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Jan 9, 2012 | 09:04 PM

TCC2

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I am looking at a 1999 RK police model. This will be my first Harley and I don't know a lot about them. Could someone give me your opinion on what high mileage for a Harley is? The one I'm looking at has 65,000 but seems to have a decent price. Thanks

Jan 9, 2012 | 09:19 PM

dickey

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Originally Posted by TCC2

65K is VERY high mileage for that year bike-- early Twin Cams had cam bearing issues, and '99-'06 had the famous cam chain tensioner issues. They could go at anytime, but more likely to go after about 20K miles, and when they do,catastrophic engine failure could result. Even if they have been upgraded, other components are likely to fail at that mileage. There are plenty of lo mile (under 20K) RoadKings out there for around 7-8 grand. Or better yet--pick up a '98 or earlier Evo--less problematic motor, and less vulnerable at high mileage.

If you are unsure, Google "Harley cam chain tensioner failure" & see what I mean.

Last edited by dickey; Jan 9, 2012 at 09:22 PM.