What is the strap on the motorcycle seat for?
The strap is for male passengers. It is MUCH safer for female passengers to hold on to me very tightly–much, much safer.
Is a Harley Road King considered a touring bike?
The Road King is part of Harley’s touring line of motorcycles which includes the Road Glide, Street Glide, and Electra Glide. The Road King is the third bike from the touring family to get a “Special” after the Road Glide and Street Glide.
What’s the difference between a Harley Road King and a Harley Road Glide?
Road King® has a slightly greater lean angle. Both have a fuel economy around 45 miles per gallon. Road King® comes with Impeller Cast Aluminum wheels, while Street Glide’s® are Enforcer Cast Aluminum. Street Glide® comes standard with a Boom!
What is the second seat on a motorcycle called?
A pillion is a secondary pad, cushion, or seat behind the main seat or saddle on a horse, motorcycle, bicycle or moped. A passenger in this seat is said to “ride pillion”.
What do you do with your motorcycle helmet when you park?
It’s best that you treat it as one of your carry-on bags just so it’s always with you. If you carry it as a personal item, you’ll be able to carry it with you instead of leaving it with the rest of your stuff.
How do you put a Harley in transport mode?
Enter Transport Mode: Before the security lamp goes out, turn the ignition switch to OFF. Within three seconds, simultaneously press both the left and the right turn signal switches. After the turn signals flash once, the system enters the transport mode.
Is the Road King a Softail?
No they do not have the same engine. Softail has a solid mounted engine, Road king is rubber mounted. Softail is smooth while idling but has engine vibration while riding.
Do Road Kings have radios?
Meet The Road King! No fairing, no radio, leather saddlebags and tour-pak. Owner of this bike came to our shop to ask us about audio system, but it is a Road King so that means no fairing and no radio.