Did not enjoy the video. It's got more mashed up clips to literally illustrate the narration which we hear in any case than the actual bike. If there were more shots of the harley than random people popping on my screen it would be what I came to see.
I've ridden many different bikes over the years. I can afford whatever I want to ride. My latest bike ( and probably my last) is a 2004 Road King Classic. I have never had so many compliments from total strangers, average citizens who don't ride. People at stop lights drop their windows, smiling, to tell me how beautiful my bike is. It's truly amazing. I agree with them, of course. I've never experienced or seen this with other bikes, even modern Harleys, with lots of custom add ons. My bike has a few bits of extra chrome, but it is otherwise bone stock. The sound, the feel, the ride is so classic! I will never get rid of this bike. I've never just sat and stared in awe at a bike like this one. I feel truly blessed and privileged. Other bikes are much faster, smoother, quieter, and have lots of technology. But for me, there is no "better bike".
Nice video. The Road King Special is my choice as well. Not a huge fan of the fairings. Installed Windsplitter on my 2020. Love this beauty. After much trial and error with different Harleys I've finally found the one for me. My RKS will be with me for years to come. Take care.
I definitely agree. I traded in my 2017 Sportster for a Road King special in March of this year. I'm in love with it. I'm at 8k miles so far and want to get at least 10k by the end of this year!
Awesome man! Keep on riding as long as you can! Depending on where you are, riding season is coming close to an end. But I’ll se show far I’m gonna push it this year
@@danthechippie4439 well for one, there apparently is no Road King Std this year; just the Special. Bigger displacement (114 vs 107) and just a sleeker version of the King) . Plus I wanted to get away from all the chrome.
@@ozziejim8472 just bought a 23 Heritage at the end of last summer. All the power of a RK but lighter; lower centre of gravity and more agile. You can’t go wrong with either bike! 👍
If I'm not mistaken (and it is always possible I am) there are no longer 2 different engines for the touring and softail. The twin cam used to have an A and a B - one was counterbalanced on the solid mounted softail frames and one was not for the touring rubber mounted. With the M8, there is only 1 engine that is about 75% balanced. I have a Road Glide and a Road King (standard ,just never embraced the stretched bags, but love the blacked out look, as I have on my RG Limited (standard bags also) The RK to me is more of a pure bike, sexier, back to basics pure fun. However, I have done some really long rides and would rather have a fairing bike for long rides. It is very fatiguiing to get beat up with the wind doing 500-700 miles a day.
By going off of the information that Harley will give you, yes. They are “technically” the same engine. But. Talking to a bunch of different mechanics, I’ve always heard they have differences in them for the different frames. Such as the counter balancer. When they have to order those parts, it’s frame specific. If I’m not mistaken, it doesn’t matter as much when you start opening up to big bore kits because they need those bigger stronger parts already. But out of the gate, they are still different. But the differences in the fairing definetly have their times and places in my mind and I completely agree!
Nice man! You should check out some of my other videos about my fat bob. I also just sold it for the RKS. But I definitely think it’s the best touring bike out there on the market. Nothing comes close to it.
Best bang for your buck. Love mine. Great looking and sounding Road King. It’s amazing how no matter what the year, Road Kings are all remarkably nearly the same. Check out my 2020 here. ua-cam.com/video/LZQzJL1pDLQ/v-deo.html.
What’s your thoughts 💭 on HD changing the touring to mono in the rear like they did with the softails. I have a feeling that will be the next change on the touring line up.
I haven’t heard anything about that. But I is interesting. With so much more weight on the touring bikes and a such bigger frame, it better be a beefed spring system is all I gotta say 😂 but they may not do it only because the suspension is already hidden with the bags. But I wouldn’t be opposed to it if it did happen.
Both of those Bikes were Quiet as a church mouse… The Harley Davidson Nightster 07-12 were the first Harley Davidsons to come blacked out and to start the blacked out trend.
@@naps3386 Here’s Matt Lindlaw out in California running the largest Harley dealership in America saying exactly what I’m saying… ua-cam.com/video/BNdeTNwKX14/v-deo.htmlsi=8Q4444F0U4cwYeqr Get owned
Did not enjoy the video. It's got more mashed up clips to literally illustrate the narration which we hear in any case than the actual bike. If there were more shots of the harley than random people popping on my screen it would be what I came to see.
I've ridden many different bikes over the years. I can afford whatever I want to ride. My latest bike ( and probably my last) is a 2004 Road King Classic. I have never had so many compliments from total strangers, average citizens who don't ride. People at stop lights drop their windows, smiling, to tell me how beautiful my bike is. It's truly amazing. I agree with them, of course. I've never experienced or seen this with other bikes, even modern Harleys, with lots of custom add ons.
My bike has a few bits of extra chrome, but it is otherwise bone stock. The sound, the feel, the ride is so classic! I will never get rid of this bike. I've never just sat and stared in awe at a bike like this one. I feel truly blessed and privileged.
Other bikes are much faster, smoother, quieter, and have lots of technology. But for me, there is no "better bike".
Nice video. The Road King Special is my choice as well. Not a huge fan of the fairings. Installed Windsplitter on my 2020. Love this beauty. After much trial and error with different Harleys I've finally found the one for me. My RKS will be with me for years to come. Take care.
I definitely agree. I traded in my 2017 Sportster for a Road King special in March of this year. I'm in love with it. I'm at 8k miles so far and want to get at least 10k by the end of this year!
Awesome man! Keep on riding as long as you can! Depending on where you are, riding season is coming close to an end. But I’ll se show far I’m gonna push it this year
I was planning on a fat bob .. Now I think I want a road king 🤔
That’s where I last was, and I haven’t looked back. Be sure to go check out my Fat Bob review!
01:27 - 01:29 cracked me up.
Ha! Saw what u did there
I don't understand why you tubers want me to subscribe before i hear the content of the video...can someone please explian.
Thats why i bought a new RKS....because the police like it😅
funny how people on youtube saying “you need this”……uh, no you don’t.
I’m on my 9th Road King. Had every variation that HD put out! I can honestly say that my 21 FLHRXS is the best of the bunch; bar none!
That's a great testimony. Can I ask your opinion om the new RK special over my favourite the RK standard? Thank you
@@danthechippie4439 well for one, there apparently is no Road King Std this year; just the Special. Bigger displacement (114 vs 107) and just a sleeker version of the King) . Plus I wanted to get away from all the chrome.
Awesome mate , that’s a vote for the king I’m considering or a heritage.
@@ozziejim8472 just bought a 23 Heritage at the end of last summer. All the power of a RK but lighter; lower centre of gravity and more agile. You can’t go wrong with either bike! 👍
just got mine 2022 midnight crimson
Absolutely love that color!
I love the road king
If I'm not mistaken (and it is always possible I am) there are no longer 2 different engines for the touring and softail. The twin cam used to have an A and a B - one was counterbalanced on the solid mounted softail frames and one was not for the touring rubber mounted. With the M8, there is only 1 engine that is about 75% balanced. I have a Road Glide and a Road King (standard ,just never embraced the stretched bags, but love the blacked out look, as I have on my RG Limited (standard bags also) The RK to me is more of a pure bike, sexier, back to basics pure fun. However, I have done some really long rides and would rather have a fairing bike for long rides. It is very fatiguiing to get beat up with the wind doing 500-700 miles a day.
By going off of the information that Harley will give you, yes. They are “technically” the same engine. But. Talking to a bunch of different mechanics, I’ve always heard they have differences in them for the different frames. Such as the counter balancer. When they have to order those parts, it’s frame specific. If I’m not mistaken, it doesn’t matter as much when you start opening up to big bore kits because they need those bigger stronger parts already. But out of the gate, they are still different. But the differences in the fairing definetly have their times and places in my mind and I completely agree!
Nice video! Like this format! Just sold my HD fat bob19' and thinking about getting a Road King. Have to take it for a spin first.
Nice man! You should check out some of my other videos about my fat bob. I also just sold it for the RKS. But I definitely think it’s the best touring bike out there on the market. Nothing comes close to it.
Need no convincing on my end. Love the look of the RK! Someday that will be in my garage.
just got mine 2022 midnight crimson
Great reasons! all of them, Got a 2017 and 2021🍻🤙🏼
For the price difference between RK and RG or SG I would definitely go to RG or SG. Super simple.
I was looking at bikes and came across a 96 road king I'm the 3rd owner and it looks like brand new. I won't never sale it the bike is amazing.
I still got my 07 sporty. It's comfortable and reliable. Maybe too reliable. I'm waiting to need a top end rebuild so I can hop it up.
3rd yr rubber mount engine, 1st yr EFI..
@@richardmoorer2668 your point?
I agree on all, After 20 years on my Ultra bought a New Road King and it's all you say and more. Keep up the great videos.
Best bang for your buck. Love mine. Great looking and sounding Road King. It’s amazing how no matter what the year, Road Kings are all remarkably nearly the same. Check out my 2020 here. ua-cam.com/video/LZQzJL1pDLQ/v-deo.html.
should've been a podcast. i seen more B roll footage of everything BUT a harley.
I love my roadking !!!
Best bike for highway crushing without all the bs
The best looking motorcycle Harley currently makes. MY20 FLHRXS rider here! 👊🏻
Or just buy a Goldwing and chill. 😎
At 1:37 that is not a Road King, I don't even think its an H-D.
What’s your thoughts 💭 on HD changing the touring to mono in the rear like they did with the softails. I have a feeling that will be the next change on the touring line up.
I haven’t heard anything about that. But I is interesting. With so much more weight on the touring bikes and a such bigger frame, it better be a beefed spring system is all I gotta say 😂 but they may not do it only because the suspension is already hidden with the bags. But I wouldn’t be opposed to it if it did happen.
Never heard anyone say ‘light weight’ when it comes to the RK.
Chrome all the way for me!
Both of those Bikes were Quiet as a church mouse… The Harley Davidson Nightster 07-12 were the first Harley Davidsons to come blacked out and to start the blacked out trend.
FXDX
@@naps3386 nope
@@naps3386 Here’s Matt Lindlaw out in California running the largest Harley dealership in America saying exactly what I’m saying…
ua-cam.com/video/BNdeTNwKX14/v-deo.htmlsi=8Q4444F0U4cwYeqr
Get owned
i'm just too poor for a road glide
spot on
Wassup Spite!
😂😂 “HarleyNoob over here!”