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  Kenif

  5 years ago

  Hi Guys

  
  

  Wife is OS and I'm bored.

  Haven't had a ride in the shed for 2 years and was thinking it would be a nice surprise when she gets back!!!

  
  

  As like most of us started with trail bikes then progressed to road bikes with the last being a big naked.

  I must admit a sudden stop a number of years ago as still left me a little shaken and the idiots on the road leave me wondering if it's worth the risk.   But I suppose why let other stop you enjoying what you want.

  
  

  I'm looking at Road Kings but:

  
  

  # 2009 saw a big improvement to the frames so this discount all pre 2009?

  #  103 came in 2013 so is it that much better than 96?

  #  2014 and we get the high output version

  # and 2014 onwards may get you linked brakes so do we discount all those without?

  
  

  I know go out and ride but the problem is I don't know many people with RK and they tend to be protective at the least.

  I am happy to hire a bike from Eaglerider for a couple of days but all of theirs are 107 and this may skew the experience.

  
  

  Budget is always important and I'm over dropping big bucks on new just to lose the depreciation.  So I'll be looking around the $19K mark.

  
  

  Anyhow waitout for some more repetitive questions.

  
  

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  paulybronco

  5 years ago

  Simple answer, a 2010 onwards will see you get a bike that wont want to try kill you. 103 vs 96 not a great deal of difference in power on the heavy jiggers. $19k will see you with a decent bike . 

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  fatbat

  5 years ago

  For under and around 19k there are decent 2014-2016 Rushmore road kings available with mileage that isn’t high. I’d go for one of them without a doubt. I had a look on bikesales.com.au and no doubt there’ll also be good deals on gumtree and Facebook. It’s very much a buyers market so no harm in offering 19 for bikes priced in the twenties 
  

  I like your thinking to go out and buy a bike while the mrs is away haha 

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  paulybronco

  5 years ago

  Quoting fatbat on 28 Jun 2019 07:42 AM

  For under and around 19k there are decent 2014-2016 Rushmore road kings available with mileage that isn’t high. I’d go for one of them without a doubt. I had a look on bikesales.com.au and no doubt there’ll also be good deals on gumtree and Facebook. It’s very much a buyers market so no harm in offering 19 for bikes priced in the twenties 
  

  I like your thinking to go out and buy a bike while the mrs is away haha 

  And allow a few $ for cheap accomodation for when shes back...

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  Ratbob

  5 years ago

  Hi Kenif, Welcome to the forum. Good to see you joining with some upfront questions. Good advice so far, there are some great buys out there, hopefully you’ve got a bit of time to find a bargain. Cheers

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  Baloffski

  5 years ago

  Good bloody idea. Get a second hand RK while Mrs is shopping OS.

  Welcome mate. 

  I updated my last Harley to current Harley when Mrs. was at work. 

  Just said come into garage I want to show you something I did to my bike. 

  Transformed from a Fat boy to a Road Glide, no drama at all.....

  Just keep aware and switched on while riding, you'll be cool.. As the boys have said you"ll get a beautiful RK for that $'s.

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  Oz Dan

  5 years ago

  I’d say it’s genius thinking! Buy the bike while she’s OS - love it..... As you say, what a lovely surprise! Good advice here. Get one after the frame update, take a ride on it, look over it, take someone with you if you can who has a clue. One thing is for sure....your choice of a Road King is solid gold.....legendary bike. And welcome!
  
  

  

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  Sparra

  5 years ago

  I picked up my 2011 Road King,one owner and heaps of extra's for way less than $19000...They are out there..
  

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  Kenif

  5 years ago

  FAIL!!!!!!!!!

  
  

  I failed.

  Things got away from me.

  Combination of paralysis by analysis and the fact that there are so many bikes out there for good prices.

  
  

  I did test ride and confirm my liking for a King.

  I looked at dealers but fell short of contacting private sellers because I didn't want to dick them around.

  
  

  I have also just come off a 12 month sabbatical and was supposed to start work next week but this has been delayed and I am wary of over committing myself.

  
  

  Anyway thanks for the input to date.

  Dream not over just delayed.

  
  

  As far as the missus is concerned I am not too worried as she has just spent over 6 weeks in Europe therefore I reckon I have more than enough points saved up!

  
  
  

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  Soapbox2627

  5 years ago

  hold the dream
  

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  Baloffski

  5 years ago

  Hey is all relative. 

  Let us know what ride you get, whatever tis, when the trigger point sets in...

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  Kenif

  4 years ago

  Okay Guys I didn't loose the dream but kept at it.

  
  

  Just paid for this.

  
  

  https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ipswich/motorcycles/2010-harley-davidson-road-king/1237705719

  
  
  

  Looking for recommendation to transport from Ipswich to Melbourne and then someone close to Balwyn for initially RWC and then trusted partner in maintenance.

  
  

  I expect that sometime next week I'll be riding!!!!!

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  paulybronco

  4 years ago

  Quoting Kenif on 22 Jan 2020 08:46 AMedited: 22 Jan 2020 08:47 AM

  Okay Guys I didn't loose the dream but kept at it.

  
  

  Just paid for this.

  
  

  https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ipswich/motorcycles/2010-harley-davidson-road-king/1237705719

  
  
  

  Looking for recommendation to transport from Ipswich to Melbourne and then someone close to Balwyn for initially RWC and then trusted partner in maintenance.

  
  

  I expect that sometime next week I'll be riding!!!!!

  Nice, why dont you ride it home......it is a tourer

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  Baloffski

  4 years ago

  You have a great motorcycle , at last.

  Sounds like you'll be out riding for a while, good stuff.

   

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  Humbug

  4 years ago

  congratulations on keeping your dream alive.

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  tussuck

  4 years ago

  If its got a current NSW rego then it might be cheaper to ride it home.  Can a mate give you a lift up there?

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  Kenif

  4 years ago

  Like so many time poor!

  
  

  It appears that I am in for a 2 week wait!!!!!!!!

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  paulybronco

  4 years ago

  Quoting Kenif on 23 Jan 2020 03:21 AM

  Like so many time poor!

  
  

  It appears that I am in for a 2 week wait!!!!!!!!

  How much is it costing you?

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  Kenif

  4 years ago

  It appears as though pricing is pretty standard at $475 but I do have one at $575.

  The extra pipes and jack stand cost +$200.

  
  

  I still have to check a few things but one company can do a pick up early next week and deliver om 4 Feb 20.

  
  

  Everyone else seem at least a couple of weeks.

  I'll pay extra for sooner gratification.

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  bigfella236

  4 years ago

  i got 2010 FLHR with a big bore kit and only 31k on the clock for $14k  just love the thing. So does the better half.