2003 Harley-Davidson FLHR/FLHRI Road King

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2003 Harley-Davidson FLHR/FLHRI Road King

 

– 2003 Harley-Davidson FLHR/FLHRI Road King

The Road King combines classic Harley-Davidson styling with touring comfort and features. At the heart of the Road King® is the Twin Cam 88® engine, isolation-mounted in the touring frame for comfortable riding. The Road King features an easier-shifting transmission, a large, electronic speedometer mounted in a diecast chrome dash, and a massive, nostalgic chrome headlamp and nacelle to accent the traditional styling of the Road King® model.

Key FLHR/I Road King® characteristics

-Heritage-rich styling
-Large, hiawatha headlight and chrome nacelle
-Detachable windshield
-Large, tank-mounted speedometer
-Two-piece seat
-Fiberglass saddlebags
-Vibration-isolated, Black and Chrome Twin Cam 88® Engine
-Triple-disc brakes
-Air-adjustable rear touring suspension

SPECIFICATIONS:

2003 Specifications FLHR/I Road King®

DIMENSIONS
Length 93.7 in. (2380.0 mm)
Seat Height (measure laden w/ 180 lb. rider) 27.3 in. (693.4 mm)
Seat Height (unladen) 29.5 in. (749.3 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in. (130.0 mm)
Rake 26.0 degrees
Trail 6.2 in. (157.5 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1612.9 mm)
Tires: Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series
Front – D402F MT90B16 72H
Rear – D402 MT90B16 74H
Fuel Capacity (includes 1.0 gal. reserve) 5.0 gal. (18.9 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity (warning light @ approx. 1.0 gal. for ESPFI models) 1.0 gal. (3.8 L)
Oil Capacity 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Dry Weight 723.0 lbs. (328.2 kg)
Vehicle Weight In Running Order (unladen) 759.0 lbs. (344.6 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1259.0 lbs. (571.6 kg)

ENGINE
Engine 45º Air-cooled Twin Cam 88® (vibration isolation-mounted)
Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic
self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.75 x 4.0 in. (95.25 x 101.6 mm)
Displacement 88 cu. in. (1450 cc)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Fuel System2 Carburetion or
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI
(single runner, 45 mm throttle bore ESPFI)

DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Double row chain, oil bath,
mechanical tensioner, 36/25 ratio
Final Drive Gates carbon fiber reinforced
polychain belt, 32/70 ratio
Clutch 9-Plate, wet
Transmission Five-speed
Overall Ratio:
1st 10.110
2nd 6.958
3rd 4.953
4th 3.862
5th 3.150

CHASSIS
Frame Mild steel, rectangular section backbone
w/ twin down-tubes
Swing Arm Conventional, rectangular
Front Fork Telescopic
Rear Shocks Air-adjustable
Wheels 9-hollow spoke, cast aluminum alloy (laced option)
Brakes:
Caliper Type Dual-piston front and rear
Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, Uniform Expansion Rotors
Front (DUAL) 11.5 in. x .20 in. (292.1 mm x 5.08 mm)
Rear 11.5 in. x .23 in. (292.1 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension travel:
Front 4.6 in. (116.8 mm)
Rear 3.0 in. (76.2 mm)

PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque (per SAEJ607)3:
North America 86.0 ft. lbs.@ 3500 rpm (116.6 NM @ 3500 rpm)
International 81.0 ft. lbs.@ 3100 rpm (110.0 NM @ 3100 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168):
Right 31.0 degrees
Left 30.0 degrees

ELECTRIC
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12-volt,
30 amp-hour, 270 cca (per Battery Council International rating)
Charging:
CARB 37-amp permanent magnet alternator w/ solid-state regulator
(481 watts @ 3000 rpm; 494 watts peak)
ESPFI 44-amp permanent magnet alternator w/ solid-state regulator
(572 watts @ 3000 rpm; 585 watts peak)
Starting 1.2 kw electric w/ Bendix-type engagement
Lights: (As per country regulation)
Headlamp Quartz halogen, 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Passing lamps 2 @ 35 watts each (except where prohibited by law)
Tail/stop lights 8w/28w (int’l: 5w/21w)
Turn signal lights (self-canceling) 28w (int’l: 21w)
Indicator lamps High beam, neutral, oil pressure,
engine diagnostic light, turn signals, low fuel warning
(ESPFI models only), and security system (optional)4

STYLING/CONVENIENCE
Engine Trim Black powdercoated w/ chrome covers
Exhaust System Chrome crossover duals, blunt-cut mufflers
Ignition Tank console-mounted
Seat Custom solo saddle w/ removable passenger pillion
Foot Supports Full-length operator floor boards
w/ heel-toe shifter lever
Windshield Large, clear Lexan; quick-detachable
Instruments Electronic speedometer w/ odometer and resettable tripmeter;
fuel gauge w/ low fuel light
Cruise Control Wired to accept cruise control
Handlebar Controls Start; engine cutoff; L/R turn signals; horn; hi/low beam
Hazard Warning Integrated w/ turn signal controls
Electrical Power Outlet 4-pin accessory connector beneath seat
Saddlebags Fiberglass w/ hinged lid and chrome slant latches,
volume: 1.2 cu. ft. (36L) per bag
Luggage Locks Saddlebag barrel key, common w/ ignition
Fork Lock Barrel key, common w/ ignition

COLORS
Vivid Black, Gunmetal Pearl, Luxury Blue Pearl, Luxury Rich Red Pearl, White Pearl

WARRANTY
Warranty 12 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 Km);
every 5,000 miles (8,000 Km) thereafter.
— Inspections of certain systems and components are required at 2,500 mile (4,000 Km) intervals —