Man, are all your videos like this? 👍🏼 ❤ either way with or without the sound it's like you're on the ride. The countryside is imo real, relaxing and the amazing scenery imo is great 👍🏼
Just bought a 2011 RK Classic w/8600 miles! Stage 1 and Reinhardt pipes. This after a 15 year period of no bike to ride. I just turned 68 a couple of months back, I should have done it sooner, but life gets in the way sometimes. Learning curve has been steep at times but it is all coming back to me….
finally found a deal on my first harley (at 54yo I'm long overdue) ... '13 RKC low miles mostly stock with slip ons, and i expect to keep it that way. i hope to value the times to come with this machine much like you. thanks for sharing you experiences with Duke!
Hey Boding I also have a 2000 RoadKing classic and I’m just like you I love my RoadKing. But wanted to tell that the best thing you can do for duke is to buy Marvel Mystery oil and add 1/1/2 once to every full tank of gas and that will keep the fuel injection clean and run great. I never have my fuel injection sputtering it runs great. I also put it in my cars and oil with every oil change. On the cars and truck I used 4onces.
Nice to see Duke out and about! My ‘07 needs to be warmed up too. The only difference is that once it is warmed up it actually runs better in cooler weather…
Excellent video! Fuel injection was an option until 2006. I'm currently shopping for my 1999-2002 carbureted Road King. The twin cam engine had timken style crankshaft bearings up to 2002. Aside from the cam chain tensioners and charging systems, the twin cam engines, primaries and transmissions are well proven at this point.
Whether or not windshields 'look cool' or not is a personal opinion...if your windshield doesn't look cool, you need a different windshield...& if your bike can't handle the small amount of extra weight a windshield adds, you need a new motorcycle...
I agree that my Road King not only looks better without the windshield and makes for a sportier, carefree ride. It's not about finding a nicer windshield (already nice stock) but about riding without one.
I had an 07 RKC and that was a pain b/c the bike had an issue that was never recalled. The issue was that after riding highway speeds and exiting and reaching a Stop sign or a red light the bike would just die. The ECM didn't know to regulate itself when RPM's would drop after cruising speeds. HD never had a fix for it and didn't bother with it. I rode it for a couple of yrs and moved on to a 13 Limited at the time.
Sounds like Christeen the killer car on a motorcycle..........Love the sound of the bike and your videos. I just bought a 2007 Road king for my 65 birthday I love it!
Love the road king!...beauty bike!...I had a 2006 Yamaha roadstar(carburated) that was like that...cold starts you had to give it at least 3-5mins to warm up!...great to see you out and about...stay safe...ride safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
Currently riding a 22 ST Streetglide and tomorrow I'm picking up my 06 RoadKing Custom and can't wait. Sold my 16 RoadKing year ago and regret it everyday. Great videos about the Duke.
I own a 2002 Roadking Classic in black. It is my favourite bike. It has upgraded cams and runs strong. I enjoy wrenching on it. I am glad you are leaving your bike stock. 👍🏻
I think my ‘05 Road King looks so much better without the windshield as well. It is funny though that when I didn’t have the driving lights on him, the windshield had so much less turbulence. It was the best windshield of that type I’d ever had. The driving lights dirtied up the airflow enough that it was unbelievable it was the same windshield and bike. I try to keep it off as much as possible. Hanging out in the wind just seems so much more in character on him.
@@BoDean52 It's silver. I also have a 2005 black FXSTI. I can't say I like one over the other. They both are completely different rides. I guess I like the one I'm riding at the time the best. 👍
on my MM efi it would run on high idle when it setled down it was ready to ride when it needed intake seals i just replaced the MM with a CV and a 2000 i ing. HAPPY TRAILS
I had a 05 Electra Glide that was carburetored, I loved that bike, her name was Ruby and she didn't like the cold weather either. She had the true duals and sounded AWESOME! You just can't get that sound from a fuel injected bike, in my opinion, I should never have traded her! I miss her terribly!
TC Bikes are hot running....So in cold weather below 70F...( Iam from Cali)..hahaha....You need to warm them up completely....Engine hot to the touch...
My 2002 Road King Classic named "Phoenix" greatly dislikes the cold as well. This Wisconsin boy has to let it warm up for a good 5 minutes as well before riding. Also, i have started the Custom Dynamics lights upgrades based on videos from last year you posted. Passing lamps are in, and the main headlight is on order. Will do the taillight in probably late July.
@@BoDean52 no regrets thus far. Has made a huge visibility difference. Plus its been entertaining still having the stock headlight on, and the passing lamps on an auxiliary switch. Gives that stock riding look until needed, then oh boy! Let there be light! You mentioned in a comment about potentially needing a different 7" trim ring after installing the main headlight for proper fit?
@@ElwoodBCT I could just never get the original one back on correctly so I ordered a new one actually through Harley parts. It did the trick. Those headlight rings are really fussy once you take them apart. Glad it’s working out for you.
@@BoDean52 I hear ya! Right side passing lamp popped right out of the housing at 55mph ten miles after install as the trim ring wasn't seated right. Thankfully I had my tool kit in the saddlebags.
Proud owner of an 05 RK classic. Spent the money to install an S&S gear drive kit - adios chain tensioners. She will run forever with proper maintenance. With a quick detach windshield and tour pack I can go from touring to cruiser in a minute. No other bagger has that kind of functionality and style!
Very true and I will need to do something with the tensioners here soon. Checked at 22k and they were good but always something in the back of my mind!
i absolutely love my road king, its an 08, i try to let my bike warm up before i ride but i rarely do and i haven't had a problem granted it's an 08 and they fixed a lot of the issues in 08 with the twin cam 96
I own a 2004 road king classic. Im the 2cnd owner. It has a 95" kit and 525 cams. It acts the exact same way as yours....if you dont let it warm up it dont run good at all. I had a built 103 twin cam with 120tq and this 95 runs just as strong. Onlynthimg i dont lile about my 04 is the 1st owner put hogworks stretched bags on it and i absolutely hate them. Plus one of the bags is cracked at the bolt. So im saving up for regular bags with modern handles.
@BoDean 52 thanks for the response man. Will consider those. Was looking at hogworks but their unpainted bags r 600$ then u gotta buy the hardware which is another 200. Then color rite website, color matched harley paint luxury teal, the color on my rk, is like 150$ for a pint, 200 a quart....it's just crazy.
Went from Road King Classic to Ultra, and then back to a RKC--imo the best ride out there. And certainly the best handling slow speed maneuvering bike, period.
I have a 2002 Road King with 71,000 miles on it. Installed gear driven cams and did a compression test on the cylinders. Front 150 psi. Rear 155 psi ... Just goes to show old bikes last if they are properly maintained.
I own a 2003 Road King Classic, 100-Year Anniversary Edition, with the Screaming Eagle engine upgrade from an 88 V-Twin to a 95. The fast producing torque and sound is exhilarating. I also prefer to ride without my windshield as it looks better and provides me a much sportier and vibrant ride!
Try a brand new Harley Davidson battery for rideability issues.If the engine hesitates for a second when you hit the start button, it’s a weak battery,
I have a 2002 road king classic and I love my king but keeping my cruise control working can be a challenge .I love my short dark windshield I also love riding without it too. I’m in love too 😂 all my buddies go through so many bikes and are always asking me why I don’t upgrade but I feel like I have the ultimate luxury 😂 I’ve rode my buddies new glides but I always come back to old king ! Old king is smooth ! I’m about to ride to Daytona bike week in a couple weeks again from Ohio I do it every year !
Hi, I have a 2000 RKC with the Magneti Marelli too. I changed the sparkplugs to Screamin Eagle ones and the sputtering disapeared completely. It was a mechanic who told me to do so. I don't know enough about it and why it helped but it did. Take care.
🛑🛑 Duke has the original injection system Harley Davidson used in those days; called the Magnetti Marelli System. 💯 It was a good system, however it is very hard to find someone that knows that much about them, since the older techs are now retired. The best thing to do with a bike like Duke, is leave him alone. 💯👍 Duke does have a Very Nice Exhaust Note, that is very “throaty”and very nice sounding Rinehart System. Nice Bike, Bob…but the word “Soft” should not be used in yours, or any “mans” video!! 😂👍💯
moving to FL for the warm weather after living and riding in PA for 70 years resulted in sacrificing wonderful riding adventures for boring flat land riding!! 🙄
Man, are all your videos like this? 👍🏼 ❤ either way with or without the sound it's like you're on the ride. The countryside is imo real, relaxing and the amazing scenery imo is great 👍🏼
Thank you sir, appreciate that. I think I may prefer the country even more than twisties. Ride safe and thanks for your comment
Just bought a 2011 RK Classic w/8600 miles! Stage 1 and Reinhardt pipes. This after a 15 year period of no bike to ride. I just turned 68 a couple of months back, I should have done it sooner, but life gets in the way sometimes. Learning curve has been steep at times but it is all coming back to me….
Welcome back Mark and what a great bike you have
finally found a deal on my first harley (at 54yo I'm long overdue) ... '13 RKC low miles mostly stock with slip ons, and i expect to keep it that way. i hope to value the times to come with this machine much like you. thanks for sharing you experiences with Duke!
That is awesome and I am definitely the same way. It came with a Stage one and no matter how hard I find it. I just can’t make a change.
I’ve gotten to ride once so far this year. All my cares melted away. Nice to see you enjoying Duke on a rare this spring nice day.
Thanks and amazing how one ride changes our brain space
Hey Boding I also have a 2000 RoadKing classic and I’m just like you I love my RoadKing. But wanted to tell that the best thing you can do for duke is to buy Marvel Mystery oil and add 1/1/2 once to every full tank of gas and that will keep the fuel injection clean and run great. I never have my fuel injection sputtering it runs great. I also put it in my cars and oil with every oil change. On the cars and truck I used 4onces.
I've used Marval's all my life. Presently in my 90 883 XL Sportster.
Both in the gas & oil. Runs solid, like new.
GREAT info, thanks Juan!
Nice to see Duke out and about! My ‘07 needs to be warmed up too. The only difference is that once it is warmed up it actually runs better in cooler weather…
Like us old guys, we need warmed up to be our best
Excellent video! Fuel injection was an option until 2006. I'm currently shopping for my 1999-2002 carbureted Road King. The twin cam engine had timken style crankshaft bearings up to 2002. Aside from the cam chain tensioners and charging systems, the twin cam engines, primaries and transmissions are well proven at this point.
Appreciate that and having the tensioners changed out now as a matter of fact
Whether or not windshields 'look cool' or not is a personal opinion...if your windshield doesn't look cool, you need a different windshield...& if your bike can't handle the small amount of extra weight a windshield adds, you need a new motorcycle...
It was a kind of a joke brother. I’m good and so is the bike.
There's always some moron
I agree that my Road King not only looks better without the windshield and makes for a sportier, carefree ride. It's not about finding a nicer windshield (already nice stock) but about riding without one.
My 2000 Road King Classic is the best bike I have ever owned as well. Had it since new. Love that bike
Same and bury me with it
I had an 07 RKC and that was a pain b/c the bike had an issue that was never recalled. The issue was that after riding highway speeds and exiting and reaching a Stop sign or a red light the bike would just die. The ECM didn't know to regulate itself when RPM's would drop after cruising speeds. HD never had a fix for it and didn't bother with it. I rode it for a couple of yrs and moved on to a 13 Limited at the time.
that is a shame but the Limited is an awesome bike too!
In 2000 Harley still offered a carb but it was an extra charge. The push was on to go all fuel injection.
Thought it was around then, thanks
Sounds like Christeen the killer car on a motorcycle..........Love the sound of the bike and your videos. I just bought a 2007 Road king for my 65 birthday I love it!
I own a 2008 road king awesome I'm bought it in 07 I'm 68 years old😊
What a great bike and never sell it right?
Does anyone else hate the low profile steer tire?
That's absolutely great and awesome vidz bro. Such a awesome big bike brother. Keep it up and more vidz to come.
Appreciate that and more to come for sure
Love the road king!...beauty bike!...I had a 2006 Yamaha roadstar(carburated) that was like that...cold starts you had to give it at least 3-5mins to warm up!...great to see you out and about...stay safe...ride safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
Thanks sir and like me, I need time to warm up :)
Currently riding a 22 ST Streetglide and tomorrow I'm picking up my 06 RoadKing Custom and can't wait. Sold my 16 RoadKing year ago and regret it everyday. Great videos about the Duke.
Thanks Paul and did you pick up your new bike yesterday?
@@BoDean52 I did. My favorite part is the big speedo in the center with white face.
I own a 2002 Roadking Classic in black. It is my favourite bike. It has upgraded cams and runs strong. I enjoy wrenching on it. I am glad you are leaving your bike stock. 👍🏻
Thanks, and we have great bikes for sure. I’ll never sell this bike.
I think my ‘05 Road King looks so much better without the windshield as well. It is funny though that when I didn’t have the driving lights on him, the windshield had so much less turbulence. It was the best windshield of that type I’d ever had. The driving lights dirtied up the airflow enough that it was unbelievable it was the same windshield and bike. I try to keep it off as much as possible. Hanging out in the wind just seems so much more in character on him.
Agree and wow never thought of that, I am going to go compare for sure. Enjoy the King!
Great video. I love my 2008 FLHRC. I feel this is what a Harley was meant to be. Iconic is the word.
Agree Chipper....the never sell bikes. What color is your 2008?
@@BoDean52 It's silver. I also have a 2005 black FXSTI. I can't say I like one over the other. They both are completely different rides. I guess I like the one I'm riding at the time the best. 👍
on my MM efi it would run on high idle when it setled down it was ready to ride when it needed intake seals i just replaced the MM with a CV and a 2000 i ing. HAPPY TRAILS
Thanks and good info!
Duke has that Harley Heritage look, and you know I love it.
Both classic bikes my friend, feel better
Have you changed the cam chain tensioners
Have not but checked them 2500 miles ago and they were in great shape, probably just change out at 30k, at 25k now
I had a 05 Electra Glide that was carburetored, I loved that bike, her name was Ruby and she didn't like the cold weather either. She had the true duals and sounded AWESOME! You just can't get that sound from a fuel injected bike, in my opinion, I should never have traded her! I miss her terribly!
Get it and love this bike for sure!
TC Bikes are hot running....So in cold weather below 70F...( Iam from Cali)..hahaha....You need to warm them up completely....Engine hot to the touch...
Well that is for sure the Duke!
My 2002 Road King Classic named "Phoenix" greatly dislikes the cold as well. This Wisconsin boy has to let it warm up for a good 5 minutes as well before riding.
Also, i have started the Custom Dynamics lights upgrades based on videos from last year you posted. Passing lamps are in, and the main headlight is on order. Will do the taillight in probably late July.
That is great and how do you like them so far I have zero regrets
@@BoDean52 no regrets thus far. Has made a huge visibility difference. Plus its been entertaining still having the stock headlight on, and the passing lamps on an auxiliary switch. Gives that stock riding look until needed, then oh boy! Let there be light!
You mentioned in a comment about potentially needing a different 7" trim ring after installing the main headlight for proper fit?
@@ElwoodBCT I could just never get the original one back on correctly so I ordered a new one actually through Harley parts. It did the trick. Those headlight rings are really fussy once you take them apart. Glad it’s working out for you.
@@BoDean52 I hear ya! Right side passing lamp popped right out of the housing at 55mph ten miles after install as the trim ring wasn't seated right. Thankfully I had my tool kit in the saddlebags.
Hitting 75 for a while I can see why a windshield is the shiznit
Love that sound. Classic rumble.
Its awesome and I wondered it it was too loud for the video?
@@BoDean52 To me it was a perfect balance. Just enough rumble for the soul.
Nice ride…Sorry if you mentioned it previously but what pipes are you running on Duke?
Rineharts and love them!
Duke is my favorite! Love the RKC! I wish they would bring it back.
Me too....makes me bummed out about the new ones
Proud owner of an 05 RK classic. Spent the money to install an S&S gear drive kit - adios chain tensioners. She will run forever with proper maintenance. With a quick detach windshield and tour pack I can go from touring to cruiser in a minute. No other bagger has that kind of functionality and style!
Very true and I will need to do something with the tensioners here soon. Checked at 22k and they were good but always something in the back of my mind!
i absolutely love my road king, its an 08, i try to let my bike warm up before i ride but i rarely do and i haven't had a problem granted it's an 08 and they fixed a lot of the issues in 08 with the twin cam 96
Good point and love Kings!
I own a 2004 road king classic. Im the 2cnd owner. It has a 95" kit and 525 cams. It acts the exact same way as yours....if you dont let it warm up it dont run good at all. I had a built 103 twin cam with 120tq and this 95 runs just as strong. Onlynthimg i dont lile about my 04 is the 1st owner put hogworks stretched bags on it and i absolutely hate them. Plus one of the bags is cracked at the bolt. So im saving up for regular bags with modern handles.
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Check these out and see what you think.
@BoDean 52 thanks for the response man. Will consider those. Was looking at hogworks but their unpainted bags r 600$ then u gotta buy the hardware which is another 200. Then color rite website, color matched harley paint luxury teal, the color on my rk, is like 150$ for a pint, 200 a quart....it's just crazy.
What handle bars you got on this?
These are Buckhorn bars and as far as I know came on stock. I bought this bike used.
Great video BoDean
Thanks Brett, you well?
I love my 95 Road King with 80 inch evo! I also have a 2015 Ultra Limited. The Road King is much more nimble. And yes, windshield off!!
We have great motorcycles, and I hate riding with the windshield on
Went from Road King Classic to Ultra, and then back to a RKC--imo the best ride out there. And certainly the best handling slow speed maneuvering bike, period.
@@vics8873 hard to disagree with that. I am always surprised when I ride this bike at how nimble it really is.
It's a "Symbiosis" thing ...!
😁💯😆 !!
😎🤙
😂😂👍👍
I have a 2002 Road King with 71,000 miles on it. Installed gear driven cams and did a compression test on the cylinders. Front 150 psi. Rear 155 psi ... Just goes to show old bikes last if they are properly maintained.
You are so right and I definitely need to do something with my cam tensioners
Windshields make a huge difference in long rides.
Totally agree
I own a 2003 Road King Classic, 100-Year Anniversary Edition, with the Screaming Eagle engine upgrade from an 88 V-Twin to a 95. The fast producing torque and sound is exhilarating. I also prefer to ride without my windshield as it looks better and provides me a much sportier and vibrant ride!
That’s a great bike and hard to explain the KING ride if you don’t have one. Enjoy the ride
I have an '11 Road King and a '14 Limited and there is a seventy pound difference.
that is interesting my RK is 732 pounds and RGL is 932 pounds. Guess like me, we get bigger over time :). Ride safe
@@BoDean52 The '11 Road King running weight is 830 lbs.
'14 Limited running weight is 896 lbs.
Try a brand new Harley Davidson battery for rideability issues.If the engine hesitates for a second when you hit the start button, it’s a weak battery,
Duke definitely sounds good!
Thanks Jim, sounds like a true motorcycle to me
are you going to put on a stereo on it.
No way!
Mazatlán Mexico is a great place to be a "snowbird", I have a ton of friends that are her for 4-5 months
I’ve heard a lot of folks go to Mexico for the winter months. Challenges what I do with the motorcycle
Love the RK!!!👍👍
thanks and me too!
It's awesome you love Duke so much. I love my Prudence that much too. She's a beautiful, yet hard-riding brute-ess.
Bury me with it
I have a 2002 road king classic and I love my king but keeping my cruise control working can be a challenge .I love my short dark windshield I also love riding without it too. I’m in love too 😂 all my buddies go through so many bikes and are always asking me why I don’t upgrade but I feel like I have the ultimate luxury 😂 I’ve rode my buddies new glides but I always come back to old king ! Old king is smooth ! I’m about to ride to Daytona bike week in a couple weeks again from Ohio I do it every year !
hope your at Daytona now and I love the king without a windshield
Hi, I have a 2000 RKC with the Magneti Marelli too. I changed the sparkplugs to Screamin Eagle ones and the sputtering disapeared completely. It was a mechanic who told me to do so. I don't know enough about it and why it helped but it did.
Take care.
Thanks a ton for that, never heard that but will try it
Make sure your battery is in tip top condition. A weak battery can cause rideability issues (like missing, coughing, etc)
I had a 2010 Road King I called Duke. Now I've got a 2015 Ultra Classic I call Bruno.
Nice they are such great bikes!
Me! Me! Me! Adopt me & let me inherit Duke, Pa!!
I see how you are lol
My 2012 Road King , i love my windshield , im 64 and need it . Too many trips from Pittsburgh to florida , im sold on the windshield.
Good choice!
will be my next bike and my first harley! 🤩
Awesome, think you will love it
I got one like that 05 roadking
Such great bikes
go for it snow bird !!!!!
be nice or no guest room visit for you PAL
@@BoDean52 guest room???? 🙄
🛑🛑 Duke has the original injection system Harley Davidson used in those days; called the Magnetti Marelli System. 💯
It was a good system, however it is very hard to find someone that knows that much about them, since the older techs are now retired.
The best thing to do with a bike like Duke, is leave him alone. 💯👍
Duke does have a Very Nice Exhaust Note, that is very “throaty”and very nice sounding Rinehart System.
Nice Bike, Bob…but the word “Soft” should not be used in yours, or any “mans” video!!
😂👍💯
Not touching Duke for sure.....
@@BoDean52
You will REALLY Open a Can of Worms, if you start messing around with the injection settings. 💯
Nice Sounding Bike. 💯
I bougt a 2000 roadking around xmas
Nice we have great bikes. Does yours have original cam tensioners?
@@BoDean52 nope dude said he put hydraulic
moving to FL for the warm weather after living and riding in PA for 70 years resulted in sacrificing wonderful riding adventures for boring flat land riding!! 🙄
Get that and during the summer no way but in the cold winters, your plan sounds good. I lived in PA for few years and loved the riding!
You'll be fine as long as you listen to the Duke and follow his instructions.
Of course, I listen to the king
I agree with you bro
I have the 2005 road king classic fuel injected Would not trade it for the world
understand that!
👍🇺🇸⚓
ty kind sir
you lost me with the over use of 'duke' get a life
I am going to miss you terribly
Wow my 01 RK does the same thing when cold @bodean 52 I'm in Cleveland
I bet bikes would be better if we were in a better climate
###### ######! You never got to the frikin issues.
First person in 27,000 views that said that. Look at time five minutes and four seconds. Ride safe.