2000 RK maybe
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From: kansas
2000 RK maybe
I am going to be doing a few highway trips come next spring and summer, I am considering a 2000 road king w/15k on the odometer. Could I get some feedback on this guy? It is a RKCI and looks clean as a whistle in pictures but how about that 88 is it going to haul 400 lbs around in the black hills and colorado? If I did get this what maint items would you recommend other than normal fluid changes, tensioners maybe?
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It's not a race bike, it will however take you where you want to go with more comfort then a race bike. Be prepared to shift when necessary, and enjoy the ride. I'd put new rubber on it no matter the age or shape of the tires...never know what people do sometimes, might be a patched tire or 10 years old.
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Good bike for what you want. You should have at least another 10,000 to 15,000 miles left on the tensioners. I might suggest a stage II for those hills.
I will warn you that I changed to synthetic oil on my six year old 88 RKC with 15,000 miles and the gaskets started to seep.
Beary
I will warn you that I changed to synthetic oil on my six year old 88 RKC with 15,000 miles and the gaskets started to seep.
Beary
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I would avoid this bike unless it is carbed; up to '02 EFI bikes had the Magnetti-Morelli EFI system which is problematic, does not work with most tuners, and almost impossible to get some parts. Heard of 1 guy that waited 1 1/2 years for a fuel pump, & THAT was a couple years ago. For EFI, get one that is '02 & newer; has the Delphi EFI system.
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As far as the engine it is a very good one, has a forged bottom end, 99 to 02 were some of the best engines HD produced. I would upgrade the tensioners along with the oil pump, the SE kit is what I just put in my bike with SE 204 cams, is a fantastic upgrade. I do not know about the FI on those bikes, mine is a carb, easy to work on. You should be able to get a pretty good deal on it, I would think less then $8k, do those upgrades and it will last a very long time, is a good choice.
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Go for it!
I had a '99 carbed RK. Loaded up the saddlebags and carried a 40# plus T-bag all over the country. Sold it to my Uncle and he is still riding it. Has 87K miles on it and he has done nothing to it except change the oil religiously, just like I did.
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M-M fuel injection is good IF you have no problems. If you got problems, they are hard to get parts for.
Could always convert it back to carb IF problems arise. 99-02 motors are some of the best H-D ever made.
Momma is riding my old 02 FLHPI.
Work out a deal on her and ride it forever. 88" is a plenty unless your racing. Just don't get caught up in the cubic inches, hp/tq reading on a dyno sheet.
I think everybody should buy an older 88" touring bike for backup, while the newer one is in the shop loking for that extra hp/tq reading they can brag about.
Dan B.
Central Ks.
Could always convert it back to carb IF problems arise. 99-02 motors are some of the best H-D ever made.
Momma is riding my old 02 FLHPI.
Work out a deal on her and ride it forever. 88" is a plenty unless your racing. Just don't get caught up in the cubic inches, hp/tq reading on a dyno sheet.
I think everybody should buy an older 88" touring bike for backup, while the newer one is in the shop loking for that extra hp/tq reading they can brag about.
Dan B.
Central Ks.
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I'm at 300+ I have no problem whatsoever with my 88" motor. Just don't be afraid to downshift for those long grades. New cams really woke my motor up for low end torque pulling power. If you can swing it, look a set of Andrews 21 cams. And upgrade the tensioners while you are in there.
Mine is a carb bike and it ran flowlessley up to 11,000 feet in the rockies. Good luck with your decision.
Mine is a carb bike and it ran flowlessley up to 11,000 feet in the rockies. Good luck with your decision.
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(Just want to note that this in NO WAY had anything to do with any problems caused by or as a result of FuelMoto. They have fabulous customer service and were very willing to keep assisting to the best of their abilities however I was not willing to keep dealing with that damn M&M.)
Last edited by PKS98S; Nov 28, 2012 at 06:21 AM. Reason: Wanted to add note about FuelMoto.