Road King Classic - best Harley Davidson Motorcycle

This video is a review of my used Harley Davidson Road King Classic I bought one year ago. You will see the cost, repairs needed and my review on the Road King Classic - DUKE! We will walk around the motorcycle and talk about why I think it is such a classic and iconic bike.
Some cool twisty roads are shown to show how fun the Road King Classic handles and just how fun it is. Let's go for a ride together and a review of my 2000 Harley Davidson Road King Classic
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[@station4358]

Just bought the same exact bike (02-12000 miles)and I’m absolutely loving it! Want to send thanks because it’s your video that pushed me over the edge and made me pull the trigger on buying it. Stay safe out there!

[@BoDean52]

That is so great and huge congrats! Your comment reminds me why I love making content on KZbin! People of like minds and motorcycles

[@juansias999]

Nice bike. I have a 94 Road King and my son and grandson will be fighting for it when I can't ride it anymore. Great bike no problems other than regular maintenance stuff.

[@BoDean52]

That’s awesome and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a 94, going to have to go look now. Ride it safe

[@dumbcat]

road king classic is the best looking harley imo. even completely stock it is beautiful from just about every angle

[@BoDean52]

I agree and just love this bike

[@bobnelson2499]

Always enjoyable my friend. Heck, at 70 I am in now way looking for 3 wheels. Be well and safe.

[@BoDean52]

Hopefully you never have to Bob nor I

[@thedustychronicles739]

Road Kings are great bikes. It's been 4 years since I was rear ended stopped on an interstate exit ramp which totaled mu 2006 Road King Classic. Flo was a very enjoyable bike ride and took me to many a distant place, racking up 87,000 miles in 11 years. I still to this day miss Flo....

[@BoDean52]

That is a ton of miles and sorry you don’t have that bike anymore

[@dcccharles4569]

The Road King is the personification of a Harley Davidson icon. Those select riders who own one are indeed privileged. I own a 2003 Road King Classic, 100-Year Anniversary Edition, and it is among the most elegant, stylish and archetypical Harley-Davidson motorcycles ever produced and forever etched in HD's rich history of motorcycle designs. Road King stands supreme and has no equal.

[@BoDean52]

Well said!

[@bluidog2]

My last bike was the 1999 RK. Great machine. I added a used tour pack on mine. Great for grocery store trips.

[@BoDean52]

Totally agree Scott, this has been a good second bike for me. Ride safe

[@judisheldon6848]

I love no techno crap on Duke....just pure motorcycle. A rider's ride. Glad you listened about the tires....muey importanto indeed !!!!

[@BoDean52]

I listen occasionally Judi 😂

[@jimwilson774]

You walk away from it and look back, because you love it just like I do. I have the same bike and I love mine. Glad you still do. Wish we had roads like those in Indiana. There are some but not too many around Fort Wayne. I'm jealous!

[@BoDean52]

Not a ton of great roads here are either Jim, I just happen to live by the best of what we have.

[@danpowers9031]

Ride to southern Indiana, same scenery down by the river. Northern Indiana is flat land.

[@reb363]

I'm in some what the similar situation. Last year, after 40 years of not riding, I bought a 2010 Road King Classic and then this year I bought my second bike, a 2021 Road King Police model. I'm in East Tawas, MI love riding through the country in Michigan, the scenery is so beautiful and relaxing.

[@BoDean52]

Totally agree on the riding though a little flat for me. Having two bikes is awesome isn’t it? Ride safe

[@reb363]

@@BoDean52 Yes it is, can still ride while working on one, life is good :)

[@PMCraig]

You should try a longer tour on Duke! It’s WAY more than just an “around town” bike. You already have bags so just strap a duffle bag to the luggage rack or passenger seat. Call it a “soft tour pack”. I live in central IL and I have ridden my RK to both coasts multiple times plus countless other trips around the US. Probably want to throw the windshield back on for long trips though. And let’s face it, unless you spend a ton of money upgrading it, the stereo on your Ultra is pretty much useless over 55 mph. Plus with a RK you get that beautiful, open, forward view. No fairing to look over or block part of your view. Give old Duke a try on a longer tour. I’m thinking you’d really love it!

[@BoDean52]

That’s fair for sure Craig and I just may do that!

[@user-wb1ks2yr4j]

Hi I bought 2000 road king I love it from ct going into fall now going to enjoy it alot ride on. !!

[@BoDean52]

Good choice!

[@brentgates6363]

Just found your channel. My first Harley is a 2005 Road King Classic (many other brands over the years). I have had it for 6 years and love it. Last fall my brother purchased a retired police bike. And asked me to convert it to a civilian bike. I have completed the work and it is now equal to an Ultra Classic. I have decided to keep it due to the radio, tour pack and other features for touring and have put my Road King Classic up for sale. And now, switching back and forth between the RKC and Ultra, I will really miss the RKC Like you say, it is a fun bike to ride around town. So easy to handle. And very pretty. What attracted me to it originally was the classic vintage look and feel. While photographing it for the listing in my small town business district, so many people commented on how beautiful the bike looks. I would love to keep both... but need the cash to pay my brother for the new bike. After watching this video it occurred to me that even though the RKC and Ultra Classic are based on the same frame and drivetrain, they ride so much differently from each other. I will really miss it.

[@BoDean52]

So cool of you to do that for your brother and they are great bikes. Totally with you on the classic look, the headlight is what I just always loved the most. Appreciate you stopping by and joining the madness. We are all fortunate to ride regardless of the bike, ride safe!

[@artied1807]

The best looking RK's are the ones closest to factory stock. Especially the older ones. Harley got the styling on these right the first time. Love my 2005 RK Classic. Yes mine gets 2nd glanced at all the time. Just don't have a name yet for it. Ride safe.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks and I appreciate that, we both have great bikes

[@danpowers9031]

They are addictive, I have 4, one is a Road King, mine are all 1998.

[@BoDean52]

I just finished telling my wife that you have for and I need at least three 😂

[@slyguyaction]

I've always like the look of the early 2000s RoadKings. You didn't mention if yours was Magnetti-Morelli EFi or carbureted but they really look great! With the white wall tires and unmodified, they really look great, hold their value and perform like Harley intended also. Thanks for the info on him. Ride safe...

[@BoDean52]

Thanks and mine is EFI

[@Supermankev2001]

I think That bike is so cool. I might be looking at buying myself an Elvis to add to the shop. I went to HD and told the salesmen what I am looking for and maybe I will have one soon. The hunt is on.

[@BoDean52]

I think you’ll love it Kevin, I bought mine from an individual

[@Broncoride]

Extremely happy that Duke has been a stellar bike for you. Enjoy the many future miles.

[@BoDean52]

Thank you kind sir

[@GBeWinginIt]

That’s a fine machine you have there. And any motorcycle that you have to turn back and look at a second time deserves more than the “Around town bike” moniker 😂. Road King’s are nice and at that price even with the trade was a steal. Sure glad you’re enjoying her. Ride forever.

[@BoDean52]

Thank you kind sir and I really do love this bike. Hope you’re doing well and I’m still enjoying your videos

[@bobbywarren7917]

I bought mine with 14" apes&because I got T-rex arms I wound up tilting them back a little. Now they look like rams horns but it's comfortable. Ride safe Bo.

[@BoDean52]

Bet you love them....if this was my primary bike it would be a no brainer for sure. We will see if I hold out LOL. Ride safe Bobby

[@johngilbert1047]

I had considered a RK...if the Mrs had said she wasn’t interested in riding with me, I would probably have gotten a RK instead of the Ultra Classic. Nothing says Classic H-D like black paint and chrome. Enjoy it.

[@BoDean52]

Amen to that John, thank you

[@memorylane1980s]

Great vid dude, love Duke.. You have great roads over there, I'm UK a bit crowded now here going to view a 2014 road king tomorrow, I hope it's nice. Oh! Also you won't need 3 wheels I'm 73 next and ready to rock ( just had Setzer on) keep rockin my friend.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks a ton sir and good luck checking out the KING, they are great bikes! Ride safe

[@araneaetvelivolum1086]

Very nice video, sir. Good job transporting the emotions you experience when riding Duke. What I like about the RK is that the bike concept is so versatile. I can strip my Elaine down completely and it looks like a cafe racer and I can dress her up fully with luggage rack and leather trunk and she is a full fledged tourer. In addition, the timeless style makes this bike such a great investment. People seeing my bike next to a M8 RK think it's the same model year (well unless they know exactly when what model year had what paint scheme lol) because HID / LED lights and stuff like chopped engine guards are available for my 08 model . I like to plan my spendings starting in summer for the next winter season and then do the upgrades. Having a fully paid bike makes it much easier to shell out 500 - 1000$ / year for updates knowing it will benefit my bike. Continue to be good and ride safe (and sorry for the rambling, just fully buying in on the RK concept lol).

[@BoDean52]

So well said sir and you’re right when a bike is paid off, much easier to invest. Welcome to the Road King fan club

[@markhenry192]

Very slick vlog. RK is a nice bike, not so dissimilar to my Low Rider (chromed out and basic). Thanks.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Mark and I agree very similar

[@JarheadSixRides]

I love the Road King! wow that was a great price!

[@BoDean52]

Very fortunate

[@bodog3209]

I can never find Deals like that. Nice bike.

[@BoDean52]

It took me a long time to find this deal, keep searching

[@MotoMengy]

I love Road Kings yet I've never owned one. I do still prefer Heritage Softails over Road Kings, but only by a tiny little bit. Oh and I can understand why a Goldwing passing by you might get you all flustered! 😎

[@BoDean52]

They are both great bikes for sure, ride safe

[@ianward3278]

i am thinking of buying a 2004 road king, but my concern is the cam tensioner? should I be worried, it only has 43000 klms on it?

[@BoDean52]

I bought mine with 20,000 miles on it and had them checked. They were good but it was suggested to check again at 30k. I will probably replace them then. It’s an amazing bike Ian, good luck

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Got an 04, I love it, but now I'm faced with do I put a Memphis shades shield, legend shocks, saddleman road sofa, backrest and rack, cell phone mount, ect.....or trade up for the new 23 bright billiard blue king....by the way the 04 has the 95" kit with the screamin eagle plate and fueling 525 cams, and I put bassani power curve headers and dnt mufflers.... What would u do?

[@BoDean52]

That’s a really tough decision, but I gotta say it’s not the best time from an economy perspective to be buying a new motorcycle but that’s just my opinion

[@michaelmitchell5909]

@@BoDean52 thanks for your advice. I wouldn't be doing anything to soon as wife and I are having suv troubles with our 2018 Santa fe sport, engine is junk in all those santa fes, the 2.4 to be exact.

[@WhatsUpBob]

Duke is sharp for sure! I did the old school look, which is look I feel I've got on my 02 Fat Boy (except for the solid wheels lol).

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Bob and I’m with you I don’t want to screw up that look

[@MotoByChance]

Ummm! I’m telling Big Mamma that you called Duke your favorite. 😜😉 And I agree. Like when I am out with Bob, my bike Bob, when he goes through the gears one must be pause to let him speak. And I am glad you are not putting different bars on him. He is classic and he is handsome. 👍🏻😎🏍🖤

[@BoDean52]

Don’t you dare tell Big Momma 😡. Thank you my friend and all Bob’s are special aren’t they? Ride safe

[@MotoByChance]

@@BoDean52 Yes, yes they are. 😁

[@johngilbert1047]

You don’t have to tell Big Momma...she knows he said it.

[@ijimmythekid6918]

I'm currently looking at a 5k mile 2008 RK-C, as a second bike, to use to cruise around the secondary roads of Michigan and Tennessee. I'll keep my ultimate touring bike, BMW GS-Adventure, for long distance and gravel road bike. Did you really pay only $4k for yours or $4k on top of the 4-Wheeler you traded?

[@BoDean52]

Hey Jimmy...no I actually traded him the 4 wheeler and gave him 1K. So to me it was like paying 4500 for the bike. They are great bikes!

[@chuckhanson35]

Great looking bike! Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Chuck I appreciate you

[@racex3721]

It definitely handles better oh hey a squirrel cue non copyright music, Bodean finish the thought handles better than what ?

[@BoDean52]

hahaha...I lose focus easy. Pretty sure I was talking about compared to my Ultra. Ride safe

[@larry68hd11]

Nice video & bike. My son just got a 2000 Harley with very low miles.

[@BoDean52]

Perfect Larry, I think he will like it

[@jdreyno1958]

Nice ride. I doubt if I’ll ever have a second bike. Ride safe.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks James, been a great bike so far. You ride safe as well

[@harley1035]

Very classy second bike, I like it.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Harley, me too

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Road king is an awesome machine! Nice ride and talk ! Get the third bike ! Do it !

[@BoDean52]

Thanks brother hope you’re well, when are you getting your next bike?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@BoDean52 next break ?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@BoDean52 duh bike lol. Ummmmmmm. I have 3 already. Gonna be a while lol.

[@jeromeball5135]

i beg to differ,if you dont have a harley davidson then,one must figure out.you get the respect of a rider.ive helped all cyclist but when im down im down..if i dont have a harley i dont want it! you by a import you may as well become a tech.

[@BoDean52]

I definitely don’t care what someone rides Jerome, we all do this together right. Ride safe and happy holidays

[@toolbrothers1477]

Barebones no outdated navigation etc!

[@BoDean52]

Exactly what I like

[@mikepurdy3952]

Yes, if it at all Possible, keep it Original...!

[@BoDean52]

Agree and keeping it the same way I bought it, just have too. Ride safe

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Hope it give you years of smiles and freedom 👍

[@BoDean52]

Me too Viper, hope your well

[@davidBarrel]

a 2009 here in URuguay cost around 28.000 u$ ;lsdf

[@BoDean52]

things are so expensive anymore!

[@PaulsMotoZen]

I have always liked the Road King, but financially it is currently out of my reach. I have been looking at a Honda VTX 1300, a Honda Shadow Spirit 1100, and a HD XL1200C which are all on my cycletrader list for now. I do not believe in financing a motorcycle, and I either have the money to purchase or I don't. The list shrinks and grows while I have been gathering my funds, and eventually I will get a motorcycle hopefully in the next few months. Take care, ride safe.

[@toolbrothers1477]

I bought my 1 owner king for 5300 with 12k miles. It’s possible Paul!

[@BoDean52]

Good luck with that Paul and I am like you, cash. Ride safe

[@dougfisher1885]

I have an 03 100th anniversary classic its the gun metal blue big ol white walls all factory I call it HOG LEG I named it after a riding buddy of mine who passed away a little while back

[@BoDean52]

That’s an awesome bike and a great name

[@dougfisher1885]

@@BoDean52 thanks man that was his nickname because back when we was young and crazy he would roll these massive (well you know) and that's what he would call them HOGLEGS hence his nickname so I named my bike in tribute to him he was a big ol boy and so is my road king

[@renniesmith8073]

I had a 2002 road king I bought new. It was a great bike! I have a 2020 road glide now and yea it has all the bells and whistles. But there's something to be said for getting back to the basics?

[@BoDean52]

We think alike and I am have this 2000 and a 2018 ultra limited, love them both for different reasons. How are you liking the RG?

[@zhamoua]

Love road king

[@BoDean52]

Me too!

[@WVhillDweller]

Do you know how to start your bike without a key fob?

[@BoDean52]

Well I have never had an issue but if ignition is unlocked, think it will start anyway.

[@blackedoutbandit]

Beautiful bike buddy

[@BoDean52]

Thanks sir

[@jeffreynye3019]

May I ask what tires you went with? I'm gonna replace my RK tires soon because of age also.

[@BoDean52]

Mine are Dunlop American Elites and happy with them so far! Ride safe

[@kwamestamps35]

Nice sled. What type and what size bars are those? Thanks.

[@BoDean52]

They are actually the stock bars….been thinking about if I really want to change

[@kwamestamps35]

@@BoDean52 What size are they?

[@NonaMaryGrace1952]

Hello BoDean, My question is how did you choose the name for your bike. I don't have a name for mine. but I have noticed a lot of people that ride give their bikes names. My Brother in law got a trike when he had hip replacement. We got a trike when Jim got Vertigo. funny Goldwing. 🤔 Glad you enjoy riding it around town. I like the original bars I would keep it as is too. 💕NonnaGrace A third, I think not.

[@BoDean52]

Hi NonnaGrace, my Ultra Limited Big Momma was named after a deer believe it or not that I gave her. The Road King Duke was named as a contest on the channel. Your right, probably no more bikes and I like the bars too. Hope your well

[@toolbrothers1477]

Love this video, I feel the same about my 2001 king!

[@BoDean52]

Thanks and we have awesome bikes don’t we

[@phdep1]

Do a shot every time he says Duke.

[@BoDean52]

I like both so I totally agree. Ride safe

[@steveledbetter9579]

I was hoping you turn into a Taildragger 21 inch handlebars make it a cholo bike !! That would be cool . Mexican blanket across the handlebars and the headlight in the front . And loud pipes out the back with the fish tales.. don’t thank me always glad to help you out Bra!!.😎👍

[@toolbrothers1477]

Thank for what? Ruining a king with “21” in bars 😂

[@steveledbetter9579]

It was a joke , I wouldn’t any bike with that .

[@BoDean52]

I was thinking exactly what you said Steve, changed my mind at the last moment 😂

[@steveledbetter9579]

Thank god !!! Duke doesn’t that .. I was kidding . Later ..

[@BoDean52]

Know you were and appreciate that

[@jeffreynye3019]

It's not just RoadKing, it's any 88" twincam.

[@BoDean52]

Exactly 👍

[@Sodiumfreeriding]

Classy bike! That bike and the deluxe are my favorite harleys! Good talk bud.

[@BoDean52]

Thank you sir and hope you’re doing well, still enjoying the videos of you and your bride

[@Sodiumfreeriding]

@@BoDean52 very good! Lots of riding and eating. Thank you for supporting and watching. We are having a blast with it

[@MisplacedMotoVlogger]

Yeah, you should get a third. 😂

[@BoDean52]

You’re being a bad influence 🤣

[@MisplacedMotoVlogger]

@@BoDean52 😏