I agree with Hoist on this one. My Harley lineage dates back to the old Pans and Shovels. I still have a couple of these old guys. Love 'em. At that time, a fully dressed out FLH is equivalent to todays Road King. The old FLH's were called the Kings of the Road. It had the storage ability of sidebags and tour paks (if youwanted it), as well an easily removable fairing. In the old days, even the Batwing fairing was easily removed, as simply as the Road King fairing of today. To me, the beauty of a Harley is the engine, not only the way it looks, but the way it sounds. The bikes were much simpler then. I like a clean looking motorcyle (key is motor) with nice clean lines and lots of visible motor. That is what makes a harley in my mind. With the Road King, you can have that clean look. If you want to add a shield for a trip, go ahead, slip it on, its detachable. Personally I like the wind in my face and hair. I want to enjoy the biking experience. Sitting in a plastic cacoon doesn't do it for me. I do not want to be hidden by a lot of peripheral BS'ng plastic. The key is clean lines, emphasis on motor. By the way, is there really anything on the radio that sounds better than a Harley anyway. Listen to the motor, that is where it is at. Attached is a picture of my 1981 Heritage. I like the old chit, although I am enjoying my Screaming Eagles, 2003 SERK and 2005 SEFB.