Originally Posted by RevRider
Good Evening AlarmGuy,
Great story, i really enjoyed reading it - that took some real guts and courage to bring the new one home in the rain! I'm such a wimp, I would have probably came back and rode home when the weather cleared - I need a shot of adventure into my system.
The HD demo truck was at my local dealer this weekend, I rode a couple of the bikes, the Fatboy and the Breakout, both with the 114 engines. Alot of power, between the two I would favor the Breakout.
The new touring bikes are nice, but not enough to want to trade in my 14 Road King - I just love that bike. I really don't see ever parting with it. If I wear out the engine, I will just put in a new one, maybe the HD 120. My bike is paid for, and I am a big believer in the best bike is the one paid for!! Based on my riding style, i.e., my desire to see the open road before me not over a fairing, just through a windshield; I don't care about listening to music while I am riding; my bike really handles extremely well in the corners; and it has more than ample power; I consider it a perfect ride for me.
I did upgrade the saddle bag securement method from the attachment pins to the new screw on bolts to better secure the bags - really nice, would recommend that to you if you haven't already done it.
Long live the Road King - Harley appropriately name it, for it is the King of the Road!!
RevRider
Not so sure about courage or guts or desperation but we did carefully think things through by watching the radar on our phones, we also found out later the dealer was checking out the radar too. We were also impressed that they mentioned the storm (they remembered us) and wondering how we made out that day in a follow up email regarding paperwork for our state ect week after we got home.
They saw the break in the storm towards our home state as we did, truly if there was no hope we wouldnt have done it, I truly kept reminding myself to focus and take it easy, which was great for breaking in the first hour +. I figured the rain wouldnt hurt it and might actually help keep the engine cool, though I was not thrilled the bike was getting blasted by water the second we rode out of the dealer. ...
Yes, mine is paid for too and as of right now, not going to part with it, just no compelling reason too yet, the new ones are not offering me the same thrill as buying the 14RK.
My wife REALLY likes the RK too, not into the fairings, not that I do not like them but my bike is my escape from electronic distractions and electronics/security is my occupation so it a relief to be away from it. Ill never say never but my thoughts have not changed yet.
No, havent done the screw bolts, I did do the recall years ago for the saddlebag pins, though they look the same to me, thanks for the feedback on the screw ons.
Talking of rain, Hurricane Michael will be here in less then 12 hours (Thurs 10-11-18 @ 8AM) but will no longer be a hurricane when it arrives, it will be Tropical Storm Michael.