HD tourer?

**Horse** · 15th June 2009, 20:07

Originally Posted by AD345

I just found out today where you can get one of these
for less than $20K

Presumably not new?

**AD345** · 15th June 2009, 20:20

Originally Posted by Horse

Presumably not new?

You presume correctly

New they run to $30K

**Big Dave** · 15th June 2009, 21:35

Three votes for the XB12X.
Extra long travel Showa suspension and the centralised mass make it extremely well suited to NZ conditions.

Road King if you want to keep to the roads with the Red Shield numbers.

**Molly** · 16th June 2009, 21:09

My '06 Road King came with Showa suspension as standard. Nothing flash though. Forks lacked adjustment (still bloody do) and had even lost the air valve present on my '02 RK.

For '09 the touring range has been substantially improved (they say) with a better, stiffer frame. You can even get an entry-level E-Glide Standard for about $27k (great value if y'ask me). That's with the six speed box and 96" motor.

Anyway, if I was in the market for a tourer, that's what I'd go for. Or maybe a Rocket III tourer.... Hmmmmm. Naaaaa. What am I saying? It'd have to be the Harley.

**Big Dave** · 17th June 2009, 01:30

I no fan of the six speed gearbox. It would do fine with three.

**rosie631** · 17th June 2009, 06:50

Originally Posted by gunrunner

What faults do some of them have ?

Faults? They have faults? No way... My bike has no faults. Just a few little 'idiosyncrasies'.
Hitcher, dunno, if I spelt that right, but I can't be arsed to check. You can correct me if I'm wrong lol.

**Rob Taylor** · 17th June 2009, 17:37

Number 1 is the Road King ,its the way to go.You will need to change the standard seat to give your pillion more comfort.Number 2 Heritage softtail classic.Bit harder to adjust rear suspenders but still a good tourer.Both come with screen & panniers standard... Go look at www.ktlbikes.co.nz great people.Ask for Emma or Kerry..Plenty of harleys to pick from

**popelli** · 17th June 2009, 18:19

best value for money hd tourer is the electraglide, nobody wants them second hand and they are dirt cheap

Forget the road queen, the glides have a far better fairing which adds up to a far more comfortable ride if you are doing serious miles, also glides are far cheaper in comparison

If you are buying new then the road king would make better sense as it has better resale

Top box is an added bonus and can be removed in about 5 minutes, its only held on by 4 bolts

Motor wise the evo is a better bet, not as quick as the twin cam but it will last forever, the twin cam has a throw away crankshaft and throw away cases, also the later injection and engine managment systems may give loads of grief (and it may not), the evo can be converted to points which are simpler, the twin cam does not have this option

**6ft5** · 17th June 2009, 18:22

Originally Posted by peasea

If you can't feel your pillion why take her along?

How about because I care and wanted to share that you can have a pillion without making a big compromise

**Molly** · 17th June 2009, 18:57

Originally Posted by popelli

best value for money hd tourer is the electraglide

Agreed.

Originally Posted by popelli

Motor wise the evo is a better bet, not as quick as the twin cam but it will last forever, the twin cam has a throw away crankshaft and throw away cases, also the later injection and engine managment systems may give loads of grief (and it may not), the evo can be converted to points which are simpler, the twin cam does not have this option

The Evo can be built and rebuilt (and for some reason they sound nicer) but look after a TC and it should outlast you. Crank issues are supposed to be pretty much confined to '07 models (time will tell) and Jims do a timken conversion kit if you feel the need. It's also getting harder to find an unadulterated Evo.

**peasea** · 17th June 2009, 19:07

Originally Posted by 6ft5

How about because I care and wanted to share that you can have a pillion without making a big compromise

You what? You care? Share?

Poofta.

**6ft5** · 17th June 2009, 19:11

Originally Posted by peasea

You what? You care? Share?

Poofta.

That makes 2 then as you don't mind sharing your advice

**scumdog** · 17th June 2009, 19:27

Originally Posted by Molly

My '06 Road King came with Showa suspension as standard. Nothing flash though. Forks lacked adjustment (still bloody do) and had even lost the air valve present on my '02 RK. .

My '81 Sporty had Showa forks from the factory..