which I picked up in 2013. Purchased new in South Africa and brought to Australia by the original owner when he immigrated. It only has 21,000kms and it is one of the best bikes I own. I agree, the windscreen when fitted completely changes it's appearance but is it very good if riding in the rain.
It is the perfect Harley! It's not overly large, it handles well and enough storage to do most of your running around town. A little clean up and you're ready for bar hopping or bike night. My last comment was, I see less of them at bike nights.
What are your thoughts on the Road King? This has been a long running model and I personally haven't heard really anything bad to speak of about the Road King.
Finally, a video about the best bagger ever made,,, the Road King!!!
Totally agree. I have a 20 RGS and have spent a bunch modifying it. There is a new yellow 23 RK at my local dealer that speaks to me. I've never considered buying a new bike but damn I like that thing.
Need to consider this bike , the new Glides have too much technology on them for me , just want a bike that can do more long distances than my 2008 Fat Glide .
I wish they made an anniversary model this year. I went from 20 Road Glide Special to a 21 Road King standard and never been happier.
In your previous vid you talked about the Road Glide and when it started yet no mention of the Tour Glide that was the frame mounted fairing.
2018 Road King. Best bike choice I ever made. If I wanted to look at a dashboard, I would buy a car.
Said the same thing til I got a road glide.
That being said .. I landed up getting an older RK for a 2nd bike
@@FriedPi-mc5yt Thanks for ur input n info. I've been wanting a Road King for years and I'm finally at that point of getting one
@@Pounder6407 They are nice bikes for sure. Lighter weight, but still have the touring frame. No fairing weight to deal with. A windshield for rain days and you can pop it off or on in a minute or two. You can add a sound system if you like. Put speaker lids on the saddle bags. Or just listen to the music of the wind and engine. A cell phone for GPS. A cup holder for your favorite road beverage and you’re golden. I like to keep things as simple as possible. The Road King is a bare bones touring bike. In my opinion, it’s the best touring bike in the Harley line up.
The benefit of a tank mounted gauge is that your handlebar is free to mount luggage for adhoc occasions.
exactly
I, for one, would really like a video on the Rushmore edition.
We have seen a lot of support for a Rushmore video! There were some sweeping changes on those bikes!
@@GixxerFoo Have 2 Rushmore's (14 FLHTK / 15 FLHR) - know the basics of the project, but would be great to hear what you have to say after digging up some data... TY
Rushmore video would be awesome
I have a 2010 Road King police bike. I have ridden it coast to coast with no problems and have 70,000 miles on it. A great bike.
I have a 2010 FLHP too. I love my King!
Have 2010 rg It was the last year they put the brass bushings in the camplate,over 100000 on mine
That would be a keeper! I envy you. Cheers from the south west coast of the island of Australia :)
@@Jonathan-L The south west coast of the island of Australia? I envy you!
@@darkhelmetsplane @darkhelmetsplane The weather is nice, roads are getting worse (need repairs), scenery is nothing special, house prices & rental costs have gone mad, coffee & beer is expensive, live music scene is non existent, politicians are corrupt, good mechanics are hard to find or retired ... but owning a H-D makes life worth living, preferably a Road King! :)
I am 74 & love riding my 2022 RK. Hopefully I will enjoy it for a few more years.
There road glides now
Just bought a 2006 roadking, carburetted model, i love having cable throttle, no ABS and no EFI, its a simple bike and cruises well.
Rode my 01 for 23 yrs. 90500 miles on the odometer. Changed the cam tensioners at 48000. Still runs great.
Still riding my 01 Roadking with 110 thousand miles. Runs and rides perfect!
I have a 2003 anniversary road king. Love it
Same here....the 2003 is the best Road King which also commemorates HD's rich history. A definite keeper bike!
They only named one the King 🙌🏽🤘🏽‼️
Forgot to mention before I would like a video on the Rushmore
All hail the King
My first Harley was a police road king with the 103 in it. Loved that bike and it pulled nice when you cracked the throttle.
You forgot one of the best things about a Road King, the ground clearance! Best lean angle of any Harley, and super easy to punt fast. Love my 07.
Yesssss! They have excellent ground clearance and you can change the seat to put your feet closer to the ground if need be without a lot of sacrifice in comfort as well!
I challenge that…XR1200
2006 Road King Classic, wonderful bike, great style, smooth ride.
73 years old and still putting plenty of miles on my 1998 RK classic 95th anniversary edition. Have a few other HDs but that ol’ evo is a pleasure for long mileage days. I will
never part with it.
my 2019 FLHRXS is a thrill.. torque much better than later models.... nothing like THE KING !
A Rushmore Project video would be appreciated!
I seriously think we are going to have to do a Rushmore video, there's been a lot of thumbs up for it!
@@GixxerFoo It's referred to quite often but the actual details are difficult to pin down. It should be a highly viewed presentation.
Got an 05 road king custom. Carbureted. I absolutely love my road king guys. It's my second hd. Had an 08 road glide. So I was not a fan of the fairing. It was convenient for storage. And radio but def effects view. My rk is wide open. I've had quite a few bikes n always took off windshields. I guess I'm a bugs in my teeth kinda guy...lol
Road king is the best of the bagger class.
I have a 09 Road King Police. Fully Customized by my Son,everything changed out. Suspension,Wheels,LED lighting,custom seat,Handlebars. You get the idea. It’s like a brand new bike with a 103 and I love it. My previous bike was a 2011 CVO Road Glide. Just got to heavy for a late 60s Guy.
My first and only bike is a 2015 Road King 103hd. It's all I wanted and don't plan to get any other.
I started out with a 97 Heritage classic I had it for about 10 years. And now I have a 2012 Police road King I love this bike ……
Riding a 2000 Road King,, absolutely love it.. I'll have it tell the end..
Picked up a 2017 Road King after years with BMWs and Hondas. Extremely happy with my switch. Fantastic bike
I have a 2006 Road King, as well as a few other bikes, but my RK is referred to by my wife as my “fun bike”! And it is just that…..FUN to ride.
I ride a Road King because I don't want some big ass heavy fairing in front of me.
That’s why I have 2 bikes I have my 06 road king and have my long driving 2023 road glide
Been drooling over HD’s since I was 16. Recently managed to get an 09 RK Classic with just under 80,000km on the bike. Love it but it was an impulse purchase, I may wind up in deeper than my skill level for repair. Oh well, been riding and smiling every day. Thanks for all your vids. Super helpful.
Got mine the last year they made the RK, I love it. Just a classic cool looking bike that will never go out of style.
I have a 2018 Road King Standard which replaced my 2002 Road King Classic which I owned for nearly 8 years. It’s definitely one of the best Harleys I’ve owned, very refined, really comfortable and a nicely balanced bike.
I have exactly the Electra Glide Sport model, that you show in the video, same painting and logo. Got it in 1994 because it was much cheaper than the Road King, which was the new model. I love it! Not less good as the Road King, just the instruments are more... technical... not as vintage as those of the Road King. Still my No. 1 tourer!
2021 RK and have 25,500 miles on it. Love it!!
Everyone i know that has or has had a Rode King loved them !
I have the 2012 Road King. 103. Big Blue Pearl paint. Absolutely love it. Will never get rid of it. Handles like a dream
I’ve always loved the road king
I absolutely love my Road King. Been riding 31 years and have had almost 40 motorcycle, Road King is definitely my favorite. Yes, I would love to see a video about the Rushmore bikes!!
2013 roadking classic here! Love it!!!
A man with taste! It's a keeper! I think the circa 2021models are better looking than the current ones. Cheers from the south west coast of the island of Australia :)
08 Road King Classic 96 with a 6 speed 😎😎😎
I bought a used RK Police bike out of NJ in 2001. I loved that bike, and I would say it was the best riding bike I have ever owned. I could ride all day and only stop for gas and something to eat. Of course being a police bike it was made for city streets or interstates and she handled both with ease. I miss the smooth ride it gave even on bad roads with potholes. I do miss it sometimes, but I went for the cruiser bikes after I sold it. If I ever wanted another touring bike, without hesitation it would be another RK!
In 2019 rented one for three weeks and road it all over Ireland. I took it from six lane highways(in Scotland) to a rural near goat track. I road it totally loaded to stripped down. It performed magnificently. And wherever I took it especially in Northern Ireland it drew a crowd. Loved that bike.
2002 Roadking classic here , had EFI for 14 years and went back to carbureted 140,000 on original motor . Had 106 stroker built . This bike is the best for cruising and touring . Smartest move Harley Davidson has done .
69 years old and still riding my 1998 95 th anniversary road king
Trying this again, my first message was lost. I owned a 2006 RK 88 and think to YOU i replace the chain tensioner at 30,000 miles with no problem. The bike was beautiful and less Bells and whistles. After, I sold it for a 2022 with the Milwaukee 8 engine no mods all stock and still love it like it was the 2006.
The one reason for getting the 2022 is that I am getting older and I had to have the ABS brakes, once again I would like to thank you for this great information that your share with us out here in Utube land, God Blessing to you and your family in keeping you safe at home and most importantly of all on these roads.
Thank you! I really appreciate that! Good to hear you got that updated before it cause you any major problems!
Hey Zeitz. Listen to your customers. Bring back the Road King Classic or Standard. With chrome. There are still plenty of us out there who think that was HD’s best model. It’s the only Harley model I would consider buying new.
Long Live The King!
Road king’s are the only H-D bikes I have owned. My ‘05 just had the cam tensioners replaced at 60k last year. My ‘17 has had zero issues and is plenty fast, with a stage 1 installed. Both bikes are great in the city and on the open road. Definitely the best of both worlds.
Great video covering the venerable Road King and its history.
The Harley Davidson Road King is one of the most elegant, stylish and archetypical Harley Davidson motorcycles ever produced and forever etched in HD's rich history of nostalgic motorcycle designs.
The Road King is the personification of a Harley Davidson icon. Road King stands supreme and has no equal. Those select riders who own one are indeed privileged.
I have a 2003 Road King Classic, 100-Year Anniversary Edition, with the Screaming Eagle engine upgrade from an 88 V-Twin to a 95 done by Harley Davidson after the bike was purchased new. The instant producing torque and exhaust sound is exhilarating.
Some of my recent mods include adding the Ultra Cool Oil Cooler which has turned out to be a great choice. My engine's never been happier. Another mod was adding the Power Commander 6 Tuner and my Dyno Tune shows my horsepower rated at 88+ and my torque rated at 99+. Which suits me for my 03' Road King Classic.
My Road King with its original anniversary Two-Tone Sterling Silver and Vivid Black paint colors stands out. The commemorative medallions seen throughout this ride's sculpted design adds to its nostalgia, mystique, and exclusivity.
I drive a 1998 Road King Classic with the sweet 1340cc EVO engine!! Vivid black. 16,000 miles and it looks like it just came off the assembly line! Not a mark or scratch. I've owned it since 2019.
That means you bought it just to have and look at instead of riding it and enjoying it. It’s to let everyone know you have a Harley. LOL
How does one drive a motorpickle???
It's yours to ride the way you want, as many or few a miles you want.
Pay no attention to what other people think on this subject.
I've ridden for nearly 50 years, about 20,000 miles a year.
After getting hit by a deer last year and breaking a pile of bones, I had to decide if I would quit riding.
I resolved the question when I decided to cut way back on my miles per year.
I figure the less mikes I ride, the better my chances.
I no longer ride as my main source of transportation after 50 years of doing so, but I still ride. Nobody else answers for my actions except me.
16000 miles? I put about 25k a year on my roadking and nothing about it looks showroom but if you ride them insead of look at them thats what happens
After 38 years with my 81shovelhead I rode a friend's RK.
It changed my life!!
3 days later I had a 2010 RK.
Now my 81 feels like it has square wheels!!
It's a magnificent machine in every way......couldn't be happier!
BTW.......I love your vids. And please tell me how you arrived at "GIXXERFOO"!😊
The Road King is my favorite !!
Omits 12 years I have road king 2002
97 big bores&s
585 S&S camshaft
S&S cam plates & oil pump
S&S lifter pushrod
Very sweet rid
Look old timer
S&S
🛑🛑 Rushmore Project. 👍💯
That is the best Bike, in my humble opinion, that Harley has ever made. I have two of them I have a 1998 road king and a 2024 road king special. I enjoyed customizing the 98 from engine all the way up and now that I bought the 2024 after the warranty is up I will be customizing the motor then. I have owned every touring bike that Harley makes I like them all but the road king will always be number one to me. PS down the road I may just get a 2011.
@@addammustang8655 my 2011 Road King Classic has the 103, will ride until it dies (only 50k on it now).
Thanks for sharing!!
I ride a RKS and think it’s the most versatile bike in HD’s lineup. You can go with bags, no bags, windshield, no windshield, quick connect faring, no faring, tour pack, no tour pack, passenger backrest, no backrest, etc…
I agree about the versatility, but a Road King without bags just don't look right to me
I ride a 2012 Roadking with the 103… Love it!! Rides great!
Ultras are great for long distance touring and a Softail is great for bar hopping around town. The Road King does it all!
06 Road King Classic. Added a 95 inch big bore and cams.... and everything else with detachable latches. Can be whatever I want. Stripped down or full touring. It's a keeper.
Thanks for all of your great content. 👍
I've had two Road Kings and now have a Highway King. I think it's a great platform.
I nearly brought a Rking it was great but in the end I ended up with my 15 RG and I'm very happy.
All the best from NZ 🇳🇿
The RoadKing is a beast, I have a 02 with S&S 98, ported heads and Woood TW-6H cam. Has to be one of the most versatile bikes ever made.
I like my 2006 Road King Custom. I put later model rear shocks, raised 1”, and raised the floor boards up one position so it doesn’t drag as much on corners.
05 RK Classic here, pretty much stock original TC88. Enough get up and go for me. Newer ones in the showroom look really sharp except for the price tags. Mine is paid for and runs great so I'm good.
My friend has a 2006 and he loves it. It looks brand new. He sleeps with in the garage sometimes. The Street Glide gets jealous.
I have a Road King clone, the Triumph America and it is better than my XL1200L in every way except the V-twin and Screaming Eagle sound. My wife says it is more comfortable than my old Fat Boy. I love them both.
I had a 2007 RK and loved it. Only couple issue I had with it, one was the exhaust cross over pipe. This was one of the years where it was up high behind the rear cylinder hard mounted. Know for cracking. Dealership wanted over $200 for it, so I went with a V&H true dual head pipe. Gave it a tune and it ran great. Hated getting rid of it. Other issue was the spoked (or wire lace) wheels. Rear one had some come loose and caused the wobble. Anyways got rid of it because it stripped teeth off of belt. Probably due to issue with the rear wheel.
Had an Ultra Limited, went back to a Road King Classic.
I have a 2005vpurchased in 2022 with only 5000mi now around 30000mi got cam tensioner checked still good thr how comfortable it is and it's a bike I can just sit and look at cause their so good looking in a classic way.
I have a Y2K RCI with the TC88 & MM intake. Paid $10k in 2003 with 7k miles on it. It’s an excellent sled, everything you need and nothing you don’t.
I do most of my own wrenching on it, but kept in touch with the main wrench (his name is KnuckleDragger) who uncrated, tuned, & stage 1’ed this bike. He’s been my source all these years.
Cam idlers replaced @ 40k miles & they needed it done. Replaced with stock as it was all I could afford at the time. I was ready with the credit card if I had needed to replace the cams, & had put on a Power Commander instead of playing tune-up-to-2 new cams with the MM intake. Never touched the Power Commander & the MM still purrs.
Besides brakes, batteries, motor mounts, plugs, and head breather flaps this bike don’t owe me a dime !!! The Y2K was one of the only years with air-ride front & rear, and making the switch between 1-up and 2-up is a breeze. It rolls down the road like a Caddy in a FL Hwy !!!
I switch saddles between a HD Sundowner & a Corbin solo and a HD Ultra 2-up when I’m with the ol lady, and add a bitchback for safety, comfort, and slip-on luggage.
LOVE THE KING !!!
I got a 2018 police Road King 107ci and it's my favorite daily rider. They call it the King because it comes second to none in comfort and practicality. My other ride is a street glide 96ci. Both great rides but that Road King is my favorite!
I had a 2005 Road King Classic and I effing loved it. In four years I put 28,000 miles on it and I live in Ohio.
Have 2014 CVO RK Rushmore project 110. Great bike with lots of scoot!
Love my Road King 👑!!
I have always loved the RK. The first I rode was a 2002 model in various stages of performance mods. Eventually, it ended as a high compression 95" with heads, Andrews gear cams, VH pipes, and a Mikuni carb.
All good on my 18 King. No regrets, No Worries.
This is the bike that made me come to Harley 15 years ago on an EVO model, it is for me the archetype of the traditional Harley in the lineage of the Hydra and Electra of yesteryear, I also had a Rushmore 103 from 2014 and it was one of my favorites. But at 65 years old today, these bikes are too heavy for me and today I ride a 2019 M8 Heritage Classic which retains the iconic Harley look but which is so much more manageable and fun to ride...
But the Road King will always hold a special place in my heart...
Greetings from France.
I love that late model Heritage, it's classic look but I think it's a great middle ground between cruiser and full on touring bike. I imagine you've got some beautiful and historic riding country over in France, I would love to visit one day and ride it!
I love my 2003 Road King Police. Very classic look and very fun to ride.
2018 roadking special 47000 aussie ks. Going strong
Why have you got a manbaby profile pic?
@@susieroberts8175 🍊🍊🍊🍊
The Road King is as close as, the old FLH look and style.
My 2004 Road King is the best bike I’ve ever owned. I’ve always had the factory maintenance done every 3000 miles and had the cam chain tensioners done a few years ago. Currently have 35000 miles on it. The bike fits me perfectly
If I was going back to a bagger it would definitely be a road king ! FXRs rule !
I have 2 fxrs, 84,87 the later is a fxrc blue 😊 but my old school 73 fx is more fun.😊😮
@@Master_Po170 I have two also a 90 with a95 inch TC engines & my daily ride a 90 with a hotrod 80 EVO .
@@leonardstanford1877 let it ride!
I don't own a HD, but was looking hard at them a couple years ago and the Road King Special is what I would buy. The sales guys were pushing a bit too hard to get me to buy anything, so I put some upgrades on my metric bike. I still like the Road King, but that bad dealer experience was a huge turn off.
I’ve got a 2012 hot pearl road king. I’ll never sale it. Love that bike. It’ll probably become a garage princess some day.
If I could only have one Harley Davidson, it would be a Twin Cam Road King. A true RIDER'S BIKE! 👌
I’ve got a 05 RK and a 2012 Streetglide selling the glide keeping my king
Long live the Road King. I favor the 103 engine but the model is a good ride and cool look.
I had a 2009 sold to my son in California I road it off a small cliff now I have a 2020rks 131eng
Ordered a 2001 picked it up on thanksgiving 2000,80k and still going.👍roadking
I rode a 2000 flhrci for 20 years and 115k miles. Excellent machine. Put a cam in it and fixed the tensioners. Rode 2 up and even pulled a trailer all over the US and Canada. What a great bike. Moved to an M8 when I started having magneti issues but until then it ran great. I knew that you knew your bikes. Definitely one of the best Harley ever made. Thanks for the info and the Rushmore series would be great to hear about.
I love to hear that! I'd say you've laid down some memories on that bike with 115K! Looks like we are going to be doing an in depth video on the Rushmore Project!
@@GixxerFoo sounds great thanks
Have a 2013 CVO King with the 110...it's one bike I don't ride when it's hot outside...runs HOT!
I bought my 2000 FLHRI 7 years ago with 34,000 miles on it and have put 40,000 trouble free miles on it. I have meticulously maintained the bike and upgraded some things over the years. Great bike, I consider it to be the best for touring because as it has been said before, it has everything you need and nothing you don't. I love it and look forward to every mile I am going to put on it.
Just got a 2020 Road King Silver Pine n Spruce. Only seen a hand full since I got it. Got it at a Honda dealership
last year only had 3200 miles on it. Rode it to Myrtle Beach from Delaware (500 miles). Great comfortable ride. Just love it.
Love my king, 1998 good ol Evo simple and easy to work on also reliable. Love that I can ride naked with no windshield but do have a Memphis shades fairing so like having the options quick release. One of Harley's best models for anyone who wants simplicity
Love my 2011 FLHRC with the 103ci, I will never get rid of that bike, it now has a 110ci Fuel Moto stage 4 and it rocks. Harley is blowing in these days with only the "Special" RK, they need to come back with the standard FLHR and FLHRC. My guess is that they will be bringing out a FLHRC icon model soon. I will be in line....
My first was an 05 twin cam but due to higher miles I swapped out to a 13 107 anniversary. LOVE IT
I love my 2010 FLHP Road King cop bike. It was one year old when I bought it and she's still running strong. Over the years I've de-copped it and upgraded to SE compensator and stage 1.
I've had my eye on Road Kings for years. I finally purchased a used 2020 Road King Special and love it. I would have been happy with a 2014+ classic with hard bags. Installed windshield and wind deflectors for winter and long trips and strip it down for the warm weather.
I've got a 2013 Road King Classic. Even though it's over 10 years old, she still turns heads as I'm rolling down the road. She's the one bike in my stable I'll never part with.
I LOVE my '07 Road King. Windshield off in the summer and on in the winter. I prefer no windshield for the visibility, way better.
Yes, the RK standard was a great option for a well equipped all-around Harley touring bike. Now that it's gone, it's like the RK has been discontinued. Imo. The special is still a very cool bike, but it's not like a real RK to me. No windshield and many of the extras are missing. It's as if Harley said, "Let's get rid of all the extras, black it out, and put a 114 in it and charge more money for less bike.""
I have a 2001 Road King which I picked up in 2013. Purchased new in South Africa and brought to Australia by the original owner when he immigrated. It only has 21,000kms and it is one of the best bikes I own. I agree, the windscreen when fitted completely changes it's appearance but is it very good if riding in the rain.
I own a 21 billard red RK 107 stage 1. Best bike ever
Bar hopper and touring
It is the perfect Harley! It's not overly large, it handles well and enough storage to do most of your running around town. A little clean up and you're ready for bar hopping or bike night. My last comment was, I see less of them at bike nights.
A secondary reason I got the RKS is because I didn’t want to be the 100th something glide to show up to bike night.