Comments: 1-15, 16-20
I now own a 2003 RK and a 2005 Night Train. I always bought Yamaha's in the past and had a couple of Honda's as well. I will NEVER buy another brand other than Harley-Davidson now. I have nothing against anyone's decision on what they ride, but I understand the passion that HD owners have, and the brotherhood.
I've had all kinds of bikes and I just bought a 95 Road King, it's the best ride yet. Truth be told, most bikes sold now are very reliable, but the real difference is the others just are not Harleys. When you're on a hog you just ain't on a motorcycle, you're on something special, yeah you hog riders know what I mean, all you others, well you don't.
I bought my Road King Classic in 1999 and still have it! I've since placed 48K on it. The only major fault I had was the stator that went out at 30K. She is blast to ride! I will never get rid of her. I also have a 2000 Night Train, but of the two, the RKC is my main ride.
First time try at this. My first bike and love of my life to this day was my 1966 Super 90 Honda. At 16 this bike was my ticket to a life time of loving all motorcycles. I now ride a 03 Road King Classic with 49k. In VERMONT we have a very short season; I am still trying like hell to break 10k in a year. Last year 9,250 my best ever. Not going to make this year as only 6,250.
My point is this, no matter what ride or how many miles a year you put on, YOU ARE ON 2 WHEELS. I respect anyone that dares to go and deal with the dangers as well as the shear non-taxable (as of yet) out right feeling we ALL get of pure wind in your face on those just perfect days when bike and self are one.
I bought a 2003 RKC new and have ridden it in 40 states and 3 Canadian Provinces. It has 51,000 mostly trouble free miles... 1 belt, several tires, 1 battery AMF, 1 turn signal bulb. I love this bike and would not part with it. It's my 2nd Harley after owning a couple of Honda's, and though the Honda's were very dependable bikes, there is no comparison to the experience of owning and riding a Harley. I used to laugh at a friend who would have trouble starting his AMF Harley, but on the few occasions he would let me ride it, I would think man if I ever get another bike, it will be a Harley. It's a beautiful day, think I'll go ride.
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