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GeorgeC said:
Either way, thanks to you all for your replies; I did find a bike today, on my day off.
2001 Road King FLHPEI

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dayum, that's a beauty!

Now go ride that sucker and a lot of questions will answer themselves.

Then come back and ask some more!:)
 
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Just need to find a quieter set of slip-ons and some new handlebars; those Beach Bars don't feel that great.
And, maybe a windshield.
 
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Nice choice, George.
 
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Beautiful bike. My wife has the same Lindy engine guards on her Fat Boy. A detachable windshield would look nice and function well for you. Seek out Memphis Shades, and get a two tone shield to match the nice color scheme. Memphis Shades windshields are great - again, something my wife has on her Fat Boy.

The beach bars are the the only feature that looks out of place on that bike. I'll let some of the more experienced guys make a suggestion on a better set of bars for that style.
 
Discussion starter · #73 ·
1bdBagr said:
My beach bars are a little smaller than those, i like mine. I would maybe rotate your hand controls up a little so the master cylinder is more level and you arent reaching at an odd angle.
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Yeah, I think you're right.
However, I think I am going to go with a different bar, maybe some baby apes.
 
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GeorgeC said:
Yeah, I think you're right.
However, I think I am going to go with a different bar, maybe some baby apes.
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Slow down a little, your about to drop in to Harley ownership, not just buying a bike, but making it into yours. If you must change handlebars (how many miles have you ridden this bike) I suggest you get a set of take off original style bars for this bike and start from there. What ever you do make sure the present cables wit fit,, or cost of replacing them.
 
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93Horse said:
Slow down a little, your about to drop in to Harley ownership
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Yep, the most expensive "starter kit" you'll ever buy! Well, except for a boat!!! :redrolf:
 
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93Horse said:
Slow down a little, your about to drop in to Harley ownership, not just buying a bike, but making it into yours. If you must change handlebars (how many miles have you ridden this bike) I suggest you get a set of take off original style bars for this bike and start from there. What ever you do make sure the present cables wit fit,, or cost of replacing them.
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I guess you're right, I may be jumping the gun. I can go for a few rides first. Good call on the cables; Thanks!
 
#77 ·
GeorgeC said:
The Strat is such a strong highway bike, 1900cc of freight train. The Heritage is a really cool Classic bike, 2004.

The thing that gets me is, the Strat is less expensive to purchase, costs less to maintain and is more dependable. The Harley on the other hand, is cooler and more iconic.

What you guys and gals think?
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Ride a Harley for 10 years and see what it is worth (dollar value), ride a Star for that same duration of time and take a look at their value and ask yourself what bike is the better "cost" value. Also think about the parts and their availability, in 10 years I will be able to buy a drive belt for my H-D, you might not be that lucky with the Star. I had this problem with my early Victory Motorcycle, just could not buy parts.....sucked!
 
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A lot of guys get heritage bars which are essentially baby apes and come standard on some of the police bikes. Also as a previous poster pointed out it appears the controls were mounted in an awkward position. It will improve the comfort if they are simply rotated to fit the normal extension of your hands so that you pull the clutch and brake levers straight back in line with your arms for better leverage. If longer cables weren't installed with the beach bars the cables will probably be fairly close to the right length as well for the baby apes fir close to stock also.
 
Discussion starter · #79 · (Edited)
I rode the bike about 60 miles today; did not like the beach bars. Also, need to get a windshield, or... put on the fairing from my Roadstar. I put a Road Glide fairing on my Roadstar recently - nice setup!

Has anyone ever put the RG fairing on a Road King? It's basically the same as a Road Glide, right?

Also, my speedometer stopped working halfway through the ride - is this a common problem? Maybe a fuse??
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