Harley Davidson - ROAD KING SPECIAL Review. 'The Five BIG Surprises' 

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Yes it’s the King 👑 I love it too 👍🏻👊

What's the most important is that you seem to love it. And that is the best thing.

Nice RKS. Love my ‘21 RKS. Personally think the RKS is the nicest Harley bagger. Prefer the stripped down look without a fairing

Bang on review, it's the King ! I just love mine for all these things, the traction control. Most of the time it's not needed but nobody's perfect and it's there to save a possible spill. The Day maker, lives up to its name. M8, just so capable, but I have vented my transmission top cover ! Cruise control, I rarely use it in this country (unless the traffic is light,) there's too many numpties in tin boxes ! But abroad or when the road is clear its just so nice to be able to rest that hand. And comfort, we have a La Pera seat on ours and it's just so comfortable. I had a fan put on the oil cooler for when it's real hot but as yet don't have an oil temp gauge so cannot say if it makes much difference ( just peace of mind. ) love the channel and the way you both present it ( and the music !) Thanks guy's keep it up.

Those Road King handle bar cover plates seem to be single use. Lost one in Germany, my dealer told me they come off really easily and gave my another as a warranty item. The little plastic hooks that hold it in place are tiny and if they get bent or pushed too hard they break and the cover won't stay on. After I'd adjusted the bars, the second one wouldn't stay on so I put some double sided tape under it and that lasted a few thousand miles before the second one fell off. If I lose another one and the dealer won't replace it I might make something up out of metal and polish it up and then bolt it on.

I noticed mine loose after service, rang the dealer who advised to use some silicone to stick it. That's what they do now as it seems to be a recurring thing.. Silicone worked a treat, 2 years later still solid on there.

Surprised at the comments about badges or other parts failing off. I’ve probably seen a 100 videos or Harley forum post on this bike because I have on in the US but haven’t seen those complaints before…

I put the Daymaker Adaptive from early on mine.... it is of superior nature... great to have

I owned a 2017 RKS where the badge came loose. I put some kit and it was solved. This month i swap my current Ultra 2021 for a used 2023 RKS 114! 😋 ohhh….and i forgot! Best wishes and safe travels!

I have the same issue I lost the badge too. Currently waiting for a new one. €38 in Spain. I will fix the new one and use a drip of glue.

Nice video. I'm on my third Road King now and I can honestly say I agree with everything you talked about. I love the Road King. Best all around Harley, for sure. Thanks for posting!

Great review you obviously know the bike very well , currently riding a Triumph street twin as my first big bike but deep down I know I’m a Harley rider and one day I’m going to have one although I’d better hurry as I’m already 56 !

Loving ya channel, beautiful KING, I understand all you have said as it's what I feel when riding my staged up Ultra Limited around Australia. The space, the pull, the comfort, CC & heated grips in winter to the snow down south its a caddy on two wheels. Im in my 60's and feeling 30 when on a long haul. I look forward to following your journey.

I lost my Handlebar Cover insert this summer... I noticed something flying off/pass my helmet... thinking it must have been a huge insect or so... and discovered much later the loss.... f***en hell !

Such a downer when stuff like that happens. Guess it is not the dealers fault but definitely needs bringing to their attention. You might have to bite the bullet and pay for a new one. I would be super glueing the bugger on there this time! Great review of a great bike. Cheers.

I do love the naked look of the RKS. I have a 21 SGS and the only LED it came with was the day maker, as good as it was I swapped it out eventually for the Custom Dynamics Halo light, and man the difference is amazing. Every light on my bike is now Custom Dynamics. Denali lights certainly make a difference. Makes me cringe that we pay all that money for a “top end” motorcycle and it’s till comes with old style bulbs. You are bang on the M8 is one hell of an engine, I travel all over North America and it’s solid, probably one of the best engines HD have made, even better than the solid Evo. I got the Feuling vented dipstick to help vent some of the excess crank case pressure, definitely a great addition to the engine, and yeah the 114 is great, tons of power. The Prodigy wheels also make the bike look great. Great review mate, like your style, new subscriber. 🇬🇧🇨🇦

I am having the bigger crashbars on mine, allowing to mount Hwy-pegs onto it... that's pretty comfy... notably on long monotonous stretches

I love my 23 RGs, but the more than 5 aftermarket things you need, suspension, bars,seat,exhausts, screen, front light and definitely other tyres, love the road kings looks, funny how HD wants you to build your own bike

... check up the airfilter emblem as well... every now and then...

Nice Road King. I always liked them 👍

Nice rural setting for your video. Your Road King Special is a real looker. I wish I had the Traction feature on my 2003 Road King as it sounds like a real life saver that proved worthy on your bike several times as you described. If I did more night riding I would definitely replace my headlight with a day maker as you suggested. I also prefer the look of the single headlight which is classic on your bike. I feel your frustration regarding the Road King plaque that keeps coming off your bike. I've experienced similar annoyances in the past as well. I would suggest with your next Road King plaque you use a 3M double sided adhesive tape before mounting your new plaque. I used 3M tape on my new F150 chrome trim to replace the original trim that was damaged (before I owned truck). I replaced this trim on my 1986 Ford F150 truck which mounted on the front, right side, quarter panel. The F150 chrome trim stayed on secured, as if OEM, and never moved or became loose in the 11 years before I sold truck. You would never have known the trim wasn't original. Ensure the mounting surface area is clean and dry before applying the new plaque. I've used a dab of alcohol which cleans and dries almost immediately. The other option you mentioned of using velcro may also be another way to go. I look forward to seeing your new plaque after it is secured on your bike. The Road King is supreme and like none other. You have a keeper bike with a powerhouse engine. Fun!!!

I have the 2021 road king special your handlebars look a lot like the ones i put on mine the stock bars were too wide and little pull back someone suggested the stock bars from a road glide the shop sold me ones for $20 i installed them and wow what a difference

I’ve lost my Road King handlebar plate too!

I am still impressed with your load out for the Germany trip. How did you do it with Lisa, who is an amazing partner????? Subscribed 🔔 Yes, I run the TAC-10’s Ciro 3D. Yes, a must, and like you said, “deer in the headlights” instead of them running out in front of you. 2FD SKWID ET1(SS/SW/MTS) US Navy, Ret. 2020 Fat Boy “Killmonger” 2021 Road Glide “SilverBACK”

I lost my badge too 😔 it was such a nice little touch and I miss it all the time but like you say, they are so expensive! I also want that tribar aswell! Im jealous 😂

Thanks for showing us around your RKS. Great looking bike 👍 Happy New Year !

First view of the channel tonight..Great viewing. 👍👍 love the harley tourers..👍👍

Use thin double sided tape.

I have an 04 road king that's gonna be 20 years old in 2 days....lol. original paint, 95" twin cam with 40 thou miles, and I runs the balls...525 cams, bassani full dual pipes, sns stealth air, dynonjet fuel management....runs the balls. I know it's not a 114 m8, but it runs good for 20 years old...

I've lost my Road King badge twice already, my third one is stuck on with Velcro, pisses me off every time too

Bought my Rks 114 (Twisted cherry colour)new in 2019.....still have it 4+ years on, and wont ever sell it. Done lots of bits to it over the time, rear bag blade lights, and infills, with latitude tail light. Ciro 3d, and like yourself custom dynamics tribar. Best model in the touring line up hands down. Safe rides to ya mate.🇬🇧🍻🤙 P.s The cover badges notorious for coming off lol Apply some clear sealant to back o it before fitting, it wont ever go again.

Cool video great bike! I had a 21 Road King Special the Windsplitter (quick detach) Harley Davidson windscreen looks and works great. I loved the bike it was a happy medium between a Road Glide special and Lowrider S, I've owned those as well. Enjoy your bike and and I'm looking forward to more videos. On my channel, I have a video of the Road King special with the HD windscreen.

Bro like ur vids! Just gotten my RKS. Noticed ur handlebar is different n what did u change to? Any cable changes needed?

fI have a2018 FLHR, and I have lost one of those plastic covers too. Bloody annoying.

I have a 23 rks but it doesn't sound anywhere near good as yours , which doesn't sound stock . Do you know if they're slip ons or full exhaust ? Brand ? Regards from NYC ..

I am a 55 year old Italian man. Thank you for your detailed review which will be useful for my next purchase. I only have one question regarding the English license plate, I noticed that some motorbikes have yellow bottoms and black letters, others have black bottoms and gray letters, like yours. What's the difference?

I want to get a number plate like yours, have you had any issues or been pulled over with it? Great video, I love the RKS!!

I just put a batwing on my RKS 2022 , have a look at a Memphis shades one from Hogparts if your interested , nice review keep up the good work .

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You should get the sns 475 cam....and the cam plate amd pump of course. It'll be a freight train then

See that badge on the bar clamp thingy is like making someone where a name tag. Pffft. I know who I am. If you want to know my name, ask and I'll tell ya. Your bike doesn't want to where a name tag. Let it be so.

I’m highly disturbed at you riding that black beauty on such a dirty, nasty road …😑