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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 12:15 PM
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Found a pretty good deal on a 2004 RK and wondering if theres any issues with that year.. anything that should cause me to stay away from it.. other than the known cam tensioner issue.
 
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My 2004 Ultra has been Great.
 
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My 2004 Ultra has been Great.
my 04 is highly dependable

over 184k on the clock, couple of transformational changes, engine builds. it just keeps on running, kinda like the energizer bunny.
 
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87K on mine
 
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47k (kms) on mine. No issues.
 
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04 EGC, only repair, horn broke
 
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Better change cam chain tensioners
 
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Originally Posted by b1gj0n44
Found a pretty good deal on a 2004 RK and wondering if theres any issues with that year.. anything that should cause me to stay away from it.. other than the known cam tensioner issue.
How good a deal?

I have a 2004 Road King Custom with 9200 miles I am selling. 8K
 
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my son has an 04. have all of you with no problems not changed the tensioners ?
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my son has an 04. have all of you with no problems not changed the tensioners ?
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i went gear drive. never looked back
 
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