Possible 2002 Road King Classic Purchase
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Possible 2002 Road King Classic Purchase
Are there any known problems with a 2002 Road King Classic? Is this motor rubber mounted? Would a 2003 or 2004 year model be better?
If I do pull the triger, what should I look at on the 2002 before purchase?
If I do pull the triger, what should I look at on the 2002 before purchase?
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Yes, rubber mounted. 02 is a good year. Last year of the Timken engine bearing and forged cranks, first year of the Delphi injection (unless of course it's carbed). Just keep an eye on the tensioners if it still has them.
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I've got 33k on my 2002 and I really like my bike. From what I've read around this place, that particular year was an excellent one for this particular model (Timken, Delphi).
Except for a flat last year my bike has never had any problems nor left me on the side of a road. How many miles does the one your looking at have? If its near 20k or above, ask for service records, has the oil in the forks been changed yet? Have a tech at the dealer or indy shop check it out.
Good luck.
Except for a flat last year my bike has never had any problems nor left me on the side of a road. How many miles does the one your looking at have? If its near 20k or above, ask for service records, has the oil in the forks been changed yet? Have a tech at the dealer or indy shop check it out.
Good luck.
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The bike has 22,000 miles on it, has been serviced by the local Harley shop in Charlotte. I'll ask about the tensioners and if the front fork oil has been changed. Thanks for the help guys.
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My '02 is a great bike. I changed out the cam tensioners and went to a gear drive at 15K. The tensioners were almost junk then. A gear drive cam makes the 02 engine darn near bullet proof, according the the indy that installed the gear drive cams. I've had 0 problems with my 02. Mines got 24,000 miles on it.
Good luck.
Good luck.