Motorcycles
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I’m finally getting my motorcycle “shit” together. I’ve owned them all. GS1150, GS1200ADV, KTM 1290 Super Duke (the one that got away) Sportsters, FXR, Dyna, Road Glide and some KTM dirt bikes.
I sold my passion project FXR last fall after getting an offer I couldn’t refuse. I made the mistake of making it too nice… didn’t want to ride it. Too scared to mess it up.
Right now I have my 1976 FXR swing arm chopper, a Ducati 1200S and as of yesterday AM, a 2003 Road King.
I love motorcycles and just one won’t do. So cultivating a “stable” or “quiver” has been a project. And I haven’t always nailed it. But hopefully I have now… finally.
I am turning the Road King into a performance bagger. The price was right. The previous ownership was exactly what I was looking for: original owner, 78 years old, fair weather rider, wiped it with diapers, etc. my inspiration is this: TuckerSpeed FLXRT.
The Ducati really does it all… but for those really long trips to New England, or days I don’t feel like the “rowdiness” of the Duc, the RK will be a nice, comfy alternative.
Now I just need to resist viewing the RK as too nice… which is a challenge. You put some much money, sweat and tears into these builds… they become more than a mode of transport. Oh well.
I’ll keep this thread updated as I progress on the King. First thing up is risers, bars and a pipe. As it sits in stock form, it’s super boring, comfy, and sluggish. With a front to back rebuild, hoping to make it a little twitchy, light and fast, but still retain the civilized feel of a bagger.
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@Autorotate I feel that the Super Duke has a good story…
I’ve got an 08 Dyna FXD that’s been tricked out and I too don’t ride it as much as I should because of it.
The Thruxton RS, Yamaha WR250 and a PW50 for the kid’s, but I secretly love to ride. Every time I get it out for them I have to do a quick test ride to make sure everything is working well…
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@Autorotate This one?
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That is a very nice bike….ideas for colour scheme?
I test rode a road king special a few years ago and loved it. Definitely needed performance upgrades, but would have been great for multi day rides.
Please keep us up to date on the build or…start a thread to bring us along for the ride.
I might be as excited as you are
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@Autorotate I just realized that is a 03 anniversary model. Cool pickup!
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@goosehd yeah buddy. I freaking love the silver black. The paint has really cool details.
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@Autorotate I love it so much more than the 105th which was the copper top, Duracell paint scheme.
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I wouldn’t touch the paint if not necessary. Love the way it is.
A road king is definitely something I wanna have in the future. Test rode one last year and loved it, although I would prefer a twin cam over the M8. But I’m afraid I’m not allowed to have three bikes and oh, a cafe racer and a Sportbike are missing as well in the stable… -
DGR 2023 Singapore
The skies opened up in the morning but nonetheless we ride on. Some beautiful motorcycles on display..
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more from the event..
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@Matt was great for a first for me! the Norton and some bikes with the sidecars was definitely the stand out.
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DGR Cleveland, Ohio!!!
I didn’t ride, but my DIY garage was hosting the meet-up. I was there putting the finishing touches (this round…) on my Road King.
