2001 Harley-Davidson FLHPI Road King (Police) review from United States of America
"Almost as good as sex"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Stator and rotor blew out - replaced at a local independent shop.
General comments?
Handles great, better than any bike I've ridden. Very sure-footed on winding roads. It is comfortable, although I will eventually get a full-dress in addition to the FLHPI for road trips.
Shakes when idling, but smooths out as it winds up.
I enjoyed my Goldwings, but this bike has better acceleration (like I really need to go faster, quicker). Had to blow the carbs out after storing it for the winter (really?) and my buddy said he was doing 110 and falling behind... I wasn't paying attention to my speedometer anymore.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 10 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 9 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda GL1000 Gold Wing |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2009 |