Years of motorcycle ownership has lead me to my ultimate bike. The Harley 2003 Road King. I confess, in the early days of the kick you hard over the bars (no electric start), oil leaking, temperamental HD’s, I had little interest. In the 60’s I loved British bikes and cars (Austin 3000).
I bought a used Norton Atlas when I got out of the military. I think the Norton had a 750cc engine. Back then I considered the Triump 500 to be a big bike. So I was very pleased with the Norton’s 750. During that era the Honda 250 scrambler was also a bike I liked very much but never had a chance to own. Instead I settled for a Ducati 250. A decade or so later I purchased a Suzuki 175, 10 speed, dirt/road hybrid which gave me hours of road and off road thrills.
Fast forward to present day and the purchase of my black/chrome HD FLHR. Winter 2006 has been a great riding season. Record breaking temperatures thanks to the El Niños has put me on the road through the first week of Jan 2007. That’s great considering usual storage date for me would be late November here in New England.
The 2003 Road King is the stuff. I don’t like HD’s painted tank emblems. The ’03 appointments are classy, with metal HD tank and 100 year anniversary emblems. Lori rides in comfort and the engine power stays exactly as if I were by myself.
The balance of the bike is wrong for sure. Oh well, it takes some getting used to. My second choice for someday might be a BMW touring bike. HD Softails are also nice for balance and lightness. For solid highway heft and smooth sailing for two the Road King is my ultimate bike.
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