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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by Studds, Jul 11, 2010.

  1. Studds

    Studds Active Member

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    Well, I'm back on my feet and all I can think about now is--do I want another Softail or a Road King! All of you were right, it's in my blood. It's so strange how your thoughts change after the stitches are removed, the cast is off and the last of the scabs fall off. Damn, riding a bike is like running around with a bad woman----you know it's wrong, you know it could end any minute, but it feels so good you just can't help yourself.

    Does anyone have any advice on which Road King engines to stay away from ?



    Thanks again for all the good words you gave me after the accident.

    Studds
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  3. big_jake57

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    Never heard it explained any better. Ha!!! Cool. Maybe 'cause I've always been attracted to "bad" wimmin and dangerous bikes. Got two friends on Road Kings, and they love em.
    Glad yer back!! Best of luck and enjoy huntin for yer new ride !!!
    big_jake57, Jul 11, 2010
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    Congrats on being back in the saddle!! I am glad that you are healing well. I am looking for another bike myself. I have had the chance to ride an Electra Glide and I really did like the ride. Road King should be the same, perhaps a little lighter because of the absence of the rear tour pak and the front fairing.
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 11, 2010
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    if your looking at used.........it is hard to beat an evo..........
    chucktx, Jul 12, 2010
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    What did they do so right with that engine?
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 12, 2010
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  7. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    of course a different perspective - Twin Cam

    Evo is great engine but there are hundreds of thousands more TC's out there
    and thus you should be able to get a great deal on them.

    None of the TC's are bad, early TC's had some cam bearing issues due to the
    type of bearing used on the rear cam, but other than that nothing major.

    A good Road King with an 88 CUI engine will run 100K miles easy..
    hotroadking, Jul 12, 2010
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    I agree with the TC, I had a half dozen or so EVO's they are a good motor but the TC has been out for 12 years now and is pretty bullet proof just like the EVO. Road King is heavier than a softail and the 88 or 96 works well in them.
    HarleysLR, Jul 12, 2010
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  9. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Nice thing about a TC is you can buy an 88 which is stock, then either bore the cyl or pop on HD 95 inch cyl and pistons and you have a nice 95 cui engine, drop in a mild cam and you have a lot more TQ

    Evo is 80 CUI and you really can't go larger without paying the machine shop...
    big bucks to increase the size.
    hotroadking, Jul 12, 2010
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  10. Red Rider

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    There really are no engines to stay away from anymore, other than ones abused by the riders. There was a problem with some of the very first Twin Cams off the line in '99 (cam bolt), but it was resolved quickly.

    I like the Road King over the Softail because the suspension is superior, but there are many things to like about both models.

    And great that you are ready to ride again!

    :cheers:
    Red Rider, Jul 12, 2010
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  11. FLHTbiker

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    Had a 99 Aztec Orange Roadking (first of the TC) and loved it. Have always wished I had it back. They had to fix the cam bearing but the bike ran great. So any of the early TC Roadkings to me would be good and sense there are so many around should be able to pick one up reasonably.
    Glad to see you back, and knew you would be itching for another bike, once its in the blood you just can't shake it.
    FLHTbiker, Jul 12, 2010
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  12. BluePearl

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    Told you not to spend that insurance money!! Proven fact Harley riders live longer because of the stress relief :D

    The truth is everybody has a roadking or an ultra these days -- best of both worlds is the eglide Classic!!:cool::cool:JMHO
    Chopped windshield - no lowers, still plenty of wind in your hair (if applicable) - quick detach on beer box - good bar hopper!!
    Throw luggage back on ,full windshield and your ready for long haul and overnighters.

    Any TC will do - mild cam, lots of air (insert V-ductor commercial here):roflmao: and a tuning --your good to go!!
    BluePearl, Jul 12, 2010
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  13. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    all this said........the t/c has two setups the A and the B the A will accept hp improvements the B not so much...........just sayin..........
    chucktx, Jul 12, 2010
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    Depending on your likes or dislikes the E Glide Classic or Road king are pretty much the same bike. Fairing or windshield ,radio no radio otherwise I think they are very close for handling and riding. I gotta have my MP3 player hooked up for some tunes while riding. Nothing better than listening to "Freebird" while cruising down the road.
    steveb, Jul 12, 2010
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    Glad you're looking at getting back in the saddle. I don't think you can go wrong with either a TC or an EVO..I've had both and the TC has worked better for me.
    Sleepy, Jul 12, 2010
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    Try to stay away from the Magnelli Morelli Fuel Infection from 1987 thru 2001.
    Stick with carb or Delphi fuel injection 2001 and up.
    Tomflhrci98, Jul 12, 2010
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    studds welcome back to the real world , All good answers above ,The R King is a little heavier the the softail , both are good bike's it will depend on your riding style , just a cruser for town or A bike to take trips on & cruser around town :cool:
    cowboy, Jul 12, 2010
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  18. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Tell that to my 124 B :roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:
    hotroadking, Jul 13, 2010
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  19. chucktx

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    maybe i should have said...inexpensively!!
    chucktx, Jul 13, 2010
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    now that is a good statement.

    BTW before it made the 124, it was a 117, and before that a 95 inch with Woods TW-6H, SE Heads, 10.5 pistons, thunderheader, Micky Rooney 45 and it was a monster then....

    the key to the B is to keep RPM under 6000 max....
    hotroadking, Jul 14, 2010
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