New guy looking at 04 RKC
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Thanks again for the info everyone. Unfortunately with dmv at a standstill I probably won't be riding it. CT is "opening" this coming Monday but I'm absolutely positive it will take them forever to catch up to the back log.
When I get some miles in I'm sure I will have some questions to post. You guys have given me a lot to look at in the mean time as far as cams and other stuff. First big purchase I think will be a lift table to start brushing up on the easy service I can do.
When I get some miles in I'm sure I will have some questions to post. You guys have given me a lot to look at in the mean time as far as cams and other stuff. First big purchase I think will be a lift table to start brushing up on the easy service I can do.
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I did that to get it inspected. And I may have taken the long way to the shop.
Halfway through my trip to pick it up I realized none of my trailer lights were working. I was "that *******" on the highway at night with no trailer brake lights or signals. I made it home without getting pulled over. I feel like that used up what's left in my good luck bank for a while. It can wait till it's legal.
Halfway through my trip to pick it up I realized none of my trailer lights were working. I was "that *******" on the highway at night with no trailer brake lights or signals. I made it home without getting pulled over. I feel like that used up what's left in my good luck bank for a while. It can wait till it's legal.
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since you're not going anywhere for a while, treat it like winter, and rip into her and see if the cam tensioners was replaced....
or ask the seller if they did that
that way you can just throw a plate on her and ride as needed...
or ask the seller if they did that
that way you can just throw a plate on her and ride as needed...
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Thanks again for the info everyone. Unfortunately with dmv at a standstill I probably won't be riding it. CT is "opening" this coming Monday but I'm absolutely positive it will take them forever to catch up to the back log.
When I get some miles in I'm sure I will have some questions to post. You guys have given me a lot to look at in the mean time as far as cams and other stuff. First big purchase I think will be a lift table to start brushing up on the easy service I can do.
When I get some miles in I'm sure I will have some questions to post. You guys have given me a lot to look at in the mean time as far as cams and other stuff. First big purchase I think will be a lift table to start brushing up on the easy service I can do.
Have 2004 Road King Custom. OEM tensioners replaced with SE Hybrid Kit and Andrews TW21 cams.
One other item that wasn't pointed out is the rear Y-pipe. Mine broke and was replaced with 2008 headers
(plugged sensor holes). Decided to replace rear Y-pipe with FullSac True Duals Conversion Kit along with
VTwin Goodies one piece heat shield. Less engine heat from rear header on legs and battery.
Personally prefer the pre-2007 Road Kings as the TC88 is the coolest running and smoothest motor IMO
plus the 5-spd is a robust transmission. Starting with the 2007 model year the motors ran hotter and hotter
with the increased displacements.
One other item that wasn't pointed out is the rear Y-pipe. Mine broke and was replaced with 2008 headers
(plugged sensor holes). Decided to replace rear Y-pipe with FullSac True Duals Conversion Kit along with
VTwin Goodies one piece heat shield. Less engine heat from rear header on legs and battery.
Personally prefer the pre-2007 Road Kings as the TC88 is the coolest running and smoothest motor IMO
plus the 5-spd is a robust transmission. Starting with the 2007 model year the motors ran hotter and hotter
with the increased displacements.
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