2017 Harley Davidson Road King | 25,000 Mile Review | Daily Slab #16

[@dharleyfan1]

I have a 2012 Road King Classic. 118,000 miles, and has never been touched, besides full oil changes, 6 set of tires, and three sets of brakes. It still runs very strong, doesn't burn a drop of oil, doesn't leak any oil, doesn't puff any smoke, even on cold starts. It's a 103 twin cam with Cruise Control, Throttle by wire, and ABS brakes. I couldn't have asked for a better, more dependable workhorse of a motorcycle. And she's no garage dweller, or trailer queen, I RIDE HER A LOT. My riding season, is only about 5 months a year, If I'm lucky.

[@billflixtone6684]

Thanks for the video, i bought the 2020 model. Very happy with it, it has ABS standard and 18" wheels.

[@samcabasa6609]

Thanks for your positive review. I rode mostly goldwings, but wanted a v twin , low end grunt, and personality.

[@iancatlin5985]

Thanks for these reviews - very useful (just picking up a 2019 RK today ... in snow...)

[@norwegianinja]

Are you happy with your purchase. I am looking at a 2017 with 10k miles on it

[@iancatlin5985]

@@norwegianinja very happy

[@sergiomendes351]

I bought a brand new 2020 Low Rider in September 2019. The speedometer would fog up and I took pictures went to the HD dealer and they order and installed a new one under warranty. Later I traded that bike for a used 2016 Road King and this speedometer is not fogging up. Note: I live in Orlando, Florida!

[@paulbowyer7638]

Will be picking up my new RK in the next couple of weeks. I noticed the buffeting on the test ride so I've been doing some research. There are a few videos on KZbin, several people recommending the chrome Fork-Mount Wind Deflectors (Part # 57400146A) that attach to the forks just below the windshield - Might be worth looking at.

[@roadkingrider6532]

I have the fangs on my RK. They work great for me.

[@scottdavis9318]

My 03 SE RK has fork wind deflectors on it and a KW windshield and I don't get hardly any wind at all. Love the Roadking.

[@FreedomRider1982]

hello from Florida...love the bike...just found your channel...subbed👊👍

[@motoprof3672]

I am BMW rider considering the RK. Love the looks, old school performance. Beats BMW hands down on those factors. But boy, the issues give me pause. All my BMWs -- sports, dual sports and touring - have never given me any of these kinds of issues, even after many more than 25k miles. When you have owned motorcycles that are virtually trouble free with outstanding fit and finish, it's hard pulling the trigger on a brand where riders routinely report blown heads, fairings and floor boards rattling, oil leaks, etc. On the other hand, there is that Harley experience, which may simply push these problems into the rear view mirror....

[@JeffinTD]

Having owned a Road King and a BMW, the Road King had an issue with the tank vent. The BMW- cracked fuel pump fittings, cracked rear rotor carrier replaced under recall, failed fuel sensor strip…. Looking to get another Road King. Another BMW? Not so much. JMHO from my experience.

[@roadkingrider6532]

Never had a issue with my 2011 RK. My father in law has a Road Glide and a fat boy, both of them have over 100K. Neither one leak or have had ANY issues. Both are vtwins…

[@gingerross9284]

I have a 2020 Road King. The head buffeting was an issue for me at higher speeds. I put on HD fork mount wind deflectors ($105) and it helped. Didn't stop the air flow, just moved it. Love my road king and do enjoy your videos.

[@mikeessary4925]

Do you recommend the eind deflectors? Still like the RK?

[@billflixtone6684]

Did you change oil at the service?

[@davidellis4416]

My 2011 FLHR speedo glass fogs up if humidity rises also

[@Batten-jc6ws]

I started riding Harleys in 2002 and every one I've owned since then (7 total) has had speedometers that get foggy. WTF HD?

[@backroadsriding]

Yeah, it drives me crazy. Every single ride, about 30 minutes into it, it starts fogging up. On days it is humid, you can't hardly see the numbers after a couple of hours.

[@Luisperez-lz6ym]

Just curious how many miles did you get out of your road king ?

[@danthechippie4439]

Can you add abs now?

[@garybaldwin1061]

I'm checking back again. Do you still own it? I'm in the market ...just curious.

[@backroadsriding]

Yes, I do still own it. I have not gotten out on it as much recently. Been on the Scout more, but it is still my go to bike for any distance riding. It is a great bike.

[@lonnymilchling2650]

Get the fork lowers

[@garybaldwin1061]

Was this you latest video. The 25k review was good. How many miles now?

[@billflixtone6684]

I have red that syn3 finds leak paths much more than standard engine oil

[@backroadsriding]

The oil was changed at the service with syn3, but I have used that since day one. It does make since that it would leak a little easier with that. The good thing is it looks like it hasn't done anymore damage. So far so good. Good luck with your 2020. They are beautiful bikes.

[@hitmhard]

I don't understand how you can say the road king is a great bike when your head casket goes out at 23,000 miles?

[@backroadsriding]

Just because a part fails doesn’t take away from the rest of the bike. Yes, the head gasket failed but I never had any trouble with it after that. Still was an overall great bike IMO. I have had mechanical issues on several bikes, it is just part of it.