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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 07:26 AM
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Sadly, I sold my '08 Low Rider when the pandemic hit. Thought the family would need the money. Now that work is nearly back to normal I am ready to join y'all again!

I have purchased an '04 Road King. There is a certain amount of trust we put in the previous owners when we purchase used bikes. This one has the SE Cam plate, hydraulic tensioners and newer-style oil pump, but no information on what cams are in the engine. To make sure fueling is correct should I disassemble and see what is in the cam chest? Any easier way to make sure fueling is correct?

 
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 07:28 AM
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Brsblls
Sadly, I sold my '08 Low Rider when the pandemic hit. Thought the family would need the money. Now that work is nearly back to normal I am ready to join y'all again!

I have purchased an '04 Road King. There is a certain amount of trust we put in the previous owners when we purchase used bikes. This one has the SE Cam plate, hydraulic tensioners and newer-style oil pump, but no information on what cams are in the engine. To make sure fueling is correct should I disassemble and see what is in the cam chest? Any easier way to make sure fueling is correct?
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Welcome back my friend. As u likely know, this is the Welcome Area Only. And maybe u posted your question elsewhere that would give you better responses. If not, you may want to do that.

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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 07:54 AM
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Thanks! I will post the question in the Touring Models area.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 07:54 AM
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 08:12 AM
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 08:25 AM
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Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, a rough idea of your range per tank, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding, and upwards of 230+ on trips.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 08:26 AM
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Welcome back to the forums from Ontario, Canada
 
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