Road King owners thread

[vulc]

Lady Godiva, do you have RK Custom bars on your bike? If so, how do you like them? Do they look ok with a windshield on?

[vulc]

double post

[Lady Godiva]

Originally Posted by vulc

Lady Godiva, Are your handle bars from a RK Custom? They don't look stock. Do they look ok with a windshield?

Hey Vulc - nope - they're not stock. They're big 'ol beach bars that were on the bike when I got her. I'd have to look at the paperwork to see what kind they are.

Some people hate the "pushing a wheelbarrel" feel of beach bars like mine, but I love them. Then again, I'm 5'10" tall and have long arms. I do have to reach when moving the bike around, parking, etc. but it's not a hassle to me.

Here's a little better picture:



They look great with a windshield too. If you click on "Lady Godiva" you should get a pulldown menu and be able to look at my profile, which has a picture of me on the bike with the windshield on. Or if you look back in this thread a couple pages the same picture is posted.

EDIT: Here it is:

http://www.v-twinforum.com/forums/sh...&postcount=731

[Fire46]

Vulc, Not sure what LG is running, but here is a shot of mine w/ the RK Custom bars and the Harley Windscreen. This is a 14" shield.

[Mossman]

Originally Posted by EZDAD

Absolutely beautifull place to live. You gotta post a few Mountain backdrop shots, Pali Lookout, Northshore, etc.
Congrats on yer new ride!
EzDad

EzDad, Sorry it took so long. The picture of my bike was taken a little over a week ago up in Makaha on the west Shore. It was raining petty hard on the North Shore and out past Hawaii Kai. Then I went over to the Big Island to visit Volcanoes National Park with my son and his fiancée. We had a great time but no bike rides . We did take a horse back ride. It was great. Over 4 hours long and we had two a great guides (one in the picture). We got to do some serious riding. Its been awhile but I ain't forgot everything.

Aloha

[Lady Godiva]

Originally Posted by Mossman

EzDad, Sorry it took so long. The picture of my bike was taken a little over a week ago up in Makaha on the west Shore. It was raining petty hard on the North Shore and out past Hawaii Kai. Then I went over to the Big Island to visit Volcanoes National Park with my son and his fiancée. We had a great time but no bike rides . We did take a horse back ride. It was great. Over 4 hours long and we had two a great guides (one in the picture). We got to do some serious riding. Its been awhile but I ain't forgot everything.Aloha

Cool pics!!

[ctjoe]

I am going to put 12" shocks on RK. HD lowering air shock. Anyone have any oppinions on ride and any issues. I ride 2 up half the time and I understand the air pressure is double vs the stock 13". Is it a stiffer ride? thanks

[genoway]

I am using the 12" heavy duty Progressive 440 shocks. Much better ride than stock 13" air shocks. I have heard the 12" air are very harsh.

Do a search and you should see previous comments on them from those that have had them.

[RoadKingWillie]

Formula34,

Any luck in finding a kit for locking the RKC bags?

[wkohn]

Originally Posted by RoadKingWillie

Formula34,

Any luck in finding a kit for locking the RKC bags?

Here are two numbers;
46287-04 Fits 04-later Road King Custom models $69.95
46316-04 Fits 98-later Road King Classic models $199.95

There is someone on this site that made a post awhile back where he used the 46287-04 on a Classic. Think he said it worked well and cost less.

[xcelr8]

Anyone know the differance between the 2? In the pictures they look the same.

[EZDAD]

Originally Posted by Mossman

EzDad, Sorry it took so long. The picture of my bike was taken a little over a week ago up in Makaha on the west Shore. It was raining petty hard on the North Shore and out past Hawaii Kai. Then I went over to the Big Island to visit Volcanoes National Park with my son and his fiancée. We had a great time but no bike rides . We did take a horse back ride. It was great. Over 4 hours long and we had two a great guides (one in the picture). We got to do some serious riding. Its been awhile but I ain't forgot everything.

Aloha

Nice shot of the Bike and the Nat Park Mossman. Brings back memories of romping the Islands. I loved cruisin in my GTO convertible. Thanks for posting the pics, Im sure there will be more to come.
Ride safe Bra
Shaka
Ezdad

[wkohn]

Originally Posted by EZDAD

Nice shot of the Bike and the Nat Park Mossman. Brings back memories of romping the Islands. I loved cruisin in my GTO convertible. Thanks for posting the pics, Im sure there will be more to come.
Ride safe Bra
Shaka
Ezdad

They have bras now for riding safe? Is it only for women's when riding?

[EZDAD]

Ummmm.... let me clear up the Bra terminology.

"Shaka" "Bra" = Local Island lingo for take it easy brother.

[8-Ball]

Originally Posted by ctjoe

I am going to put 12" shocks on RK. HD lowering air shock. Anyone have any oppinions on ride and any issues. I ride 2 up half the time and I understand the air pressure is double vs the stock 13". Is it a stiffer ride? thanks

I've got them on my RK Custom... The ride has always been good. I run 6 lbs. solo and 12 lbs. 2 up... I hate the pump thing though... always have to drag it with you because they lose air over several days. I got a sweet deal on a pair of 12" Progressive 440s I'm going to try.