2002 Road King Classic?
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2002 Road King Classic?
I always loved the look of the road king classic and saw one for sale recently with 24,000 miles and AP was $7445.
I would like to hear from anyone who actually owned one or really anyone with experience with the older road king classics.
I know 2002 was a good year for the TC. Is this price good? Miles are low for an 02. It is in the real teal color and looks really clean in the photos.
I own a 2005 springer classic so I know all about the cam chain tensioners and other issues.
Are there things to look for on an 02? I believe it is EFI. Should be Delphi. Right?
Thanks!
I would like to hear from anyone who actually owned one or really anyone with experience with the older road king classics.
I know 2002 was a good year for the TC. Is this price good? Miles are low for an 02. It is in the real teal color and looks really clean in the photos.
I own a 2005 springer classic so I know all about the cam chain tensioners and other issues.
Are there things to look for on an 02? I believe it is EFI. Should be Delphi. Right?
Thanks!
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2002 was a good year, many think it was the best. Last year of hot forged crank, Delphi FI.
Check this thread:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...road-king.html
Check this thread:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...road-king.html
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My first Harley was an '02 Road King Classic that I bought in 2010. The last year of the forged cranks with the tight runout specs and the first year of the improved Delphi fuel injection system, so it's a sweet-spot year. They are great bikes. I got over 30K miles out of mine and never had any significant problems with it. Great year, enjoy the new ride!
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My first Harley was an '02 Road King Classic that I bought in 2010. The last year of the forged cranks with the tight runout specs and the first year of the improved Delphi fuel injection system, so it's a sweet-spot year. They are great bikes. I got over 30K miles out of mine and never had any significant problems with it. Great year, enjoy the new ride!
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I have a 2003 RKC and I love this bike. It has soul and the old school look and feel. I bought mine 2 1/2 years ago for $12,900 Canadian. It had 23000 miles approximately. Last April I installed tensioners and checked the runout on the crank. The mechanic said it was almost nill. I have dumped a ton into it making it mine but that's just me. I have ridden new bikes but this one has heart and soul all over it. You cant go wrong with a Road King..................hail to the King baby
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I love my 02 and will keep till I am gone.
Last year for the good crankshaft and timken bearings.
First year for the delphi FI and larger axle's.
The 88 runs cooler I think. I did add a oil cooler for piece of mind.
Also I have a gear drive ....so no tensioner issues.
I to have spend a wad to make her mine, but thats ok.
I put some rushmore bags on her.....
My pics are not the greatest sorry....
Last year for the good crankshaft and timken bearings.
First year for the delphi FI and larger axle's.
The 88 runs cooler I think. I did add a oil cooler for piece of mind.
Also I have a gear drive ....so no tensioner issues.
I to have spend a wad to make her mine, but thats ok.
I put some rushmore bags on her.....
My pics are not the greatest sorry....
Last edited by Tarkus60; Feb 7, 2018 at 06:32 PM.
