Just in case you missed the other Misfit Road King, here’s a link to that article so you can see how two bikes that started out exactly the same split off in different directions. Yes there were some similarities, but each one of these has its own design aesthetic. Both still share the DNA of a Road King albeit with a highly-modified genetic code and some artificial enhancement just to add a wee bit more spice to the mix. On humans, I’m not a big fan of artificial enhancement, but on a Harley I’m completely okay with it and even encourage it.

   By artificial enhancement I’m referring to the ProCharger intercooled supercharger setup that in one fell swoop takes the stock Twin Cam 103 up by over 60 rear-wheel horsepower. According to ProCharger’s dyno claims, with this setup one should see about 140hp at the rear wheels give or take. Unnatural aspiration does wonderful things to a Harley engine. Getting rid of the burnt remnants comes courtesy of Misfit’s own Nasty Bastard 2-into-1 exhaust with a trumpet end that looks like the old hearing horns of the 19^th century. I don’t think you’ll need any hearing devices to catch wind of when this nasty bastard is up and running. Other bits of regular old enhancement include the delectable Arlen Ness 10-Gauge covers on the cam chest, transmission and rocker boxes. All very nice stuff that’s been finished along with the ProCharger and 103 engine in a subtle, but industrially-beautiful blend of Cerakote gun coating. It’s a peach of an engine to look at and I’m sure to ride.

  By now you’ve obviously realized that this bagger has been stripped of its bags and there’s a good reason for that. Misfit Industries has designed their own patent-pending bolt-on rear section for ’09 and up touring bikes that eliminates the OEM twin shocks and swingarm for a cleaner Softail or café version. Where the shock is and how it works is all a mystery to me as it’s completely hidden. It’s definitely not an OEM-style twin-shock Softail setup as there’s no room under the ground-hugging engine so I’ll assume something’s going on behind the all-metal frame side covers. It does change things up quite a bit, though, and even allows a wider selection of rear tires.

  That’s not the only frame change as the hack and whack continued up front to accommodate the Metalsport Wheels big 30-inch wheel with 15 swirling spokes just to add a bit of motion at rest. The frame mods are part of Misfit’s Short Neck Rake Kit that includes everything you’ll need to accommodate a 30-inch wheel on your bagger except the wheel. Dual four-pot Performance Machine calipers work on a pair of custom wheel-matching rotors up front while a single four-potter grabs the custom rear rotor attached to another Metalsport wheel being driven by a chain instead of a belt. Opening up the rear end by eliminating the bags makes the rear wheel part of the style/action again and not just something mysterious that you just have to assume is there.

   Needless to say if you’re a fan of Misfit Industries, but I’ll say it anyway just in case you aren’t, everything you see resembling bodywork in any way is metal and not plastic. The rear fender, side panels, tank, chin spoiler, headlight nacelle and the front fender is steel. Somehow I doubt there’s one bit of fiberglass to be found in Misfit’s shop. That’s just not how these guys from Texas do it and you gotta appreciate them for that. There’s a lot to check out, but the crazy-cool headlight nacelle with a Road King spirit and that’s all takes the cake for me. At first I wasn’t sure what to think about it, but after a short while it grew on me to the point where I can’t imagine it with anything else. It’s an intriguing thing that took some balls to make, but that’s what a good designer can do.

   The tire-hugging front fender sitting under it accentuates the headlight’s forward look while providing good coverage from rain and road grime. Just behind it Misfit’s chin spoiler is a bit unusual to me as it’s closed off blocking air to the engine. Normally these are more open and I’m sure you can get it from Misfit any way you want, but I’m a bit flummoxed about this especially with the supercharged engine. Misfit’s frame covers speak FXR to me and that’s okay as I’m a big FXR fan while the reworked fuel tank just looks righter than right as it sits. Last, but not least is the tail dragger-style rear fender that may be a first on a Road King now that it’s out in the open. Plus it’s also a good way to bring attention to the Misfit swingarm change ─ the fender draws you in and then you begin to notice why the rear end looks so different. Smart move Misfit.

  With all of the bodywork done and done, it was off to paint. And by that I really mean off to Elmer, New Jersey, where Kyle Morley of Xecutionstyle was called on to produce another of his knockout paintjobs. Like it’s sister bike, Kyle stayed in a similar palette of colors, but made it completely different. This scheme relied heavily on the blue side of things including the frame with black panel delineation around the blue and silver panels. White striping gives a clear edge to the whole works without looking gauche in any way. All the many separate pieces and shades of color blend harmoniously into one striking, but somehow subtler paintjob. It’s a looker no matter how you look at it.

   Misfit went all-in with these two GEICO bikes and both of them won the pot. GEICO got a pair of Harleys that are sure to draw attention to their wares while old Chris Eder and the lads at Misfit Industries got a traveling showcase of what they’re capable of back in Texas. If any of this catches your eye (and I’m sure it does) and you’d like to get in on the action, visit Misfit’s website www.misfitmademotorcycles.com or check ‘em out on their Facebook page.