2017 Road King Special 1st Ride Review

Test road the Road King Special for the 1st time. I actually quite liked it but it's not the bike for me. Someone will buy it and enjoy the heck out of it for sure!!

[@harleydave2316]

2 years later I bought a 19 road king special, put in a s&s 475 cam 2 weeks later and absolutely love her!!!

[@ginabean8521]

I rode one just like this. I'm 5' 6" and it fit me perfect. Comfort & power, you can't go wrong!!

[@danilocapellan1316]

Piece of art, that motorcycle would always look fantastic, is a keeper. 👍🏼

[@Armoryshooter2011]

Great review. That engine has a nice rumble with the stock pipes. I actually am considering the Road King for myself.

[@brianmaclennan5943]

Traded my '13 103 softail standard for a '18 107 road king special in same colour, best bike ive ever ridden! Love everything about it. Smooth as butter over bumps, an plenty of torque. Great bikes.

[@BigBadWolfMoto]

Great and honest review my friend! I have this exact bike and coming from a StreetBob and a Heritage (at the same time) I couldn't be happier! Of course, the first mod was the 16" apes! Like you, I like my bars high too! Ride safe brother and Rock ON!

[@gibz6796]

Good video dude. And your right about that clutch, just traded in my Street Bob for a brand new Street Glide Special today and the friction zone on the Street Glide's clutch is def different. Still love the new Street Glide Special and that 107 though! Great Bike.

[@ed0985587]

I wanted the ‘19 RKS so bad, but for the money, the road glide made so much more sense. I think ideally, two bikes is best, one for long trips and one for town cruising.

[@paulfosbery6026]

Ta for the trip, HD! Maybe it's just me, (old school!), but being a Road King I would have expected to be looking at a ton of chrome out in front, handlebars, headlight, fork mounts, tank top, crash bars, etc, etc...I like shiny things!...LOL...! Take care HD, Ride safe!

[@MrNick-]

Road king special with aftermarket quick detach batwing fairing with audio and gps. That setup is perfect for colder temps or longer rides. But you can quickly remove the fairing for warmer weather and local rides. The road king is very versatile. OR you could order the Road Glide fairing if that’s the look you’d prefer.

[@drifter2341]

I have the same bike, I like it. The only mod i had to make was to replace the pipes. I installed S & S MK45. Any third party pipes are better than the stock. I have no problem with the hydraulic technology. But the clutch was too hard for my hand, painful like hell, especially when i stuck in the traffic. Now my hand is finally fine with the hardness, that's after 9000+KM. I would be very surprised if a lady rider can handle this problem. I have no problem with the wind so far, I have not ridden a bike behind a shield. I enjoy the wind. For long distance, a shield would definitely help. I recently rode this bike for 600KM in 9 hours. I was really wore out. I guess if i got a shield, i could ride much longer.

[@gregwolfofwoywoy5046]

I've got the same bike in gloss black. The only extras I've put on are a Stage 1 kit and a windsplitter screen. Have to agree with you concerning the hydraulic clutch. I've only done 2000 kms and I'm still in the aching hand zone. Shame there's no adjustment possible. Anyway, another 7000 kms and I should be OK.

[@dennism103]

Homerun harley, u created a masterpiece...

[@Eli883]

have to agree about finding the friction zone on the hydraulic clutch, I am still getting use to mine ;)

[@johnpotter4210]

same...it makes slow speed stuff hard

[@michaelmueller8976]

It’s nice to see that HD is finally making improvements.

[@slyguyaction]

Great review!! Very first upgrade would be a genuine DayMaker LED headlight.

[@BadBlue32]

Great review. I always appreciate when people are reviewing to hear the good and not so good. In your case, it was extremely helpful when you spoke about the handlebars that you shared your height! That’s kind of important to know for that particular analysis. So when you buying one??? Lol.....

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

What a beautiful bike bro thank you for sharing !!!

[@dennism103]

The brakes are crazy strong, the cruise works flawlessly...

[@dennism103]

I use 20w50 quicksilver full synthetic oil $28. At walmart. A gallon, works flawlessly...

[@dennism103]

The back cylinder automatically shuts down at a light, or idle to reduce heat...

[@91Bronco]

Such a nice bike the damn road king. But if I'm gonna get a hard bag bike it's gonna be a street glide or road glide so I can have that radio and nav haha. Keeping my fat boy forever though !

[@joel.3112]

Wow Harley Dave, you are on point about them handlebars I have a 18 roadking and I just cant get use to the handlebars iam 6'3 any ideas on what to get in some handlebars? Thanks for any input.

[@harleydave2316]

I put 14" bars on mine and it is much better. Not sure what would work best for your height so you may want to ask your mechanic to measure your fitment.

[@dcdell2008]

One of the best review review and opinions of the RKS, compared to others who all I hear are a bunch of wind noise, yells, and mumbling,...yours is very professionally done, thanks again for sharing...if you don't mind, please the '18 Softails most especially, the Heritage SC and Fat Boy S

[@harleydave2316]

dcdell2008 I plan on reviewing the 2018 models this weekend at a demo truck event. Thanks for watching!

[@dcdell2008]

Looking forward to your review, thank you in advance, expecting your unbiased perspective and feedback sir...

[@navyvette89]

I just traded my Fatbob for this exact bike today. Awesome

[@MrSkeyewalker]

im a new rider with a wife who has given me the green light to buy a harley. I want to get something she would also be comfortable riding with me. I like the performance specs and looks of the new fatbob but also like the look of the Road King Special. what are you thoughts?

[@brianmaclennan5943]

Road king special every day

[@123JumpingJacks]

Great review! I can see you know bikes and biking well. I disliked the clutch a bit myself.

[@tabaccoal1970]

I like how your detailed about everything I always tend to ask people their height and what not so I can get a sense of how it would feel for me riding the bike.

[@harleydave2316]

Al Dee i am 5' 9"

[@tabaccoal1970]

Harley Dave i know you said it on the video

[@tabaccoal1970]

Thats why I deleted my comment earlier lol

[@Calvj34]

New project for u David! Buy it and customize it to your 5'9 liking lil buddy!

[@harleydave2316]

I'm going to get this, fix it up and then come over and take hotness out for a ride. LOL

[@gghostrrider]

Dude we have been passing corn on flat roads for two hours, where in the heck are we?

[@AUTOT3KHCL]

I still need to try a new M8 orrrrr one of those new 114s!

[@jcporosity4764]

I have a 2017 dyna man I want road king now idk about the payment lol I'm not even done paying off my bike

[@roberttownsend9338]

Love this road king but I also have a 2011 Fat bob and I love it

[@f581474x]

i wonder how it would look like without the bags.

[@dennism103]

I put in 75w90 lucas gear oil, it will quiet that clunky shifting sound, 20w50 is to thin in the gear box, imo..

[@PAULY-P]

If im not mistaken. 75W90 trans oil is the same weight as 20W50 motor oil.

[@chilangoley]

I can't believe were almost neighbors bro haha. I hope I can see you on the streets in Cville

[@harleydave2316]

Nice!! You live in Cville?

[@chilangoley]

yes sir.

[@dennism103]

I'm very pleased with mine...

[@douglasdarrell83]

How's the comfort over your dyna

[@harleydave2316]

Darrell it's like a Cadillac over my Dyna. Very smooth and plush on bumps. Handling was still very nice though.

[@motornade277]

There are no vibrations, wow.

[@dennism103]

The roadking is a awesome choice...

[@Leighfitzgerald851]

Cool video man!

[@dennism103]

The rpm sweet spot is 2000-4000 rpm imo...

[@FreedomRider223]

how much?

[@harleydave2316]

Phil Nicols It varies by dealership. I think they are around 18k generally.

[@FreedomRider223]

plus options. thanks.

[@dennism103]

I've nvr drug mine in the curves either...

[@brianfisher3774]

You will buy the new Malwaki 8

[@harleydave2316]

Well, If I ever buy a new HD I will...now that we don't have a choice. LOL

[@rockyjohnson1902]

There is some problem with bike it don't start at cold early mornings it fucks the brain man..

[@dennism103]

Beautiful needs a fairing...

[@johnpotter4210]

that was a little harsh

[@carlhilliard9982]

Then buy a street glide

[@sinancoskun5837]

maaan roads are awful

[@rockyjohnson1902]

Just a copy of Indian why Davidson become copy cat's I also have this but Indian bikes are better then Harleys

[@jerryhubbard4461]

just about as ugly as it gets. No Chrome HD saving money and making people think this is the new cool.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

you would know

[@highwayman1224]

Jerry Hubbard awesome comeback.... LMAO

[@GearinSuper]

And..they haven't been putting chrome on trucks and cars for the last 18 yrs. Get with the times .

[@jerryhubbard4461]

the times have nothing to do with ugly

[@brianmaclennan5943]

Standard road king has all the ugly chrome...