Yeah, I used to be in the Yamaha forums. I heard about that Royal Star before, well liked. I didnt know as much about the Valkyrie except occasional positive comments. There was another Honda well liked, gosh I used to know the guy and I forgot the model, it was like a Honda Road King competitor right before Honda started cutting their bike lineup and coming out with that chopper. I REALLY liked going to a nice Honda Bike Dealer near where we lived. Actually was interested at the time with the new Stripped down Goldwing
I could have got it at a great price, they had a couple, the one thing at the time that really bothered me and salesman acknowledged was the paint on them, new bikes in the showroom with swirl marks in them.
Come to think of it, I like A LOT of bikes!! Lucky I am not super wealthy with a large garage. Love them all. I can get A.D.D. with stuff and always want something new but doubt in my lifetime now retired I will go for another new bike. The 14 RK still looks brand new, unique factory paint gets compliments still to this day. I have kept it pristine. Believe it or not I wanted to try a sensibly priced sport tourer before I leave this earth but my wife who LOVES riding with me is afraid of them (or maybe me on it will her on the back *LOL*) petite she feels to high off the ground. My first choice would be maybe a Kawi Concours 14 still what the media calls (lack of better words) basic sport tourer but tried and true technology. The other would be FJR (but if I remember correctly it has a small gas tank) Call me crazy but I love the thought of the Concours and I think there is an optional truck for travel.
The RK with 30+k miles on it has done a number of trips to the mountains and the ocean. Now in the new home on the ocean it will be more local riding I THINK. One thing for sure, I love the bike, it has N-E-V-E-R needed a repair, only maintenance, tires, brakes. I NEVER expected that from a Harley after all the bashing I would read about and NO it doesnt leak a drop of OIL or even have a wet spot*LOL* AS you can see, I am not a proponent about anything but the truth and could care less what someone rides including other bikers I know.
I like the Concours and wife is good if I get it but she wont get on it. *LOL*
oops there is one concern, I wonder if the riding angle will bother my back. I used to have some issues with my back but for some reason I do not know I never do anymore.
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