The previous owner had replaced the voltage regulator, stator, and speedo sensor before I purchased it, which was surprising given its low mileage [under 4k].
I have only had to replace the front fork seals, and that was due to impact with a road hazard, and therefore shouldn't be held against the bike.
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One of the most beautiful, classic motorcycles on the road. Everything is extremely high quality - real metal and leather everywhere. The bike looks [and is] expensive. A large part of the price you pay goes to the aesthetic qualities of the bike, and that's just fine. You'll have everyone drooling over it.
This bike is HEAVY! You will feel that weight pushing the bike during parking or if you tip it off center at all. Pushing this bike up any slight hill is nearly impossible.
In spite of the weight, low speed maneuverability is surprisingly good! It's easier to ride this bike at low speeds in tight situations than other bikes weighing half as much.
The engine [Twin Cam 88] is adequate for one rider and just slightly underpowered for a rider and passenger. It vibrates at idle, but once you are underway, it smooths out and all you feel are the power pulses. It does make wonderful Harley noises, especially at idle and under heavy throttle. Low end torque is abundant, but the max revs are low [5500rpm or so]. Did I mention it sounds amazing?
Handling is focused exclusively on open road comfort, and you can cruise for hours without fatigue. Comfort on long, straight highway or in town over road imperfections is high.
Unfortunately, this bike handles very poorly when ridden aggressively and its suspension is antiquated and soft. You use half of the suspension travel just sitting on the bike!
Likewise, brakes are adequate at best, with the rear brake being good [but easy to lock up] and the front brake requiring a strong grip. Neither brake offers any real "feel", so a lockup can come without warning. The huge effort required to use the front brakes reduces the risk of this a bit, but locking the rear wheel is very easy in a panic. I'm sure the brakes are typical for a Harley, but anyone who has ridden other brands will find the brakes sub-par.
Comfort on twisty backroads is low, as the suspension cannot cope with turns at speed, and causes the bike to wander in the lane. It will wear you out if you try to keep up with Non-Harleys, and put you far behind them if you don't. It's not intended to be a canyon carver, but Harley can and should do better than this. The low cornering angles mean that there isn't as much "reserve" handling as you might expect with other bikes.
The other oddity is that the stock handlebars are too short, and cause most riders to lean farther forward than you would expect on a cruiser.
Harley stock tires are also quite hard, which increases their life span but reduces traction. I would prefer a slightly softer tire with better grip, even if I had to replace the tires a bit more often.
Nice bike. No, I don't work for the dealer but the deal I got at a decent price started my love for this bike. Longest ride was from Connecticut to Nova Scotia Canada. 7 out of the 9 days were like riding in a monsoon. The bike performed flawlessly. I wasn't always a Harley fan...leaned toward Kawasakis....read more
Nice bike. No, I don't work for the dealer but the deal I got at a decent price started my love for this bike. Longest ride was from Connecticut to Nova Scotia Canada. 7 out of the 9 days were like riding in a monsoon. The bike performed flawlessly. I wasn't always a Harley fan...leaned toward Kawasakis... but this bike I like a lot. My downside to it was twice while riding in below freezing temps, the fuel injector seemed to hate the cold...for the first 10 miles on those mornings it idled at a higher speed requiring extra pressure on the brakes to bring it to a stop, also, it had hic-cups with the bike pulling away from the stop, bucking a few times. I can afford a new 2010 but with the economic situation I think I will hold onto it and not be disappointed. 35 mpg, great dealer service, decent price, good bike and great looking too. What else can a guy ask for?
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Joe
Gladys, Virginia
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
Motorcycle reviewed 2007 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom
4.0
It's been almost 2000 miles and about 3 years after our first review of our new RKC. We have added many accessores to get the bike where we like it. The reliability has been great - no breakdowns or mechanical problems of any kind. The performance is good for pretty much a stock set up. We only added true dua...read more
It's been almost 2000 miles and about 3 years after our first review of our new RKC. We have added many accessores to get the bike where we like it. The reliability has been great - no breakdowns or mechanical problems of any kind. The performance is good for pretty much a stock set up. We only added true duals from Vance &
038; Hines, Dyno Jet Tuner, and a Screamin Eagle Stage I air box kit. Quality overall is up there. Comfort for us got the lowest rating this go round. After an hour or 50 miles we do need a rest break. Overall we gave it a four.
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Bluesdad
Boston, Massachusetts
Reviewed on August 17, 2007
Motorcycle reviewed 2007 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom
5.0
I've owned motorcycles for 30 years. All makes all sizes...too many to count. This is my 4th Harley and I've loved everyone of them. This RK Custom is another example of why owning a Harley is different from any other motorcycle. No other make gives you the feeling a Harley does. This bike performs and ri...read more
I've owned motorcycles for 30 years. All makes all sizes...too many to count. This is my 4th Harley and I've loved everyone of them. This RK Custom is another example of why owning a Harley is different from any other motorcycle. No other make gives you the feeling a Harley does. This bike performs and rides better than any cruiser I've owned. It handles like a sports car compared to those Japanese knock-offs that handle like a truck. Does it pump out some heat? Yup, all newer bikes do and you can blame that on the EPA. Put a new fuel management system on it and the temp drops a lot. Is the new 6 speed transmission noisy? A little, but it's make cruising at speed effortless. I may keep this one forever.
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Joseph
Nashville, Tennessee
Reviewed on June 14, 2007
Motorcycle reviewed 2007 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom
5.0
My RKC Bagger runs and travels just as it should...stable, comfortable and classy. The Cadillac of the H.D. line. I have experienced none of the complaints mentioned regarding 5th gear whine or excessive heat. Installed upgrades made a huge difference in performance and drive. Excellent motorcycle and the las...read more
My RKC Bagger runs and travels just as it should...stable, comfortable and classy. The Cadillac of the H.D. line. I have experienced none of the complaints mentioned regarding 5th gear whine or excessive heat. Installed upgrades made a huge difference in performance and drive. Excellent motorcycle and the last year for the RK Custom.
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Attilio Marro
Milano, Italy
Reviewed on April 25, 2007
Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom
5.0
Would ride it everyday, all day long! Nothing beats its looks!!! Would def recommend this bike to anyone out there looking....read more
Would ride it everyday, all day long! Nothing beats its looks!!! Would def recommend this bike to anyone out there looking.
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Mike K
Elk Grove, California
Reviewed on August 26, 2006
Motorcycle reviewed 2006 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom
5.0
I got my 2006 Road King Custom a year ago on Aug 8th 2005. I love it! I try and ride it as much as possible, I even feel guilty when I'm not on it. I had "Dr. Horsepower" Fred Thomas hook it up like it was his. He replaced some over weight parts in the carb with some plactic one's. A open style K&N air filter with a cool 3D terminator looking skull air cleaner to scare the kids. My main goal was just to get it not to sound like a Honda when you over rev it and to put a little more pep in it. So naturally I was ready for some real exaust. I now have a two into one Kerker pipe and it sounds great, very stealthy around the po po but when you twist it everyone hears it for blocks. Extended shift levers, a 31 tooth pulley and some real tires some Avon Venoms and now this thing's a HOG. Got to lose the handle bars and the little wind shooter into your facer thing with a fering and a stereo, a 21" wheel in the front and I'm done. See you out there!
What is a 2006 Road King worth?
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What year did Harley
2014 Road King: In 2014, Harley-Davidson redesigned the Road King, introducing the Project Rushmore enhancements. These updates included a more powerful High Output Twin Cam 103 engine, improved suspension, a redesigned fairing, and new ergonomic features for increased comfort during long rides.
What is the most difficult Harley to ride?
The Fat Boy is the hardest bike in the Harley lineup. The engine is not rubber mounted, it's counterbalanced, so it has a rawer feel.
Is a 2006 Harley Road King fuel injected?
2006 Harley-Davidson® Road King® Classic It's a stunning motorcycle, and always ready for the open road with a large detachable windshield, air-adjustable rear suspension, auxiliary passing lights, triple-disc brakes and standard Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection and cruise control. Wheelbase 63.5 in.