Harley-Davidson FLHRC /I Road King Classic
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| Harley-Davidson FLHRC /I Road King Classic | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1999 - 00 |
| Engine | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 88® vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Ignition | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Frame | Mild steel, rectangular section backbone w/ twin down-tubes Swing Arm Conventional, rectangular |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Rear: Air-adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Wheelbase | 1612 mm / 63.5 in |
| Seat Height | 684 mm / 26.9 in |
| Weight | 322 kg / 710.0 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.9 Liters / 5.0 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 88® vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 8.9:1 compression ratio.
Chassis
It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic while the rear was equipped with a Air-adjustable. The FLHRC /I Road King Classic was fitted with a 18.9 Liters / 5.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 322 kg / 710.0 lbs. The wheelbase was 1612 mm / 63.5 in long.
Photos
Harley-Davidson FLHRC /I Road King Classic
Overview
Harley Davidson FLHRC/I Road King Classic
Step out to the garage and there it is, resting beneath the flickering light. The Road King® Classic. A machine dripping with the heritage of the open road. Giant headlamp and nacelle. Wide whitewalls on laced wheels. Full fenders. Generous floorboards. Detachable windshield. Tooled leather seat and bags. Just standing there, you feel like youre on top of the world. Then, in the saddle you thumb the starter and bring the EFI Twin Cam 88® powertrain to life. The feeling gets even better. Think ahead to the smooth ride thanks to a refined chassis and air-adjustable rear suspension. Youll make good use of the cruise control. But it will have to wait for daybreak. For now, put the key back in the pocket, turn off the lights and hit the hay. Knowing your Road King Classic will be ready to go anytime you are.
Launched in 1994, the 1340 FLHR Electra Glide Road King models were based on Harley-Davidson's long-lived FLHT Electra Glide series of tourers. From 2000, Harley emphasized the Road King's styling heritage with a huge headlamp in a highly polished nacelle on the front fork, a feature based on the 1958 FL Duo Glide. The standard Road King came with lighter, hollow-spoke cast alloy wheels and wire-spoked wheels available at extra cost. Wire wheels and fuel injection were standard for the FLHCRI Road King Classic.
Harley-Davidson tourers have been known as some of the most comfortable bikes on the road. The 2000 Road King is no exception, with its contoured, removable pillion dual seat and Buffalo handlebars, which are designed to offer a relaxed, upright straight-arm riding position behind a broad plastic screen.
As far as the power unit is concerned, from 1999 the 80cubic inch (1340cc) Evolution engine that originally powered the Road King was replaced by a rubber-mounted 1450cc 88Twin Cam engine. This was retained for 2000. Standard fitment was the 40mm Keihin carburetor. Maintenance-free electronic fuel injection was an option, although on the Road King Classic it was fitted as standard. Roll on 2003, Harley-Davidson's centenary year! What goodies could be in store for the zillions of Harley fans around the world?
| Make Model | Harley Davidson FLHRC/I Road King Classic |
|---|---|
| Year | 1999 - 00 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 88® vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 1449 cc / 88.4 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 95.3 x 101.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 8.9:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, internally mounted, crank driven gerotor pressure and dual scavenge pump with spin on 10ì pressurized oil filter |
| Induction | Carburetion 40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump ESPFI 38 mm throttle bore electronic sequential port fuel injection |
| Ignition | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 67 hp / 48.8 kW @ 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 116.6 Nm / 86 lb-ft @ 3500rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 10.110 2nd 6.958 3rd 4.953 4th 3.862 5th 3.150 |
| Frame | Mild steel, rectangular section backbone w/ twin down-tubes Swing Arm Conventional, rectangular |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | Air-adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Trail | 156.6.3 mm / 6.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1612 mm / 63.5 in |
| Seat Height | 684 mm / 26.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 322 kg / 710.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.9 Liters / 5.0 US gal |