Speaking of a Road King

[Frulk_imp]

Approx. 4-5 months ago a close friend in our small circle of associates put his 2006 Road King up for sale on short notice. He was leaving to accompany his wife who took a job offer overseas as a medical provider for crazy money. He gave his truck to their son and wanted the Harley gone as when they come back in 2-3 years the plan was to get something new and he didn't want the bike just sitting in the garage.

Offered it to the first taker for $3,500 with the following: aftermarket pipes, seats, windshield, chromed shoulder height apes, mid height sissy bar, rack, all lines replaced with braided stainless, every light shade or louver and literally every chrome accessory sold by Harley for this model, including the forks. 19 Skulls on the bike in total on those extra parts. Also comes with original replacement parts. 56,000 miles. All service done on time by Harley... Never hot rodded etc.



Bike is shown in the solo configuration in the pic. Friend removed apes and put stock bar back on.

I contemplated it not for myself, but for my son-in-law. Figured he was the lone man out in the family whiteout a bike and this was the right price and had enough of a cool factor for him (all the other youngsters in the family ride Harley's).

As I was running it past the wife one of my buds said he'd take it. No big deal really. Wife was luke-warm on the idea and I texted my Bud and told him I have first right of refusal should it come back on the market. He was OK with that.

Fast forward to last night....I get a text from my friend who owns the Road King..."Frulk, if you still want that Road King I'll set up nicely"
I replied asking what exactly that means. He's currently out of state and I'm waiting on the reply. I suspect that Road King is coming home from the foster home after all.

Plan is to acquire it, have it professionally detailed. Take a long weekend solo trip on it to complete an ops check and then hand it over to the son-in-law.

[JLEECB]

Approx. 4-5 months ago a close friend in our small circle of associates put his 2006 Road King up for sale on short notice. He was leaving to accompany his wife who took a job offer overseas as a medical provider for crazy money. He gave his truck to their son and wanted the Harley gone as when they come back in 2-3 years the plan was to get something new and he didn't want the bike just sitting in the garage.

Offered it to the first taker for $3,500 with the following: aftermarket pipes, seats, windshield, chromed shoulder height apes, mid height sissy bar, rack, all lines replaced with braided stainless, every light shade or louver and literally every chrome accessory sold by Harley for this model, including the forks. 19 Skulls on the bike in total on those extra parts. Also comes with original replacement parts. 56,000 miles. All service done on time by Harley... Never hot rodded etc.



Bike is shown in the solo configuration in the pic. Friend removed apes and put stock bar back on.

I contemplated it not for myself, but for my son-in-law. Figured he was the lone man out in the family whiteout a bike and this was the right price and had enough of a cool factor for him (all the other youngsters in the family ride Harley's).

As I was running it past the wife one of my buds said he'd take it. No big deal really. Wife was luke-warm on the idea and I texted my Bud and told him I have first right of refusal should it come back on the market. He was OK with that.

Fast forward to last night....I get a text from my friend who owns the Road King..."Frulk, if you still want that Road King I'll set up nicely"
I replied asking what exactly that means. He's currently out of state and I'm waiting on the reply. I suspect that Road King is coming home from the foster home after all.

Plan is to acquire it, have it professionally detailed. Take a long weekend solo trip on it to complete an ops check and then hand it over to the son-in-law.

Is there an award for best father in law? Pretty sure you’d win it.

I suddenly feel the urge to get married.

[the Ferret]

I was going to say you are obviously fonder of your son in law than I am of mine lol

[Frulk_imp]

Not really....If I was fond of him he'd get a CB. Here's the thing. Our blood types match...until needed, he's keeping my kidney alive.

[the Ferret]

[Retsel_imp]

Not really....If I was fond of him he'd get a CB. Here's the thing. Our blood types match...until needed, he's keeping my kidney alive.

Talk about thinking ahead! You do realize you'll have to out live him too reap that benefit. Better make sure he learns to ride safety!

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[cookiemech]

I'm back up to eight bikes (well, one is a sidecar rig), but if I could own only one, it would be the Road King. The CB is a perfect machine, but the Road King is the most comfortable, enjoyable machine I've ever ridden. If you can just get away from all the "lifestyle" BS, a Road King runs, handles, and brakes very well. They are easy to work on and inexpensive to own if you do all your own work. Really good aftermarket support as well.

[Bheezy27403_imp]

Pictures tell a thousand words. Harley parked outside a bar....

[Wisedrum]

I'm back up to eight bikes (well, one is a sidecar rig), but if I could own only one, it would be the Road King. The CB is a perfect machine, but the Road King is the most comfortable, enjoyable machine I've ever ridden. If you can just get away from all the "lifestyle" BS, a Road King runs, handles, and brakes very well. They are easy to work on and inexpensive to own if you do all your own work. Really good aftermarket support as well.

A few years ago I testrode a modern Road King and liked the machine instantly right from the start. Delt a bit with the local Harley dealer after I rode the bike, but could not decide to give the CB away and ride a Harley. It's not easy and maybe impossible for me to overcome this lifestyle image that belongs unturnable to Harleys and their riders. I don't like this image. Harleys as new and used ones in Germany are very overpriced. But if I ever will buy one, maybe someday, most likely not, it will be the King, the only Harley I like.

Wisedrum

[MK212MX_imp]

Being an 06, I assume it has the 88 motor in it. With that many miles I would check or replace the cam chain tensioner, they are famous for failing in that motor and causing all kinds of havoc.