Back in the 80s when I was a young guy, we couldn’t afford new bikes so we rode bikes built in the 60s, maybe early 70s and learned to spin our own wrenches. I never made the leap to fancier new bikes. I have a ‘99 Road King classic and a factory service manual. Works fine for me.
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
we have perfect Road Kings Ken
@jamesa.28802 жыл бұрын
@@BoDean52 I have a 97 road king with basic controls. You don't need all the latest and greatest technology on a bike. Don't need ABS, cylinder shut off, hydraulic clutch...etc.....just more things to go wrong and have to spend more money to fix!
@dabsafe Жыл бұрын
‘93 Road King Classic here; no “throttle by wire”, no electronic fuel injection, no sound system (what? that rumble not sound enough for you?), no nonsense. If I had to ride one of those technological wonders with gps and monster sound systems, I just wouldn’t!
@donaldodonaldo1242 Жыл бұрын
What bars are those Bo? They aren't stock are they?
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
I did not buy this bike new, but these are what they call Buckhorn bars. My understanding is they are original bars and they change them in 2001. I’ve contemplating changing them but I just don’t wanna change the look.
@dharleyfan12 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 Road King Classic, that for me has the perfect amount of upgrades that I wanted in a motorcycle, with out all the bling and the bull. It's a 103 6 speed, with Brembo 4 piston ABS brakes, throttle by wire, electronic cruise control and a security system. The bike has always been very well maintained. Kept in a heated garage, and treated with love. The bike now has 121,000 plus miles on it, and the motor has never been touched. It still runs very strong, has zero oil leaks and uses zero oil. It has had 6 sets of tires, about due for the 7th, and 4 sets of brakes, and I upgraded the shifter linkage. THATS IT. It has a removable windshield, removable luggage rack, matching removable Tour Pack and rear, crash bar bags. I have plenty of storage if I need it, but the bike can still look very stripped down and simple. I wouldn't be afraid to jump on it and go ANYWHERE. I also get compliments on how beautiful and classic looking it is, which is the main reason that I love the bike. For me it was the perfect motorcycle. I bought it used for a whopping great price of $5,500 dollars. The low book value on it when I bought it was $12,000 dollars. So I knew I got a pretty sweet deal. The bike was and still is, in VERY good condition. A couple of rock chips, that's it.
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
That is awesome and what a great find, I felt the same way about my 2000. Road Kings are great bikes
@dharleyfan12 жыл бұрын
@@BoDean52 I think the Road King is the best "All Around" bike that Harley has ever built.
@stevegranger555911 ай бұрын
Awesome man 👍
@ozziejim84724 ай бұрын
That’s awesome mate👍
@scottorr57582 жыл бұрын
I love my '09 Road King! It's a motorcycle for the pure love of riding motorcycles. No fancy tech that will be outdated the next model year, no distractions taking away from my ride, and the best forward view you can get 👍
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
I am totally with you Scott, you really feel like you’re more into the ride if that makes sense without worrying about all that other crap
@johnmiller3036 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2005 Road King.......WOW.......you are SPOT ON!!!!! I LOVE my King.......your 5 reasons are perfectly on point!!!! THANK YOU for expressing what I couldn't put into words! Take care and ride on!
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it John and we have great bikes! Enjoy the ride!
@rafaelbeltran193 Жыл бұрын
How many miles you got on it? I'm thinking of getting on 05 from a dealer but it has 50k miles on it, kind of has me on the defense
@bvailes7752 жыл бұрын
I love my 05 Road King Classic.....I've owned several touring bikes over the years and currently own 5 motorcycles. The Road King Classic is actually my choice for long trips, with the windshield on it and fork mounted wind deflectors of course. I've done several 1000 mile days on it and feel less fatigued after riding it all day than on my Electra Glide.
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
That’s really interesting to hear and I guess I really just assumed. Maybe I should run it for a couple hundred miles on a little trip and see how it does. Ride safe
@wolfsden3812 Жыл бұрын
5 motorcycles ? You are definitely my hero
@cabezamiami Жыл бұрын
@@wolfsden3812 I have 9
@wolfsden3812 Жыл бұрын
@@cabezamiami noooooo way
@stevem9766 Жыл бұрын
@@cabezamiami. Lol. Well I only have 4 . 2 of which are Harley Davidson 2002 Softail deuce, and 2019 RK . Love both of them.
@PMCraig2 жыл бұрын
Love my ‘07 but if someone wants to ride/buy new a 2022 Road King isn’t gonna be that much different. That’s the beauty of classic style. My first Road King was a ‘99 and if you put it next to a 2022 it’s gonna look pretty much the same. I really like the absence of technology and the simplicity. Worked as an engineer in a high tech field all my life. Now that I’m retired I’m drawn to simpler things…
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
I need to take a look at one of the newer Road Kings
@silcoxoneАй бұрын
Just picked up my first HD. 2008 Roadking 96 tc. Love it!!!
@BoDean52Ай бұрын
Huge congrats!
@hueysegura69562 жыл бұрын
I had a 96 RK for 18 years. Getting ready to get another. Love them, too.
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome good luck with that. That kind of makes me think, while I may not need a second road king if I found one….hmmmmm
@walterbyrne35094 ай бұрын
I ordered and bought a 1998 RKC. Through 26 years its been an amazing machine and she still runs strong and waits for me to fire her up and roll!
@BoDean524 ай бұрын
That is awesome that you’ve had that and are the original owner
@lecroyrhyanessr.9624 Жыл бұрын
Yes I have a 2012 Power Pack "103" black Road King Base Line. Been all over on this bike. Sturgis, Vegas, Tombstone, Big Bend Tx. And still running like a champ. I keep good tries on her and oil changes up to day. Have invested in LED lights all around her. Purchased her new in 2012. Shes been like a tank in bad weather. Never will give her up!
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
Love seeing another King owner, we have great bikes!
@davidswick835310 ай бұрын
My 01 Road King at 100k compression dropped to 90 psi. I bought a used set of Jugs, Pistons, and Rings of Ebay for 80 bucks, which included shipping, and tax. I did the work myself using the old gaskets. The Bike now has 150 psi, and runs like new.
@BoDean5210 ай бұрын
Can I bring mine over? 😂
@davidswick835310 ай бұрын
@@BoDean52 Get the tools, and watch KZbin videos, and it really is not that hard.
@topcrust7326 Жыл бұрын
I love your style , im. 64 and i love my windshield and no radio. Keep up the good work !
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
Thanks and same
@nelsonlopez46952 ай бұрын
I picked up a 2007 here in Fl and just love it. Love the six speed white walls and exhaust fins. Also have an 01 Ultra in the Caribbean.
@jeffhusband2432 жыл бұрын
I would add this reason - its so modular. You can strip it down to the classic look like you have there or you can dress it up to be a full bagger.
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
That’s actually a great point Jeff
@twowheelingtom Жыл бұрын
Hello BoDean52, thanks for taking us along on this ride.... Nice Ride...Long Live the king
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, I really appreciate that and I love the king for sure
@carlosem6498 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2001 RKC that I bought new from when I used work at the Harley plant. After being in the garage for 6 years , I can’t wait to get it out again. Is time to live again !!!
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a fun time, let me know how it goes. Older kings are such great bikes
@donald21062 жыл бұрын
Love my 2000 road king classic. Great long haul traveler.😊
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
We have great bikes
@donaldodonaldo1242 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reply Bo.. I have an 09 Road King Classic with stock bars which aren't working for me. I love the buckhorns..I have those exact bars on my 81 Superglide...I knew they looked familiar.. Safe riding! 👍
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
my pleasure and you going with them?
@donaldodonaldo1242 Жыл бұрын
I think Im gonna give them a try... Keep up the great vids... Love the King! 😊 Be safe....
@aaronbrown5252 Жыл бұрын
I had a 2017 Triumph Trophy SE because I thought sport tourers were the way to go. They are awesome machines and very capable. However, for me anyway, it was too polished, had too much protection from the elements, had too many bells and whistles. I missed simplicity, I missed a twin, I missed all sorts of things zen with a basic motorcycle. (I also have a 1979 FLH which I'm currently rebuilding.) I stumbled across a 2009 RK standard (FLHR) and it was exactly what I was looking for in a motorcycle. I bought it from the original owner and the machine had an awesome story behind it. In any case, I've been making it my own and I couldn't be happier with what it is. Fuel injected, cruise control, fully customizable with removable components, 6-speed, ABS, and an awesome updated frame. Road Kings are a hidden gem and mine definitely helps me relax and become one with the universe.
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree Aaron and feels like pure riding to me if that makes sense?
@cristianalvarado4347 ай бұрын
My dad just bought a 2007 road king classic in Black and it’s a beauty!!! My dad loves the classic looks
@BoDean527 ай бұрын
Great bike and I am the same
@MatthewMaysr5 ай бұрын
I'm considering going out on a limb and getting a bike this one was one of the recommended ones for a first timer
@BoDean525 ай бұрын
Great choice I think
@MatthewMaysr5 ай бұрын
Of.course I have ideas on where I can get the money but hey a guy can dream huh
@russellmcdonald60332 жыл бұрын
I got my 03 Road King Classic with 31k miles last December I love it put a few miles on it when the good weather broke but a had a nagging thought in the back of my head "have the cam chain tensioners checked". OK I talked to the dealership where I got the bike from, they wanted 1000+ to inspect and replace. That was a kick in the pants.... I looked around found an independent shop with excellent reviews 700 to replace because the primary tensioner was about gone on inspection. That mechanic just got a new loyal customer!
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Good call and I had mine checked by an independent guy and am good for now. Love Road Kings!
@dcccharles4569 Жыл бұрын
The 2003 Road King Classic, 100-Year Anniversary Edition, is among the most elegant, stylish and archetypical Harley Davidson motorcycles ever produced and forever etched in HD's rich history of motorcycle designs. The 2003 Road King Classic is the personification of a Harley Davidson.
@petefonseca1606 Жыл бұрын
That’s what I ride😎
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
very nice!
@ris26537 ай бұрын
How to get rid of the cam chain tensioner issues on this model? SInce I have the same model so thought I'd ask. Also when I am idling at traffic signals there is considerable shake. Is there a way to minimize it or does it come like that?
@BoDean527 ай бұрын
Mine are actually still in the bike. Had them checked about 4000 miles ago and just plan on replacing them to be honest. 27,000 miles so I feel like I’m pushing my luck.
@michaelmarshall23562 жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you said about the Road King. I have a 2005 model and absolutely love it,I've not had any major issues with it and the few small ones I've had I was able to fix them myself. I would pay $10,000 to get this bike put back to brand new condition before I would buy a new one.
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
We have incredible bikes my friend
@johnasbury9915 Жыл бұрын
Just put a deposit down on a 2005 RoadKing…. Gonna pick her up in a couple of days.. excited to go ride her. Less than 4K miles! Unreal.
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
That is super exciting John, what color is it? I can’t wait to hear how you like it
@johnasbury9915 Жыл бұрын
@@BoDean52 She’s a black custom. Can’t wait to get her out on the road!
@louieysursa59962 жыл бұрын
I've had my 2001 roadking classic identical to that one for 20 years ,love it ,never for sale.
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
You get it too, have to have an old king to fully get it! Ride it safe
@markbarrett448210 ай бұрын
Bodean, what seat are you running on your road king?
@BoDean5210 ай бұрын
Hi Mark, I actually bought this bike used so I’m not positive but I understand it’s the stock seat
@markbarrett44829 ай бұрын
I run a lepera daddy long legs on my 2020 road glide limited. I'm picking up a 2018 Road King tomorrow...any experience with the harley Tall Boy?
@GregorisDassios5 ай бұрын
Hi, I am 60 yrs old and riding a Suzuki Hayabusa Gen3 and a Honda CB1100ex. I have never ridden a cruiser bike and I just have an opportunity to buy a 2009 Road King. Do you think I could get accustomed to ride such a bike due to its weight and special riding skills for cruisers especially at low speeds? Thanks in advance for your advice. PS: does it have reverse gear ?
@BoDean525 ай бұрын
I think the road king would be a great bike for you and while it’s heavier than you’re used to it’s not as heavy as some of the cruisers. Unfortunately, it does not have reverse. Let me know what you decide and good luck.
@linton15778 ай бұрын
I'm looking at a 2004 road king classic in black, how tall are you, I'm 6'2" I used to have a 2006, but am concerned that I might be to big for the bike, your thoughts?
@BoDean527 ай бұрын
6'3" here
@linton15777 ай бұрын
@@BoDean52 I'm picking her up on Saturday
@williampalencia6682 Жыл бұрын
I bought a Road king 08 New 68 years old Love to ride😊
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
They are such great bikes!
@carlsommer9464 Жыл бұрын
I'm 75 riding a 95 Roadking and love it Been riding since 66 on a 305 Yamaha two stroke,ride on my friends!
@joesteen26388 ай бұрын
Always rode old shovelheads brought a brand new road king classic in 1999. Still got her and she has 7800 plus miles all stock and has never left me on the side of the road.
@dmedina68352 жыл бұрын
2009 roadking - and loving it!
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Road Kings are such great bikes
@dxhamshack79059 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this. Looking at a 2004 Road King, it has 84K miles, any advice appreciated
@BoDean529 ай бұрын
Thanks, and I really love this bike. It does have less miles and the one you’re talking about but the only suggestion I would make is just make sure the cam tensioners have been changed. I’m going to assume that many miles they have and you should be good to go. Good luck.
@anthonyrushton3495 Жыл бұрын
Just brought a 1999 roadking 32000 it rides so nice
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
Congrats, awesome bike
@johnnylaw3488 ай бұрын
What helmet / coms are you using in your videos?
@thomasclayon91432 ай бұрын
Just pick up an 02 RK for 3k. I searched for that particular year being its the last year they used timken bearings in the lower end and first year with the delphi efi. Great bike. Rides like an old cadillac. Never going to get rid of it especially for the price I paid.
@BoDean522 ай бұрын
Huge congratulations and I may have two of them in my garage if I saw that bike first 😂
@richardanderson4916 Жыл бұрын
Do you have the original exhaust on it? Sounds great!!
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
No they are Cobra's and came on the bike when I bought it used a few years back. I love this bike and the roar too!
@chgo50h2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your crown gas cap from?
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
I actually ordered it off of Amazon
@TheHarleyRoadshow2 жыл бұрын
I tell you what it has, it has personality, it’s not homogenised, it has quirk’s which is what makes them great
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Well said my friend
@paulveon21052 жыл бұрын
Road King all the way baby. Currently I have a 103 hp. Little top heavy but what power.
@dintoseby6732 Жыл бұрын
I own a Enfield old model purchased in 2010 I got it restored a year back I usually drive it on weekends I take a good care of her, the feel I get on the old model Enfield is very different from the new ones like you said I will never Trade it for any thing Old is Gold
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
I have a buddy that has a 2022 and he loves is. Amen on the old is gold!
@hussein57437 ай бұрын
I feel so related to this. I am in the HVAC industry. I'm from Michigan and I ride a road king
@BoDean527 ай бұрын
Nice
@Road_Rash2 жыл бұрын
Less debt is a good reason...I have a 1999 Road King & it's completely paid for, no debt...also, no warranty...how many people out there have said they couldn't customize their bike because it would void their warranty? You don't have to worry about that on a bike with no warranty...
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Totally agree and I was able to buy this one in cash well with the trade. Paid off bike is even nicer
@flippinstoop1125 Жыл бұрын
Love your content by the way buddy
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that, I learn so much from others
@robertcurtis94492 жыл бұрын
My '19 King is paid off and I love that feeling knowing I can upgrade it with no remorse for payments. I agree, less is more, I don't need all the distractions of a Glide. My 107 M8 does the job just fine
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Road Kings are just great bikes!
@mikerichardson65468 ай бұрын
What model year is your bike?
@BoDean528 ай бұрын
2000 Mike
@mikerichardson65468 ай бұрын
It’s a beautiful machine I’m going to get one soon. Have a great day 👍👍from Saskatchewan.
@BoDean528 ай бұрын
@mikerichardson6546 thank you sir and they are amazing bikes. There are plenty of used ones out there. You just have to search for them. I paid roughly $4500 for this bike and it’s been very much worth it. Have a great rest of the week.
@cowboy7x9 ай бұрын
What oil are you using in your RK? I just bought a 96 and was told that if I used synthetic that I'd start getting leaks. Not sure if that's true. What say you? P.S. I haven't seen your newer videos, but if you go down, you wish you weren't wearing fingerless gloves. Ask my buddy that hit a deer. We had a hard time getting the gravel out of his fingers after that. Just sayin.
@BoDean529 ай бұрын
Hey Cowboy, you are totally right on the fingerless and I think it every time I put them on. Oh and as far as the oil, I do NOT put Synthetic in the King.
@sportyonetaubert59232 жыл бұрын
My superior blue and billet silver Roadking has spoiled me...I just love to stare at it everytime I'm around it. And it's so fun to add stuff to make it look or ride even better👍
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Tara not to love the king
@markiskool Жыл бұрын
Got a 2012 Road King, I've had it for a few years. I want the Elk Horn handle bars.
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
Nice and I love the older Kings!
@earlmarsh22852 жыл бұрын
Got 2000 flhr got it new, love it just put new cams oil pump etc, Got a freewheeler for the days when my back gives me trouble !
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
That is a cool bike.....this is a great second bike for me for sure. Ride safe
@bobbyraposa23972 жыл бұрын
Had my 08 since 2011 added 14in. apes, lovin it like day 1!
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
they are great bikes!
@jeffreyhill79902 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the videos, I got a 06 road king and a 21 heritage, so I know exactly what you mean
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Thanks and with my 21 Road Glide, we have the best of both worlds. HNY and ride safe
@marlo72942 жыл бұрын
what year is your road king and what kind of handle bars are on it? I like them!
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
It is a 2000 and I bought it a few years back. I’m pretty sure those are considered stock bars and they call them Buckhorns I believe.
@marlo72942 жыл бұрын
@@BoDean52 thank you so much I own a 2010 and want to change my bars.
@fenderben8 ай бұрын
On any day I’m feeling down, I just get on my 06 RK and I forget about everything riding anywhere. Just get on and go.
@BoDean527 ай бұрын
Who needs a therapist when we have Road Kings!
@eliinthewolverinestate67295 ай бұрын
I like the cool old single gauge. Don't get me wrong the new digital sportster gauge is cool too. I like the way the lights are on the front. It makes itself known at night. Kind of like the lighting triangle theory to help cagers identify a motorcycle at night.
@dannycisterna54972 жыл бұрын
I also love my 22 yr old dyna low rider, no technology, besides routine maintenance it's never let me down, be well my friend
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Right back at you Danny and there’s so much to be said for a basic bike
@michaelmitchell5909 Жыл бұрын
I agree 100%, and I know all about number 5, I own a 2004 rk with a 95" kit and 525 cams, and I owned a 2003 cvo anniversary a few years ago, ....id really love to have the new road king special m8 114 with a star 3030 cam and tab exhaust
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
That Road King would be incredible!
@mikey55328 Жыл бұрын
Miss my 2004 road king classic best touring bike 😎👍
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
Love Kings!
@RevealtechnologyNet2 жыл бұрын
Love my '18 king classic. Got the Legends suspension, Corbin Seat, Stage 3, Custom Dynamics light all around. Such a good bike.
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
You are set up man! Love my king
@whskywolf2 жыл бұрын
Well got mine for that simple affordable reason and I do not regret it, she 02 RKCI which I got cruise control on her, which was one my have to have items. I also changed out the leather bags for Rushmore Bags, but still have the Leather in case I do want to go back to them. I wanted the security of the hard bags. Yes a 300 miles plus day put hurting on me, but I think seat upgrade or even back rest may solve that issue.
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Interesting you said that about the bags many people have mentioned to me about changing out the bags, I just like the look of them. Your point about security is good though
@whskywolf2 жыл бұрын
@@BoDean52 yeah the leather look nice mine was bit worn the lid hit the docking hardware, was also pain loading since they don’t stay open and raise towards the bike.
@flippinstoop1125 Жыл бұрын
Chelsea michigan is beautiful man!!!! Im in saginaw county in the country im about to buy a 2002 road king CVO with 35K miles on it i sure hope the cam chain tensioners arent bad lol
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
We love Chelsea and I was worried about them too but they initially look good. Always in the back of your head though. When you getting the KING? Can't wait to hear what you think
@Mr2Pair19762 жыл бұрын
I have bikes from the 80s..90s..and 00s...all pre-owned wouldn't change a thing...ride to live...live to ride
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Amen to that and wE should look have multiple bikes
@UberVike2 жыл бұрын
Many people are scared of the King and buy Heritage. Heritage is fine but you are getting less bike for the same money. Road king has better lean angle, better suspension, touring frame which equals more comfortable ride. Rubber mounted engine etc.
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
I can’t talk about the heritage I think it’s a good looking bike but there’s just something about the king
@sportyonetaubert59232 жыл бұрын
Looked hard at the Heritage. The biggest plus was it is 100lbs lighter. But the King carries 1 gallon more gas and has way WAY better bags. That extra weight melts away on the hyway and gives it more stability in wind...especially around 18 wheeler traffic. Oh and it has better brakes, another front disc and they are linked. So glad I got the King but if you don't travel far the Heritage may be all you need.
@UberVike2 жыл бұрын
@@sportyonetaubert5923 Yes you mentioned even more items that are better on the King. Literally about the same price so it's a no brainer to me.
@cnclife10532 ай бұрын
Can a used HD road king be a good motorcycle for a beginner?.
@BoDean52Ай бұрын
Yes, absolutely
@tellytruth8554 Жыл бұрын
Just ran across this video. My 06 RK flhri with 14K mi is a sweetheart. Fuel injection never skips a beat. Rinehart true duels with a tuner plus removable tour pack & hard bags is like windshield or not. Plus I don't have hundreds of pounds attached to my bars. Just buy a convertible. Oh, my 96 Springer is the charm for me! No newer expensive, over weight, bloated piece of junk for me. See you at the next stop!
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
The RK's are just such great bikes, the lighter and less "stuff the better" I agree!
@kevintsetse8440 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1998 Road King Classic with 121,000 miles on it. It has the Magnetti marelli fuel injection and still runs like new.
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear, hopefully have this bike for a long time! Enjoy the King!
@scotttucker81272 жыл бұрын
Just something about a Twin cam 88 and that exhaust note 🎵
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Amen, when this bike is getting pushed through the gears, you can’t not smile
@quickshoe62 жыл бұрын
Great bike. Thank you for sharing
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you Ray, ride safe
@PinksAdventures2 жыл бұрын
I would love to own a classic road king!...there are actually quite a few of them out there reasonably priced as well!...unfortunately it would just cost to much for insurance for 2 bikes!...great video...stay safe...ride safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
There is definitely insurance as a cost, did I hear over your way is much more expensive?
@PinksAdventures2 жыл бұрын
@BoDean 52....my insurance went down this year....I only had to pay $1300🇨🇦 for 6 months of riding!...If a second bike were old enough and still stock I could get "collectors insurance"...still a little on the pricey side though!😎👍
@informedcarpet2 жыл бұрын
Is a road king ok as a daily commute? I’m not a fair weather rider, I’m out and about riding every day, rain hail or shine.
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
That’s great and no this is my second bike, I have a 2021 RGL and do not commute with the bike. Sure would love too, ride safe!
@HarleyThrottleJuice2 жыл бұрын
I had a Road King Special prior to my Street Glide Special, however I would love an old Road King! ✌️
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
We definitely need more in our garage. I really did this video because somebody had mentioned how hard it is for folks to spend so much money for big touring bikes, I know you can get into it for so much less
@georgemenzies16192 жыл бұрын
Man, there’s 4mins I’ll never get back!
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Well thanks for the valuable feedback man, ride safe
@wskeyson33822 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Is that a crown on the King's gas cap?
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Yup…..cool isn’t it
@darrensauter5900 Жыл бұрын
Love my 06 king classic,added a sidecar since losing a leg.Enjoy,be safe.D
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
Great bike and hope that lets you get out!
@thetraveler57982 жыл бұрын
That was the reason for getting hook on that fealing that Was Harley ! 😎🌎👍🇺🇲
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Amen to that
@jimhohn98812 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video as I’m looking for a King myself. By the way, I live just down the road about 20 minutes.
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Good luck in that search and hopefully I’ll see you on the road
@DAWGnROADIE7 ай бұрын
Road kings are touring bikes that bar hop as well. I have traveled for days, mc camped, and regular 3 hour runs to party in the city. It takes 40 mph crosswinds effortlessly. I have not had to fix a radio, gps, or other fancy electronics. HD screwed up discontinuing their best motorcycle.
@BoDean527 ай бұрын
Hard to disagree there
@Hogdriver882 жыл бұрын
#1 reason - that giant locomotive headlight! I got rid of the Gold Wing DCT because it was way too tech laden. Good bike, but too much to go wrong. Of course what I wound up with isn't exactly tech free!
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
I love that damn headlight
@raymondwalls31547 ай бұрын
Just found this video, just purchased a 13 RK, so I'll have an honest opinion after coming from the Dyna world...
@BoDean527 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and huge congratulations. It’s funny you commented on this older video. I just did another video kind of around the same topic on this bike in the past week or so that’ll come out in a couple weeks. Thanks for watching.
@raymondwalls31547 ай бұрын
@@BoDean52 what I've noticed is that like the softail line you sit in the bike vs on it like the RK.. Or at least that's how my Dyna is set up.. Also the RK cuts thru the wind a lot more than the Dyna with a quarter shield vs no shield on the RK.
@eliinthewolverinestate67295 ай бұрын
I ride an older Buell Ulysses. It had low miles xxxx on it.
@benjaminwhite43162 жыл бұрын
I love my 07 road king classic no better looking or riding bike hands down
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
So agree!
@donrice80262 жыл бұрын
u guys love ur old 2000 cycles i love my new 98 cycle ha ha happy trails
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
I just love older bikes Don
@Tonefiend6 ай бұрын
I have an ‘05 love it. Best bike ever.
@BoDean526 ай бұрын
Nice bike!
@richardanderson49162 жыл бұрын
The Road King is my favorite
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Same here Richard!
@genekelley75792 жыл бұрын
🛑🛑 I had a 2007 CVO Road King. It was the first year the 6 speed transmission was available, and the first year the 110 engine was available…in Cobalt Blue with Gold Leaf Flames. I really loved that bike, but a guy kept bugging me; and bugging me for years to sell it to him every time I saw him at the local bar. I put a “crazy number” on it, and one night he came over and met my “crazy number” in cash 💰. I walked into the bar where my wife was sitting, and told her to hurry and finish her beer. I told her I had the sold the Road King, and we are stopping at the Harley Shop on the way home for a New Bike 😂👍💯. I loved the Road King, but I’m getting older now; and I think I like my “Geezer Glide” (CVO Ultra Limited) a bit better at this point of my life 😀👍. Don’t get me wrong….I do miss the King 👑, but I do like when the wife is on the back of the Ultra, she’s not complaining about the bumps or the length of ride we are currently on. 👍 Bob…if your ever back in Pittsburgh let me know. Maybe we can hook up and ride. I’m in State College Pa. 👍
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m careful with that crazy number conversation when it comes to this bike because somebody may just meet at one day and then I’m screwed. Sounds great I am going through Pittsburgh on a trip in the next couple months but really just overnight. I’ll be back in love to get out to State College area, my boy graduated from Penn State
@genekelley75792 жыл бұрын
@@BoDean52 I had 2 daughters and 2 son in laws graduated from Penn State. They loved it up there. They got “scooped up” for some really nice job opportunities, right out of the gate 😀👍. We now live South of State College, in the Lake Raystown Area. Great Riding, Boating and Hunting in our area. I always hear you saying that you would like a boat. That purchase should be next on your “to do” list. 💯 We get our boat and jet skis out when the family comes around. The grandsons are real “Water Dogs”, and they love water sports 😂👍. They spend all their vacation weeks here at the cabin, at Pappy and Nanna’s 😀👍💯. When we get the whole gang here, there are 12 of us here at one time. Running the boat and skis is the thing to do. Then the boys get their 50cc dirt bikes out, and ride around. What a “riot” watching them speed around on those things. 😂👍 Be Safe…GG👍
@tripman007 Жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Road King is a great looking bike…
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
never gets old riding or looking at a KING
@KrakensGarageandAdventures2 жыл бұрын
I've had 3 RK classic and put 250k on the three. Hands down. imo the best Harley I've ever owned. Another great video! I get my ideas from issues I bump into with riding and wrenching. Don't listen to me though as my channel is puny. lol Eric
@HarleyThrottleJuice2 жыл бұрын
Puny channel? I think not! 😉✌️
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Your channel is not puny and I am showing my wife this comment because this means I need at least 2 more Kings
I never have ridden a fat boy but I know a lot of people that said they had the older ones and got rid of them regret it
@waltertodd42812 жыл бұрын
I had a '06 Police Road King as my first bagger. Loved that bike Wish I had kept it but ended up trading it for a Street Glide. I too love the simplicity of it. No distractions!
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Feels so much more riding to me with the basicness of the bike. Ride that SG safe!
@gsrider56910 ай бұрын
Bought my 2014 RK as a second bike. It's easier for the wife to climb aboard. Sitting in my garage with my coffee this morning,looking at my 68 Charger and my BMW GS Adventure. Best bike ever engineered IMO and of course my RK. ... I too have come to the conclusion that my Road King will never be sold. The feeling on that bike is unexplainable.
@BoDean5210 ай бұрын
Save the KINGS is my motto
@007rockford Жыл бұрын
I like buy almost everything used,,, because the feeling and excitement of 'brand new' thing will fade out in few months...then you are left with a monument of debt for that short lived happiness...
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
So agree and to buy a new bike and finance now is crazy to me
@mikegunsallus73872 жыл бұрын
I’d love to have an older Honda CH 750 but have no room unfortunately
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Is there no room in the family room?
@cabinvibesebaystore89562 жыл бұрын
New sub ! Liked 👍🚀🙏❤️
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Jack-b5o6r2 жыл бұрын
Only reason to buy a RK is to do a FXRT fairing and a nasty cam lmao
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
I’m hiding my Road King from you 😂
@HarleyThrottleJuice2 жыл бұрын
Jack, nooooo! ✌️😂
@Viper6-MotoVlogger2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully one day I will park one in my garage 😁
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
We should all have at least one. Are you back home now or Arizona
@Viper6-MotoVlogger2 жыл бұрын
@@BoDean52 got back home on April 18th, but will be back in AZ in early November 👍
@MrTctackle10 ай бұрын
I love my 1988 road king!
@BoDean5210 ай бұрын
special no sell bikes I say
@topcrust7326 Жыл бұрын
Its really hard to not smile when riding my road king , my buddy skip says the top of my head is going to fall off lol lol
@BoDean52 Жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@JarheadSixRides2 жыл бұрын
I love mine too!
@BoDean522 жыл бұрын
Been binge watching some of your latest videos, your king looks amazing
@gunner90102 жыл бұрын
I could actually afford an older HD. I'm thinking a pre-fuel injection EVO. Not sure yet, I have to sit on one.