HD expert opinion needed.

I wouldn't mind having the HD experience for a while but not really committed enough to fork out the guts of €30k for a 17.
What is a good year for a Road King?
What about this one?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201706096289670/usedbikes

Do all the tweaks make a better riding experience? what about the uprated brakes?

Is all the chrome a hassle? what is the ratio of wet hours riding to hours cleaning?

ACCESSORIES FITTED

Chrome 9 spoke wheels and fitting kits.
Thunderstar floating brake rotors x 2.
Rotor fitting kit.
Chrome classic front axle nut cover kit.
Road King Classic front fender skirt.
Chrome lower fork sliders.
Chrome upper fork slider covers.
Mid frame air deflectors.
Sundowner deep bucket seat – RKC basket weave.
Adjustable rider backrest.
Backrest mounting kit.
Locking kits for removable racks and backrest x 2 kits.
Detachable sissy bar upright – tall – chrome.
Billet backrest pad mount – chrome.
105 Anniversary backrest pad.
Detachable two-up luggage rack.
Detachable two-up tour pack mounting rack.
Nostalgic saddle bag guard rails.
Heel toe shifter shaft cover.
Gear shift linkage cover – diamond chrome.
Rider footboard heel guard.
Rear master cylinder cover – chrome.
Front master cylinder cover – chrome.
Road King Classic footboard covers.
Brake calliper inserts.
Chrome 105 Anniversary derby cover.
Chrome HD timer cover.
Chrome valve caps.
Chrome S&S air cleaner cover kit.
Inner primary cover chrome trim.
Cylinder base chrome cover.
Engine/transmission chrome interface and top cover kit.

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Tappet block chrome accent.
Pushrod chrome cover kit.
Chrome headbolt bridge.
Classic covers kit for bolt heads.
Slipstream hand grips.
Slipstream footpegs and shifter pegs.
Slipstream brake pedal pads.
Slipstream rider footboards
Slipstream passenger footboards.
Adjustable chrome highway peg mounting kit.
Split vision mirrors.
Chrome hand control housings.
Chrome hand control caps.
Chrome hand control levers.
Braided clutch cable.
Braided ABS brakes cable. Upper and lower.
Combination speedo/tacho – 5’’ spun aluminium.
Flush mount chrome fuel gauge.
Flush mount chrome fuel cap.
V turn signal repeater.
Bullet rear turn signal bar kit.
Custom Chrome number plate mount.
High capacity horn.
Marlin clock.
LED headlight.
LED passing lamps.
LED Halo rings for headlight and passing lamps.
Givvie custom removable top box and electrics.
S&S engine conversion to 106 cubic inch (1737 cc).
S&S cams
Vance and Hines monster ovals exhaust.
Screaming Eagle engine management.

Thanks

Based on my recent look at Harley pricing that one looks pretty good.

The thing I learnt the hard way was that modifying a Harley to be just as you want it is incredibly expense, and, despite what the dealer tells you, it's not an investment!

Consequently, if this bike has the modifications you want, it's a good deal. If you want something different then perhaps look elsewhere

The "tat" doesn't add value, unless it's what you want. Looks too "bling" for me.

This is the bit I'd be interested in..

S&S engine conversion to 106 cubic inch (1737 cc).
S&S cams
Vance and Hines monster ovals exhaust.
Screaming Eagle engine management.


I'd be asking, who did the work, what does the 106" kit involve, what cams, were the headers replaced or just the cans.

If that all ticks your boxes.....buy the fucker....

patzx12 said:

Givvie custom removable top box and electrics.

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On that basis alone I'm out

Looks well blinged up - whether you like that or not? is down to you.

Is it UK or an import - UK VINs all start 5HD

Are the pics current I wonder - still showing an obsolete tax disc. That Givi would have to go - get an appropriate tourpack if needed.

Otherwise it's worth a look. Check out that engine work thoroughly & talk to the tech if necessary - nice if it's bona, but overpriced if not.

I fancy a RK but being in the wet lads of West Ireland is it practical?
I wouldn't fancy following Jockster down a boreen.

patzx12 said:

I fancy a RK but being in the wet lads of West Ireland is it practical?
I wouldn't fancy following Jockster down a boreen.

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Have it, go for it, you don`t seem that bright, so all will be good for you.

You only live once, if it seems right and ticks all your boxes, go for it, however chrome means keep it in the garage, and if you go near salty water wash it off straight away, ask me how I know.

Thanks Smogbob. Appreciate the advice. Bought an RT instead. Do for now.

I posted on here to look for advice on a HD purchase only to get an offensive response from one member who does not know me or has never met me.
I did report the reply to admin but nothing has happened to my knowledge.

In view of this, THREAD IS NOW CLOSED.