No radio, no fairing, no gps... that is exactly why I bought my RoadKing. For me it is the best of what a large frame motorcycle can be. I think you did a great job explaining the appeal of the King.

Update: I'm using my son-in-law's KZfaq sign-on. My name is Lew, I live in Pittsburgh and turned 69 last July. I'm trading my 2014 Moto Guzzi California and buying this Road King. I stopped in at SRK Cycles two weeks ago. It was so cool to talk with Sean. He's a great guy and a savvy business man. Within minutes, he made a fair deal with me and the bike will be shipped to Pittsburgh on January 6. The deal included the shipping, installing a back rest, removing the radio/speakers, PA State inspection and oil change. Thank you, Caleb, for handling all of the details and paperwork. The cool thing is that I bought this bike based on Sean's video. I think Sean has mastered the art of demonstrating motorcycles on KZfaq. If you see a bike that you like on this channel, I encourage to call Sean or Caleb. I'll do another update after my Road King is delivered and I take my first ride.

UPDATE: I bought this Road King in December. Before delivery on January 6, SRK removed the radio/speakers, installed a backrest, oil change, PA inspection. Delivered in Pittsburgh on the date promised in perfect condition. Took my first ride on this beauty last Sunday---fantastic bike. This was a great buying experience---Thanks Sean and Caleb---and I will definitely do business with SRK again.

Amazing how we change with age. I wouldn’t be caught dead using a windshield when I was 19 and had my first Harley. At 32-33 I decided to put a windshield on my Dyna Wide Glide. At 36 I’m ready for a batwing fairing and lowers 😂. The “ old mans” bike is looking really really good to me these days ! 👍🏼

Just turned over 100,000 miles in 23 months on my 2017 Road King at 76 years of age. Love it!

The road king was my entry level bike, never had a problem with it. After a day of riding I was pretty much used to it. I figured I’d start with a bigger heavier bike instead of gradually working up to it.

I absolutely love the HD Road King Classic (I wish they were made in the US). The simplicity, the spoked wheels, the white wall tires, and the avalanche of aftermarket parts. Such a joy and beauty to behold. For my retirement, I purchased a brand new 2012 Road King Classic (blue/black) that I configured with my preferences. It had the touring trunk, the HD GPS, the BOOM audio twin speakers, adjustable backrest, etc. Unfortunately, in 2017, the divorce lawyers required a sacrifice and my dream motorcycle was lost on the chopping block. But I digress. I’m 56 years young and have been riding since I was 13. I’ve lost count of the number of motorcycles I’ve had the pleasure to ride and own. Having said that, my 2012 Road King Classic was the best riding experience I’ve had on a motorcycle. I’m retired now and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to own one again, but at the very least I have my fond experiences. No one can ever take those away. If you own one, enjoy the good times and make lots of memories.

The Road Kings windshield is its secret weapon👍

For Harley twin cams, the issues were solved before they released the 96 engine. So if you get an 88ci (99-06), you may need to do cam work. The 96ci (07-10 for baggers, 07-12 for softail and dyna), and 103ci are very rare to have issues. That's why prices from an 06 to 07 jump quite a bit in the used market. You can find 99-06 Harleys for 5 grand or sometimes less all the time. It's rare to find a post 07 Harley for less than 7 grand.

I love your videos and how you honestly assess the different bikes. I also really appreciate your boldness in sharing Scripture in each video. Thanks for letting your light shine!!!

The road king just tops it all when it has tall ape hanger bars makes it look just 😍😍😍

I love large big E-glide fairing. In summer I use a small 8 inch windscreen with wind deflecters on the fairing for cooling, and in winter a 13 inch windsplitter screen with closed wind deflecters. Works great.

In a word? Simplicity...Also...Chrome is still the eye candy for most guys....

You hit the nail on the head!! Love Love Love my Road King.

80,000 miles on my 05 Road King. Love this bike!

Just bought a 2010 road king classic because you spoke so highly of them in your videos. Love this bike so much. Best bike I ever owned. . It's so versatile. Thanks !!!

Good video, I think you’re right about no windshield that’s what it’s all about being out in the wind. Great idea to rent a bike sometimes you don’t know what you really need and want.

I own this year RK and absolutely love it! I love the detachable windshield, and rear cargo so I can set up to tour or cruise the blvd! Just put a Saddlemen seat and the handling and comfort has improved so much! Like you I wear a full face helmet and have a Bluetooth Sena so my music is always there.

I purchased an 06 Road King Classic back in February. One of the first mods I did was the riders backrest. Loving the Road King life. On 2.

I didn’t care much about Harleys till I rode one. I was sold in like five minutes. It was an Eaglerider rental leading up to two HD rentals for out west trips with my girlfriend. Then I bought my 2014 103 Roadking. I also rented and owned Wings and Beemers but I’m done with that. The only bike I ever had that ever made me feel so good was my 76 Honda CB125, but I was 16!

No windshield? Yes you’re young

Right! I like my bike naked. Stereos and gps are just a distraction when you are communing with the road and giving attention to your own thoughts while on a nice ride. I’m riding a ‘04 1200XLC which I just returned from a road trip to PA from TN. A Road King could be in my future.

Well, personaly, I like RK because of it's simplicity and many variations of look-styles. I prefer black polished mid-apehanger with bullets turn signals on it the same look like a new RK special.

2002 Road King Classic Stage 2. I run a Dragonfly fairing and stereo system. Being up in the Sierras, we have huge bugs in the summer and very cold temps in the winter, so I like the fairing.

Yes I love the Road King too. Although I have a Deluxe. One point I’d like to make about back tests is that if you are ever hit from behind you’ll probably break your back. Take it from a guy that who was hit from behind.

Had a 04 Road Glide two years ago. Sold it and in November I purchased a 03 RK Anniversary Edition. I live in Wisconsin, could not drive it (purchased off two honest friends, 27,000 miles on it). It’s being stored right now, getting it lowered and handle bars adjusted. For some reason due to the fact I haven’t been on a bike in over two years, but had a 2012 ultra, before that a 97 softail, then I got the 04 Road Glide. I’m getting nervous about jumping on the RK. Been watching several motorcycle videos a week just to get my mind right to overcome this little self doubt. I plan on picking up the bike and going directly to a nearby large parking lot to practice and get the feel of it. Any other suggestions? Thank you for your video

I live in a more remote area without a selection of helmets to look at. I am looking for a full face helmet that I can put my glasses on easily with the face shield up. With speakers that would talk to my phone would be great. Any recommendations?

Thats definitely a good point , i currently own a Fatboy and would like a long distance tourer . The better suspension of the Roadking would be something to look in to.

I like the wide bars too i plan to swap out the bars on my 2002 FLSTC. I have a wrecked 01 FLHRCI Road King I am rebuilding and the bars on it are trashed so i will put a nice wide set of bars on it. The Road King is suppose to have 114 K on it but the compression is not far off and the cam tensioners and chain looks new. i asked the guy who i bought it from if the motor was rebuild but he didn't know he only has it 6 months when he got hit. It was in storage from 2009 to 20019. Love Harley-Davidson motorcycle and the Road king is closed to my 72 FLH and i love it had it over 30 years.

I had a road king but traded it for a Road Glide special. I hated the windshield on the Road King so I rode without one. It was only comfortable up to 55 mph without the shield. I run the stock short screen on the Road Glide with the vents open all the time. A lot smoother air without too much wind.

I bought a 2019 Heritage Classic 114 as my re-entry bike after a 30 year layoff. It was a great choice for getting back into it. I do love the RK and may go to one next summer. Thanks for the video.

I've got exactly the same bike just a few months ago and I absolutely love it! As for the bars, I got 16" ape hangers and for me it looks great with them and also handles great)

Great review and point of view! i think you got it right. Myself i ride a dyna fatbob 2011 at the moment, but thinking to go over to a touring model. SG/RG's are nice but with the fairings and infotainment built in that will expire at some moment, which makes you get the choice: change it out for newer device, accept the lesser functionality if you don't or buy another motorcycle. With the RK you can do infotainment change outs much easier. hm. something to think about... i still like the look SG/RG also... owell... choices choices 😁 have a great one! Greetz from a rider in the Netherlands

I have 98,000 miles on my ‘04 Road King and love it for all the reasons you describe.

I ride a Road King because I want to hear the road noise, the engine and road, screw the radio.

Road King RULES the roads!

I’m so much like you I grew up on motocross then sport bikes. I always hated Harleys but then I rode some and I’m in love. Now I have a road king special and it’s the best thing I’ve had so far. People don’t know until they try

This has been and continues to be my favorite motorcycle channel on all of KZfaq, and there are some great ones that I support! I just had to say that and get if off my chest, and yeah, I get that I'm a little late to the party. We all have times of "staying ready in-season or out," but I want to express how much I look forward to seeing more of this content down the road!!! Grace and peace, Scott

The more of your vids I watch, the better I like them. I've watched a bunch, they are interesting and entertaining. loved the line "until I started riding them". True that.

I have a 107 my friend had a 103 I rode his couldn't tell much difference. But the 107 is 1 cam and has the e.i.t.m.s. which means the back cylinder shuts down at idle to control heat. It works great. I got the torque cam and the stage 2 and it really surprised me 25% more power

I bought my 2010 Road King this past January. 3884 original miles but it had been stored somewhere that was wet. The whitewalls were yellowed and rust had started to form on the chrome in places. It also had a stage one on it. A new set of whitewalls were put on it and gone through mechanically one end to the other plus a 5K service. Next it was put on the dyno to make sure it was dialed in. Then I spent 5 hours polishing every piece of chrome and another three hours doing a wash, wax, and detailing the bike. The latest addition was a Harley solo seat. You wouldn’t know it was the same bike now. I have the original windshield but I prefer it without it as the view is just amazing compared to the 2018 Street Glide Special with the bat fairing on it. It’s turn key and go and no stereo system or navigation which makes it totally awesome to ride compared to my Street Glide Special.

7:49 - The 103 was the engine with cam chain tension adjuster issues, but it was pre 2009, which was before hydraulic cam chain tension adjusters were introduced. It is also a twin cam engine.

I agree with your feeling about the Road King. All the extras (fairings, radios, gps, etc.) I don't need. I went with the Indian Springfield for the same reason. If you like the Road King, you will love the Springfield.

Seems like a cozy bike behind that windshield. What a beast. Would love to test ride a road king some day.

The 2021 switch shows rpm’s and what gear you’re in.

I have a 99 RK love it stage 1 only changed bars from aftermarket Beach to mini apes might go back to the beach , have 3 seats , has a lot of chrome 21” I get complements everywhere I go and people can’t believe it’s 20yrs old !! Point being it’s the most versatile HD load it up strip it down! Over the years it’s changed it’s appearance!

I absolutely love the Road King. Mine was (the divorce monster ate it) a 2012 and it had "parade mode", where you could turn off one cylinder by twisting the throttle backwards. Can the 2014 or newer versions do so? Thanks. BTW, my next bike will probably come from your shop.

Once upon a time I test rode a Roadking with mini-apes and LOVED it. But I would prefer a Limited for passenger comfort and longer rides.

I have a 2010 roadking,love it!! But due to major back surgery I had to down size...picked up a 2020 street bob

Great video. FYSA, the first bike on your website is a Gold Wing but it is NOT a 2019 Gold Wing.

I love my 2019 road king I've had 3 road king so far Love the way they handle No regrets

Not a Harley fan but that's a good solid machine. Really enjoy your videos thanks and greetings from Scotland.

How big a difference does the new touring-chassie make on the road king?

Keep up the informative and entertaining videos! Also thank you for the verse of the days, it’s something I look forward to...

I haven't actually started riding but love the look of them I am 5ft 4. Would I struggle with any of the cruisers do you think? Assuming with a few years of experience. I personally love the look of the Electra glide.

Hey Brother, I don't know if you've noticed but, when you make left turns you kinda turn wide. Your wheels don't cross over but, your handle bars seem to. Hate for you get side swiped!

I like the sound of the exhausts. Is it original?

I was blessed back in 2018 when I bought my 03 road king classic never thought I would own one always said if I rolled up on a king I'd have it together its been a great bike lucky to own one

I just purchased an 04 rk classic. I absolutely love the bike except the stock bars are big turn beach bars. I hav carple tunnel syndrom and these make it almost impossible to enjoy this bike

own a ‘07 RK and a ‘17 RK Special. Love them both. I’m only 5’5”, and have no problem handling either. But I have been riding for 48 years.

I am like you with the fairings I have a snap on Memphis Shades Fats and lowers and they just pop off in warm weather...

I have two Road Kings, both FHLP Police bikes. My 2018 has the Milwaukee 8 motor. Both have the tour pack and the back rest. Great riding bikes. My only beef is I haven't been able to ride them enough! Gonna retire very soon and plan to fix that situation. Not really sure how you can get a better riding bike. Is perfect - for me.

What brand helmet do you wear

Thanks for the daily videos. It takes my mind of the negative stuff.

I got me a road king classic I love it. Your channels made me consider it and I love it really enjoy your content

Road King for ever. Simple clutter free, you can see the road in front of you. Great for short rides long rides all around great bike.

Awesome bro I'm 6ft 3 and quite a big bloke I'm looking at buying a roadking cause of my size

I just picked mine up yesterday on the 10th. Bday gift. My bday is tomorrow. My first bike ever! I got a 2005 Road King. No windshield on it yet. They gave me a back rest for free. That was nice of them. I was so nervous to ride away on it, yet extremely excited😂. A nice 40th bday gift from my wife. I can’t stop looking at her🥰. I live in Florida. It’s the first time that I’ve said I can’t wait for it to warm up😂. It’s been really cold lately🥶. I can’t believe that I actually have a Harley in my garage, my God😃. I’m not a Harley guy, but I do respect what they produce. My dream bike is the Indain Challenger. I’m not a picky guy. I’m extremely grateful for what I got. All thanks goes to the Lord, and my wife🙌🏽

How do you like this 103 in a roaling compared to a 110 screaming eagle

But what kills me the 2019 heritage come with ABS brakes and a charging port road King doesn't maybe am missing something to why that is

I ride a Road King. Out of all the touring bikes I've owned it's the most versatile to date.

I have a 2009 Road King and I have pretty much turned it into a CVO over time. It turn heads and I couldn’t be happier.

How many miles are on that bike?

Great videos, I´m watching them all. Regarding Harleys I don´t get it how people like them so much. I find them heavy, slow and with a higher need of constant maintenance, they need much more care to be in road use condition than other brands. The only HD that I like is the V-ROD, wich had its engine design and done by porsche. Here in Brazil they are not a hit on sales, although there is a legion of owners.

Good story! Nice talking about the RK. I bought mine 3 months ago, 2006 model and 15.000km on it, from first owner. I drove 5000km from then till now! It says enough...tough?

I like a road king wish I had one. but gotta have a windshield to keep the bugs at bay dont need any tunes .

Totally get his statement about feeling more connected to your surroundings. No windshield on my Sport Glide and love it, especially on 90+ F days. Some people treat the wind like it is acid rain. If you hate wind, drive a convertible.

i love the road king because i love the ride... no windshield for me

2001 roadking with apes and full fairing with infinity stereo and 4 5.25 Polk audio speakers and it's by far the best bike I've ever owned. I'm a roadking fanatic also I don't have the backrest yet but I'm looking for a good deal.

I owned a 2003 Road King. Loved that bike and put 79,000 miles on it. Had a 2016 Street Glide, liked it, but in the end wished I had bought another Road king. I missed the openness of the RK and found all the electronics on the Street Glide too distracting. Plus the fairing adds weight and makes the bike more top heavy.

I have 2015 RK windshield comes off June, July & August and back on in end of September And you’re right that’s why I didn’t buy a street glide 👍

I’ve been riding scooters since 1968, soft tails, hard tails and baggers, you name it, only require 2 things. A back rest and wind screen.

What jacket are you wearing Sean?

I liked this bike so much that I bought it. If you think Sean, Caleb and the other guys are cool on video, treat yourself to a trip to Landisville. I met Sean and Caleb in person and they made the transaction for this beautiful Road King soooo easy.

Lionel here in central California. I just bought my 5th Road King, 2022. My 96 had 59k, 00 had 60k when I sold them. I still have my 2003 100th anniversary with over 207,000 miles. The bottom end is still original. Same primary chain, clutch, starter, stator, rotor, regulator, and the total fuel injection system. Just made it a 95 inch with a mild cam at 51k. My daily rider is a 2008 Road King with over 77k. I've been in 38 states, from California to Florida, up to Washington DC. I've as much as 1200 miles in one day, a few times without a single problem. Yes I am a Road King guy, but I am sure I would be happy with any of the other Electra Glides. The Road King has the most accessories that can be added to in Harley's line up through the years. Just saying...

Looking for one right now, Between 2012--2014 model Like the one you are on here... What can I expect to pay? Should i be afraid of one with LOT of miles on it?? I'd like to have the 103. Enjoy your videos.... Thanks! O I'm with you on the windshield, But do like it on long run and Colder weather...

I consider reliability to not just be how durable or easy to maintain something is, but how easy is it to find knowledgeable mechanics and how easy is it to find affordable parts. I also don't think a twin cam is that hard to maintain or repair, especially if you have a CV carb.

If you’re riding a bike thousands of miles, that’s the bike. I love my ‘12 Road King, not sure as much as my ‘05 VTX 1800, but I plan on holding on to this one for many years to come..

I agree with ur commentary shawn spot on bruder

I think the road kings handle amazing. Now I’ve been riding a total of a month all together by first bike was a dyna low rider 1450cc now I’m on a 1997 road king. The bike is so stable you can dip into turns real easily

Yes, they CAN handle really well if the rider is good. I ride a Sporty and I have a very hard time keeping up with my buddy on his 99 Road King in the mountain twisties. I couldn't believe how great it handles. His Twin Cam 88 has lots of low end torque and that big cruiser eats mountain two-lanes for breakfast. I think the only thing limiting his speed in turns is his foot boards. Before I rode with him I was one of those who profiled the BIG BAGGERS. I'm glad I was wrong.

Coincidentally, I'm taking possession of that same 14, black RoadKing. Guy is waiting for the title from his lender. Then it's MINE!

I just went from 1 full fairing 1 mini fairing 2 no wind shield.....to 1 windshield 2 no winshield Mini fairing wasn't that bad but the full fairing was way too much for me. I might will do a good sound system.....my fairing had a crappy radio w/crappy antenna and crappy speakers

How tall are you? Thx

Sean I was the same on being an early Harley fan. As a kid I didn't like the look of HDs but then I rode one and I got it. The looks, the sound, the most aftermarket parts. Yes they are usually the most expensive and why I will probably never own one as I have a 12' Yamaha Raider S and for my second bike I will get a used Big Dog K9 chopper. But If I couldn't get a Raider then I would get a HD Breakout. Ride safe bro.

I disagree with a Road King not being suited for an entry level rider ... It depends on the rider ... My first bike was ... And still is an '05 Road King .... And its perfect for me ... I will never own a different model... I will always be on a Road King ... Unless that Rune is cheap lol

I traded a 2014 ultra classic for my 2016 Road King I have now and absolutely love this bike. I did the beach bars the second year I had it and went to a true duals exhaust. Vance + Hines. I will keep this bike forever. Great video.

A-men, lose that windshield! I totally agree that less is more when riding. Almost bought a Road King but went with a 2019 Sport Glide instead and love the small bikini fairing. Have ridden her from coast to coast twice, and didn't feel the need for more fairing. I see these massive fairings on bikes that are mainly in-town bikes and i think to myself, they might as well be in a car! Nearly bought a Road King and still want one. Someday i'll have one to compliment my Sport Glide! A blacked-out Road King Custom with those stretched bags and a 114!

is this one for sale??!

Cool review and it’s great you quote scripture.