Harley-Davidson Road King is the King of Options (No One Hates It)

Harley-Davidson Road King is the king of anything you want to do with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The Road King can be a tourer, a cruiser, a wild custom, a daily rider, you can dress it up or down any way you please. Road King spans many years with multiple engine options depending on what year you choose. There is a Harley-Davidson Road King to fit any budget and any engine preference. Road King is the most cost effective way to get a Harley-Davidson on the touring platform with an Evo, Twin Cam or Milwaukee 8 in any and every variation you can imagine!
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[@GixxerFoo]

What are your thoughts on the Road King? This has been a long running model and I personally haven't heard really anything bad to speak of about the Road King.

[@donwaltman4276]

Finally, a video about the best bagger ever made,,, the Road King!!!

[@carlbruhn1772]

Totally agree. I have a 20 RGS and have spent a bunch modifying it. There is a new yellow 23 RK at my local dealer that speaks to me. I've never considered buying a new bike but damn I like that thing.

[@chriszasada9756]

Need to consider this bike , the new Glides have too much technology on them for me , just want a bike that can do more long distances than my 2008 Fat Glide .

[@Aprojeep]

I wish they made an anniversary model this year. I went from 20 Road Glide Special to a 21 Road King standard and never been happier.

[@patrickgeorge141]

In your previous vid you talked about the Road Glide and when it started yet no mention of the Tour Glide that was the frame mounted fairing.

[@generalpatten5043]

I, for one, would really like a video on the Rushmore edition.

[@GixxerFoo]

We have seen a lot of support for a Rushmore video! There were some sweeping changes on those bikes!

[@datkinso30]

@@GixxerFoo Have 2 Rushmore's (14 FLHTK / 15 FLHR) - know the basics of the project, but would be great to hear what you have to say after digging up some data... TY

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

2018 Road King. Best bike choice I ever made. If I wanted to look at a dashboard, I would buy a car.

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

Said the same thing til I got a road glide. That being said .. I landed up getting an older RK for a 2nd bike

[@Pounder6407]

@@FriedPi-mc5yt Thanks for ur input n info. I've been wanting a Road King for years and I'm finally at that point of getting one

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

@@Pounder6407 They are nice bikes for sure. Lighter weight, but still have the touring frame. No fairing weight to deal with. A windshield for rain days and you can pop it off or on in a minute or two. You can add a sound system if you like. Put speaker lids on the saddle bags. Or just listen to the music of the wind and engine. A cell phone for GPS. A cup holder for your favorite road beverage and you’re golden. I like to keep things as simple as possible. The Road King is a bare bones touring bike. In my opinion, it’s the best touring bike in the Harley line up.

[@nbitt1319]

Rushmore video would be awesome

[@kdryan21]

I ride a Road King because I don't want some big ass heavy fairing in front of me.

[@carlbruhn1772]

A Rushmore Project video would be appreciated!

[@GixxerFoo]

I seriously think we are going to have to do a Rushmore video, there's been a lot of thumbs up for it!

[@carlbruhn1772]

@@GixxerFoo It's referred to quite often but the actual details are difficult to pin down. It should be a highly viewed presentation.

[@jameskerr8091]

I have a 2010 Road King police bike. I have ridden it coast to coast with no problems and have 70,000 miles on it. A great bike.

[@darkhelmetsplane]

I have a 2010 FLHP too. I love my King!

[@gregduncan1001]

Have 2010 rg It was the last year they put the brass bushings in the camplate,over 100000 on mine

[@MrBradfordchild]

You forgot one of the best things about a Road King, the ground clearance! Best lean angle of any Harley, and super easy to punt fast. Love my 07.

[@GixxerFoo]

Yesssss! They have excellent ground clearance and you can change the seat to put your feet closer to the ground if need be without a lot of sacrifice in comfort as well!

[@arkus9905]

I challenge that…XR1200

[@hansolea]

They only named one the King 🙌🏽🤘🏽‼️

[@hansolea]

Forgot to mention before I would like a video on the Rushmore

[@westcoast3595]

Road king is the best of the bagger class.

[@camino6431]

I have a 2003 anniversary road king. Love it

[@timmcpeck7527]

My first Harley was a police road king with the 103 in it. Loved that bike and it pulled nice when you cracked the throttle.

[@cornbread8246]

I ride a RKS and think it’s the most versatile bike in HD’s lineup. You can go with bags, no bags, windshield, no windshield, quick connect faring, no faring, tour pack, no tour pack, passenger backrest, no backrest, etc…

[@genekelley7579]

🛑🛑 Rushmore Project. 👍💯

[@dumbcat]

took my chromed out road king for a ride last week. multiple people who were walking and driving in cars gave me nods and thumbs up. people like to see a work of art on the road. it makes their day. later an obviously frustrated harley rider on a way too loud, blacked out batwing bike came up behind me and started revving his engine like a jerk. i'd bet my last dollar not one person gave that guy a thumbs up that day

[@dcccharles4569]

Great video covering the venerable Road King and its history. The Harley Davidson Road King is one of the most elegant, stylish and archetypical Harley Davidson motorcycles ever produced and forever etched in HD's rich history of nostalgic motorcycle designs. The Road King is the personification of a Harley Davidson icon. Road King stands supreme and has no equal. Those select riders who own one are indeed privileged. I have a 2003 Road King Classic, 100-Year Anniversary Edition, with the Screaming Eagle engine upgrade from an 88 V-Twin to a 95 done by Harley Davidson after the bike was purchased new. The instant producing torque and exhaust sound is exhilarating. Some of my recent mods include adding the Ultra Cool Oil Cooler which has turned out to be a great choice. My engine's never been happier. Another mod was adding the Power Commander 6 Tuner and my Dyno Tune shows my horsepower rated at 88+ and my torque rated at 99+. Which suits me for my 03' Road King Classic. My Road King with its original anniversary Two-Tone Sterling Silver and Vivid Black paint colors stands out. The commemorative medallions seen throughout this ride's sculpted design adds to its nostalgia, mystique, and exclusivity.

[@HarleyGeezer1954]

My friend has a 2006 and he loves it. It looks brand new. He sleeps with in the garage sometimes. The Street Glide gets jealous.

[@markmcintosh7095]

I've had two Road Kings and now have a Highway King. I think it's a great platform.

[@jd9308]

I bought a used RK Police bike out of NJ in 2001. I loved that bike, and I would say it was the best riding bike I have ever owned. I could ride all day and only stop for gas and something to eat. Of course being a police bike it was made for city streets or interstates and she handled both with ease. I miss the smooth ride it gave even on bad roads with potholes. I do miss it sometimes, but I went for the cruiser bikes after I sold it. If I ever wanted another touring bike, without hesitation it would be another RK!

[@MaineiacSean]

2 weeks today since buying my 2022 Road King Special in the Green with 3500 miles.... at 4,300 miles already. I intend to maintain this bike for the rest of my life because im in love with this motorcycle. 😍

[@bertf.291]

2013 roadking classic here! Love it!!!

[@ronripley9197]

I drive a 1998 Road King Classic with the sweet 1340cc EVO engine!! Vivid black. 16,000 miles and it looks like it just came off the assembly line! Not a mark or scratch. I've owned it since 2019.

[@Prometheus1979]

That means you bought it just to have and look at instead of riding it and enjoying it. It’s to let everyone know you have a Harley. LOL

[@firefighterphillips]

How does one drive a motorpickle???

[@harolddavis4138]

It's yours to ride the way you want, as many or few a miles you want. Pay no attention to what other people think on this subject. I've ridden for nearly 50 years, about 20,000 miles a year. After getting hit by a deer last year and breaking a pile of bones, I had to decide if I would quit riding. I resolved the question when I decided to cut way back on my miles per year. I figure the less mikes I ride, the better my chances. I no longer ride as my main source of transportation after 50 years of doing so, but I still ride. Nobody else answers for my actions except me.

[@davidfellows6250]

16000 miles? I put about 25k a year on my roadking and nothing about it looks showroom but if you ride them insead of look at them thats what happens

[@michaelpurcell7056]

After 38 years with my 81shovelhead I rode a friend's RK. It changed my life!! 3 days later I had a 2010 RK. Now my 81 feels like it has square wheels!! It's a magnificent machine in every way......couldn't be happier! BTW.......I love your vids. And please tell me how you arrived at "GIXXERFOO"!😊

[@davemagee]

I nearly brought a Rking it was great but in the end I ended up with my 15 RG and I'm very happy. All the best from NZ 🇳🇿

[@joezednick3197]

Yep, Road King is the King of the road,,,,,in the business 34 years,,,,,it's the best overall motorcycle.

[@Aprojeep]

It is the perfect Harley! It's not overly large, it handles well and enough storage to do most of your running around town. A little clean up and you're ready for bar hopping or bike night. My last comment was, I see less of them at bike nights.

[@mickeygaines007]

A secondary reason I got the RKS is because I didn’t want to be the 100th something glide to show up to bike night.

[@kerrylewis2581]

I have always loved the RK. The first I rode was a 2002 model in various stages of performance mods. Eventually, it ended as a high compression 95" with heads, Andrews gear cams, VH pipes, and a Mikuni carb.

[@Nifilheimur]

Tried Road Glide and Street glide and didnt like them. Tried a Road King and fell in love with it. I dont like speakers and gps and such crap on my bike... Then i might as well drive the car

[@vics8873]

Had an Ultra Limited, went back to a Road King Classic.

[@recklessrt]

In 2019 rented one for three weeks and road it all over Ireland. I took it from six lane highways(in Scotland) to a rural near goat track. I road it totally loaded to stripped down. It performed magnificently. And wherever I took it especially in Northern Ireland it drew a crowd. Loved that bike.

[@jordanhiroskey6452]

Love my king, 1998 good ol Evo simple and easy to work on also reliable. Love that I can ride naked with no windshield but do have a Memphis shades fairing so like having the options quick release. One of Harley's best models for anyone who wants simplicity

[@georgedelarosa5437]

Road king’s are the only H-D bikes I have owned. My ‘05 just had the cam tensioners replaced at 60k last year. My ‘17 has had zero issues and is plenty fast, with a stage 1 installed. Both bikes are great in the city and on the open road. Definitely the best of both worlds.

[@hobbitsrgr8]

I like my 2006 Road King Custom. I put later model rear shocks, raised 1”, and raised the floor boards up one position so it doesn’t drag as much on corners.

[@addammustang8655]

That is the best Bike, in my humble opinion, that Harley has ever made. I have two of them I have a 1998 road king and a 2024 road king special. I enjoyed customizing the 98 from engine all the way up and now that I bought the 2024 after the warranty is up I will be customizing the motor then. I have owned every touring bike that Harley makes I like them all but the road king will always be number one to me. PS down the road I may just get a 2011.

[@vics8873]

@@addammustang8655 my 2011 Road King Classic has the 103, will ride until it dies (only 50k on it now).

[@GixxerFoo]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@trippontwowheels]

Have a 2019 myself!

[@emilgeorge35]

The holy grail for cone riders. M8 114 without all the traction control features that interrupt your mojo when the bike is leaned over.

[@thejerseyj5479]

I LOVE my '07 Road King. Windshield off in the summer and on in the winter. I prefer no windshield for the visibility, way better.

[@angelsierra1988]

The Road King is my favorite !!

[@Halfbreedndn]

I have a 2008 Road King Classic anniversary edition. Love it!! I originally was looking for a heritage soft tail when the owner of the bike shop showed me the bike he just got in ❤❤ LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!! NO REGRETS 👍👍😎

[@jeffstonecipher1594]

I have the same bike -minus the anniversary colors. Apparently that was fairly common as people were not crazy about the 105th copper orange/charcoal gray two tone thing they did that year. I actually like the sunglo-burgundy better that someone substitute ordered on mine -plus ponied up $4K on a full stage I, and then only rode it 5K miles before I got a hold of it. Was a super cool find. Enjoy the hell out of riding it 😎👍👍

[@hamidvaghari]

Omits 12 years I have road king 2002 97 big bores&s 585 S&S camshaft S&S cam plates & oil pump S&S lifter pushrod Very sweet rid Look old timer S&S

[@hermanbrown4786]

Trying this again, my first message was lost. I owned a 2006 RK 88 and think to YOU i replace the chain tensioner at 30,000 miles with no problem. The bike was beautiful and less Bells and whistles. After, I sold it for a 2022 with the Milwaukee 8 engine no mods all stock and still love it like it was the 2006. The one reason for getting the 2022 is that I am getting older and I had to have the ABS brakes, once again I would like to thank you for this great information that your share with us out here in Utube land, God Blessing to you and your family in keeping you safe at home and most importantly of all on these roads.

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you! I really appreciate that! Good to hear you got that updated before it cause you any major problems!

[@RNintheTrenches]

That green RK at 0:57 is beautiful! I’ve seen some very nice RK’s, they just have that timeless look about them. Sure would like to see a vid on the Rushmore project! This is my favorite channel, really enjoy your content, research, and supporting imagery.

[@leonardstanford1877]

If I was going back to a bagger it would definitely be a road king ! FXRs rule !

[@Master_Po170]

I have 2 fxrs, 84,87 the later is a fxrc blue 😊 but my old school 73 fx is more fun.😊😮

[@leonardstanford1877]

@@Master_Po170 I have two also a 90 with a95 inch TC engines & my daily ride a 90 with a hotrod 80 EVO .

[@Master_Po170]

@@leonardstanford1877 let it ride!

[@motodave6686]

I’ve got a 05 RK and a 2012 Streetglide selling the glide keeping my king

[@janddinaz]

06 Road King Classic. Added a 95 inch big bore and cams.... and everything else with detachable latches. Can be whatever I want. Stripped down or full touring. It's a keeper. Thanks for all of your great content. 👍

[@sevenin1]

I spent alot of miles on a really decked out 88/95" Road King that belonged to my Uncle, who was out of town a lot. Started out as a black bike . I talked him into buying all new Harley bodywork painted by Harley and limited to 150 sets Color scheme was flaked purple and gray ghost flames and skulls. His set was numbered 96 of 150. Engine was strong with some Andrews TW 37 cams S.E. heads,etc. I really liked that bike,in a lot of ways more so than my own 2003 anniversary silver/black Electra Glide. Road Kings are good bikes in my opinion.P.S. yes I would like to know more about Rushmore bikes.👋💀

[@ericrogers7142]

Riding a 2000 Road King,, absolutely love it.. I'll have it tell the end..

[@KruseProductions]

I rode a 2000 flhrci for 20 years and 115k miles. Excellent machine. Put a cam in it and fixed the tensioners. Rode 2 up and even pulled a trailer all over the US and Canada. What a great bike. Moved to an M8 when I started having magneti issues but until then it ran great. I knew that you knew your bikes. Definitely one of the best Harley ever made. Thanks for the info and the Rushmore series would be great to hear about.

[@GixxerFoo]

I love to hear that! I'd say you've laid down some memories on that bike with 115K! Looks like we are going to be doing an in depth video on the Rushmore Project!

[@KruseProductions]

@@GixxerFoo sounds great thanks

[@A.M-dt4ev]

All good on my 18 King. No regrets, No Worries.

[@roycarlson6783]

Loved my 2013 candy orange/ root beer rk...wish hd didn't change them from new ones,like the nostalgic look !!

[@dmcharley64]

Have a 2013 CVO King with the 110...it's one bike I don't ride when it's hot outside...runs HOT!

[@KSLAMB-uz4it]

My first and only bike is a 2015 Road King 103hd. It's all I wanted and don't plan to get any other.

[@echevarriawilson]

I got a 2018 police Road King 107ci and it's my favorite daily rider. They call it the King because it comes second to none in comfort and practicality. My other ride is a street glide 96ci. Both great rides but that Road King is my favorite!

[@mattcottrell3336]

I miss my road king. Lady liked the Ultra better. Love the ultra but me and the king had memories. One day...

[@mikebentivegna6003]

2002 Roadking classic here , had EFI for 14 years and went back to carbureted 140,000 on original motor . Had 106 stroker built . This bike is the best for cruising and touring . Smartest move Harley Davidson has done .

[@pb68slab18]

This is what Harley did since the 20s. Offer plain jane FL/FLH bike so a customer could add exactly what he wants as time and finances allow. Not create a new 9 letter $35k model with a bunch of stuff ya don't need or want. As far as the M-M fuel injecton, dealers won't service it, parts are very scarce. I pulled the M-M FI from my 1997 Roadking FLHPi and added a rejetted Keihin CV-40, EV-27 cam, Dyna 2001 ignition and V&H Tru-Duals. 😁

[@user-sl6ix4dm2x]

Everyone i know that has or has had a Rode King loved them !

[@lachiegrant4237]

Great history on the road king. You should consider doing a video on the history of the wide glide. Such a long production run. Going on the way from shovel to twin cam. I believe the shovel wide glide with the factory flames (fireball) was one of the nicest bikes they ever made. It was really cool how that colour scheme made a return on the twin cam. That bike alone was what got me interested in Harley’s

[@rockymoetuffy]

just got a black 2004, price i paid plus what i put into it came to about 10,000.00 it's my 4th Harley, and my favorite, stage 2 and 3, hydrolic chain tensioners, cam plate, fueling 525 cams, S&S air intake, Vance and Hines slip-ons, bearings, lifters and dyno tuned, i also bought a new pop off windshield and came with pop off back rest, took me 6 hrs to clean it up, runs like new and looks bad ass! love it

[@aussie_xsf]

Best model, got a 16 standard, no extra rubbish, does anything you want it to do, in comfort.

[@benb6535]

Back in 2003, I wanted a Roadking because I thought it was a great looking motorcycle. By the time I got my license I determined that I could not afford the Roadking. I ended up getting a Honda Aero 750, which turned out to be a great motorcycle and I still ride it.

[@robbyclark6915]

Yes, the RK standard was a great option for a well equipped all-around Harley touring bike. Now that it's gone, it's like the RK has been discontinued. Imo. The special is still a very cool bike, but it's not like a real RK to me. No windshield and many of the extras are missing. It's as if Harley said, "Let's get rid of all the extras, black it out, and put a 114 in it and charge more money for less bike.""

[@bigblue3568]

2014 Amber Whiskey 103HO Mount Rushmore Road King... best Harley I've owned.

[@danielperry9389]

I’ve got a 2012 hot pearl road king. I’ll never sale it. Love that bike. It’ll probably become a garage princess some day.

[@user-zi6ku3io2q]

Long Live The King!

[@marcoromero7127]

Just installed the 119 kit with a tts 150 cam in a 2017 Roadking Standard . This couch can get out of a tight spot, no problem.

[@Tonefiend]

Love my ‘05 Road King. Best bike I’ve ever had. Im riding it to Vancouver BC from San Diego next month. Hit the Grand Canyon a while back. I’d ride it to all 50 states and through the provinces of Canada if I had the time.

[@patrickwalton1768]

I bought a 2022 FLHR Standard . And I LOVE it! I bought it new. I also own a 2012 FXDF Dyna Fatbob . That I also bought new. Which I love just as much as my King... lol

[@tm-dx7vr]

The RoadKing is a beast, I have a 02 with S&S 98, ported heads and Woood TW-6H cam. Has to be one of the most versatile bikes ever made.

[@jamesdjesse]

I ride a Street Glide Special but a Road King with 16 inch ape hangers will always be my favorite bike.

[@davidcarroll7193]

I had two RKs, first one was an 08 with 48000 mls on it then I found another 08 with less than 8000 mls on it and it had 16” bars on it and it was a pleasure to ride very comfortable.

[@darkhelmetsplane]

I love my 2010 FLHP Road King cop bike. It was one year old when I bought it and she's still running strong. Over the years I've de-copped it and upgraded to SE compensator and stage 1.

[@ianward3278]

bought a 04 Road King last year, and added the hydraulic chain tensioner from the Screaming Eagle, just last week the compensator was making a noise, so I opened it up to see the nut loose and a stripped bolt on the casing. red lock tight re-torqued it and tapped the bolt with a helicoil. we will see what happens, at least till the fall. other than that I love the King. Back in the 80's it was my BMW all the way, but not anymore, I have learned as I get older that with time things do get stiff in the bones and need to be taken care of, and so does the King, it's not a negative just routine check-up.

[@xlr8r3VA]

I absolutely love the Road King! It was my dream bike until I bought my '95 Electra Glide Classic. I still want one though, but since I still have my 883 Sportster, my wife said I am not allowed to have 3 bikes. LOL!!! If I eventually get one, I would strip off the bags and protectors, put a solo seat on it, upgrade the suspension, and ride it as a naked bike. It performs great, looks great, and will last forever! BTW would love to see you do a video on the Rushmore project. Keep bringin' the good stuff!!!

[@raydoggp7631]

Been wanting a road king for over 20 years it will definitely be my next bike. Got 2 road glides and a breakout so far.

[@Marc-cj2dd]

I've had my eye on Road Kings for years. I finally purchased a used 2020 Road King Special and love it. I would have been happy with a 2014+ classic with hard bags. Installed windshield and wind deflectors for winter and long trips and strip it down for the warm weather.

[@nickglorioso6266]

Just got a 2020 Road King Silver Pine n Spruce. Only seen a hand full since I got it. Got it at a Honda dealership last year only had 3200 miles on it. Rode it to Myrtle Beach from Delaware (500 miles). Great comfortable ride. Just love it.

[@barrylimer3732]

Talk about a versatile platform to build on: Started with a stock 2018 Road King and added V&H power dual head pipes, neighbor hater slipons, Screamin Eagle intake, S&S 475 cam, cam plate, oil pump, Trask tranny air vent, oil temp dipstick, Jim’s force flow cylinder head fan, Jagg oil cooler fan, air intake breather bypass, tour pack, TPMS, and LED lights everywhere. Wrapped it up with a custom dynotune. The Road King is an excellent choice if you’re a modification type guy

[@positivelynegative9149]

I've wanted a Road King since I started riding. I love crushing miles, hate fairings, and don't like a lot of "extras". Just give me a windshield and saddlebags. That's it. No radio, GPS, cup-holder, etc. I rode about 80k miles on my Heritage and I've ridden Road King on a couple test rides, so I know that's the bike for me. If only I weren't a loser who can't afford a vehicle. 😄😖

[@drjjpak]

I love my 2003 Road King Police. Very classic look and very fun to ride.

[@RonCobby-bi6gs]

Got a 2017 road king special 114 stage 4. Absolute beast !

[@whskywolf]

Love my Road King, the year was not what i wanted, but what I could afford, but after riding it I love my Road King. It is a 2002 FLHRI Twin 88 it only a 5 speed but was surprised how well it does for 5 speed, does not whine when scooting down the interstate at 85 or 90, but i tend to ride back roads too and it plenty nimble enough to handle our curvy foot hills roads of Eastern KY. I did replace the cam chain tensionerers and had gaskets and seals replaced while in the process.

[@roadking2054]

I ride a 2012 Roadking with the 103… Love it!! Rides great!

[@artied1807]

05 RK Classic here, pretty much stock original TC88. Enough get up and go for me. Newer ones in the showroom look really sharp except for the price tags. Mine is paid for and runs great so I'm good.

[@frankhabib5748]

I have owned two RK; a 2002 RK Classic and a 2009 RK Classic. 02 was an 88 and the 09 was a 96 ci. Loved both of them; I should have kept the 09.

[@tcb8295]

I had a 2007 RK and loved it. Only couple issue I had with it, one was the exhaust cross over pipe. This was one of the years where it was up high behind the rear cylinder hard mounted. Know for cracking. Dealership wanted over $200 for it, so I went with a V&H true dual head pipe. Gave it a tune and it ran great. Hated getting rid of it. Other issue was the spoked (or wire lace) wheels. Rear one had some come loose and caused the wobble. Anyways got rid of it because it stripped teeth off of belt. Probably due to issue with the rear wheel.

[@mjbruno5233]

I bought a 2017 a month ago I don't know what took me so long no regrets .

[@firefighterphillips]

Finally 😂🤣😂. I'd sell the ol lady before I sold my Evo roadking or my Twinkie road king. Mm system wasn't awful but most didn't know how to tune/tweak it. But Delphi was the way to go accept for carb was best. 2002 best year had Delphi, timken and hot forged crank. As for the wobble thats how you build character, just like riding an ironhead at 100 downhill with suicide clutch 😂🤣😂🤣. Happy 4th and be safe....

[@carlsitler9071]

I have a Road King clone, the Triumph America and it is better than my XL1200L in every way except the V-twin and Screaming Eagle sound. My wife says it is more comfortable than my old Fat Boy. I love them both.

[@coreybye2533]

I own a 21 billard red RK 107 stage 1. Best bike ever Bar hopper and touring

[@vincentiusrioyoshilistyo6601]

Gonna keep my 2004 RK carburetted. My TC 88 has nothing to worry but tensioner. Taken care of by regular oil changes and inspecting it every 20.000 km. Ride solid with "semi potato" sound. Love it ❤❤❤. Thx for the video ❤❤❤

[@GixxerFoo]

Can't beat those carbed Road Kings!

[@vincentiusrioyoshilistyo6601]

@@GixxerFoo finally a video about RK. Still curiously seek about why carbed V twin becoming quite a culture among HD enthusiast. I'm waiting for videos about why carbed getting hyped nowadays, and also how to tune it well 👍👍

[@danfenton1939]

I have a Y2K RCI with the TC88 & MM intake. Paid $10k in 2003 with 7k miles on it. It’s an excellent sled, everything you need and nothing you don’t. I do most of my own wrenching on it, but kept in touch with the main wrench (his name is KnuckleDragger) who uncrated, tuned, & stage 1’ed this bike. He’s been my source all these years. Cam idlers replaced @ 40k miles & they needed it done. Replaced with stock as it was all I could afford at the time. I was ready with the credit card if I had needed to replace the cams, & had put on a Power Commander instead of playing tune-up-to-2 new cams with the MM intake. Never touched the Power Commander & the MM still purrs. Besides brakes, batteries, motor mounts, plugs, and head breather flaps this bike don’t owe me a dime !!! The Y2K was one of the only years with air-ride front & rear, and making the switch between 1-up and 2-up is a breeze. It rolls down the road like a Caddy in a FL Hwy !!! I switch saddles between a HD Sundowner & a Corbin solo and a HD Ultra 2-up when I’m with the ol lady, and add a bitchback for safety, comfort, and slip-on luggage. LOVE THE KING !!!

[@Kevin_747]

I'm still riding my '94 Rd King. I bought it new in oct '93. I did the top end last winter at 84K miles. Prior to that work the rocker covers had never been off. The crappy cam bearing held up. I have 3 Evo powered bikes. I have no need for anything newer.

[@STIFFRIDES]

Yo yo yo! I love the Road King👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@GixxerFoo]

Myself as well! You can do anything with these bikes!

[@dogsnmotorcycles]

I don't own a HD, but was looking hard at them a couple years ago and the Road King Special is what I would buy. The sales guys were pushing a bit too hard to get me to buy anything, so I put some upgrades on my metric bike. I still like the Road King, but that bad dealer experience was a huge turn off.

[@Dinoxt12]

Road King...2014, 2015, 2016 with the 103 HO engine***Cats Balls for sure.

[@jimbrady3675]

Gixxerfoo!!! I just bought my first Road King (2009) for my birthday on May 27th! I have always wanted one because I think it is the ultimate touring bike. I own two Springers a 1999 and a 2000 Heritage Springer. There’s just something about a black and chrome Road Kung that gets me excited! I love the fuel injection, the looks, the handling and the massive saddlebags as they came with ones that are extended. I don’t like windshields or fairings so thanks for covering the Road King!!!

[@GixxerFoo]

That's awesome!! Love to hear you got yourself one!

[@bobtranquilli9985]

Love my '23 Road King Special

[@brettdavis80]

I have a 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 along with my 2022 Heritage. The Versys has a fixed fairing and windshield. I’m used to that cause I’ve always wanted the bike since it was released in Europe in what, 2011 or 2012. I ride the Heritage exclusively now and love the ability to see everything in front of me. Have sat on Road Glides and Street Glides at the dealer but can’t see as much in close that I can on the Heritage or the Kawasaki. (I sit higher on the Kawasaki). The Road King definitely has the visibility advantage just like my Heritage. I like the Road King a lot, but not willing to give up or add to the Heritage at this time 😮 I would also like you to touch on the Rushmore bikes.

[@DocSolstice]

I have exactly the Electra Glide Sport model, that you show in the video, same painting and logo. Got it in 1994 because it was much cheaper than the Road King, which was the new model. I love it! Not less good as the Road King, just the instruments are more... technical... not as vintage as those of the Road King. Still my No. 1 tourer!

[@stacyodom1746]

I have a 2016 Road King. Love that it’s a touring frame but with no fairings. Also love the passing lights like on the Ultras. Lately though, I’ve become interested in the Ultras. Those yell Harley Davidson in my opinion. Thanks for the great content!

[@michaellobdell7064]

I Love my 2001 King! Tons of upgrades too. I’d like to see a video of the Rushmore project for sure!