Back in the 80s when I was a young guy, we couldn’t afford new bikes so we rode bikes built in the 60s, maybe early 70s and learned to spin our own wrenches. I never made the leap to fancier new bikes. I have a ‘99 Road King classic and a factory service manual. Works fine for me.
@@BoDean52 I have a 97 road king with basic controls. You don't need all the latest and greatest technology on a bike. Don't need ABS, cylinder shut off, hydraulic clutch...etc.....just more things to go wrong and have to spend more money to fix!
‘93 Road King Classic here; no “throttle by wire”, no electronic fuel injection, no sound system (what? that rumble not sound enough for you?), no nonsense. If I had to ride one of those technological wonders with gps and monster sound systems, I just wouldn’t!
I did not buy this bike new, but these are what they call Buckhorn bars. My understanding is they are original bars and they change them in 2001. I’ve contemplating changing them but I just don’t wanna change the look.
I have a 2012 Road King Classic, that for me has the perfect amount of upgrades that I wanted in a motorcycle, with out all the bling and the bull. It's a 103 6 speed, with Brembo 4 piston ABS brakes, throttle by wire, electronic cruise control and a security system. The bike has always been very well maintained. Kept in a heated garage, and treated with love. The bike now has 121,000 plus miles on it, and the motor has never been touched. It still runs very strong, has zero oil leaks and uses zero oil. It has had 6 sets of tires, about due for the 7th, and 4 sets of brakes, and I upgraded the shifter linkage. THATS IT. It has a removable windshield, removable luggage rack, matching removable Tour Pack and rear, crash bar bags. I have plenty of storage if I need it, but the bike can still look very stripped down and simple. I wouldn't be afraid to jump on it and go ANYWHERE. I also get compliments on how beautiful and classic looking it is, which is the main reason that I love the bike. For me it was the perfect motorcycle. I bought it used for a whopping great price of $5,500 dollars. The low book value on it when I bought it was $12,000 dollars. So I knew I got a pretty sweet deal. The bike was and still is, in VERY good condition. A couple of rock chips, that's it.
I love my '09 Road King! It's a motorcycle for the pure love of riding motorcycles. No fancy tech that will be outdated the next model year, no distractions taking away from my ride, and the best forward view you can get 👍
I love my 05 Road King Classic.....I've owned several touring bikes over the years and currently own 5 motorcycles. The Road King Classic is actually my choice for long trips, with the windshield on it and fork mounted wind deflectors of course. I've done several 1000 mile days on it and feel less fatigued after riding it all day than on my Electra Glide.
That’s really interesting to hear and I guess I really just assumed. Maybe I should run it for a couple hundred miles on a little trip and see how it does. Ride safe
Love my ‘07 but if someone wants to ride/buy new a 2022 Road King isn’t gonna be that much different. That’s the beauty of classic style. My first Road King was a ‘99 and if you put it next to a 2022 it’s gonna look pretty much the same. I really like the absence of technology and the simplicity. Worked as an engineer in a high tech field all my life. Now that I’m retired I’m drawn to simpler things…
I just bought a 2005 Road King.......WOW.......you are SPOT ON!!!!! I LOVE my King.......your 5 reasons are perfectly on point!!!! THANK YOU for expressing what I couldn't put into words! Take care and ride on!
Yes I have a 2012 Power Pack "103" black Road King Base Line. Been all over on this bike. Sturgis, Vegas, Tombstone, Big Bend Tx. And still running like a champ. I keep good tries on her and oil changes up to day. Have invested in LED lights all around her. Purchased her new in 2012. Shes been like a tank in bad weather. Never will give her up!
My 01 Road King at 100k compression dropped to 90 psi. I bought a used set of Jugs, Pistons, and Rings of Ebay for 80 bucks, which included shipping, and tax. I did the work myself using the old gaskets. The Bike now has 150 psi, and runs like new.
I had a 2017 Triumph Trophy SE because I thought sport tourers were the way to go. They are awesome machines and very capable. However, for me anyway, it was too polished, had too much protection from the elements, had too many bells and whistles. I missed simplicity, I missed a twin, I missed all sorts of things zen with a basic motorcycle. (I also have a 1979 FLH which I'm currently rebuilding.) I stumbled across a 2009 RK standard (FLHR) and it was exactly what I was looking for in a motorcycle. I bought it from the original owner and the machine had an awesome story behind it. In any case, I've been making it my own and I couldn't be happier with what it is. Fuel injected, cruise control, fully customizable with removable components, 6-speed, ABS, and an awesome updated frame. Road Kings are a hidden gem and mine definitely helps me relax and become one with the universe.
The 2003 Road King Classic, 100-Year Anniversary Edition, is among the most elegant, stylish and archetypical Harley Davidson motorcycles ever produced and forever etched in HD's rich history of motorcycle designs. The 2003 Road King Classic is the personification of a Harley Davidson.
I have a 2001 RKC that I bought new from when I used work at the Harley plant. After being in the garage for 6 years , I can’t wait to get it out again. Is time to live again !!!
Thank you for your reply Bo.. I have an 09 Road King Classic with stock bars which aren't working for me. I love the buckhorns..I have those exact bars on my 81 Superglide...I knew they looked familiar.. Safe riding! 👍
I got my 03 Road King Classic with 31k miles last December I love it put a few miles on it when the good weather broke but a had a nagging thought in the back of my head "have the cam chain tensioners checked". OK I talked to the dealership where I got the bike from, they wanted 1000+ to inspect and replace. That was a kick in the pants.... I looked around found an independent shop with excellent reviews 700 to replace because the primary tensioner was about gone on inspection. That mechanic just got a new loyal customer!
I agree with everything you said about the Road King. I have a 2005 model and absolutely love it,I've not had any major issues with it and the few small ones I've had I was able to fix them myself. I would pay $10,000 to get this bike put back to brand new condition before I would buy a new one.
Always rode old shovelheads brought a brand new road king classic in 1999. Still got her and she has 7800 plus miles all stock and has never left me on the side of the road.
I own a Enfield old model purchased in 2010 I got it restored a year back I usually drive it on weekends I take a good care of her, the feel I get on the old model Enfield is very different from the new ones like you said I will never Trade it for any thing Old is Gold
Just pick up an 02 RK for 3k. I searched for that particular year being its the last year they used timken bearings in the lower end and first year with the delphi efi. Great bike. Rides like an old cadillac. Never going to get rid of it especially for the price I paid.
Less debt is a good reason...I have a 1999 Road King & it's completely paid for, no debt...also, no warranty...how many people out there have said they couldn't customize their bike because it would void their warranty? You don't have to worry about that on a bike with no warranty...
My superior blue and billet silver Roadking has spoiled me...I just love to stare at it everytime I'm around it. And it's so fun to add stuff to make it look or ride even better👍
My '19 King is paid off and I love that feeling knowing I can upgrade it with no remorse for payments. I agree, less is more, I don't need all the distractions of a Glide. My 107 M8 does the job just fine
Many people are scared of the King and buy Heritage. Heritage is fine but you are getting less bike for the same money. Road king has better lean angle, better suspension, touring frame which equals more comfortable ride. Rubber mounted engine etc.
Looked hard at the Heritage. The biggest plus was it is 100lbs lighter. But the King carries 1 gallon more gas and has way WAY better bags. That extra weight melts away on the hyway and gives it more stability in wind...especially around 18 wheeler traffic. Oh and it has better brakes, another front disc and they are linked. So glad I got the King but if you don't travel far the Heritage may be all you need.
I agree 100%, and I know all about number 5, I own a 2004 rk with a 95" kit and 525 cams, and I owned a 2003 cvo anniversary a few years ago, ....id really love to have the new road king special m8 114 with a star 3030 cam and tab exhaust
Well got mine for that simple affordable reason and I do not regret it, she 02 RKCI which I got cruise control on her, which was one my have to have items. I also changed out the leather bags for Rushmore Bags, but still have the Leather in case I do want to go back to them. I wanted the security of the hard bags. Yes a 300 miles plus day put hurting on me, but I think seat upgrade or even back rest may solve that issue.
Interesting you said that about the bags many people have mentioned to me about changing out the bags, I just like the look of them. Your point about security is good though
@@BoDean52 yeah the leather look nice mine was bit worn the lid hit the docking hardware, was also pain loading since they don’t stay open and raise towards the bike.
I like the cool old single gauge. Don't get me wrong the new digital sportster gauge is cool too. I like the way the lights are on the front. It makes itself known at night. Kind of like the lighting triangle theory to help cagers identify a motorcycle at night.
Just ran across this video. My 06 RK flhri with 14K mi is a sweetheart. Fuel injection never skips a beat. Rinehart true duels with a tuner plus removable tour pack & hard bags is like windshield or not. Plus I don't have hundreds of pounds attached to my bars. Just buy a convertible. Oh, my 96 Springer is the charm for me! No newer expensive, over weight, bloated piece of junk for me. See you at the next stop!
Road kings are touring bikes that bar hop as well. I have traveled for days, mc camped, and regular 3 hour runs to party in the city. It takes 40 mph crosswinds effortlessly. I have not had to fix a radio, gps, or other fancy electronics. HD screwed up discontinuing their best motorcycle.
Chelsea michigan is beautiful man!!!! Im in saginaw county in the country im about to buy a 2002 road king CVO with 35K miles on it i sure hope the cam chain tensioners arent bad lol
We love Chelsea and I was worried about them too but they initially look good. Always in the back of your head though. When you getting the KING? Can't wait to hear what you think
I would love to own a classic road king!...there are actually quite a few of them out there reasonably priced as well!...unfortunately it would just cost to much for insurance for 2 bikes!...great video...stay safe...ride safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
@BoDean 52....my insurance went down this year....I only had to pay $1300🇨🇦 for 6 months of riding!...If a second bike were old enough and still stock I could get "collectors insurance"...still a little on the pricey side though!😎👍
Thanks, and I really love this bike. It does have less miles and the one you’re talking about but the only suggestion I would make is just make sure the cam tensioners have been changed. I’m going to assume that many miles they have and you should be good to go. Good luck.
#1 reason - that giant locomotive headlight! I got rid of the Gold Wing DCT because it was way too tech laden. Good bike, but too much to go wrong. Of course what I wound up with isn't exactly tech free!
1958 panhead and a 2008 FLHRC Road King classic greatest bike I've every been on without a doubt the 1958 is going to end up on a 60 frame dual glide set up no Springer seat should look like a 1958 Road King
Hi, I am 60 yrs old and riding a Suzuki Hayabusa Gen3 and a Honda CB1100ex. I have never ridden a cruiser bike and I just have an opportunity to buy a 2009 Road King. Do you think I could get accustomed to ride such a bike due to its weight and special riding skills for cruisers especially at low speeds? Thanks in advance for your advice. PS: does it have reverse gear ?
I think the road king would be a great bike for you and while it’s heavier than you’re used to it’s not as heavy as some of the cruisers. Unfortunately, it does not have reverse. Let me know what you decide and good luck.
We definitely need more in our garage. I really did this video because somebody had mentioned how hard it is for folks to spend so much money for big touring bikes, I know you can get into it for so much less
I've had 3 RK classic and put 250k on the three. Hands down. imo the best Harley I've ever owned. Another great video! I get my ideas from issues I bump into with riding and wrenching. Don't listen to me though as my channel is puny. lol Eric
Bought my 2014 RK as a second bike. It's easier for the wife to climb aboard. Sitting in my garage with my coffee this morning,looking at my 68 Charger and my BMW GS Adventure. Best bike ever engineered IMO and of course my RK. ... I too have come to the conclusion that my Road King will never be sold. The feeling on that bike is unexplainable.
I'm looking at a 2004 road king classic in black, how tall are you, I'm 6'2" I used to have a 2006, but am concerned that I might be to big for the bike, your thoughts?
How to get rid of the cam chain tensioner issues on this model? SInce I have the same model so thought I'd ask. Also when I am idling at traffic signals there is considerable shake. Is there a way to minimize it or does it come like that?
Mine are actually still in the bike. Had them checked about 4000 miles ago and just plan on replacing them to be honest. 27,000 miles so I feel like I’m pushing my luck.
Thanks for watching and huge congratulations. It’s funny you commented on this older video. I just did another video kind of around the same topic on this bike in the past week or so that’ll come out in a couple weeks. Thanks for watching.
@@BoDean52 what I've noticed is that like the softail line you sit in the bike vs on it like the RK.. Or at least that's how my Dyna is set up.. Also the RK cuts thru the wind a lot more than the Dyna with a quarter shield vs no shield on the RK.
What oil are you using in your RK? I just bought a 96 and was told that if I used synthetic that I'd start getting leaks. Not sure if that's true. What say you? P.S. I haven't seen your newer videos, but if you go down, you wish you weren't wearing fingerless gloves. Ask my buddy that hit a deer. We had a hard time getting the gravel out of his fingers after that. Just sayin.
Hey Cowboy, you are totally right on the fingerless and I think it every time I put them on. Oh and as far as the oil, I do NOT put Synthetic in the King.
🛑🛑 I had a 2007 CVO Road King. It was the first year the 6 speed transmission was available, and the first year the 110 engine was available…in Cobalt Blue with Gold Leaf Flames. I really loved that bike, but a guy kept bugging me; and bugging me for years to sell it to him every time I saw him at the local bar. I put a “crazy number” on it, and one night he came over and met my “crazy number” in cash 💰. I walked into the bar where my wife was sitting, and told her to hurry and finish her beer. I told her I had the sold the Road King, and we are stopping at the Harley Shop on the way home for a New Bike 😂👍💯. I loved the Road King, but I’m getting older now; and I think I like my “Geezer Glide” (CVO Ultra Limited) a bit better at this point of my life 😀👍. Don’t get me wrong….I do miss the King 👑, but I do like when the wife is on the back of the Ultra, she’s not complaining about the bumps or the length of ride we are currently on. 👍 Bob…if your ever back in Pittsburgh let me know. Maybe we can hook up and ride. I’m in State College Pa. 👍
Yeah I’m careful with that crazy number conversation when it comes to this bike because somebody may just meet at one day and then I’m screwed. Sounds great I am going through Pittsburgh on a trip in the next couple months but really just overnight. I’ll be back in love to get out to State College area, my boy graduated from Penn State
@@BoDean52 I had 2 daughters and 2 son in laws graduated from Penn State. They loved it up there. They got “scooped up” for some really nice job opportunities, right out of the gate 😀👍. We now live South of State College, in the Lake Raystown Area. Great Riding, Boating and Hunting in our area. I always hear you saying that you would like a boat. That purchase should be next on your “to do” list. 💯 We get our boat and jet skis out when the family comes around. The grandsons are real “Water Dogs”, and they love water sports 😂👍. They spend all their vacation weeks here at the cabin, at Pappy and Nanna’s 😀👍💯. When we get the whole gang here, there are 12 of us here at one time. Running the boat and skis is the thing to do. Then the boys get their 50cc dirt bikes out, and ride around. What a “riot” watching them speed around on those things. 😂👍 Be Safe…GG👍
@mikerichardson6546 thank you sir and they are amazing bikes. There are plenty of used ones out there. You just have to search for them. I paid roughly $4500 for this bike and it’s been very much worth it. Have a great rest of the week.
I had a '06 Police Road King as my first bagger. Loved that bike Wish I had kept it but ended up trading it for a Street Glide. I too love the simplicity of it. No distractions!
I like buy almost everything used,,, because the feeling and excitement of 'brand new' thing will fade out in few months...then you are left with a monument of debt for that short lived happiness...
First off the Harley Davidson “Roadking” is a beautiful motorcycle but that’s my opinion. Honda sells three times the motorcycles that Harley does and that is just motorcycles. They also manufacture jets, atvs, snowmobiles, generators, lawn mowers, etc and on and on but If your talking about just motorcycles sales Honda is the real King of the road. I know Hondas are all plastic Japanese bikes. They don’t have the killer dealerships, clothes, heritage, nostalgia, rumble of the engine (Harley sound) or the overwhelming aftermarket support however they STILL out sale any other motorcycle manufacturer why is that? Oh and buy the way Harley Davidson is not number 2 either. It’s not what you ride as long as you ride 🤙🇺🇸
Back in the 80s when I was a young guy, we couldn’t afford new bikes so we rode bikes built in the 60s, maybe early 70s and learned to spin our own wrenches. I never made the leap to fancier new bikes. I have a ‘99 Road King classic and a factory service manual. Works fine for me.
we have perfect Road Kings Ken
@@BoDean52 I have a 97 road king with basic controls. You don't need all the latest and greatest technology on a bike. Don't need ABS, cylinder shut off, hydraulic clutch...etc.....just more things to go wrong and have to spend more money to fix!
‘93 Road King Classic here; no “throttle by wire”, no electronic fuel injection, no sound system (what? that rumble not sound enough for you?), no nonsense. If I had to ride one of those technological wonders with gps and monster sound systems, I just wouldn’t!
What bars are those Bo? They aren't stock are they?
I did not buy this bike new, but these are what they call Buckhorn bars. My understanding is they are original bars and they change them in 2001. I’ve contemplating changing them but I just don’t wanna change the look.
I have a 2012 Road King Classic, that for me has the perfect amount of upgrades that I wanted in a motorcycle, with out all the bling and the bull. It's a 103 6 speed, with Brembo 4 piston ABS brakes, throttle by wire, electronic cruise control and a security system. The bike has always been very well maintained. Kept in a heated garage, and treated with love. The bike now has 121,000 plus miles on it, and the motor has never been touched. It still runs very strong, has zero oil leaks and uses zero oil. It has had 6 sets of tires, about due for the 7th, and 4 sets of brakes, and I upgraded the shifter linkage. THATS IT. It has a removable windshield, removable luggage rack, matching removable Tour Pack and rear, crash bar bags. I have plenty of storage if I need it, but the bike can still look very stripped down and simple. I wouldn't be afraid to jump on it and go ANYWHERE. I also get compliments on how beautiful and classic looking it is, which is the main reason that I love the bike. For me it was the perfect motorcycle. I bought it used for a whopping great price of $5,500 dollars. The low book value on it when I bought it was $12,000 dollars. So I knew I got a pretty sweet deal. The bike was and still is, in VERY good condition. A couple of rock chips, that's it.
That is awesome and what a great find, I felt the same way about my 2000. Road Kings are great bikes
@@BoDean52 I think the Road King is the best "All Around" bike that Harley has ever built.
Awesome man 👍
That’s awesome mate👍
I love my '09 Road King! It's a motorcycle for the pure love of riding motorcycles. No fancy tech that will be outdated the next model year, no distractions taking away from my ride, and the best forward view you can get 👍
I am totally with you Scott, you really feel like you’re more into the ride if that makes sense without worrying about all that other crap
I love my 05 Road King Classic.....I've owned several touring bikes over the years and currently own 5 motorcycles. The Road King Classic is actually my choice for long trips, with the windshield on it and fork mounted wind deflectors of course. I've done several 1000 mile days on it and feel less fatigued after riding it all day than on my Electra Glide.
That’s really interesting to hear and I guess I really just assumed. Maybe I should run it for a couple hundred miles on a little trip and see how it does. Ride safe
5 motorcycles ? You are definitely my hero
@@wolfsden3812 I have 9
@@cabezamiami noooooo way
@@cabezamiami. Lol. Well I only have 4 . 2 of which are Harley Davidson 2002 Softail deuce, and 2019 RK . Love both of them.
Love my ‘07 but if someone wants to ride/buy new a 2022 Road King isn’t gonna be that much different. That’s the beauty of classic style. My first Road King was a ‘99 and if you put it next to a 2022 it’s gonna look pretty much the same. I really like the absence of technology and the simplicity. Worked as an engineer in a high tech field all my life. Now that I’m retired I’m drawn to simpler things…
I need to take a look at one of the newer Road Kings
I just bought a 2005 Road King.......WOW.......you are SPOT ON!!!!! I LOVE my King.......your 5 reasons are perfectly on point!!!! THANK YOU for expressing what I couldn't put into words! Take care and ride on!
Glad you liked it John and we have great bikes! Enjoy the ride!
How many miles you got on it? I'm thinking of getting on 05 from a dealer but it has 50k miles on it, kind of has me on the defense
Yes I have a 2012 Power Pack "103" black Road King Base Line. Been all over on this bike. Sturgis, Vegas, Tombstone, Big Bend Tx. And still running like a champ. I keep good tries on her and oil changes up to day. Have invested in LED lights all around her. Purchased her new in 2012. Shes been like a tank in bad weather. Never will give her up!
Love seeing another King owner, we have great bikes!
My 01 Road King at 100k compression dropped to 90 psi. I bought a used set of Jugs, Pistons, and Rings of Ebay for 80 bucks, which included shipping, and tax. I did the work myself using the old gaskets. The Bike now has 150 psi, and runs like new.
Can I bring mine over? 😂
@@BoDean52 Get the tools, and watch UA-cam videos, and it really is not that hard.
I picked up a 2007 here in Fl and just love it. Love the six speed white walls and exhaust fins. Also have an 01 Ultra in the Caribbean.
I had a 96 RK for 18 years. Getting ready to get another. Love them, too.
That’s awesome good luck with that. That kind of makes me think, while I may not need a second road king if I found one….hmmmmm
I ordered and bought a 1998 RKC. Through 26 years its been an amazing machine and
she still runs strong and waits for me to fire her up and roll!
That is awesome that you’ve had that and are the original owner
Just picked up my first HD. 2008 Roadking 96 tc. Love it!!!
Huge congrats!
I would add this reason - its so modular. You can strip it down to the classic look like you have there or you can dress it up to be a full bagger.
That’s actually a great point Jeff
I love your style , im. 64 and i love my windshield and no radio. Keep up the good work !
Thanks and same
I had a 2017 Triumph Trophy SE because I thought sport tourers were the way to go. They are awesome machines and very capable. However, for me anyway, it was too polished, had too much protection from the elements, had too many bells and whistles. I missed simplicity, I missed a twin, I missed all sorts of things zen with a basic motorcycle. (I also have a 1979 FLH which I'm currently rebuilding.) I stumbled across a 2009 RK standard (FLHR) and it was exactly what I was looking for in a motorcycle. I bought it from the original owner and the machine had an awesome story behind it. In any case, I've been making it my own and I couldn't be happier with what it is. Fuel injected, cruise control, fully customizable with removable components, 6-speed, ABS, and an awesome updated frame. Road Kings are a hidden gem and mine definitely helps me relax and become one with the universe.
I totally agree Aaron and feels like pure riding to me if that makes sense?
The 2003 Road King Classic, 100-Year Anniversary Edition, is among the most elegant, stylish and archetypical Harley Davidson motorcycles ever produced and forever etched in HD's rich history of motorcycle designs. The 2003 Road King Classic is the personification of a Harley Davidson.
That’s what I ride😎
very nice!
I have a 2001 RKC that I bought new from when I used work at the Harley plant. After being in the garage for 6 years , I can’t wait to get it out again. Is time to live again !!!
Sounds like a fun time, let me know how it goes. Older kings are such great bikes
Love my 2000 road king classic. Great long haul traveler.😊
We have great bikes
My dad just bought a 2007 road king classic in Black and it’s a beauty!!! My dad loves the classic looks
Great bike and I am the same
Thank you for your reply Bo.. I have an 09 Road King Classic with stock bars which aren't working for me. I love the buckhorns..I have those exact bars on my 81 Superglide...I knew they looked familiar..
Safe riding! 👍
my pleasure and you going with them?
I think Im gonna give them a try...
Keep up the great vids... Love the King! 😊
Be safe....
Hello BoDean52, thanks for taking us along on this ride.... Nice Ride...Long Live the king
Hey Tom, I really appreciate that and I love the king for sure
Just put a deposit down on a 2005 RoadKing…. Gonna pick her up in a couple of days.. excited to go ride her. Less than 4K miles! Unreal.
That is super exciting John, what color is it? I can’t wait to hear how you like it
@@BoDean52
She’s a black custom. Can’t wait to get her out on the road!
I'm considering going out on a limb and getting a bike this one was one of the recommended ones for a first timer
Great choice I think
Of.course I have ideas on where I can get the money but hey a guy can dream huh
I got my 03 Road King Classic with 31k miles last December I love it put a few miles on it when the good weather broke but a had a nagging thought in the back of my head "have the cam chain tensioners checked". OK I talked to the dealership where I got the bike from, they wanted 1000+ to inspect and replace. That was a kick in the pants.... I looked around found an independent shop with excellent reviews 700 to replace because the primary tensioner was about gone on inspection. That mechanic just got a new loyal customer!
Good call and I had mine checked by an independent guy and am good for now. Love Road Kings!
I agree with everything you said about the Road King. I have a 2005 model and absolutely love it,I've not had any major issues with it and the few small ones I've had I was able to fix them myself. I would pay $10,000 to get this bike put back to brand new condition before I would buy a new one.
We have incredible bikes my friend
Always rode old shovelheads brought a brand new road king classic in 1999. Still got her and she has 7800 plus miles all stock and has never left me on the side of the road.
I've had my 2001 roadking classic identical to that one for 20 years ,love it ,never for sale.
You get it too, have to have an old king to fully get it! Ride it safe
I bought a Road king 08 New 68 years old Love to ride😊
They are such great bikes!
I own a Enfield old model purchased in 2010 I got it restored a year back I usually drive it on weekends I take a good care of her, the feel I get on the old model Enfield is very different from the new ones like you said I will never Trade it for any thing
Old is Gold
I have a buddy that has a 2022 and he loves is. Amen on the old is gold!
I'm 75 riding a 95 Roadking and love it
Been riding since 66 on a 305 Yamaha two stroke,ride on my friends!
Just pick up an 02 RK for 3k. I searched for that particular year being its the last year they used timken bearings in the lower end and first year with the delphi efi. Great bike. Rides like an old cadillac. Never going to get rid of it especially for the price I paid.
Huge congratulations and I may have two of them in my garage if I saw that bike first 😂
Less debt is a good reason...I have a 1999 Road King & it's completely paid for, no debt...also, no warranty...how many people out there have said they couldn't customize their bike because it would void their warranty? You don't have to worry about that on a bike with no warranty...
Totally agree and I was able to buy this one in cash well with the trade. Paid off bike is even nicer
My superior blue and billet silver Roadking has spoiled me...I just love to stare at it everytime I'm around it. And it's so fun to add stuff to make it look or ride even better👍
Tara not to love the king
My '19 King is paid off and I love that feeling knowing I can upgrade it with no remorse for payments. I agree, less is more, I don't need all the distractions of a Glide. My 107 M8 does the job just fine
Road Kings are just great bikes!
Got 2000 flhr got it new, love it just put new cams oil pump etc, Got a freewheeler for the days when my back gives me trouble !
That is a cool bike.....this is a great second bike for me for sure. Ride safe
Many people are scared of the King and buy Heritage. Heritage is fine but you are getting less bike for the same money. Road king has better lean angle, better suspension, touring frame which equals more comfortable ride. Rubber mounted engine etc.
I can’t talk about the heritage I think it’s a good looking bike but there’s just something about the king
Looked hard at the Heritage. The biggest plus was it is 100lbs lighter. But the King carries 1 gallon more gas and has way WAY better bags. That extra weight melts away on the hyway and gives it more stability in wind...especially around 18 wheeler traffic. Oh and it has better brakes, another front disc and they are linked. So glad I got the King but if you don't travel far the Heritage may be all you need.
@@sportyonetaubert5923 Yes you mentioned even more items that are better on the King. Literally about the same price so it's a no brainer to me.
I agree 100%, and I know all about number 5, I own a 2004 rk with a 95" kit and 525 cams, and I owned a 2003 cvo anniversary a few years ago, ....id really love to have the new road king special m8 114 with a star 3030 cam and tab exhaust
That Road King would be incredible!
Well got mine for that simple affordable reason and I do not regret it, she 02 RKCI which I got cruise control on her, which was one my have to have items. I also changed out the leather bags for Rushmore Bags, but still have the Leather in case I do want to go back to them. I wanted the security of the hard bags. Yes a 300 miles plus day put hurting on me, but I think seat upgrade or even back rest may solve that issue.
Interesting you said that about the bags many people have mentioned to me about changing out the bags, I just like the look of them. Your point about security is good though
@@BoDean52 yeah the leather look nice mine was bit worn the lid hit the docking hardware, was also pain loading since they don’t stay open and raise towards the bike.
Got a 2012 Road King, I've had it for a few years. I want the Elk Horn handle bars.
Nice and I love the older Kings!
Just brought a 1999 roadking 32000 it rides so nice
Congrats, awesome bike
I feel so related to this. I am in the HVAC industry. I'm from Michigan and I ride a road king
Nice
I like the cool old single gauge. Don't get me wrong the new digital sportster gauge is cool too. I like the way the lights are on the front. It makes itself known at night. Kind of like the lighting triangle theory to help cagers identify a motorcycle at night.
On any day I’m feeling down, I just get on my 06 RK and I forget about everything riding anywhere. Just get on and go.
Who needs a therapist when we have Road Kings!
Just ran across this video. My 06 RK flhri with 14K mi is a sweetheart. Fuel injection never skips a beat. Rinehart true duels with a tuner plus removable tour pack & hard bags is like windshield or not. Plus I don't have hundreds of pounds attached to my bars. Just buy a convertible. Oh, my 96 Springer is the charm for me! No newer expensive, over weight, bloated piece of junk for me. See you at the next stop!
The RK's are just such great bikes, the lighter and less "stuff the better" I agree!
Had my 08 since 2011 added 14in. apes, lovin it like day 1!
they are great bikes!
I tell you what it has, it has personality, it’s not homogenised, it has quirk’s which is what makes them great
Well said my friend
Road King all the way baby.
Currently I have a 103 hp. Little top heavy but what power.
2009 roadking - and loving it!
Road Kings are such great bikes
I have a 1998 Road King Classic with 121,000 miles on it. It has the Magnetti marelli fuel injection and still runs like new.
That’s great to hear, hopefully have this bike for a long time! Enjoy the King!
Love my '18 king classic. Got the Legends suspension, Corbin Seat, Stage 3, Custom Dynamics light all around. Such a good bike.
You are set up man! Love my king
I also love my 22 yr old dyna low rider, no technology, besides routine maintenance it's never let me down, be well my friend
Right back at you Danny and there’s so much to be said for a basic bike
I have bikes from the 80s..90s..and 00s...all pre-owned wouldn't change a thing...ride to live...live to ride
Amen to that and wE should look have multiple bikes
Road kings are touring bikes that bar hop as well. I have traveled for days, mc camped, and regular 3 hour runs to party in the city. It takes 40 mph crosswinds effortlessly. I have not had to fix a radio, gps, or other fancy electronics. HD screwed up discontinuing their best motorcycle.
Hard to disagree there
Chelsea michigan is beautiful man!!!! Im in saginaw county in the country im about to buy a 2002 road king CVO with 35K miles on it i sure hope the cam chain tensioners arent bad lol
We love Chelsea and I was worried about them too but they initially look good. Always in the back of your head though. When you getting the KING? Can't wait to hear what you think
I would love to own a classic road king!...there are actually quite a few of them out there reasonably priced as well!...unfortunately it would just cost to much for insurance for 2 bikes!...great video...stay safe...ride safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
There is definitely insurance as a cost, did I hear over your way is much more expensive?
@BoDean 52....my insurance went down this year....I only had to pay $1300🇨🇦 for 6 months of riding!...If a second bike were old enough and still stock I could get "collectors insurance"...still a little on the pricey side though!😎👍
Enjoy the videos, I got a 06 road king and a 21 heritage, so I know exactly what you mean
Thanks and with my 21 Road Glide, we have the best of both worlds. HNY and ride safe
Just something about a Twin cam 88 and that exhaust note 🎵
Amen, when this bike is getting pushed through the gears, you can’t not smile
Enjoyed this. Looking at a 2004 Road King, it has 84K miles, any advice appreciated
Thanks, and I really love this bike. It does have less miles and the one you’re talking about but the only suggestion I would make is just make sure the cam tensioners have been changed. I’m going to assume that many miles they have and you should be good to go. Good luck.
#1 reason - that giant locomotive headlight! I got rid of the Gold Wing DCT because it was way too tech laden. Good bike, but too much to go wrong. Of course what I wound up with isn't exactly tech free!
I love that damn headlight
Miss my 2004 road king classic best touring bike 😎👍
Love Kings!
Love your content by the way buddy
Really appreciate that, I learn so much from others
1958 panhead and a 2008 FLHRC Road King classic greatest bike I've every been on without a doubt the 1958 is going to end up on a 60 frame dual glide set up no Springer seat should look like a 1958 Road King
Sometimes I say my 2000 Road king is old when I guess it’s really not that old
Hi, I am 60 yrs old and riding a Suzuki Hayabusa Gen3 and a Honda CB1100ex. I have never ridden a cruiser bike and I just have an opportunity to buy a 2009 Road King. Do you think I could get accustomed to ride such a bike due to its weight and special riding skills for cruisers especially at low speeds? Thanks in advance for your advice. PS: does it have reverse gear ?
I think the road king would be a great bike for you and while it’s heavier than you’re used to it’s not as heavy as some of the cruisers. Unfortunately, it does not have reverse. Let me know what you decide and good luck.
I had a Road King Special prior to my Street Glide Special, however I would love an old Road King! ✌️
We definitely need more in our garage. I really did this video because somebody had mentioned how hard it is for folks to spend so much money for big touring bikes, I know you can get into it for so much less
Love my 06 king classic,added a sidecar since losing a leg.Enjoy,be safe.D
Great bike and hope that lets you get out!
Great bike. Thank you for sharing
Appreciate you Ray, ride safe
Bodean, what seat are you running on your road king?
Hi Mark, I actually bought this bike used so I’m not positive but I understand it’s the stock seat
I run a lepera daddy long legs on my 2020 road glide limited. I'm picking up a 2018 Road King tomorrow...any experience with the harley Tall Boy?
Loving my 2002 Fatboy limited edition FLSFTI Delphi fuel injected awesome ride
I never have ridden a fat boy but I know a lot of people that said they had the older ones and got rid of them regret it
Do you have the original exhaust on it? Sounds great!!
No they are Cobra's and came on the bike when I bought it used a few years back. I love this bike and the roar too!
Enjoyed the video as I’m looking for a King myself. By the way, I live just down the road about 20 minutes.
Good luck in that search and hopefully I’ll see you on the road
I ride an older Buell Ulysses. It had low miles xxxx on it.
I've had 3 RK classic and put 250k on the three. Hands down. imo the best Harley I've ever owned. Another great video!
I get my ideas from issues I bump into with riding and wrenching. Don't listen to me though as my channel is puny. lol Eric
Puny channel? I think not! 😉✌️
Your channel is not puny and I am showing my wife this comment because this means I need at least 2 more Kings
I love my 07 road king classic no better looking or riding bike hands down
So agree!
Bought my 2014 RK as a second bike. It's easier for the wife to climb aboard.
Sitting in my garage with my coffee this morning,looking at my 68 Charger and my BMW GS Adventure. Best bike ever engineered IMO and of course my RK.
... I too have come to the conclusion that my Road King will never be sold. The feeling on that bike is unexplainable.
Save the KINGS is my motto
What helmet / coms are you using in your videos?
u guys love ur old 2000 cycles i love my new 98 cycle ha ha happy trails
I just love older bikes Don
I'm looking at a 2004 road king classic in black, how tall are you, I'm 6'2" I used to have a 2006, but am concerned that I might be to big for the bike, your thoughts?
6'3" here
@@BoDean52 I'm picking her up on Saturday
I have an ‘05 love it. Best bike ever.
Nice bike!
How to get rid of the cam chain tensioner issues on this model? SInce I have the same model so thought I'd ask. Also when I am idling at traffic signals there is considerable shake. Is there a way to minimize it or does it come like that?
Mine are actually still in the bike. Had them checked about 4000 miles ago and just plan on replacing them to be honest. 27,000 miles so I feel like I’m pushing my luck.
Just found this video, just purchased a 13 RK, so I'll have an honest opinion after coming from the Dyna world...
Thanks for watching and huge congratulations. It’s funny you commented on this older video. I just did another video kind of around the same topic on this bike in the past week or so that’ll come out in a couple weeks. Thanks for watching.
@@BoDean52 what I've noticed is that like the softail line you sit in the bike vs on it like the RK.. Or at least that's how my Dyna is set up..
Also the RK cuts thru the wind a lot more than the Dyna with a quarter shield vs no shield on the RK.
what year is your road king and what kind of handle bars are on it? I like them!
It is a 2000 and I bought it a few years back. I’m pretty sure those are considered stock bars and they call them Buckhorns I believe.
@@BoDean52 thank you so much I own a 2010 and want to change my bars.
You are absolutely right.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Road King is a great looking bike…
never gets old riding or looking at a KING
What oil are you using in your RK? I just bought a 96 and was told that if I used synthetic that I'd start getting leaks. Not sure if that's true. What say you?
P.S. I haven't seen your newer videos, but if you go down, you wish you weren't wearing fingerless gloves. Ask my buddy that hit a deer. We had a hard time getting the gravel out of his fingers after that. Just sayin.
Hey Cowboy, you are totally right on the fingerless and I think it every time I put them on. Oh and as far as the oil, I do NOT put Synthetic in the King.
🛑🛑 I had a 2007 CVO Road King.
It was the first year the 6 speed transmission was available, and the first year the 110 engine was available…in Cobalt Blue with Gold Leaf Flames.
I really loved that bike, but a guy kept bugging me; and bugging me for years to sell it to him every time I saw him at the local bar.
I put a “crazy number” on it, and one night he came over and met my “crazy number” in cash 💰.
I walked into the bar where my wife was sitting, and told her to hurry and finish her beer. I told her I had the sold the Road King, and we are stopping at the Harley Shop on the way home for a New Bike
😂👍💯.
I loved the Road King, but I’m getting older now; and I think I like my “Geezer Glide” (CVO Ultra Limited) a bit better at this point of my life 😀👍.
Don’t get me wrong….I do miss the King 👑, but I do like when the wife is on the back of the Ultra, she’s not complaining about the bumps or the length of ride we are currently on. 👍
Bob…if your ever back in Pittsburgh let me know. Maybe we can hook up and ride. I’m in State College Pa. 👍
Yeah I’m careful with that crazy number conversation when it comes to this bike because somebody may just meet at one day and then I’m screwed. Sounds great I am going through Pittsburgh on a trip in the next couple months but really just overnight. I’ll be back in love to get out to State College area, my boy graduated from Penn State
@@BoDean52
I had 2 daughters and 2 son in laws graduated from Penn State.
They loved it up there. They got “scooped up” for some really nice job opportunities, right out of the gate 😀👍.
We now live South of State College, in the Lake Raystown Area.
Great Riding, Boating and Hunting in our area.
I always hear you saying that you would like a boat. That purchase should be next on your “to do” list. 💯
We get our boat and jet skis out when the family comes around.
The grandsons are real “Water Dogs”, and they love water sports
😂👍.
They spend all their vacation weeks here at the cabin, at Pappy and Nanna’s 😀👍💯.
When we get the whole gang here, there are 12 of us here at one time. Running the boat and skis is the thing to do. Then the boys get their 50cc dirt bikes out, and ride around. What a “riot” watching them speed around on those things. 😂👍
Be Safe…GG👍
Where did you get your crown gas cap from?
I actually ordered it off of Amazon
Man, there’s 4mins I’ll never get back!
Well thanks for the valuable feedback man, ride safe
That was the reason for getting hook on that fealing that Was Harley ! 😎🌎👍🇺🇲
Amen to that
Can a used HD road king be a good motorcycle for a beginner?.
Yes, absolutely
I’d love to have an older Honda CH 750 but have no room unfortunately
Is there no room in the family room?
What model year is your bike?
2000 Mike
It’s a beautiful machine I’m going to get one soon. Have a great day 👍👍from Saskatchewan.
@mikerichardson6546 thank you sir and they are amazing bikes. There are plenty of used ones out there. You just have to search for them. I paid roughly $4500 for this bike and it’s been very much worth it. Have a great rest of the week.
I had a '06 Police Road King as my first bagger. Loved that bike Wish I had kept it but ended up trading it for a Street Glide. I too love the simplicity of it. No distractions!
Feels so much more riding to me with the basicness of the bike. Ride that SG safe!
I like buy almost everything used,,, because the feeling and excitement of 'brand new' thing will fade out in few months...then you are left with a monument of debt for that short lived happiness...
So agree and to buy a new bike and finance now is crazy to me
Is a road king ok as a daily commute? I’m not a fair weather rider, I’m out and about riding every day, rain hail or shine.
That’s great and no this is my second bike, I have a 2021 RGL and do not commute with the bike. Sure would love too, ride safe!
Awesome! Is that a crown on the King's gas cap?
Yup…..cool isn’t it
Its really hard to not smile when riding my road king , my buddy skip says the top of my head is going to fall off lol lol
You and me both!
Only reason to buy a RK is to do a FXRT fairing and a nasty cam lmao
I’m hiding my Road King from you 😂
Jack, nooooo! ✌️😂
One of our Aussie mates has now begun considering an old Road King, and he’s not a Harley or cruiser guy!
I think we might be able to convert him! 😉✌️
That’s huge news you need to keep me on the loop on that one. It should be our duty 😂
I could actually afford an older HD. I'm thinking a pre-fuel injection EVO. Not sure yet, I have to sit on one.
Good luck in your search Alan I love this bike
First off the Harley Davidson “Roadking” is a beautiful motorcycle but that’s my opinion. Honda sells three times the motorcycles that Harley does and that is just motorcycles. They also manufacture jets, atvs, snowmobiles, generators, lawn mowers, etc and on and on but If your talking about just motorcycles sales Honda is the real King of the road. I know Hondas are all plastic Japanese bikes. They don’t have the killer dealerships, clothes, heritage, nostalgia, rumble of the engine (Harley sound) or the overwhelming aftermarket support however they STILL out sale any other motorcycle manufacturer why is that?
Oh and buy the way Harley Davidson is not number 2 either. It’s not what you ride as long as you ride 🤙🇺🇸
Agree Mike and it’s all about riding and not what you ride. Merry Christmas.
The Road King is my favorite
Same here Richard!
I love my 1988 road king!
special no sell bikes I say