5 Things I HATE About My Harley Davidson Road King Special!
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- Опубліковано 18 лис 2024
- Had to do another video regarding the 5 things I "hate" about the Harley Davidson road king special. The points I make in this video are more so regarding the stock bike and what I think they should do differently from the factory. Drop a comment and let me know some of the things YOU think should be different or if you agree with any of mine! As always show some support and feel free to check out the other videos on my channel.
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That surprises me that there's no USB port on the Road King. My 2019 Street Bob even has one and that is definitely NOT a long distance touring bike!
I am 60 years old and have considered buying a Harley, but at this point don`t think I ever will. Love my Kawasaki Voyager that is similar to a Road Glide. HD is just a crazy amount of money for what you get. Nice Video!
solid points and great vid man. I came off a 2018 heritage to my 21 RKS, and I do miss that integrated USB. I have added the Lexin Q3 speakers to the bars, and its got a USB. My first upgrades were LED signals, Cobra pipe, FOX 13" shocks, LRS windshield, KST 12" double trouble and Mustang low touring solo. love my RKS. shiny side up!
Thanks brother. Wow with those upgrades you basically covered all the things I said I hated! Sounds like a sweet ride, shiny side up brother!
Awesome video - I have a Road Glide and am thinking about adding a RK to the portfolio - your real-world owner POV is super helpful...super thanks man. Many of the same gripes with the RGS. Everything is expensive and a flipping upgrade. I'm actually Ok with expensive - but then don't make me upgrade things like LED's, seat, suspension, etc.
Thanks for checking it out brother! Glad you liked the video
All valid points. I like mine minimalist. But same guy who bought a tow yard road king for 1800.... I cant say nothing
That's why many of us ride the regular Road King. The Special is meant to be a slammed, cut down version of the regular Road King.
Mate I am about to make a video myself about my 2020 model RKS with same issues , 1. suspension 2. seat 3 . handlebars 4. globe lighting 5 .the extras cost to make it a tourer
Dont hate. Appreciate
NO!
My 21 FLHRXS didn't even leave the dealership until the handlebars were changed. Those stock bars suuuuuuucked!
So sorry that you don’t like your Road king, I personally think it’s a great bike, a good all rounder.
It seems you are a new rider. With the exception of the usb all are subjective and personal. Yes the suspension could be better, but it’s so good compared to the past. If there wasn’t a huge aftermarket no one would complain.
You right! My breakout is cheaper and has the USB ! The same thing I hate !
Just run a USB cable along the backbone of your frame and plug it into the USB plug that comes with your Battery Tender. That worked great for me on my old Road King Classic.
Most of the parts on Harleys are made in foreign countries ,they are then assembled at one of three plants in the USA in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
My bike was a 1990 tourer with the single shield and not the full fairing, and I agree with all your bad points except the seat which was good for trips of 350 miles and once for 600 miles in the day/night
yeah that price gets ya, 30 grand for a bike you put another 5-10 G's into, then when you go to sell or upgrade, you gonna maybe get 15-18 out of if you're lucky....thats crazy lol
I dont get why they cant offer 2 different bar set ups and you can order it which ever way you want. Not like the harley dealers keep anything in stock anyway. Theres probably so many harley bars sitting in the dump
171 Archer ave thought the landscape looked familiar. Looking at the same bike now
Lots of older dudes out there rode miles and miles and miles, without those "UPGRADES". I get it, we're soft, tame, inside cats. Not outside dogs, braving the elements and predators. At the end of the day it's a Harley, welcome to the wonderful world of....They should've and I'm gonna.
I agree with your points, I put legend suspension on my RKS and it’s so much better. I would add a couple negatives on the stock…no windshield. The standard road king comes with one so it’s like come on. So another $500 on the windshield if you like being comfortable on long trips. And no LED lighting. Can’t believe they still send bikes out of the factory with halogens. To their credit they do include the daymaker stock. But there’s another couple hundred bucks just to replace turn signals. But overall I love my RKS also, just have 5-10k available for upgrades if you are really going to ride this bike a lot.
Completely agree! Thanks for checking it out
Some softails such as the breakout and fatboy have the USB port because they are at the top end in their field, or high point in the softail range. The RK is harley entry touring bike so sits at the lowest in the touring range. Perhaps thats why no usb
I have the road king special 2021 the bars are not comfortable too wide the seat I really don't see a problem and USB oh yeah I agree with you there this day and age one would think it would have a USB port the suspension I would not say it is horrible but could use some improvements
Thanks for checking it out! What color is your road king?
Snake venom
yea I am currently in the market for this bike almost bought a 2024 wednesday but want to wait and look at other bikes. I already know I am going to want to do stage 1 probably stage2 eventually seat seemed ok to me but again need to ride it for some time to tell and def want different bars probably 14" meat hooks. the lack of leds lighting factory is just irritating in 2024 at tat price point. I am currently also looking at the Indian springfield and sport chief or going back to a moto guzzi california.
In Sweden we pay from
US$ 28 200 for a stock 2023 Road King Special
Hey nick ! Thanks for sharing ! I just bought a roadking special last week, i did the 1000miles in a day with the stock bike ! Coming from an upgraded dyna, the roadking is the supreme touring. However, the handlebar suck big time, what are your handlebar they seems perfect?
Wow 1000 miles is a lot of seat time! The handlebars you see here are the 14 inch KST bars! I love them and I think they’re perfect for me. Thanks for checking out the video and good luck with your road king special! 🤙🏼
I appreciate you’re honesty. I currently have a 17 Road Glide Special. When I get rid of this bike in 2-3 months I’m getting a Indian Challenger - Pursuit or Elite.
Tired of HD nickel and diming me and every other HD owner out here. Good video!
I looked heavily into the challenger. Videos, forums, etc. I’ve heard really great things about it but have never had the opportunity to ride one. The only downside I’ve heard about them is the lack of aftermarket parts and the way smaller dealer network. Other than that, I’ve heard they’re pretty solid all around bikes right out the box. Thanks for checking out the video man appreciate your time!
If don't normally ride more than 2hrs on average? You are better off with the stock seat. But a great quality touring seat non heated. You are looking at $500-7/800..Without shipping. I have a Mustang Touring Deluxe. 1,000 % over any stock seat. You won't ever want to get off your ride for seat comfort..I rode over 8hrs on my 21 Slim on fastback Mustang seat. Wasn't even close to a touring seat.
I did a day trip from 18 hours on my stock Road King Special seat. I had only 2 stops from 10 min on that day. I had eny problems with the stock seat. But i'm sure a mustang seat is prob better then a stock seat.
It was strange listening to your complaints. Probably because I was riding Harleys before you were born. You don't have a clue about back breaking. The bars have a lot of room fir adjustments, it's very simple to wire up a power outlet, and what would the price be if everything was perfect?
It's a nice bike you got there young man. Enjoy It.
I agree with your points. Handlebar sucks. Seat….mwhoaa?!. Suspension….i only change the rear for Ultra 13”. Then i am fine. 7cm stroke…and no scraping floorboards and side stand anymore. The price….!, in The Netherlands the RKS 114 does $38.000,00😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
Good points but for me, the upgrading is part of the fun with having a Harley. I guess it depends your comfort level with wrenching and funds. Great video...
How handy you are and funds definitely plays a part
@@GetThisNick yeah.. that's what she said. Rofl
@@harleydave2316 motorcycles and women! Very similar! 😂😂🤣🤣
Yeah Harleys always been like that there the most fix it like you want to motorcycle in the world that's part of the attraction. I dont know to many bikers who dont customize there bikes and everything costs if it's a good product alot of junk out there but it is what it is and there nothin like riden a harley either you luv them or hate them amen.
They put everything pretty much stock, especially the handlebars and exhaust. They have to make their money on upgrades, I'm sure that's why they come with uncomfortable bars and seats
god damn these toys are not cheap!!! they 100% weren’t thinking straight when they decided to not include the USB. love the vid!
Great critique. I bought a 2021 Road King. I looked for the USB port that was’t there. 😡 Those are the little things that really disappoint me in H-D. The Special is now up to 28K out the door. Ridiculous.
This cat is no biker. He’ll sell this bike soon and move on to Barbies or some other silly shit. Goofball.
UA-cam name checks out.
You think so???? 🤔
Ho. The little child is angry. he broke his playing. He's going to cry in his mom's skirt to have a new game. That he could still break again. Sad life. 😂
@@lone-wolf-427 You think so? 🤔
😂😂😂😂😂
I did a day trip of 18 hours with only 2 stops from 10 minutes. And I diden't suffer from my handlebars or saddle. I had my steering wheel pointed forward a bit but certainly didn't replace it. I first wanted a higher handlebar just for looks.
But from the moment I sat on it in the Harley store I knew that I had better not replace my steering wheel for comfort. And as for the price. You are not obliged to buy something if you think it is too expensive. This is a luxury product. Not a basic product.
You've got a steering wheel on a Road King?
@@StoneE4 Writing something wrong in such a long text can sometimes happen as a foreigner. You can always try to explain something in my language
@@MikaelVanDriessche How about this... Explain your multiple UA-cam accounts in your language.
Love your video! What handlebars are those on your RKS in this video? Looks like the perfect height for me, too. I like their pullback style vs. the squared off "Monkey-bar" style. Thanks for your feedback!
These are 14” KST’s!
@@GetThisNick Thanks! Last question - did you have to change cables (I assume) to accommodate those cool 14" bars?
@@mikerasmussen7023 it already had the bars when I bought it, so that part I’m not sure about!
Juicy loosey!!! I had to hit the bell!!!
The route you're hitting is dope love the woods everywhere...fire
All scenic? 😂
@@GetThisNick breathtaking views of wilderness through the eyes of the road king...simply amazing...haha good shit
You definitely have no idea about what HD is about and I don’t really understand why you bought one
I agree you, but regardless what bike you buy handlebars, seat and suspension will need to upgraded. Used bikes are almost the same as buying new it maybe better to buy new. I like your review.
What windshield are you running bud?
Freedom shields!
Which handlebar and height is this? How long are you?
What type of wi shield is on the Harley
Listening to your list, my cuestion is why did you buy one. Hup on bmw 1250 or K1600 and you wont like Harley any more...
In Germany it costs 29.000 Euro ! Euro ! Nice Video, nice bike !
USB is a legit gripe but the rest are all general complaints against all Harleys.
True. Kinda sucks that with the amount of money we pay you still have to spend some pretty good money to get the bike dialed in to your liking. Thanks for checking it out!
Great video. I have had several Harleys, just bought a RKS and agree totally.
Thanks for checking it out! 🤙🏼
I’ve owned mine for 2 years and I honestly can’t find any thing I like or love about it..
So you hate your bike?
I love the stock bars,
What gas caps are those?
What kind of windshield you got?
Harley Davidson windsplitter. Currently for sale
How much would you want for it?
@@thehappyplace5290 Email me getthisnick@gmail.com
Thanks for your video man pretty cool I watched this cuz my friend has a 99 road King I know it's a lot different but he's he got me into the interest of motorcycles again. I started to go blind in the late '80s and by 95 I couldn't ride anymore or drive or do a lot of things that I love and I lived in breathed motorcycles that was anything with a motor since I was a kid my first I guess motorcycle with two wheeled motor vehicle was a rough roadster yeah a mini bike anyway I I will Japanese bikes in the beginning I had some really nice ones in 81 my uncle gifted me with a brand new Sturgis and I went to town with it put on the black chrome drag pipes everything Chrome it was beautiful and that bike road like a Cadillac for its time you know I know things are different now so different that I'm godsmack. The the technology that you know because after I went blind I didn't look at them motorcycle cars or anything like that because it was too painful literally and 2730 years later my friend gets a used bike and I'm starting to go on the internet to find like tips on riding cuz some of the store was he told me he didn't sound too bad the new ride I never rode before and it's first so yeah that got me looking again and then I started like I binge on motorcycle videos and certain times and yeah I love it and I'm learning like so much the technology is just crazy that I would give to be able to ride again guys don't take it for for granted man it's a it's a gift and it's a beautiful gift. Anyway I was going to say you know you know coming off of like a Gold Wing or at its time or any of the big expensive touring bikes or sports bikes the lowrider to me was a cruiser it was the Sturgis there was the first bike that you put double belts on and that by handled pretty good for what it was you know it's not it's not a cafe racer you're not racing around the mountains and stuff like that you're taking it you know taking in the scenery and enjoying yourself and that bike road beautifully you know it was like I was always into Lincoln's and Cadillacs and the road like that compared to like you know a Volvo of its time or whatever and all the Volvo or you know any cheaper part of Vega you remember those yeah dragon balls on my bike and the you know and I had rises on it to pull it back at an angle I like yeah you know so you know I couldn't imagine going cross country well I guess I could if you took it easy I made lots of long trips you know lots of them l but I guess that this is a long blah blah blah about saying you know before it's time the holy at it at it's you know when it was a contemporary it will really really comfortable I put a Corbett seat on it custom Corbin seat you just sink into it and I built the bike that bike was stolen I lived in New York and then 87 I built a bike 79 lowrider frame with a 1972 shovelhead in it and that bike also I mean it was comfortable and it was really plush and it was like really handle bumps in you know rain and rain groves and going over grading over Bridges or hands up right now compared to the box if it's time so I'm surprised that that a Harley wouldn't be today at least as good as that but who knows it's Harley Davidson anyway I'm going to stop probably bore a lot of people I will say that we're getting into these videos is also emotional I shed tears in the beginning listening to the sounds of the motorcycles cuz I really can't see him you know I actually you know pulled up on UA-cam but you know now I'm just learning all I can cuz that's how I am ride safe out there and have fun for me sincerely Bob the blind bedroom guitarist stop
Wow Bob thank you so much for the comment. I’m glad me putting out these videos was able to bring a smile to your face. I never take riding for granted as I know life is short and you need to live it to the fullest while you’re here. I will keep you in mind in the future during my rides. Thanks for checking out the video.
brother just ride two up! not the same but similar!
@@benjamin.f.b. that’s a good point! Still get to feel
The wind in your hair and hear the sound of the bike!
What are the handle bars u put on there??
Hey Lucas, the previous owner installed them. They are 14 inch KST bars
@@GetThisNick thx for responding!!! I have one more ? For u.......did it ass get numb. From riding to long. Or is it from the typical Harley vibration??? I'd stopped riding Harleys because I was sick of my ass,balls,an forearms being numb. How smooth of a ride is this bike compared to older Harleys?? Thank you!!
@@macaulay9 I don’t have much experience on older Harley’s so I can’t say. However, I will say that the upgrade I did to the suspension was a great help when going over bumps and potholes. If I was planning a longer distance ride, I definitely would want to upgrade the seat next. Just my two cents. As for the vibration, I know for a fact they’re definitely not as bad as they used to be.
@@GetThisNick thx so much!!
Have you done a tank lift?
No sir
Nice bike! What handlebars do you have?
These are 14inch KST’s!
How tall are you bro?
@@rtbt8185 6’2
My road king stock bars are the most comfortable ever.
All that talk about Handlebars and you never mentioned what bars you have. What brand and size are your bars?
What size bars?
14’s
U didn’t test ride it first?
😂 If they included all those things as standard the bike would simply cost more, still wouldn’t suit everyone so people would still find something to complain about and a reason to change and customise. But yeah, a fkn usb on a tourer with no electronics is a no brainer 🤦♂️
Great video
Yup! The seat bro…
Brutal man 😭
Just get an airhawk and keep it in your saddlebag for when your butt starts to hurt.
Lepera don't look back!
100 percent agreed
Welcome to the HD world!
I think it’s poor taste to buy a RK and then start crying about why you foot like it< not only that but t put all over UA-cam. :(
I didn’t even watch your video cause I’m tired of people crying just to get attention.
Well thanks for at least commenting. It helps me get paid
I own one and I know everything you say it's the truth. The more I ride the bike, the more I see the potential of the bike and, at the same time, how much Harley Company is a bunch of a..hol.. trying to get more money they can from you. With Harley you pay always tons of pathetic f'AD and you pay always much more than you get but if you like the bike...
Don't understand . Just got a 2022 Road King Special two weeks ago. In absolute love . OM only 5'7 tall...stock handlebars work fine for me . Did you know you can adjust them? I had mine adjusted at the dealer. The seat beats the hell out of my Sportsters seat I rode for 2 years. .... don't need USB or GPS or any of that crap. Would have bought a bike with a big ugly fairing if I had wanted that and I dont understand how you didn't know that it didn't have a USB plug before you bought it so that's your fault more than Harleys . Suspension... guess don't really care . My backs been fine. You're 25 years old I'm almost 38 so I guess we will have very different opinions. You listed taxes as price of the bike lol. That's price of having an oppressive government.
Biggest takeaway from your video... you wanted a completely different motorcycle. Got drunk and bought this one I don't know. If I want a bunch of features that a bike doesn't have I wouldn't have bought it.
I dont understand why you bought this motorcycle to begin with.
And i somehow missed your intro... you love it? ....k. i dont get it still. Nothing i hate about this motorcycle . Nothing. Mine is stock and perfect .... i wont even put a windshield on her. Too sexy without one.
Good points brought up
Is this the winer channel, was expecting a real gripe yeah it doesn't come with cup holders eather
Getthisnick 🔥🔥🔥
Hey! numb butt! all you need is a woven seat pad. For the phone you need a Helmet Sena and a battery tender usb charger. I had a '98 RK and it had air suspension. Do the new ones not?
No they don’t and I’ve never heard of Harley having an air suspension stock, especially from that year.. maybe the owner before you added that? Either way that’s pretty cool! Yeah the next upgrade definitely might have to be a seat of some sort. Thanks for checking it out!
@@GetThisNick Air suspension. Hmm, I just BINGED Harley Air suspension for RK and it shows all kinds of years' rear air shocks. Plus the front forks on my RK had air suspension as well. Maybe you ned an official Harley Davidson's owners and shop manual before you go much further. You're supposed to have a little hand air put w/ a pressure gauge on it too.
@@Redpawdave maybe back then that’s what they came with yes, but you could see what stock suspension came off my bike in my other video regarding the Ohlins suspension. No such thing as an option to change air or anything like that. I’m sure Harley has experienced with many different styles over the years but I do know that the stock suspension that came on my particular bike was no good
1 hour is a long ride?!!!! Come on man!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
well said
Don't tell me what you're going to tell me. THE NEWS does that, and I'm sick of it. Just tell me.
first of all you pay the Name! pretty much every other Bike is better than this. if you buy a Triumph you dont have to rebuilt the whole bike to make it "good" yes a Rocket for example is also not cheap, but you get excelent Brakes , an unbelievable Engine and a built Quality that is outstanding. And the bike is ready, you dont need anything to change like a Handlebar or seat or anything! and it is still ten Grand cheaper than e Harley!....but yes...its not a Harley....
Great point!
check out mustang seats
Dude WTF is it about having a damn phone
Man, you sure are annoying. Nice bike.
These are all Harleys they never give you the best add ons
How does goober even have one subscriber let alone 2K ?
Plan on dropping an additional $5K on your stock Harley. Seat, bars, intake, exhaust, shocks, LED's, cam.....easily an additional $5K
It's the Harley way!
😢
Talking in circles
What kind of windshield you have
That was from freedom shields