Road King model changes

Paul G (BHT) · Oct 3, 2011

Can anyone give me a rough idea what changes were made to what years.

My Road King is a 95 vintage which seems to mean it is in the 92-97 model bracket.

Most of the genuine HD, after market and seconhand parts seem to be for the 97-2005 or 2005-to date :blast

As I have plans for a few changes during the winter for mine.. are many of the cycle parts on my 95 interchangeable with the 97-2005 model?

David Nimrod · Oct 3, 2011

Paul G (BHT) said:
My Road King is a 95 vintage which seems to mean it is in the 92-97 model bracket.

HD are 'supporting' less and less of their older bikes... and in 'Motor Co.' terms, your bike is old!

On the very few occasions I go anywhere near a 'Official Dealer', my 1990 bike had all the staff crowding 'round it, as they hadn't seen an antique like that before :augie

Anyway, I'd be looking at the independent parts suppliers, of which there are many.

Mutley · Oct 3, 2011

There are some dedicated magazines on the market for Baggers which would be a good source :thumb2

You could always ask the wealth of knowledge on the HDRCGB site

David Nimrod · Oct 3, 2011

Mutley said:
You could always ask the wealth of knowledge on the HDRCGB site

Good point :thumb2

Here's a link to the Evo Technical section - HDRCGB

twizzle · Oct 3, 2011

they lowered the frame in 97... my EG is 96 vintage and i'm finding out that a lot of the after market boys seem to cut off at 97.

i am though finding <96 stuff via US websites... just a bit more mucking about.

daveg · Oct 3, 2011

Paul G (BHT) said:
Can anyone give me a rough idea what changes were made to what years.

My Road King is a 95 vintage which seems to mean it is in the 92-97 model bracket.

Most of the genuine HD, after market and seconhand parts seem to be for the 97-2005 or 2005-to date

As I have plans for a few changes during the winter for mine.. are many of the cycle parts on my 95 interchangeable with the 97-2005 model?

Paul, my RK is a 96 and I've had it from new. I've also made a few changes to mine. If you want to chat about what's possible and what isn't I may be able to help. I've had quite a lot of Harleys and was forever mucking about with them changing stuff :blast

If you send me a pm I'll let you have my number :thumb2

Paul G (BHT) · Oct 4, 2011

Thanks for the advice chaps.

Mutley said:
You could always ask the wealth of knowledge on the HDRCGB site

I did look at that place a few days ago Mutters, I didn't like the idea of giving unknown folk my address... and how come it has taken them 62 years to get 2,470 members of which only 959 are active

daveg said:
Paul, my RK is a 96 and I've had it from new. I've also made a few changes to mine. If you want to chat about what's possible and what isn't I may be able to help. I've had quite a lot of Harleys and was forever mucking about with them changing stuff

If you send me a pm I'll let you have my number

Thanks for the chat Dave :thumb2

(RIP) Proff · Oct 4, 2011

Paul G (BHT) said:
Thanks for the advice chaps.
I did look at that place a few days ago Mutters, I didn't like the idea of giving unknown folk my address... and how come it has taken them 62 years to get 2,470 members of which only 959 are active

Have you not got any idea of the amount of cleaning that a big Full Dress HD needs ????????
Around 4/5 hours cleaning per hour of riding for the Tarkas amongst them.
no time to post on sites !! :ymca

David Nimrod · Oct 4, 2011

Proff said:
Have you not got any idea of the amount of cleaning that a big Full Dress HD needs ????????

Mine never gets cleaned, I just spray 'Duck Oil' on it every now & again :augie

David Nimrod · Oct 4, 2011

Paul G (BHT) said:
HDRCGB

I did look at that place a few days ago...

There's some good guys on there... I'm just a 'Guest' but it only took 15mins after I posted a question to get exploded diagrams & part numbers :thumb2

jackassdave · Oct 4, 2011

i never clean mine either :augie

Mutley · Oct 4, 2011

Paul G (BHT) said:
I did look at that place a few days ago Mutters, I didn't like the idea of giving unknown folk my address... and how come it has taken them 62 years to get 2,470 members of which only 959 are active

That would be club politics :rob

There are some really good people in there and a wealth of information and support. There are a few w@nkers as well. Not unlike this place only a lot smaller and a lot more polite

Paul G (BHT) · Oct 4, 2011

Mutley said:
That would be club politics

I see they have a 'AGM, Committee & Reps Meetings' section..... oh dear, I imagine that loosely translates into 'tantrum and toy/teddy throwing' section

David Nimrod · Oct 4, 2011

Paul G (BHT) said:
I see they have a 'AGM, Committee & Reps Meetings' section..... oh dear, I imagine that loosely translates into 'tantrum and toy/teddy throwing' section

I was a member (on & off) in the 90's...

I remember lots of internecine strife, in those pre internet days it was often played out in the 'letters page' of the 'Quin (the magazine).

Clubs... :augie

daveg · Oct 4, 2011

David Nimrod said:
I was a member (on & off) in the 90's...

I remember lots of internecine strife, in those pre internet days it was often played out in the 'letters page' of the 'Quin (the magazine).

Clubs...

Those are my memories as well. A lot of strongly held views amongst the members, most of whom were virulently anti HOG. But, a wealth of knowledge held by real enthusiasts.

HOG is a cleverly organised marketing arm of HD and any strife amongst the troops is very localised.

David Nimrod · Oct 4, 2011

daveg said:
...a wealth of knowledge held by real enthusiasts...

When I need to know anything technical about my Evo, I go to the Riders Club...

daveg said:
HOG is a cleverly organised marketing arm of HD

The rationale for HOG:

1). The Motor Co. sells some poor sap the bike, but they don't really know what to do with it...

2). Oh look, here's a free years subs. to HOG, suddenly everything's becoming clear...

3). 'Keeping up with the Jones's' in the local 'Chapter

D) ensues, so the sap buys tons of expensive tat & 'Motorclothes (!).

4). The Motor Co. laughs all the way to the Bank!

5). Er. that's it...

Seamaster · Oct 5, 2011

Is there a ukhoger.com web site in the making?

David Nimrod · Oct 5, 2011

Seamaster said:
Is there a ukhoger.com web site in the making?

I'm saying nothing :augie

Paul G (BHT) · Oct 5, 2011

Seamaster said:
Is there a ukhoger.com web site in the making?

I'll crack open a bottle of vodka one weekend and get on with www.gnarleyharleys.com

Melch · Oct 5, 2011

Paul G (BHT) said:
I'll crack open a bottle of vodka one weekend and get on with www.gnarleyharleys.com

Or if that is already taken how about www.tartshandbags.com or www.midlifecrisismotorcycles.com :beerjug:

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