Howdy

Welcome to the forum.

I too came from a Road King to my 650V. The 400(+/-) pound weight difference has done wonders for my ailing hips. I miss the King but not the bulk.

I'm not sure how much research you've done for aftermarket accessories for your new bike but there are plenty of options to help you out with your inseam issues. Fellow forum member, Richlandrick and his company, Adventure Tech, has/have options that will help as well the multitude of other online sources. This forum is also a great resource for info,....if you don't find answers to your questions from past discussions, fellow members are quick to share their knowledge.

Cheers

Welcome to the Forum.

Rhino H said:

Welcome to the forum.

I too came from a Road King to my 650V. The 400(+/-) pound weight difference has done wonders for my ailing hips. I miss the King but not the bulk.

I'm not sure how much research you've done for aftermarket accessories for your new bike but there are plenty of options to help you out with your inseam issues. Fellow forum member, Richlandrick and his company, Adventure Tech, has/have options that will help as well the multitude of other online sources. This forum is also a great resource for info,....if you don't find answers to your questions from past discussions, fellow members are quick to share their knowledge.

Cheers

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Thanks.
I haven't thought to much about what I wanted to start adding to the bike. I just got a tank bag to store the small things.
Next would be some luggage that is waterproof. Not sure whether hard or soft yet. Then crash bar protection.
I have a hard box from the harley but the rear rack is not very big so I would need a plate to mount on the rack. Don't know if they have something like or not.
From the dealer to home my mesh jacked started shreading the rubber/plastic pieces. They just crumbled when I touched them so I'll see how much damage is there.
I have a couple of good rain suites so I'm hoping they still fit.
With the price of everything going up it might take some time to gather everything I need.
Looking forward to learning about the bike and how to ride it.
Thanks for the welcome.

Gert said:

Welcome to the Forum.

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Thank you sir.
Got the bike, now the hard part. Reading through the forum.
Thanks for the welcome.

The Search Community at the top of the age is a handy tool, provided you use the correct wording in the search field, LOL.
For example, have a look for... lowering the front end

Gert said:

The Search Community at the top of the age is a handy tool, provided you use the correct wording in the search field, LOL.
For example, have a look for... lowering the front end

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Thanks

Love the avatar. I watched Full Metal Jacket about a month after boot camp. The accuracy was impressive. Fortunetely the guy who totally lost in in our company only tried to drown himself in the toiliet.

Macdoc said:

Welcome to the forum ....also a 30" inseam....I wear which give me an extra inch.
And good grip. When the big tank is full ....slow speed turns can be a bit of a challenge as the bike feels top heavy.
If the camber on the surface is wrong can be exciting,

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Thank you for the tip.
Haha. When I say 30" inseam I'm stretching the tape a bit.
I find the footrest and the shifter a little close together. It's probably cause I'm use to a little more room so I'll have to get use to it.
At this time, I'm wearing my hunting boots that I have had for quite a few years and they are doing pretty good.
I will keep my eye out for a different pair though.
Kinda sucks at times being elevated inhabited.
That was a big problem with the roadking. I put air shocks on it but the weight of the bike and an off-camber surface sure made it seem like I was in trouble a couple of times.

richlandrick said:

Love avatar. I watched Full Metal Jacket about a month after boot camp. The accuracy was impressive. Fortunetely the guy who totally lost in in our company only tried to drown himself in the toiliet.

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One of my top rated movies. I was there 67 - 68 and one of my co-workers lost it over a dear john. Really nice guy and didn't deserve that. But then it was a crazy place and crazier time.