5 Things I LOVE about the Harley Davidson Road King

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So I've owned my 2017 Harley Davidson Road King for 2 years now and I thought it was about time I talked about the 5 things I LOVE about this motorcycle. Though I could have come up with 50 things I love about this bike, I think I address the top items that I found rewarding over the last few years of ownership....
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My Motorcycle:
The Silver Bullet
2017 Harley-Davidson Road King FLHR
My Car:
The "F" Bomb
2018 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack
Motorcycle Add-ons:
RCX 4.5 Slip On Mufflers with Gatling Tips
21” Sinister Big Daddy 50 Fat Spoke Front Rim
Love Jugs Mighty Mite Cooler Fans
Kuryakyn Driver/Passenger Backrest
Kuryakyn Chrome Caliber Covers
Kuryakyn Long Horn Offset Highway Pegs
Kuryakyn LED Taillight and Turn Signals.
Camera Gear:
GoPro 4 Black
GoPro 5 Sessions
CamPak UHD4K
Canon T3i
Samsung Galaxy 8s
Riding Gear:
HJC FG-17 Helmet
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@brocwills5215 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought my first road king 2009 with under 10k miles ! Bought from private owner but road over 120 miles for the ride home could not be happier with my purchase!

@steves3688 4 жыл бұрын

Love ALL the accessories offered for Road Kings...TONS! Cruise control a must! Love how they ride and handle! How they look is a given! Easy to work on! But most of all - FUN to DRIVE!

@jcrowe3065 6 ай бұрын

My first bike is a 2007 road king 👑. I was leaning towards the heritage. ended with the king. Absolutely love the bike in the highway. Does really well in corners. Very impressed with the bike. One thing i like a lot. Is that theres no fairing. Window on for weather riding and removing for putting around the streets bar hopping..

@tomswenson4447 4 жыл бұрын

At 62 years old and owning 31 bikes since the 60's, my wife said my next one would be my last. So, after much research, I decided on the RK. This bike is great as is, but you can also put a shark or batwing fairing on it, put a trunk on it, etc. Jack of all bikes. Great video ICR!

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir! Yes, that's one thing I liked about the RK is it's like the Jeep of HDs. You can go so many ways with it that it really gives you some options! Even when I was making this video I was thinking about what would make me go from the RK to a Road Glide and right now it would be nothing. Besides the fact I love the way the Road Glide looks, I really don't need all the crap on the fairing as all the tech I need is on my phone and helmet. So for now I'm a happy RK owner and will be until it's time to retire this baby. Thanks for watching brotha!

@tomswenson4447 4 жыл бұрын

@@IronCrossRacing Another video I watched about RK's also mentioned like you did regarding the stereo/gps thing. Seems like many people upgrade their bikes to get the newest radio and gps technology. On the RK, you just go buy a new gps, headset, speakers if you want them, whatever. Cheap compared to replacing a bike.

@CG-jr1ym 4 жыл бұрын

62 and your next bike will be your last? I'm 77 and L have had 6 bikes since I was 62. Still have: Valk. Fat Boy, GW1800, BMW K1200 RS ST1100 and a Honda Rebel for around town, when a cage just won't do. Don't give up. You sill have a few more bikes in your future. Tell your wife, "when a man quits buying different bikes, his soul is dead!" She will understand when you want a different bike and don't get it! Here's hoping when your 77 you will still be riding those different bikes! (with your wife on the back!)

@tomr4520 4 жыл бұрын

I love my 2001 RK I can take the windshield off put the solo seat on and I don't look like I'm on a Geezer Glide when I'm riding with my son on his Street Glide

@leonpascos2284 4 жыл бұрын

I own a 2015, I just love the look.

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the look of the RK is timeless and you can go so many directions with it. Two years later I have no regrets getting this bike. Thanks for watching!

@JP1970 4 жыл бұрын

Hey dude!!!!! Those RK's are nice bikes. I liked your 5 things...I am loving the Harley experience too...Harley's are great! 🤘🤘🤘

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you might have to pay the HD tax but I really do love being able to own a HD now. The overall experience has been great and every time I ride the bike I get a big a$$ smile even 2 years later. Thanks for tuning in!

@johnnewman192 3 жыл бұрын

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@PABeardedBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I loved the RK I test rode last year. They have a real nostalgic look to them. The riding stance is perfect and they have great power. I’m glad you’re enjoying yours. Be safe. 👍

@danielbates4137 4 жыл бұрын

Great video bro I have a 98 95th anniversary roadking and I absolutely love it like u said the comfort and driveability is second to none. Keep safe & ride free

@stephencooper9505 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a 2005 RK Classic owner here in the UK, I've owned many bikes over the forty years plus I've ridden. This bike is my best by far.... Cheers Coop.

@dennism103 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a 18 rk and couldn't be happier they are amazing they are a blast to ride.

@Ajen1959 4 жыл бұрын

I luv all things Road King! I have a 09 Classic! Ill leave it, before it leaves me!

@OMGMOTO 4 жыл бұрын

I am a Road King fan as well. Great top 5, brother!

@byzantine1107 4 жыл бұрын

2014 RK owner. Couldn't be more impressed.

@vincenzogreco3370 4 жыл бұрын

Love your upgrades...pipes sound great!

@b.chuchlucious5471 4 жыл бұрын

Steering head geometry is why I love my Road KIng over my 1200 Sportster.

@OZARKSHDRIDERS 4 жыл бұрын

My son had a Road King and I've ridden many times, and they really are a very comfortable bike, and I'm pretty sure that's why a lot of cop bike's are Road King's, great review brother 💯✌️😎

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

It is pretty damn comfy and while this won't be my last bike, I don't see me replacing it for awhile! Besides offroad, it just works for so many different situations that I'm completely happy with it. Thanks for watching!

@OZARKSHDRIDERS 4 жыл бұрын

@@IronCrossRacing anytime Brother 👍 💯

@Jayrock-ky2ky 4 жыл бұрын

Ive owned both a Road King classic and I now have a road king special, The handling is even better on the road king special they’re all around the best Harley ever made

@trentdawg2832 4 жыл бұрын

U can even fit a gallon of milk in the saddle bags.....that's why I love mine!!!.....I did a road glide conversion on it though!!!.......did it fairly cheap too about $1000......

@TheHighestGodisGood 3 жыл бұрын

I agree that it is super versatile! Just liked and subscribed 🤘

@curtc2194 4 жыл бұрын

I love the RK...just the name alone inspires power and confidence!

@TheHarleyRoadshow 4 жыл бұрын

Love the road king, I have an ultra classic at the moment and love it, but I want a road king as well, like how you can strip them back or dress them up, great video, just subscribed

@BD_Rider 4 жыл бұрын

Love the looks of the Road King. That would be my choice after my Road Glide.

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, both the RK and RG are awesome bikes, love them both... ;-)

@rebyl54t 4 жыл бұрын

I was going to go for a RGlide but ended up ordering a new 2020 107 RKing...RGlide just has to much trinkets for me, I love the basic HD look...Not say RG is bad, just not for me...yep I did ride a couple

@d.r.chowdhury.9159 4 жыл бұрын

Harley is Great

@ronmarvicsin7709 3 жыл бұрын

I love the RK too but the Deluxe is my no1 bike. One point I’d like to make my friend is the comment you made about the back pack. Your backrest. If you get hit from behind. You’ll libel to break your lower back. Think of the days of back lash.

@abybattah1260 4 жыл бұрын

That's my next bike and thx. for the both videos🙏

@deanxxi 4 жыл бұрын

I think the Road King is the best ride in the world, on any road there is; and this was a good FLHR vlog. Subscribed.

@doublerrider9584 4 жыл бұрын

I traded my Dyna wide glide for a 2020 Road King back in December. Just took it in for 1k service. It's one sweeeeeeet machine! So much easier to handle than the Dyna.

@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA 4 жыл бұрын

Good reasons bud! I really like how you’ve done your RK. Looks awesome man. RK is such a good looking, functional bike. Nice job ICR ❤️🤘🏽

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ABUSA! Yeah, this bike has been great and I love the way it turned out. I still have plans for it (mostly in the Stage I/II category) but I guess that's to be expected, lol. Yes, the RK is such a versatile bike and really affords the own to go so many different ways with it, the options are endless. Thanks for watching brotha!

@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA 4 жыл бұрын

IronCrossRacing it’s like the perfect in between bike to serve many functions ! Love it !

@kwamestamps35 2 жыл бұрын

Informative vid. What bars are you riding?

@treyhugs9338 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love the look of the RK but people been getting in my head about having to have a fairing. I never listen to music when I ride but people swear for longer trips you need a fairing. Now you’ve got me back to leaning towards a RK. ✌️❤️

@IronCrossRacing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments! The RK is one great bike and totally comfortable for long rides. You just need the wind deflector fangs on the forks to eliminate the wind buffering and adding a Clearview recurve windshield with air pass through helps as well. I've ridden in hot, cold, rain and the road king is as enjoyable to ride as any fairing bike. The biggest benefit is the reduced weight, cost and you can remove the windshield for a more in the wind experience 😉 Thanks for watching! 😎🤘

@treyhugs9338 3 жыл бұрын

@@IronCrossRacing Thank you for taking the time to address my concern! Really helpful! :)

@vetter847 4 жыл бұрын

Good video; I’m now a new subscriber. I considered the RK over my ‘18 Heritage but really liked the better power/weight of the Heritage. RK is awfully nice too!

@fatjoe334 Жыл бұрын

They are the same bike almost bro, same chassis

@MrJamezJ 7 ай бұрын

I was surprised how well my RK handles.

@dennism103 4 жыл бұрын

I luv those spoke wheels. Thinking about them with white letter tires. I figured out the rk is the best all purpose street bike. I have a kuryakan blue tooth speaker which you can listen to XM radio and ur GPS off ur phone. Got the stage 2 torque cam its unbelievable

@kevincraig8257 4 жыл бұрын

Those bars are killer dude

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kind Sir! I've really been digging these bars and they are super adjustable. 😉

@rebyl54t 4 жыл бұрын

I know we all have our own likes etc but one thing I noticed about your Kury highway pegs was how high they are. I have exactly same setup and have since I bought the bike but have my pegs set low on the bars so I can put feet on pegs only if I wish but I can also rest my heels on the floor boards and the ball of my foot on the pegs which I find great on longer rides, I also removed my heel shifter 10 years ago. I am looking forward to my new 2020 RK but will sure miss this bike, lot of great memories on her...be like breaking in a new woman I suppose, but not an expert there, been married to my wife for 45 years....got married at 20 yrs young

@SaddleTrampTV 4 жыл бұрын

Nice ride, man.

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Its definitely been fun making it my own and has been a great bike to ride. Thanks for tuning in and watching!

@Viper6-MotoVlogger 4 жыл бұрын

Those pretty important features to love bro. Like you said, you need to pick a bike for the type of riding you’re going to do. For long trips I jump on the cruiser. For twisties and need for speed, I jump on my FJ-09 lol. Ride safe.

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's one thing I'm missing at the moment, I'd love a second bike (or two, or three, lol). But yes, you do need to pick the right bike for what you plan on using it for or else you will not be happy. That FJ-09 is one sweet bike, I love the way they look and the performance I heard was pretty top notch! Thanks for watching Viper6!

@relle2181 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVED this video! I have never really considered the road king until this video, but there's actually a ton of reasons why this is a cool bike. One reason I like it is that it's got a non obtrusive windscreen for touring and doesn't have a massive fairing. I'm just watching the 5 things you hate...haha Chur bro! 👊💕

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mrs KR! Yes, this bike is a blast to ride and is much more controllable at speed than you would think. I'm not the biggest guy in the world but besides just needing to have some skill maneuvering it at slow speeds, it practically drives itself and require very little input. Thus said, don't be intimated by the weight as I think this bike could be an option for almost anyone (plus its so versatile!). The only thing to look out for is the height but depending on your inseam, a lower seat could fix that issue. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked it! :-))

@mrnick0925 4 жыл бұрын

I may be late to the party, but get the RK! I have been riding them for years. Most comfortable, best handling big bike. Still get the wind. Great classic look. Always makes me grin like a mule eating briars when I ride it!😜

@Bushgator 4 жыл бұрын

Love my RK! I did replace the front white wall wheel to black. The only issue I have with my 2015 RK is I have no owners manual, bought it used and he didn't have one either, Also trying to find a PAPER Service manual , Don't know if I trust a downloadable one I'm not giving HD my left leg for what they want for a service manual. Clymer for some odd reason only goes to 2013 can you shed and light on this issue?

@painsrides3616 4 жыл бұрын

You're 100% right, its all about getting the right bike for the type of riding being done and the rider's style... I don't think I'd like an RK for the type of riding I'm doing now.... LOL

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the RK doesn't do so well offroad :-( LOL! Thanks for tuning in!

@JTSouthernfried 4 жыл бұрын

5 excellent reasons 😎🤘🏻 plus it looks awesome, that front wheel 🤩 💯

@JTSouthernfried 4 жыл бұрын

That hat though 👌🏼🍻🤪

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

I know right!? Though pricey, that was one of the best upgrades I did for the bike in regards to looks and WOW factor. Thanks for watching JT! ;-)

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

@@JTSouthernfried I know right!? Dat sexy thang.... ;-)

@dennism103 4 жыл бұрын

I'm getting 12" mini apes soon. I've already spent 10k in upgrades.

@Fletch_Rides 4 жыл бұрын

I have found your channel through #supportmvc. Great content! I have subbed you!

@dennism103 4 жыл бұрын

There is alot of storage in those bags, I bought a tour pack which doubles hauling capacity...

@bodieb316 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Road King, it will be my next bike. Questions....what size bars are you running, and how tall are you. The stock bars sit to low for me, I'm 5' 11

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

I'm about 5'10" and the KST Customs bars I have are 14". The stock bars were a little low for me too and these are about shoulder level or just a tad below. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

@berndfrohlich470 4 жыл бұрын

cool video, nice machine, I drive a road king classic and think your handlebar is great! What is the manufacturer of this handlebar? Greetings from Germany

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

They are KST Customs Vanguard Series Spearheads. Thanks for the comments and for watching!

@Jarhead6 4 жыл бұрын

Just put some Vikings bags in my road king classic, I am digging them bro.

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I heard those Viking bikes are pretty nice for the money and depending on the color of your bike you can get them painted even! Thanks for watching!

@tomswenson4447 4 жыл бұрын

@@IronCrossRacing I have had hard bags and soft ones from Viking, never disappointed. I wanted a trunk on my RK to put my helmet in rather than using a cable all the time, but didn't want that huge harley one with the huge backrest. Here is a pic of it on my RK. photos.app.goo.gl/oyG4hHcnUjrrJ9Tr9

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

@@tomswenson4447 NICE! That's one sexy looking RK brotha! Yeah, I like the size of that trunk as the big HD ones are just over kill. Thanks for the positive feedback on the Viking bags, I'll keep them in mind if I go that route!

@scottf.5472 4 жыл бұрын

What handlebars do you have? Love em!

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

They are the KST Custom Vanguard Series Spearhead 14". The bars are fully adjustable forward and back and also in and out, I love them as well. I did a short video on them a few months ago. Thanks for watching and for the question! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZ6Vm9Wov765dZc.html

@panduro8091 4 жыл бұрын

No info on its engine ? Why doesn't anybody say anything about its real concerns. Still love them but I'm not 6ft , could I fit the RK or do I find something smaller?

@stevelawrie9115 4 жыл бұрын

I love the look of a Road King. I hate stretch bags. Personal I know but stretch bags to me look butt ugly. It is the only thing I don't like about the Road King Special.

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a super huge fan of stretched bags either, I love the RK look just the way it is (minus a few addons, hehe).

@dags6439 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed the air hawk cushion so does that mean the stock seat is not that comfortable, by the way great looking road king 👍

@IronCrossRacing 4 жыл бұрын

The stock seat is "OK" (better than some other stock seats I've experienced) but for longer rides it does leave a little to be desired. With the Air Hark though, I'm able to ride all day with no worries. I might upgrade the seat in the future but for now it's low on my list. Thanks for watching!

@dags6439 4 жыл бұрын

IronCrossRacing totally agree I’ve got a 2015 road king and an air hawk I haven’t given a try yet, thanks for replying