Road King Special - All mods & upgrades

[@joefigueroa646]

Your bike is ABSOLUTELY SICK and BADASS!!! LOVE IT!!!💯💯💯

[@darknessroadking]

Big thanks bro!

[@gghostrrider]

Dude 😮 this is what customization should look like. You did a spectacular job putting this together! I also like your playlists, War pulled me right in. Subbing

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks dude!

[@SheezyBabyMusic]

Darkness is such a perfect name for this beautiful bike... 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks Bro!

[@dennythomas8887]

That has to be the best looking custom RK I've ever seen. Congratulations on an amazing build.

[@Hyperbole_Will_Destroy_Us_All]

Such a beautiful ride. After many years of riding sport bikes, I’m buying one of these this fall.

[@ozarkguns1]

I like all your mods with the exception of the handlebars. I’m a fan of keeping them stock

[@joshuawessels9753]

Man, your bike is so beautiful! Great job in getting your vision to come to life! Thanks for the info on the auxiliary lights. I have the ones for a street glide on my rks, and I dont love it lol. I will be using your idea. I hope you don't mind! I'm still in the process of building mine. If it turns out anything like yours, I will be stoked! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks bro, and I don't mind at all, happy to help by putting the info out there. Thanks for commenting.

[@CheckYourPremises]

Holy cow! Beauty. The only thing is that you're blocking the oil filter with your stretched front fender...

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks for the comment! Though the front fender is only stretched down. Same clearance as the original fender in proximity to where the oil filter is. I can say 100% that it does not block the oil filter. I changed my own oil in August before the end of the riding season, zero issues getting to the oil filter (which sits behind the front of the frame, so way behind the front fender).

[@CheckYourPremises]

@@darknessroadking Sorry, I meant the oil cooler. Happy you have no issues,

[@darknessroadking]

@@CheckYourPremises Oh gotcha, and yes you’re correct it does stretch in front of the oil cooler. Luckily 5k later I haven’t had any issues with it overheating. Thanks again, good observation.

[@travisconley8088]

Sick ride bro! Thanks for sharing. I’m torn between a Road King and a Street Glide for my Vicla build. I love both looks 🖤

[@darknessroadking]

Either will be dope viclas, good luck with your build.

[@rafaelperez7453]

That is an absolutely gorgeous bike man! Just got my road king special and you nailed the look I'm going for. I got a little work to do

[@darknessroadking]

Hey congrats bro and thanks for commenting.

[@peterjohnson921]

Great looking bike, would love to ride through NY next summer !! Congrats again !!!

[@Jenboo11]

All I can say is WOW man ! Beautiful RK. I just bought an 07 and only wish I could do what you did ! Congrats and enjoy your darkness brother !

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks bro, best of luck with your King as well!

[@LearnMore2024-g9v]

I would ditch the White Wall tire, that is one very nice looking bike, outstanding job.

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks for commenting, appreciate it.

[@urbanadventurer5]

Love these upgrades. Beautiful build man. 👍🏾👏🏾

[@camouflage962]

is that beauty still seeing some serious riding..?

[@darknessroadking]

Yes Sir, at least until the winter weather hits here on the East Coast. Riding every day till then.

[@vikingred84]

Dude that is a badass looking bike

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks dude! Lots of time and trial and error to get her here. Hopefully this video will save someone some of the above when building theirs.

[@samdan345]

Absolutely a knockout Road Kingt…Reminds me of 1958 with all the cool guys at the corner soda shop and their decked out bikes…!

[@darknessroadking]

Great comment, thanks!

[@NIGHTTRAIN-jd5me]

BAD ASS, but u should really get rid of it and start another project!! I’ll take this one off ur hands👍

[@ulisesjrdj]

Wow ,It’s beautiful bike my friend ,I have the honor of meeting the motorcycle and the owner in person 🙏🏼

[@DaRelleThomas]

Perfect video a builder couldn’t ask for more detail. Appreciate it

[@darknessroadking]

Big thanks bro!

[@SurvivingJamesRoberts]

bro!!! So I just got my first Harley, 1989 electra glide. And I always had liked the look of the nighttrain all blacked out look. Your bike is sick!!! I am gonna be buying one part at a time..But what beautiful inspiration !!!

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks dude! Best of luck with your electra glide build.

[@damebarlow5909]

Farout… this is the type of mods I’d have on my street king 114 if I had unlimited money!!! That is so bloody good

[@corradocecere133]

Thanks for sharing this, I'm planning extensive customisation of my RK Special and this helps a bunch! Can you please clarify the Italian company for those neat grips, couldn't find the source, also the horn I am a bit stuck with! Great video anyhow, will subscribe right now!

[@darknessroadking]

The grips are from Vitydesign.com and for the horn contact saddlebagman.com (Hugo Rivas). Thanks for commenting!

[@danielsouthern411]

Dream bike dream engine .. just everything my man.. fresh af

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks bro!

[@twowheelingtom]

Man, what a beauty...she sounds awesome... thanks for the info vid.... See you on the road

[@TheFatOldGuy]

The best RKS I’ve ever seen. Hands down.

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks bro, appreciate the comment.

[@jesusbarraza3050]

I’ve been searching for weeks on a choice of exhausts! Sold on this khromewerks!

[@darknessroadking]

@@jesusbarraza3050 You won’t regret it, best dual exhaust (performance & sound) Best of luck!

[@MasterObiwan01]

My Man, thank you for sharing this video with your loyal subscribers. The video was narrated perfectly and all the upgrades to darkness are absolutely amazing. Hands down one of the most amazing beautiful RK special I’ve seen in New Jersey by far. It’s obvious to all of us that a lot of love and planning went into this awesome build. Thanks for the fantastic content you put out my good friend. Bless to know you and ride along you & darkness 🤙

[@darknessroadking]

Eddie thank you big bro for the kind words. It’s my honor to know and to ride with you and the crew. Thanks for the love and support.

[@MasterObiwan01]

@@darknessroadking me and the boyz are here to support you and your channel. May the good lord continue to bless you and your channel as we see your KZbin channel grow. Much Respect 🤙

[@SQUID_Road_Glide]

I spent a summer in Mexíco when I attended UTSA. Love the music brother.

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks homie!

[@jaredtravis8917]

I just couldn’t drive this thing. Its so beautiful

[@paulwaldrop]

Love the "glow" that this bike has. Bet it's hell to keep it polished tho. Nice looking ride.

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks for the comment Paul. The secret is actually that I’ve had the bike professionally ceramic coated twice since I got it (once in 2019 and again in 2023) keeps the paint looking like glass.

[@rickc9546]

Your bike is truly inspirational

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks, appreciate the comment.

[@kevinmeehan4549]

Thanks for all the upgrades you did . She’s beautiful.

[@09godschild]

what a smooth build, looks awesome, thank you for sharing your creation with us

[@darknessroadking]

@@09godschildThanks bro

[@mikegann2524]

Damn brah...bad ass. Just picked up my 2017 Road King special from Cowboy Harley inBeaumont, Texas. Looking forward to tricking her out. Gonna be looking at darkness for some ideas !!!

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks bro! Congrats on your RKS. The customizing process is almost just as fun a riding it. Stay blessed.

[@Hellbentbiker]

Amazing build. Exactly my style. I’m working on blacking out my street glide after seeing your videos. I’m in NY about 2 1/2 hrs away. Would be great to meet up sometime. I call my bike dark side.

[@darknessroadking]

That would dope to link up sometime. Dark side is an even better name than Darkness, lol. Best of luck with your bike! Thanks for commenting.

[@gonzolo4]

That bike is super clean, badass from front to back.

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks bro.

[@robertwilson945]

Your bike is super super nice, so much detail 100% cold blooded👍🏽🔥

[@alphaomega687]

Damn that's a badass bike I literally got me a 2000 roadking and already ready to customize it

[@darknessroadking]

Good luck bro! Enjoy the process its the best part, once she's done its like..what's next?

[@High_Desert_Tanner]

I'm getting there... I bought a '21 RKS (also black) and I'm heading in a similar direction myself

[@aymanalmadani4663]

very tasteful and perfectly done I respect your attention to details

[@andretillman3631]

Your bike is a thing of beauty!

[@eddie4158]

Amazing looking bike. huge fan of this channel

[@NoSleepTilGitmo]

Wow, great build man, you took it to another level!!!

[@mkb3580]

Best one I’ve seen so far..good job!

[@bartlawhorn2762]

That bike is sick!!!! Awesome Build!!!!

[@RILLAMAN84]

DANG, that bike is fire😳!! I’d be embarrassed for that bike to pull up right next to me at a stop light😂. VERY beautiful. I’m still not sure what I would do to mine. I’m kind of new to motorcycles. My wife just bought me my first bike as a 40th bday present last week. I can’t complain with what I have, which is a 2005 Road King Special. So far, love my bike as it is. I know I’ll do something to her over time. I have a buddy right now that wants to upgrade some stuff on mine. He loves working on bikes and cars. We’ll see what happens. Again, very, very beautiful bike👌🏽

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks bro, great comment! Congrats on the big 4-0, thats a hell of present. Best of luck with your Road King.

[@MrLefty2211]

Dope the exhaust is out of this world. Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@darknessroadking]

Thank you, appreciate the comment!

[@pineapplejay]

Very nicely done! I’m planning on doing some similar upgrades to my 2014 RK CVO

[@paulbrownwhpd]

Awesome bike! I’m ready to trade my RGS for a Road King special!

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks and good luck whichever way you go. Im a super road glide fan too (like everyone else). Can't go wrong either way.

[@reored157]

Beautiful bike and beautiful tree form hydrangeas! 💯

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks! All credit to my Mrs. on the hydrangeas lol.

[@guscastillo08]

Bad as bike bro this video was very detailed straight to the point . I am new to all this and I am looking at purchasing a bike this is exactly what I am looking for . Hopefully when I purchase we can link up and you can help me customize my bike .. this video what amazing along with your bike it is incredibly awesome

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

Bad az bike . I really like the passing lamp setup , I'd like to install one on my RKS.

[@EZBNEZ]

Best looking one I’ve seen great job brother

[@davidmatias6239]

the bike looks fire. Awesome build!!!

[@dean1627]

And I thought my road king was vato out until I saw this bike I need to step my game up a little more.Beautiful build love it. Curious to know if they make that foot board in chrome since mine is the opposite of yours I have everything chromed out

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks for the comment! Yes I believe that Cyclesmiths makes them in chrome as well. Best of luck with your King 👑.

[@sammyalfaqih1491]

One of the best looking road king out there 💪🏼 love how it came out. God bless my brother 👌🤞💪🏼

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks Sammy! Welcome home and let’s ride soon.

[@danielrivera6167]

Dude, Your Bike is absolutely Badd ASS! I have a 22 RKS, and there are a few bikes that I use for inspiration for my customization (I barely have anything done - still in process of researching and Looking around for parts) I have to say, I constantly come up to your bike, and Jet, and a few others. Yours by far has me sitting her just in Awe! Hats off to you SIR! How tall are you?

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks bro for the comment! Im 5'9 (32in. inseam). Best of luck with your own RKS build!

[@fozzy1231]

Top Shelf RKS. Have you entered your RKS into any shows or contests? Your bike has the beauty to win shows hands-down, bar none. Ride safe!!

[@jamesoneill8979]

PLEASE let me know when you're selling that baby! Sweet ride

[@89bluegt]

Wow! Hope to get my RK looking half as good as yours

[@lowmopar265]

Very nice mate i got a 97 heritage blue n white Vicla I also have a 2021 Ultra limited thinking of going part Vicla ...Enjoy...

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks and best of luck with your dresser vicla build, sounds awesome!

[@RealColdChiller]

Enjoyed the video and loved your bike, also saw you were sitting at 999 subscribers.. So I hit that subscribe button, to become your 1000th subscriber!

[@darknessroadking]

Epic! means a lot bro thank you sincerely (all 1k of you.)

[@abelrican4162]

I am loving Darkness. 🤙🏾 Btw, you are doing an excellent job on your channel bro! I am happy to see a fellow Latino doing their thing! I would love to see more riding time videos bro. Keep up the good work. 🤙🏾

[@st.jamespublishing3938]

looks good, i mean thats Bad Ass! excellent work , i want my next one to look like yours. thanks for sharing.

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks a ton bro! Good luck with yours.

[@galaxydetailing8098]

Beautiful bike man!! Great job!

[@paulcaban4881]

That is one badass Road King hermano.

[@darknessroadking]

@@paulcaban4881 Thanks homie!

[@bigsargecustoms]

Breathtaking! Amazing build! SUBSCRIBED!

[@darknessroadking]

Sarge thank you so much! Your RKS is also a stunner. I've seen your walk around video countless times. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ppuntrotzooizooi7692]

Very nice! I have also a roadking special 2017… also modded but not so far (yet 😎) as you have gone. Gives me nice ideas! Ride safe and keep the rubber down! 👍👍👍 Greetz from a fan from Holland, yes The Netherlands, land of the klumps, Gouda cheese, tulips and windmills.. 🤘

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks for the comment. Veel succes met je RKS!

[@KvB1984]

Haha, dadelijk rijden er 2 in Nederland zo ongeveer rond 🤪

[@thecultofspeed]

THis bike is lit. Well done. Good inspiration for sure.

[@darknessroadking]

Appreciate the comment, thanks!

[@EZridah83]

Did you have any issues with your KW slip on’s coming in contact with the rear SCC guards? I’m still running stock slip ons and already rubbing. Not sure if I should build it up with washers. Thanks man and great video!

[@darknessroadking]

You got it already! Great question: Yes I run half-inch spacers between the frame and where the lower part of the guards connect. The spacers keep the guards off of standard size mufflers.

[@philipreklitis5641]

I love your build bro, wish I could give it more than one like!!

[@darknessroadking]

Appreciate it, thanks bro.

[@SJBagger]

1st! You know my opinion, absolutely beautiful build my brother!

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks E, appreciate your bro!

[@jmac6242]

Really Cool. One-Of-A-Kind for sure! Excellent!

[@MXUSBobberTravels]

Dope ride man. I'm torn between performance mini bagger style for my Indian Chief and full vicla style. I have it more towards performance bagger at the moment but if I ever get another bike I will probably Vicla this one.

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks dude, a full vicla style Indian Chief would be amazing! (in my humble opinion). Whichever way you decide to go... best of luck!

[@MXUSBobberTravels]

@@darknessroadking thanks. I commute up from TJ into San Diego every day and love my full fairing on the bike which is the only thing stopping me. Thinking I might get a paint job done at some point

[@KevinGomez-gl1dk]

Bro…….. BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BIKE !!!💯💯WOW❤️👌👌

[@King_Moose]

CJ- How is the Dakota? How is it in bright sun and cloudy conditions? Also how was it setting up? how's the gas gauge on it?

[@darknessroadking]

Dakota Digital MLX has been zero problems (3 yrs now). Its plenty bright in the day time (not perfect in super sunny conditions, but good enough). Set up is zero effort (plug & play). The gas gauge gives a % number for the remaining fuel (close to accurate but I go by the Harley flush mount gas indicator most times) 🤟🏽

[@King_Moose]

@@darknessroadking ty sir! I'm in Staten Island. Do you still go on rides?

[@King_Moose]

@@darknessroadking ty sir! I'm in Staten Island. Do you still go on rides?

[@roderickmoorehead-xz8bu]

That's sick bro. You killed it. Can you show how the lights look on a future video? ❤

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks and will do.

[@oldsparky14]

Nice King mate

[@MrFrankaranda]

Hell yeah, seat looks good brother

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks big bro for all the inspiration. Keep doing your thing! #UnaVida

[@craigandrews3477]

This is literally the bike of my dreams.

[@Mint_Vicla]

nice video bro, sled is looking great

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks Homie, appreciate you!

[@chazzcapone.]

I have to admit this is the baddest Road King I’ve seen to date! In the M8 version. I’m nearby where you’re at in Reading PA. Man I’d love to check out the bike in person sometime and ask whatcha got into this bike overall $$,$$$

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks bro, appreciate the comment. I'm definitely out and about in the NY/NJ/PA area hopefully we will run into each other one of these days.

[@terrywilliams6497]

WOW Sweet Ride

[@DeBa1226]

Brother I don’t know where to start, but that exhaust sound is the best idle sound I’ve heard on any bike. This thing sounds like a NASCAR! You have full duals, no dummy pipe, correct? So the Thundermax, the S&S 550 Cam…any other mods that exhaust partners with to produce that sound? Love that you powder coated those end caps, have not been crazy about a big logo on end caps; would rather keep them guessing. 😂

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks but to be 100 percent transparent I recorded the cold start with a Zoom h1n external mic. and I think the gain on the mic might have been accidentally set a little higher than normal but not by a lot. The S&S big bore/higher displacement kit, 550cam and KWs Dominator with performance baffles (tuned w/ Power vision) is the complete list of parts regarding sound. I can tell you the bike is waayyy louder and sounds pissed off/mean compared to stock and even Stage 2. Check out my Bear Mountain ride video for a sound capture of the exhaust with the bike actually running and thanks again bro for the comment!

[@DeBa1226]

Bro I’ll check it out. So what bored out head and piston you running? Have you considered KW’s Reducer in your exhaust versus baffles? Ask them about that. Is that S&S Cam a low to mid range cam or a top end cam? OH!!! And how you stretched that front fender yet keeping that Road King style fender, is righteous! I kid you not, I love a 21” tire but always bugged me how than fender doesn’t come down the way it does on the 19” and I’m not crazy about those wrap around fenders. I love the classics RK front fender, although didn’t get a close look at it, but love how you kept that fender shape intact!@@darknessroadking

[@robase2665]

This bike is sick! Great vid

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks, appreciate the comment!

[@DeBa1226]

Can’t wait to see more content. Love to hear this on the road some more, like to see a closer look at that front fender which you nailed. How much stretch did they add?

[@darknessroadking]

I got you bro, more content on the way (especially exhaust sound captures). The front fender was stretched 3 inches over stock,

[@DeBa1226]

3” is that after you asked them to take an inch off, to even up the bottom?@@darknessroadking

[@darknessroadking]

@@DeBa1226 exactly bc 4” (my original request) turned out to be too long for a 21” wheel.

[@steffonwhitaker295]

This the first time I have seen the Turbine rims with white walls and I love the look. Are they Shinkos tire?

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks and yes Shinkos.

[@SKYMACK-LIVE]

Really nice. Ride safe out there

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks and same to you.

[@RidersUnited]

Who did powdercoating on passing lamps extended visors and how much was it?

[@darknessroadking]

New Level Powder Coating (Staten Island, NY) and approx. $150-200.

[@RidersUnited]

@@darknessroadking thanks man is this nice and smooth finish? I have bad luck with local shops here in IL and it is hit or miss each time

[@houndsmanone4563]

Nice looking bike. Thanks for sharing all your ideas. Definitely a nice ride. 👍🏽🤠 9/6/23

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks!

[@ponvong]

Love the handlebars. Is there an alternative place where I can get them? The Steady Custom Cycles site you mention is not working. Your bike is awesome btw.

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks for commenting, if the website is down you could just call [phone]. The office number. Yesenia will take care of your order and any questions you may have. They are super chill. Best of luck.

[@innovationgroupofsouthflor4744]

Thank you for the video. Beautiful bike.

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks for the comment!

[@HD-BIKE-LIFE]

Brother that's one beautiful bike! New Subscriber! Ride safe

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks bro I appreciate it!

[@smoothsam7]

I’m going to somewhat follow your lead

[@darknessroadking]

Cool, best of luck with your build!

[@heybruh3274]

so legit! Thanks for the details.

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks for commenting, you're welcome and hope the info helps.

[@bandit7519]

That’s a beautiful bike sweet ride

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks!

[@bandit7519]

@@darknessroadking Welcome what size hangers you got on her

[@donnythedart]

Is the powder coating black transparent over chrome? Beautiful bike, Sir!

[@darknessroadking]

Thanks and I believe they blast off the original chrome finish before powder coating.

[@Njroadking]

Love the floor boards and grips, where are they from? It a show bike or are you putting miles on it?

[@darknessroadking]

The floorboards are from Cyclesmiths and the grips are Vity's Design. I ride her pretty much everyday. Haven't taken her cross country yet but hope to some day. It's my only bike for now so def not a show bike.

[@Njroadking]

@@darknessroadking it’s Beautiful, I have a 21 special and just starting to customize it. I moved to TX 2 yrs ago and you are able to ride everyday here. I come home a bunch and still have a home on Chadwick Island hope to see you on the rode.

[@jeffrey_johnston]

Amazing overview! Do you have a part # for the Khrome Werks exhaust? Nothing on their website is listed as "Dominator". Thanks!