Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunter's Campfire looked at a Road King tonight...while wearing a mask

wow, I guess I never paid much attention to them.

Going from my Sportster to it is like going from an accord to a city bus. That thing is big and wide. My arms were almost fully stretched out on the handle bars. I didn't think anything would make my Sportster feel nimble.

it was cool though, I want one.

But it had a solo seat on it and it was white. White is a nice color but I think I want a black one with whitewhalls.

but I'm pretty sure the Road King is for me. Fuel Injected 88ci mid 2000 era is about my price range.

I ride one 2018. Not as nimble as my Dyna but 500 mile days are much more comfortable.

I can't imagine riding a bike 500 miles in a day.

I think you’ll be happy with it. They have a dedicated following.

I ride an 06 rd king. to me it is the picture I get in my head when I think of an iconic 2 wheeler. about 2 years after i bought it, I got bit by the streetglide bug and could not get it out of my head, so I looked until I found a good buy and bought it. thinking I would sell the rd king, I took off on the st glide for a week long ride. I enjoyed it , but ,the king kept talking to me every day I walked thru the garage. uhgg ! so now 8 years later they both set side by side in the garage. sometimes its a real battle to decide on which one is going out. I can not make myself get rid of the king ( no way no how ) so i just plan a road trip for each one through out the summer, and during the week take one then the other .

Was it a skeleton mask?

When my brother got his Road King he put over 20,000 miles on it the first year. He found it so comfortable that just wanted to be on it all the time.

Do it without even leaving WI. Riding around musky country and just seeing what I see.

You need to visit an Indian dealer before you jump on that Road King. Not dissing HD at all, just sold one and still got two, one a Sporty, but those big Indians are worth a look.

Love both my Indians. Really want an '18 or newer softail deluxe though.

The Road King is a nice bike. I have an '09 Fat Boy, but rented an 2012 Road King for a long weekend a few years ago. If I was in the market right now the Road King would be in the top two choices.

Maybe because you were on a Sportster?

I did a number of 1,000 mile days back in the day, on an '88 750 Ninja and a KLR 650. Prob'ly on the high end of the bell curve of course,

But by by no means unique.

I almost bought an 05 that my buddy tricked out, but didn’t end up pulling the trigger years ago. They are real comfy. Put some Rhinehart mufflers on it if it still has stocks.

I think I'll stick with my 97 Soft Tail- - - -it's paid for, keeps up with traffic, and looks just the way I want it to!
Jerry

Donate some skin to a skin bank now, so you'll have a place in front of the line for a graft later. LOL

Get It!!

...and yes, I'm jealous...

Will HD even be in business a year from now? Locally there are a lot of motorcycle fatalities and almost all involve guys in the 60's and 70's who no longer have the reflexes, eyesight , upper body strength etc of someone in their 30's. Two of my friends died the past few years after they retired bought a Harley to explore the road. They left behind families . I sold my Indian years ago after many close calls due to inattentive drivers and started mountain biking more and helps keep in shape for hunting. Dirt bike now more too in back country. Your experience may vary lol.

HD ain't going anywhere soon.
You got to die of something, right? Dying ain't hard. Round here bike fatalities are mostly young guys. Most us older guys learned to keep our heads on a swivel and anticipate where the danger is to make up for those long gone reflexes, eye sight, etc. Been in a couple car wrecks that weren't my fault, but never been in a bike wreck. I pay more attention to my surroundings on the bike.

Ride, don't ride, whatever, just don't let fear of something keep you from doing what you like.

Gotta die from something. Need to find another Norton Commando.... Snortin’ Norton. Happy Trails

Thanks Mr. Buzzkill

That's it, wanna stay alive on a 2 wheeler.? Just pretend your invisible..!

KFWA
I used to ride an Electra Glide and then I hit a deer with it. I have always loved the Road King but this time I settled for a Heritage Softtail Classic.
It is 100 lbs lighter. When you get to be 65 years old 100 lbs makes a difference.
When I was having my annual physical
my nurse told me to keep on doing what you love until you can't do it anymore.
I just hope I die quick and not rotting away in some nursing home.
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