Dream Come True
Written: Dec 05 '00 (Updated May 02 '02)
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Pros: A great versatile bike.
Cons: Brake pedal placement
The Bottom Line: It is what it is: an American-made, big, heavy, cruiser/tourer. It has much improved engine & brakes, compared to it's relatives. It is a great versatile bike.
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| Dastardly_Dave's Full Review: 2000 Harley Davidson FLHR/FLHRI |
Many moons ago, I wished that one day I would own a Harley-Davidson. I liked the Electra Glides but I didn't want the bulky dashboard. Then in 1994 Harley came out with the Road King. They did it before I could. Finally I decided to go for it and took delivery of a red 2000 FLHRI Road King (fuel injected).
The Road King is a versatile bike. It is a handy bike because of the lockable hard bags. A 1/2 helmet will barley fit in one of the bags. There is enough room for things for a day ride : jackets, chaps, gloves, glasses. I was the assigned "grocery getter" when we went to Daytona Bike Week LOL!!! The removable windshield makes changing the look of the bike a breeze. Just lift two clips and the windshield lifts off. The windshield provides good protection from the wind and helps on long highway rides. As long as you have it set correctly for the weight, the air ride suspension is quite plush. A small pump ($35) is required to adjust the shocks. The seat is only good for about 50 miles before you get butt burn. A gel pad or new seat should be planned if you want to tour. The one thing that surprised me was how easy the heavy bike is to handle at low speed. The fuel injection is quite responsive but the exhaust note is quiet (relative to other Harley-Davidsons). The engine shake can be felt at idle but once on the move, it is hardly noticeable. The newly designed brakes stop it quickly, even with a passenger.
To be honest, I did have one bit of warranty work. A seal was leaking oil at 1000 miles. But my local Harley-Davidson dealer took care of it with no fuss and I have not had a problem since. My only gripe is the design for the rear brake pedal. Some shoes don't fit between the pedal and the floorboard. And the location was not comfortable for me (I am tall). So I replaced the arm with an after market one and the pedal is now out in front of the floorboard. Fits me perfect.
One more bit of info--I had the Harley-Davidson cruise control kit installed on my Road King (because I am lazy). It works superbly, just like one in a car. Keeps the speed within one mile an hour of what you set it at (up hill and down). It is easy to operate. I recommend it for the long highway rides.
Recommended:
Yes
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