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Old 11-05-2012, 06:23 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I just bought my first bike. A '99 Road King Classic. I am learning to ride and learning about bikes all at the same time.
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Old 11-05-2012, 06:27 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Nice, how many miles and does it have any engine mods.
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Old 11-05-2012, 06:32 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Very nice King.


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Old 11-05-2012, 06:33 AM   #4 (permalink)
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51K it was built at 7k. It has a Stage 4 Roeder Racing kit. Heads are ported, flat top pistons, 580 S&S cam, adj. rods and it is a 95" motor. It put down 103hp 120ft-lb.
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Old 11-05-2012, 06:34 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Congrats on your purchase,nice looking RK, if your just learning you may want to check out Ride like a Pro dvd's/book. There great for both new riders and seasoned as well. Lots of good riding tips.
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Old 11-05-2012, 06:38 AM   #6 (permalink)
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51K it was built at 7k. It has a Stage 4 Roeder Racing kit. Heads are ported, flat top pistons, 580 S&S cam, adj. rods and it is a 95" motor. It put down 103hp 120ft-lb.
I feel compelled to say, "Be careful". That is one hell of a first bike.

Also, post those pics in the Road King picture thread.


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Old 11-05-2012, 07:02 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Nice bike. Be careful man since you learning on such a big bike.


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Old 11-05-2012, 07:33 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Very nice..........and Welcome.
I have the same bike with less motor work and love it.
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Old 11-05-2012, 07:45 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Welcome from Hollister, CA.

Be careful on that baby. Lots of giddy-up n' Go for a first bike.
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