Harley Davidson Police Road King

In this episode, I answer questions that I have received about my new Police Road King. I also correct a few mistakes that I made in my prior video. As always, there is bonus content at the end of the video and a cameo appearance by the most despicable of all KZbin Content Creators!
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[@hermanbrown4786]

Q like your review of your Police Road King. I had a 2006 RK and now own a 2022 RK standard. You made a great purchase with the RK, this bike is a work horse for Police Departments even in some countries overseas. I live in Austin Texas and have the RK and a 2021 Honda Goldwing, but I chose to travel with the King for many positive reasons and here are two of them. Number one, it’s a Road King, just the name always gets people attention. Number two, the riding with the freedom of air in your face and our country ahead of you during any travel. God Blessings to you Q and take care always.

[@RidingandWrenching]

This could easily become my favorite bike. It's fun to ride and looks good! I'll do more update videos soon! Thanks for watching!

[@ivaughn692]

Current motor guy here; you are correct on the preload on the springs. It does wonders. Im 6'3" and 280 and I prefer 3/4 preload

[@ivaughn692]

BTW, we host the Palmetto Police Motorcycle Skills Competition (PPMSC) in North Myrtle Beach SC

[@RidingandWrenching]

wish I could make it! I will be retiring next year. That will give me more time to participate in events

[@mrfoomutt]

Another suggestion.....check with your dealer and/or look for one that may LEASE to the police. Some departments lease their bike rather than purchase and turn them in every couple years. Some that deal with smaller departments end up with bikes that may have VERY low mileage. I got one for my department that another had put only 1100 miles in 2 years, and saved a bundle. We bought and leased over the years. Those we bought were kept for many years, leases only 2

[@RidingandWrenching]

That's a great idea! I was so stoked when I found this one. It was actually less than a few RK Specials that I looked at.

[@jameskerr8091]

Enjoyed the video. I have a 2010 Road King police bike that is green and white metal flake color. I bought it new in 2010. The dealership had just got it. It was love at first sight. Enjoy your bike!

[@Johnthebruce]

I had a blue & white 2014 police bike for a few years. Fun bike and good looking!

[@RidingandWrenching]

That is awesome!

[@heybruh3274]

Thank you for following up. Many UTubers just move on and never follow up. Best wishes to you on this journey. I may go this route too and I look forward to the journey

[@RidingandWrenching]

Man....I love this bike! If I could get a couple of weekends at home, I'd be able to start the mods

[@30pvfd]

I’ve had two police bikes love them one 89 flhtp Electra Glide and a 94 EG , plan on getting a 2021 with lo miles EG hard to find a RK around here in Mo

[@MrPAULONEAL]

The difference in diameter would depend on the size of the tires.

[@carminecalucciCVO]

Thanks for sharing this video and thank you for your service!

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you!

[@rnich56]

Police bike engines from the factory have the same cam and breather as other 114 touring bikes. You can verify that by looking at the part numbers.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Makes sense. The 114 is a pretty strong motor.

[@Ozark_Bill]

Great video

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thanks!

[@waltermoney4106]

I like what you intend to do with the Harley. You are correct on what you stated about it being cheaper, good for you on going in this direction. Enjoy your videos.

[@RidingandWrenching]

This is becoming my favorite bike. I never thought a naked bike could be so much fun

[@dwayneh1095]

Great update on the new bike, I have a 2022 Police Road King and I love it.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Good choice!

[@pedroc6823]

Harley Davidson police bike 2023

[@ardyrides834]

The Police Rodeos that I've been to, I noticed some Cops removed the kickstand prior to the Rodeo. They leaned their bike on the curb. I did see one pit stand that looked homemade.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Some rodeos don't allow bike modifications (including taller tires). I'm hoping adjustments to the suspension will resolve the kick stand scraping.

[@marcleblond9733]

Thanks so much, very interesting just before to get my new RK police edition 2023 next week 🙏

[@RidingandWrenching]

That's awesome! What color is your Road King?

[@marcleblond9733]

Black and white the same as the CHP (California Highway Patrol)😍

[@fxrblue777]

Great bike! Really enjoy your videos.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you!

[@darkhelmetsplane]

My bike, Prudence, is black and white (birch white). With all the mods over the years, she looks like something from the '50-'60's era. As far as I know, cop bikes have bone stock engines unless something has changed. You're right that used police bikes are run through the ringer. Many of those used bikes with low miles have been used for training, so they've been layed down countless times. Mine has sanded down and bent floorboard mounts. Their clutches also get abused. King George is awesome! I can't wait to see what mods you to to it. If you ever want a matching police seat passenger pillion, I have a pristine Mustang pillion for a fair price. Thanks for the video.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you. This is going to be a fun bike to tinker with. I am only planning to do cosmetic mods to it.

[@xanbiker]

Nice bike, I liked that you answered questions then you were able to come up with a few more that you need answers for.... of which I am of no help. Enjoy your time in Florida... Memphis may warm up by the time you get back.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Occasionally I do Q&A videos if I get alot of responses to a video.

[@johnjenkins7046]

I have a similar motorcycle and added a magnet to my kickstand. I grind down the spring often so the magnet will keep the stand up and out of the way if I break the spring! I also added 13" HD Fused bars, which are the same width as the stock RK bars. Safe riding and see ya in Pensacola!!

[@RidingandWrenching]

I may try that. I scrape the kick stand so much, nothing good can come from this in the long term

[@h.d.mech.mortenson2098]

Nice Looking bike . Harley has so many nice bikes it’s hard to choose.

[@RidingandWrenching]

I agree!

[@CATmanATL22]

Q I love my road police, yes, they do have different colors, I have a Birch White, my brother-in-law has a blue and birch white, and his friend has a black one. My 2012 Paul Road king has a twin cam and it doesn’t have a fan on my oil cooler, I think that’s just on the Milwaukee 8s . all I know is you’re gonna love the police road king

[@RidingandWrenching]

I love this bike! I never thought a naked bike could be so much fun......no fairing, no radio....just motorcycle!

[@andrewschultz2504]

awesome brother congrats on this bike

[@vincentlugibill5257]

I bought the same bike back in December. Put the small tour pack on the rear and a soft brake pedal on. I also removed that cone catcher from the bottom of the front finder. The 114 motor seems to be a lot better than the 107 on my 2022 road king. I will see you in Pensacola next month.

[@Johnthebruce]

Nice! Where did you get yours, and how much did it cost?

[@vincentlugibill5257]

Hall's HD in Springfield Illinois

[@RidingandWrenching]

See you in Pensacola!

[@redhedhair]

Forget that random Troll !. The Road King is, and always will be my favourite Harley.

[@heybruh3274]

The "troll" was specific about the "police edition". Without knowing the specific reasons for the comment, not sure how "troll" is anything more than a knee-jerk trigger to a comment that could be enlightening and contribute to the discussion. But sure

[@RidingandWrenching]

I'm not worried about it. It's very difficult to know what people mean with written words. It certainly sounds like a troll comment.

[@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures]

That Road King isn't gonna give you an advantage, you're still gonna lose! 🤣

[@RidingandWrenching]

He wins 1 race....you're going down pal!!!

[@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures]

@@RidingandWrenching 🤣🤣

[@30pvfd]

They are calibrated if your stock rims are lift on if you upgrade the tries and wheels it will throw off the calibration

[@randellgeuy3706]

Great video Cue, love to see specific content on the FLHP - curious to see how King George evolves. I gave my 2021 Police Road King some new paint and put 12” Meat hook style bars on it. Being a tall dude you will definitely feel the difference with the taller bars. Sent you some pics to the email account you mentioned

[@RidingandWrenching]

12" bars is the plan. Hope to have them on before the riding season starts

[@svenolav5275]

Speedo is calibrated! Testet it on my EU 2016 😉

[@douglasradowick508]

Q, gotta tell you ive liked the RK model for all the right reasons! I do want to get yhe "police" version of the RK woth wide white wall tires. Not sure of the color yet, I do have a couple of "eye popping" options in mind!❤. Keep up the great work in the "Joe regular" riders to upgrade to "a great rider" status! Doug🏍️🧸🦅🇺🇸🎉😀🐻

[@RidingandWrenching]

White walls would look fantastic on this bike. Thanks for the feedback!

[@douglasradowick508]

Cue, engine guards is another "must have" item on the RK! LED head,tail lights! The 107 is fine, unless it came with the 114ci already under the tank & chassis. I'd be content with the 107ci. Love the fact that you owned up to a mistake of yours and corrected it!👍 Doug🏍️❤️⭐⭐⭐😎🐻

[@stephen6157]

SP/Vascar tracking they been using it for years.I might get down to Pensacola ✌🏾

[@anthonymeriam9560]

Nice vids and nice riding skills. As a owner of a 18 road king police, buy yourself a couple of degrees cooler and remove the rear jug heat shields, with the police seat they are pointless..

[@RidingandWrenching]

Good idea!

[@jdaugustin]

I always calibrate my HD speedometers via GPS. You can go in to the tune and change the pulse count to get it perfect. You do need an aftermarket tuner on your bike to do this, or a Koso speedometer.

[@RidingandWrenching]

I didn't know that was possible! I asked a dealer if the speedo could be calibrated...they said no.

[@rockd2808]

Great video great channel 💯🇺🇸🏍️

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you!!

[@bigblue3568]

Heavy bike.... HIGHLY suggest Stage II upgrade. Harley measures HP and Torque at the crank not the rear wheel where it matters. On a dyno stock 114 is 85 HP with 105TQ +/- little either way. Woods WM8-222 cam with some slip-ons will boost it to 118 HP 120 TQ at the rear wheel and sound great. Fuel Moto has some great cam packages and big list of dyno runs available to check out.

[@RidingandWrenching]

It's still early. I'm not 100% set on all of the upgrades.

[@marksalter3229]

Love the roadking. I agree police bike is much better value. In the past twin cam police bike came with screaming eagle engine ,clutch,parts and upgraded charging systems. Dont know about the Milwaukee 8 you'll have to call harley themselves. Goodluck in the rodeo. 💪

[@RidingandWrenching]

I've heard different answers to the M8 question. I suspect it's the same as the RK Special, but I don't know.

[@Old-n-slo-locked-n-leaned]

I have a 2021 FLHP, solid black just like yours. I named her “Elvira” because she’s from Milwaukee; all dressed in black; and has BIG headlights! Looking forward to meeting you in Pensacola at the L&L event!

[@RidingandWrenching]

See you soon!

[@adv_jaco7883]

Love the RK-P. How did you find it? I am interested in finding one for myself. Thanks, awesome video.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Search the lots of nearby dealers. There are new police bikes out there.

[@adv_jaco7883]

I checked Cycle trader a few weeks ago too. Found a couple. Currently I ride a 2014 BMW R1200RT, have you tried them for rodeo stuff? Have you seen them at competitions?

[@petefletcher5380]

Whilst they may not look so good low profile tyres on larger wheels give a worse ride (IMO) than higher profile tyres on smaller wheels which means that your suspension set up needs to be more refined i.e. more expensive. More importantly, this side of the pond at least here in the UK, such is the state of our roads pot holes are ever more present. I've hit some really big and deep ones such that I stopped to check the bike over just in case - all good. Watch Danny Hayes riding down through South America with his larger wheels and lower profile tyres to see what happens when you hit a big pot hole. Like you I have some Ohlins shocks on my 2018 Road King standard and the ride is totally transformed. I have the standard bars set to their lowest position such that they don't hit the speedometer on full lock which I find very comfortable. My days of riding "Apes" are long gone as are loud exhausts, poor old ears can't take them any more; comfort over style is now my preference. Love the relaxed attitude to you videos.

[@RidingandWrenching]

I agree. Lower profile tires degrade riding comfort. I experienced that issue when I went with a taller tire on my 18 RG. After a little more research, I discovored the 19" tire isn't going to help me. It would be simply for looks. I still want to reduce the kick stand scraping

[@Iwanncamp]

I’ve been to the USS Alabama Memorial. Spent around 2 hours onboard her. Never made it onboard the USS Drum that day. I served on the USS Guam (LPH-9)

[@RidingandWrenching]

I can't wait to go back. I plan to spend a day walking around. I love touring old battleships and aircraft carriers. I have visited the North Carolina, Kidd, and now the Alabama. I served on an FFG and a short stint on a DDG

[@ericlowery339]

Love my 2022 FLHP! KhromeWerks 4.5 HPs sound great on the 114. If youre successful on that garage door opener, let me know!

[@RidingandWrenching]

Will do. I've been trying to figure out where to keep my garage door opener....There aren't many good choices! I'm hoping to find the wires for one of the police switches and solder them to my garage door opener. We shall see!

[@6doorseventy4]

Get the 12" bars. You'll like those better than 10" for what you plan to do.

[@RidingandWrenching]

I'm going to get 12" bars. The 10s aren't worth the effort

[@6doorseventy4]

The bike I inherited at work has 12". 10" would be much better for me at my height.

[@diamondpete1]

Get the extended and lowered rear brake lever for your king. Being tall like you are it will make using your rear brake easier. I have it on my ultra. Comes from a company called soft brake

[@RidingandWrenching]

I'm waiting for my extended brake lever from soft brake. It'll be one of my future upgrade videos

[@Johnthebruce]

The old 103s had a different cam, but the new 114 is the same engine found in the Special

[@RidingandWrenching]

I figured that was the case. The 114 is a pretty strong motor. Plenty of power

[@DyinG_BreeD_MediA]

9:34 😅😅😅

[@juanruiz1260]

Hey Ridding let me know if you want to sell the bars when you change them. I have a 2000 RoadKing classic but still think they’ll fit.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Will do. Send me an email. [e-mail]

[@joeyclark1487]

👍

[@robertp6950]

According what is found on the HD website the 2023 Road King Special has 118 ft lbs of torque and 95 horsepower and the Road King Police has 123 ft lbs of torque and 100 horsepower but I guess that could very upon the rpm's and speed

[@robertp6950]

Thanks for all the great information on this Police Road King and the other bikes that you ride

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@robertp6950 I missed that! I found the spec sheet for the bikes but it didn't list HP....unless I overlooked it!

[@pabiker65ultra56]

Did you get rid of your other bikes to buy that bike?

[@RidingandWrenching]

I traded in one of them

[@Johnthebruce]

Hey Cue, how much did your bike cost after taxes and fees?

[@RidingandWrenching]

I did a trade in, so it's tricky to figure out the exact amount. But it's about $18k

[@ericlowery339]

I was able to pick up 2022 FLHP last year in TX at $20k out the door and Motorman quoted some others getting various police bikes at that price in a video last year as well. No trade.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Can you flat foot this?

[@RidingandWrenching]

Yes I can. I am 6'1"

[@philpfirrmann7729]

That remark you made about 16-23 colors, is because they come in solids colors and two tone colors. You can mix and match to get the colors you want. I'm on my third cop bike and have a suggestion for you being yours is brand new. There's a company out there that makes covers for the front and rear crash bars, to protect them from getting all road rashed up. If your going to be down cone training, and slow speed maneuvers they will protect your investment. The motorman did a video about them a while back if you can find it, it gives the company's name. If you can find someplace that makes a protector for the floorboards, get em. If not you could try and make your own. If you train alot, they will get worn down so sharp you could shave with them. If you look at other cops bike that were used in training, you'll see what I mean.,,

[@RidingandWrenching]

I think you're referring to Motorcycle Drop Guards. I have a set that I will be installing on this bike. They are fantastic. I have them on all of my bikes. I've seen some floor boards that have been worn down pretty deep. I haven't seen protectors for them. I guess that will just be a cost of training. Slow riding is fun to me. My plan is to continue training ALOT!