You can get extended bags with one touch like the 14+ a friend has some Amazon ones on his 08,road king. Advanblack and hog works sell them for the older bikes alms well. Man that road king is gorgeous
I like the fat spokes, but I would do chrome. Those are not stock handle bars, those are beach bars, can't stand them myself. Geta detachable windshield, you'll thank me later. I had a 02 and I kept trying to shift to 6th on that thing! And yes you definitely need a tallboy seat! I have a 103 RK now and love it more than my 02,like the abs and cruise control,added power is a plus!
The blue is nice for sure. Personally I like the ability to add or remove the windshield and tour pack depending on the situation. Long multi-day trips with but maybe shorter runs without. Nice personal review of your bike…ride on!
I love the color too! I think stay with the black wheel in the front. The white walls would look sweet! Not for sure about the bags. I know my wife’s brother in law took off the old bags and put the newer style on them. Not for sure what he done but I can find out. The seat I recommend Mean City Cycles. They are close to my town which made me want to help local businesses. But they do awesome work! They have a Facebook page and a website. Lots of options for the seat as well being able to change the seat cover as well. They can embroider on it too!! I have a Ultra Limited and a Fatboy as well and it’s fun to ride the Fatboy on these mountain roads here in North Carolina. If your ever up this way we will hit the parkway and hit some curves. Look forward to seeing what you do next!
Black spokes, new seat,apes and stretch bags with some 4.5 slip-on mufflers and ride the east Tennessee back roads . The use the street glide for speed and Memphis for a sunset ride .
Thanks for sharing Tall, I personally think the bike looked great with Tour Pak & Windshield, but, this is coming from a guy who runs with both of those on my 16’ Road King,, lol! My wife loves riding with me so Tour Pak comes in handy & we live close to the coast in South Texas where it’s windy all the time so windshield helps with that and the amount of BUG juice. Keep 2 on the ground and ride safe! Oh! Color is beautiful! Mine is dark blue. I have 12” bars, those bars are terrible from factory. I have 103 TC.
Yeah man. That blue looks sharp! Once you removed the tour pak and windshield it made a totally different look for the bike. Looking forward to that event that you were speaking of. Well done sir!
I have a 02 road king and has the same bar problem. Your bars are like mine. It appears that the bars are tilted down and the grips are not parallel to the road. TikTok them forward and try that. It helped me tremendously and I saved buying new hats for something that was fixed with just a minor adjustment. Also since you are tall you can get a seat that sets you back further and doesn’t crank your hips. Both adjustments will help. Keep riding! Love the video.
TALL THERES NOTHING LIKE CRUISING THE TWISTIES ON A ROADKING , THE 5 SPEED IS ALWAYS IN THE SWEET SPOT. NOTHING LIKE FAT CHROME SPOKES AND WHITE WALLS.
I like the idea of the black spokes. I think they will look really good. Personally I don't care for white walls. But if that's what you want go for it.I really look forward to you building this bike. What I think is the coolest part about this bike is it you kept it in the family by getting it from your uncle instead of letting it go somewhere else.
Ya gotta have new bars and a new seat first!!! The current bars and seat makes you look like an NBA center trying to ride a mini bike!! JS. As for wheels I prefer cast wheels vs spokes, but it's your bike, so black spokes with chrome rims would work!! Definitely need new style extended bags with new latches. I can't wait to see the King's evolution!!!
Nice looking bike. I had a 1999 Aztec Orange RK, first year of the Twin Cam. Really liked that bike. Go with black legs if you do a black wheel. And you can run a 150 series on the back, no issue. I put one on my RK and my 2004 Classic. It may rub slightly when you roll the bike backwards, but will not run when you are riding. Like others have recommended , 12 or 14 inch KST bars. Good luck.
I love the bike and your ideas are awesome follow your mind. You can't go wrong. I need to find one and make some changes to it. Thank you! for the video I'm looking forward to seeing what you will do.
Love the content man!!! I just bought an 02 road king with a stage 2 and i will tell you from past twin cam 88s its all thats needed man. If you need more power than that i think your gonna mess up the reliability
Howdy. Just throwing some ideas out there. It's your bike so change it to your liking. You might loose the bars and move them up till the grips are level with the ground. If nothing else it may help you get a better feel for new bars. Diamond cut spokes with white walls I think would look hot. With the color and chrome carrying on from front to rear I think would help carry the look. The seat has to fit you. The only problem I have with my wife white walls is keeping them clean. LoL Well just some thoughts. What ever you do I'm positive that it will look amazing. Besides it's a Road King.... They all look cool. Till next time brother. Be safe and have fun... Billy
This saddlebag latch was an improvement over the previous locking mechanism. The previous mechanism would allow the lid to fly off on the highway when it accidentally became unlatched.
I agree. The bike has a lot of chrome, including the fork lowers. I don't think black spokes would pop like chrome wheels and chrome spokes. I would do 14"-16" chrome apes too.
Sorry Tall, you have to upgrade the bags to get the one-touch latch for the saddle bags. I guess someone does make one that is similar to a one touch, but it requires drilling a hole for locks.
It looks great either way. I love my king so much either way. I ride mine with function in mind.. no pack when not needed. But it is a touring model so when i go distance that baby is on. The windshield is a must always. I love my king so much it's got 85000 miles and I've enjoyed all of those miles.
Next to the RG🤔 the RK is my fav.... Although, If I had one...I’d make it my cruiser. I like the spokes...but I’d want to chrome the whole bike out and keep it classic. As for the bars, try some pullback 16in....too bad the bars on there are uncomfortable...I’ve never rode one. Great project to choose tho👍🏾
My first H-D was a 2008 RK Classic 105th Anniversary Ed. I’m 6’5”. I had extended shift and brake levers, extended floorboards, tall boy seat, quick detach windshield & backrest. I installed H-D heritage bars. I liked the look of the chrome spokes and whitewalls. On a 2015 CVO RG Ultra now. Love it but still miss the King.
I enjoyed your video. I have the Road King 2021 in Billiard Red. I also get a lot of compliments on my bike. I feel that anybody can own a black Harley. But not everybody can handle a Harley of a different color. I'm going to be putting 16 inch ape hangers on mine. Looking at your heights you might need something like a 18 or 20 in ape hangers. You will definitely notice a difference in your shoulders if you do any long riding.
Black spokes definitely. BUT, don't forget, You'll loose a little handling with 21" front. ABS? I have ABS on my 2014 ultra classic. Maybe the street glide didn't, Im not sure.
Love everything of the 'after' setup, except the signature aux lamps are missing?! One of my favorite looks. I'm considering a used RK since they killed the chrome for '23. Enjoy!
As your doing the modifications please let us know how much each mod is as well. Love that your taking us on this journey as you always do on your channel!!!
Nice Road King Tall love your videos you got a old soul bro I just bought a 99 Road King getting ready to make it my own also I got the 21 inch chrome mag wrapped around fender and rotors I think I may bet a batwing with a system built in and maybe speakers for the bags or a pizza box maybe 😉
Tall, the 2014 up bags fit the older models that also goes for the tour packs. I have a 08 FLHT and have 2014 and up saddle bags and touring pack, I used the 08 and down mounting bracket just drilled the holes to fit holes on my mount. I did not have to dremellout the saddle bags or the bracket they twist lock to. I plan on doing a video of my set up home this helps someone I couldn’t find anything when I was searching
I feel you. 19 SG will spoil you so bad. Every time I take my 99 Dyna on the interstate I feel like I’m holding on for dear life. Rode nothing but non fairing bikes until my SG and now I’m a big spoiled baby lol
I have a beautiful 2k Road Kind with the 88 cubic inch. I've always been searching for the 6th gear and felt like it was screaming at 75 MHP I put a Dyno Jet turner on her and it made a huge difference. Keep riding and thanks for the videos.
Yep. My TC-88 02 Electra Glide has Stage 1 and 2 and will purr along all day at 80mph at 3200 rpm at half throttle. I still have plenty of passing power on top of it. The S&S 510cam doesn’t even kick in until 3000 rpm. I have no desire to upgrade to a newer bike. I just posted a video of a quick ride up some local twisties where I live.
I agree , chrome spokes, more traditional Harley. 14 inch ape hangars, and yes a detachable windshield for the longer rides, and a removable chrome luggage, rack. I wouldn't mess with the rear wheel. You hardly see it, No real benefit for an 18 inch rear wheel. I would pass on that. Keep the videos coming 👍
Tall, I'm also tempted to put spokes on my '17 Superior Blue Roadking too. But think I'll comprimise and swap them for chrome stock wheels for about $800 then put wide white walls on those. Blue looks so good with the silver/blue tint that chrome has.
I have 14in ape hangers on my 07 road king, I'm 5'11 and they feel comfortable. Also my dad has one of those small windshields on is 02 and it looks good.
For you, you need some 18in apes and if you go with black spokes change the exhaust to black pipes to keep that flow going. You could also add a little bit more black in other areas to offset the rest of the bike happy trails
Had a 2000 Road King. I just straight love that bike. I had a color matched fairing for longer travel but just the windshield around town. If yours is a 2003 you may be able to add cruise control.
TT, I had a 2005 RK Classic EFI that was a great bike - I added the H-D Tallboy seat and 12" apes... both made a big difference in comfort and styling. I'm also with you on removing the TourPak, speakers, and windshield... I did, too, but put the windshield back on after suffering the breeze at highway speeds. I traded it on my 2017 Road Glide Special, which is great for touring, but I sure miss the back road feel of the RK. Oh - I think you can find extended bags at Advanblack. Can't wait to see how you outfit it!
the new style bags are a direct swap did it on my 02. The saddle bags where the pin goes, the bracket needs a very slight adjustment and the tour pack you just drill the holes to fir the old style mount
I have a 95 road king and a 2017 Road Glide Special and love. them. both.On your blue Road King try pushing the handle bars forward first and then see how you like that .If that doesn't do it then time for some more bars.
Choose the police-seat and chrome spoke front wheel. New type extended bags in white and maybe a little white pinstripe on the tank. It will not be a "revival", but it can be "1501". ;-)
Love the RK and I ride an 03, Shrink, Peace Officer. As I’m sure you’re aware that it’s called a Tour Psck for the reason it’s for touring. I have the same one but it’s not on my bike unless I’m touring. For everyday riding the side bags are plenty. No. You can’t change the latches, I’m not fond of mine either but that’s the long and short. I have an extender Memphis shade windshield and a Aero Blade above that. Wouldn’t change that configuration for any amount of money. My only dislike and this is about all Harley’s is that the come from the factory missing s bunch of horsepower and torque. For that reason I installed new cams, new heads, new injectors, new exhaust and a Thunder Max Computer tuner. I added almost 25 horsepower to its stock setup and now it runs the way it should. Ride safe Brother Rp
Hello Tall, I have a 2005 RoadKing also. I have the 21" fat spoke chrome with black rim on the front. Rear wheel is a 16" with a 150 tire and it fits perfect. Chrome spokes with black rim. Forget the with wall tires go black wall.
Black wheels, no white wall. I'd only do the white wall with chrome wheels. With what you are going for, maybe do a white pinstripe on the lip of the black wheel. It'll show you thought of it, kept it more modern with a shout out to the classic.
Yeah Buddy, change those bars . Get them up off of that tank . Put some mini ape hangers on it no more then shoulder height for comfort . Seat , whatever you get for you’re height you might like a drivers back rest ? My lower back used to get really sore til I put a seat backrest on it .
Hey Tall, excellent video as per usual... About the new Shoes for your ride...... Try checking out the Bridgestone series ; BATTLECRUISE H50 tires. Sounds like they might be right up your alley. About the Drag-bars, what about reversing the direction of the handle bar mounts, so that they pull the bars away from you without changing the wrist angle ??? Stay Safe.
18” ape hangers. My 03 road king had spokes and 18” apes loved the look and being tall the 18’s really let me stretch out. I also had to to an extended reach seat. I had the LaPera villain daddy long legs. I love my current Road Glide but I sure do miss my RK
Check with Eddie Byrd, he is an AdvanBlack rep and they have color match extended bags. He's all over social media so he should be fairly easy to find.
Love the Road King without the windshield. The bags could come in useful. That bike would be just right for a bunch of riders. I see so many riders that 95% of their rides are short trips riding dressed our baggers. For long trips, pop the temporary windshield back on it. Change out the drive sprocket in the primary to a smaller tooth. That will give you a better top end, with lower RPMs, without a bunch of money.
Black spokes with white wall tires and ape's,and fish fin exhaust would really make that blue pop big time,I personally like the blue as my Tri Glide is also blue lol, nice ride even the way it sits brother,💯👊🏽😎
I was only half listening, but I agree. The Black Folks look great on those bikes.😉 I have a 2003 100th Anniversary RK, and I love, LOVE(!) the White Walls with chrome spokes. I also agree with your assessment of the Blues. I think HD makes some of the most beautiful shades of blue. However, when the black one fell into my lap, it was love at first, and every sight.
If you are ever looking for a great windshield with detachable options look into Memphis Shades. Many styles to choose from. Memphis fats is the one I’m going with on my RK.
You can run advanblack new style extended bags and lids but you need to get special hardware / a grinder to mount them as the new style bags mount in a slightly different spot on the front bolt
I didn't know you were throwing me a birthday party! 07 17 . Black spokes are a bad idea unless you like flat black. Your gonna want to keep your white walls clean and anything that will do that will dull the powder coat. Ps I'm headed out west with my pit bull on my roadking and we're fine.
The RK is looking way better! Black spokes sound cool looking forward to seeing it. Don't really think w.walls willlookright with the black spokes, but I do like to see the separation between black wheels and the tire...
she’s a lot better looking 👌🏾 newer style extended bags with the newer latches are all over eBay. don’t think you can modify stock ones. My ‘05 RK still works for me. Great footage. Later.
You can change to the new style bags Advan black has them color matched extended One touch you can even buy a bracket that makes the mounting simple I'm doing the same thing about 12 street glife
Hey Tall, just saw you walking around Daytona last week. Regarding road king windshields for over 6’ riders, is it better to just go lower like 15” and keep your head in clean air?? Shields that are the “correct “ height seems to cause too much buffering unless you take them up so high you need to look through them..
wow didnt realize how much i'd like that led ring on the headlight. Its slick
You can get extended bags with one touch like the 14+ a friend has some Amazon ones on his 08,road king. Advanblack and hog works sell them for the older bikes alms well.
Man that road king is gorgeous
Unc had so much chrome on Memphis, I would build on that. Some chrome shoes will take it over the top, especially with some new bars.
Chrome spoke when clean look gorgeous on that bike. The only issue is keeping them clean and or cleaning them it will be a bear to do
I like the fat spokes, but I would do chrome. Those are not stock handle bars, those are beach bars, can't stand them myself. Geta detachable windshield, you'll thank me later. I had a 02 and I kept trying to shift to 6th on that thing! And yes you definitely need a tallboy seat! I have a 103 RK now and love it more than my 02,like the abs and cruise control,added power is a plus!
The blue is nice for sure. Personally I like the ability to add or remove the windshield and tour pack depending on the situation. Long multi-day trips with but maybe shorter runs without. Nice personal review of your bike…ride on!
The chrome spoke wheels will look great with the beautiful blue fender. But thatd just my taste. Looking forward to seeing this bike made your own!
Please keep us posted on what you do to this bike. Road King is my favorite bike. Yours is beautiful with so much potential.
I love the color too! I think stay with the black wheel in the front. The white walls would look sweet! Not for sure about the bags. I know my wife’s brother in law took off the old bags and put the newer style on them. Not for sure what he done but I can find out. The seat I recommend Mean City Cycles. They are close to my town which made me want to help local businesses. But they do awesome work! They have a Facebook page and a website. Lots of options for the seat as well being able to change the seat cover as well. They can embroider on it too!! I have a Ultra Limited and a Fatboy as well and it’s fun to ride the Fatboy on these mountain roads here in North Carolina. If your ever up this way we will hit the parkway and hit some curves. Look forward to seeing what you do next!
Beautiful, beautiful rich blue color !!! Makes me want one !
Black spokes, new seat,apes and stretch bags with some 4.5 slip-on mufflers and ride the east Tennessee back roads . The use the street glide for speed and Memphis for a sunset ride .
Thanks for sharing Tall,
I personally think the bike looked great with Tour Pak & Windshield, but, this is coming from a guy who runs with both of those on my 16’ Road King,, lol!
My wife loves riding with me so Tour Pak comes in handy & we live close to the coast in South Texas where it’s windy all the time so windshield helps with that and the amount of BUG juice. Keep 2 on the ground and ride safe! Oh! Color is beautiful! Mine is dark blue. I have 12” bars, those bars are terrible from factory.
I have 103 TC.
As soon as the windscreen an tour pack came off ..Super Sweet.. The Blue is also a fresh new look with those blakk wheels..
Bars: Triple OG (if you like pull back style) or Carlini(if you prefer traditional style)
Wheels: Arlen Ness
Exhaust: Thunderheader
Yeah man. That blue looks sharp! Once you removed the tour pak and windshield it made a totally different look for the bike. Looking forward to that event that you were speaking of. Well done sir!
I have a 02 road king and has the same bar problem. Your bars are like mine. It appears that the bars are tilted down and the grips are not parallel to the road. TikTok them forward and try that. It helped me tremendously and I saved buying new hats for something that was fixed with just a minor adjustment. Also since you are tall you can get a seat that sets you back further and doesn’t crank your hips. Both adjustments will help. Keep riding! Love the video.
TALL THERES NOTHING LIKE CRUISING THE TWISTIES ON A ROADKING , THE 5 SPEED IS ALWAYS IN THE SWEET SPOT. NOTHING LIKE FAT CHROME SPOKES AND WHITE WALLS.
Hey Tall... Nice backup bike. Good luck with all the improvements you plan on making.
I like the idea of the black spokes. I think they will look really good. Personally I don't care for white walls. But if that's what you want go for it.I really look forward to you building this bike. What I think is the coolest part about this bike is it you kept it in the family by getting it from your uncle instead of letting it go somewhere else.
Ya gotta have new bars and a new seat first!!! The current bars and seat makes you look like an NBA center trying to ride a mini bike!! JS. As for wheels I prefer cast wheels vs spokes, but it's your bike, so black spokes with chrome rims would work!! Definitely need new style extended bags with new latches. I can't wait to see the King's evolution!!!
Yes 14 and up bags will work I believe. Double check that tho.
You need a bolt mount relocation kit. But yes.
Stretched bags, spokes and all the chrome you can handle....and some shoulder height ape hangers wouldn't hurt! Great video!
I really enjoy your videos. Just bought '08 Road King that is loaded with chrome upgrades. The bike feels so light and nimble just a joy !!
Nice looking bike. I had a 1999 Aztec Orange RK, first year of the Twin Cam. Really liked that bike.
Go with black legs if you do a black wheel. And you can run a 150 series on the back, no issue. I put one on my RK and my 2004 Classic. It may rub slightly when you roll the bike backwards, but will not run when you are riding.
Like others have recommended , 12 or 14 inch KST bars.
Good luck.
I love the bike and your ideas are awesome follow your mind. You can't go wrong. I need to find one and make some changes to it. Thank you! for the video I'm looking forward to seeing what you will do.
Love the content man!!! I just bought an 02 road king with a stage 2 and i will tell you from past twin cam 88s its all thats needed man. If you need more power than that i think your gonna mess up the reliability
I think 14 inch apers would help you out alot. And I would put a sissybar on the back with a chrome rack. That would make it perfect, great color btw.
Howdy. Just throwing some ideas out there. It's your bike so change it to your liking. You might loose the bars and move them up till the grips are level with the ground. If nothing else it may help you get a better feel for new bars. Diamond cut spokes with white walls I think would look hot. With the color and chrome carrying on from front to rear I think would help carry the look. The seat has to fit you. The only problem I have with my wife white walls is keeping them clean. LoL Well just some thoughts. What ever you do I'm positive that it will look amazing. Besides it's a Road King.... They all look cool. Till next time brother. Be safe and have fun...
Billy
This saddlebag latch was an improvement over the previous locking mechanism. The previous mechanism would allow the lid to fly off on the highway when it accidentally became unlatched.
Nice scoot my friend. Enjoy making it yours!! White Walls are nice but a lot of maintenance.
The Chrome spokes with the white wall tires looks better. It also will make that blue Pop!
I agree. The bike has a lot of chrome, including the fork lowers. I don't think black spokes would pop like chrome wheels and chrome spokes. I would do 14"-16" chrome apes too.
I would do the same on the bars...
Sorry Tall, you have to upgrade the bags to get the one-touch latch for the saddle bags. I guess someone does make one that is similar to a one touch, but it requires drilling a hole for locks.
You could do black spokes with the chrome lip
It looks great either way. I love my king so much either way. I ride mine with function in mind.. no pack when not needed. But it is a touring model so when i go distance that baby is on. The windshield is a must always. I love my king so much it's got 85000 miles and I've enjoyed all of those miles.
you can get the extended bags for a 14 and up...then just router out the holes on the brackets...lots videos on it...easy to do
Next to the RG🤔 the RK is my fav.... Although, If I had one...I’d make it my cruiser. I like the spokes...but I’d want to chrome the whole bike out and keep it classic. As for the bars, try some pullback 16in....too bad the bars on there are uncomfortable...I’ve never rode one. Great project to choose tho👍🏾
My first H-D was a 2008 RK Classic 105th Anniversary Ed. I’m 6’5”. I had extended shift and brake levers, extended floorboards, tall boy seat, quick detach windshield & backrest. I installed H-D heritage bars. I liked the look of the chrome spokes and whitewalls. On a 2015 CVO RG Ultra now. Love it but still miss the King.
I enjoyed your video. I have the Road King 2021 in Billiard Red. I also get a lot of compliments on my bike. I feel that anybody can own a black Harley. But not everybody can handle a Harley of a different color. I'm going to be putting 16 inch ape hangers on mine. Looking at your heights you might need something like a 18 or 20 in ape hangers. You will definitely notice a difference in your shoulders if you do any long riding.
Really good looking bike but I do like the windshield in it.
Black spokes definitely. BUT, don't forget, You'll loose a little handling with 21" front.
ABS? I have ABS on my 2014 ultra classic. Maybe the street glide didn't, Im not sure.
Huge difference without the tour pack & windscreen, that blue with the black spoke contrast will look sick.
That is a beauty… I had a 1996 Road King. Loved it. Love yours! Thanks for the video.
Love everything of the 'after' setup, except the signature aux lamps are missing?! One of my favorite looks. I'm considering a used RK since they killed the chrome for '23. Enjoy!
As your doing the modifications please let us know how much each mod is as well. Love that your taking us on this journey as you always do on your channel!!!
Tall, I just got a 2015 road king and trying to make it my own. Learning a lot from you and thanks for tip for gas cap trick when u pump gas. Thanks
Nice Road King Tall love your videos you got a old soul bro I just bought a 99 Road King getting ready to make it my own also I got the 21 inch chrome mag wrapped around fender and rotors I think I may bet a batwing with a system built in and maybe speakers for the bags or a pizza box maybe 😉
Tall, the 2014 up bags fit the older models that also goes for the tour packs. I have a 08 FLHT and have 2014 and up saddle bags and touring pack, I used the 08 and down mounting bracket just drilled the holes to fit holes on my mount. I did not have to dremellout the saddle bags or the bracket they twist lock to. I plan on doing a video of my set up home this helps someone I couldn’t find anything when I was searching
I feel you. 19 SG will spoil you so bad. Every time I take my 99 Dyna on the interstate I feel like I’m holding on for dear life. Rode nothing but non fairing bikes until my SG and now I’m a big spoiled baby lol
I have a beautiful 2k Road Kind with the 88 cubic inch. I've always been searching for the 6th gear and felt like it was screaming at 75 MHP I put a Dyno Jet turner on her and it made a huge difference. Keep riding and thanks for the videos.
I converted mine to carb and power increased by on the highway i want to lower rpms 🤔 a cam maybe would do it?
Love it. I purchased a 2005 Electra Glide Standard at a fantastic price. The 88 gives plenty of power for my use.
Yep. My TC-88 02 Electra Glide has Stage 1 and 2 and will purr along all day at 80mph at 3200 rpm at half throttle. I still have plenty of passing power on top of it. The S&S 510cam doesn’t even kick in until 3000 rpm. I have no desire to upgrade to a newer bike. I just posted a video of a quick ride up some local twisties where I live.
Black rim chrome spokes and white walls! Keep up the great work Tall love the channel!
They lengthened the eg frame 3” in 2008. It makes the shorter bike faster turning. I lov the short bikes. N the 88s never felt weak.
I agree , chrome spokes, more traditional Harley.
14 inch ape hangars, and yes a detachable windshield for the longer rides, and a removable chrome luggage, rack. I wouldn't mess with the rear wheel. You hardly see it,
No real benefit for an
18 inch rear wheel. I would pass on that.
Keep the videos coming 👍
Tall, I'm also tempted to put spokes on my '17 Superior Blue Roadking too. But think I'll comprimise and swap them for chrome stock wheels for about $800 then put wide white walls on those. Blue looks so good with the silver/blue tint that chrome has.
I have 14in ape hangers on my 07 road king, I'm 5'11 and they feel comfortable. Also my dad has one of those small windshields on is 02 and it looks good.
I have an 05 Police Road King and put a set of 2016 Street Glide bags on it. Wish I could send a pic. Anxious to see what engine upgrades you do.
For you, you need some 18in apes and if you go with black spokes change the exhaust to black pipes to keep that flow going. You could also add a little bit more black in other areas to offset the rest of the bike happy trails
Love the blue on that road king it is an amazing looking bike and an oldie but a goodie looks good on you enjoy👍🏻👍🏻
Had a 2000 Road King. I just straight love that bike. I had a color matched fairing for longer travel but just the windshield around town. If yours is a 2003 you may be able to add cruise control.
That is what a road glide feels like when you ride it. Light in the front. LOL
TT, I had a 2005 RK Classic EFI that was a great bike - I added the H-D Tallboy seat and 12" apes... both made a big difference in comfort and styling. I'm also with you on removing the TourPak, speakers, and windshield... I did, too, but put the windshield back on after suffering the breeze at highway speeds. I traded it on my 2017 Road Glide Special, which is great for touring, but I sure miss the back road feel of the RK. Oh - I think you can find extended bags at Advanblack. Can't wait to see how you outfit it!
the new style bags are a direct swap did it on my 02. The saddle bags where the pin goes, the bracket needs a very slight adjustment and the tour pack you just drill the holes to fir the old style mount
I have a 95 road king and a 2017 Road Glide Special and love. them. both.On your blue Road King try pushing the handle bars forward first and then see how you like that .If that doesn't do it then time for some more bars.
Choose the police-seat and chrome spoke front wheel. New type extended bags in white and maybe a little white pinstripe on the tank. It will not be a "revival", but it can be "1501". ;-)
Chrome spokes,white walls, 14/16"apes, and the pain of wanting that 6th gear never goes away. Otherwise love the content dude!
Beautiful bike. Huge improvement without the windshield and the tour pack. Nice platform for a performance build.
Love the RK and I ride an 03, Shrink, Peace Officer. As I’m sure you’re aware that it’s called a Tour Psck for the reason it’s for touring. I have the same one but it’s not on my bike unless I’m touring. For everyday riding the side bags are plenty. No. You can’t change the latches, I’m not fond of mine either but that’s the long and short. I have an extender Memphis shade windshield and a Aero Blade above that. Wouldn’t change that configuration for any amount of money. My only dislike and this is about all Harley’s is that the come from the factory missing s bunch of horsepower and torque. For that reason I installed new cams, new heads, new injectors, new exhaust and a Thunder Max Computer tuner. I added almost 25 horsepower to its stock setup and now it runs the way it should. Ride safe Brother
Rp
Hello Tall, I have a 2005 RoadKing also. I have the 21" fat spoke chrome with black rim on the front. Rear wheel is a 16" with a 150 tire and it fits perfect. Chrome spokes with black rim. Forget the with wall tires go black wall.
Also my rear wheel is chrome spokes with black rim.
That's a nice looking road you're riding on too.
No wonder your having fun. LOL!!!
Black wheels, no white wall. I'd only do the white wall with chrome wheels. With what you are going for, maybe do a white pinstripe on the lip of the black wheel. It'll show you thought of it, kept it more modern with a shout out to the classic.
Yeah Buddy, change those bars . Get them up off of that tank . Put some mini ape hangers on it no more then shoulder height for comfort .
Seat , whatever you get for you’re height you might like a drivers back rest ? My lower back used to get really sore til I put a seat backrest on it .
Love the color. Beautiful bike.
Tall, take a look at the twisted spokes, you can get em black and chrome twist. Look amazing and would work perfect imo!
Hey Tall, excellent video as per usual... About the new Shoes for your ride...... Try checking out the Bridgestone series ; BATTLECRUISE H50 tires. Sounds like they might be right up your alley. About the Drag-bars, what about reversing the direction of the handle bar mounts, so that they pull the bars away from you without changing the wrist angle ???
Stay Safe.
18” ape hangers. My 03 road king had spokes and 18” apes loved the look and being tall the 18’s really let me stretch out. I also had to to an extended reach seat. I had the LaPera villain daddy long legs. I love my current Road Glide but I sure do miss my RK
Bless you as well brother. Be safe and love the king baby!!!!
Check with Eddie Byrd, he is an AdvanBlack rep and they have color match extended bags. He's all over social media so he should be fairly easy to find.
Love the Road King without the windshield. The bags could come in useful. That bike would be just right for a bunch of riders. I see so many riders that 95% of their rides are short trips riding dressed our baggers. For long trips, pop the temporary windshield back on it. Change out the drive sprocket in the primary to a smaller tooth. That will give you a better top end, with lower RPMs, without a bunch of money.
That explains the sprocket change for a taller gear right?
Looks really good without all of the extra stuff.
You can upgrade to the new style bags, but you will have to do the bags and the lids. Road King, the ultimate “cruiser” !💪🏾
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Black spokes with white wall tires and ape's,and fish fin exhaust would really make that blue pop big time,I personally like the blue as my Tri Glide is also blue lol, nice ride even the way it sits brother,💯👊🏽😎
yes you can change the bags to the newer 1 touch bags! they would mount right up!
I was only half listening, but I agree. The Black Folks look great on those bikes.😉 I have a 2003 100th Anniversary RK, and I love, LOVE(!) the White Walls with chrome spokes. I also agree with your assessment of the Blues. I think HD makes some of the most beautiful shades of blue. However, when the black one fell into my lap, it was love at first, and every sight.
I see you finally found the best Harley Davidson out there
If you are ever looking for a great windshield with detachable options look into Memphis Shades. Many styles to choose from. Memphis fats is the one I’m going with on my RK.
Great bike great curvy back road what more do you need
You can run advanblack new style extended bags and lids but you need to get special hardware / a grinder to mount them as the new style bags mount in a slightly different spot on the front bolt
I put late model extended bags on my 06.
I know I say it all the time, but I love your dog.
I didn't know you were throwing me a birthday party! 07 17 . Black spokes are a bad idea unless you like flat black. Your gonna want to keep your white walls clean and anything that will do that will dull the powder coat. Ps I'm headed out west with my pit bull on my roadking and we're fine.
Definitely looks good. Some ape hangers will look good. Spokes with the white walls too.
I like Road Kings.
The RK is looking way better!
Black spokes sound cool looking forward to seeing it. Don't really think w.walls willlookright with the black spokes, but I do like to see the separation between black wheels and the tire...
she’s a lot better looking 👌🏾 newer style extended bags with the newer latches are all over eBay. don’t think you can modify stock ones. My ‘05 RK still works for me. Great footage. Later.
Old school tribute bike . . .
Need to put the license plate underneath the taillight and a curved one. It makes it look more like a Street Glide . Good luck with it looking good
DNA Fat 50 spoke chrome spokes black spoke nuts for me so you don't over do the black. Can't wait to see your build. 16 inch Carlini gangster apes.
You can change to the new style bags Advan black has them color matched extended One touch you can even buy a bracket that makes the mounting simple I'm doing the same thing about 12 street glife
Hey Tall, just saw you walking around Daytona last week. Regarding road king windshields for over 6’ riders, is it better to just go lower like 15” and keep your head in clean air?? Shields that are the “correct “ height seems to cause too much buffering unless you take them up so high you need to look through them..
Can’t wait to see the upgrades, keep em coming tall!
Can’t wait to see what you do and how it comes out
They make a nice tinted cover windshield for that bike it’s got the vent in front looks really nice,12, in bars