Consumer's 2000 motorcycle has a ticking noise, and won't start. On highway engine locked up. *ak while on highway engine started making a noise , all of a sudden the engine stopped and the back wheel skidded, consumer immediately pulled the clutch which freed the back wheel from skidding and pulled into the break down lane, consumer received a letter about defecrive cam bearing, but they would not fix until they failed.*jb
The worst 1997 Harley-Davidson Road King problems
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Road King 1
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What 1997 Harley-Davidson Road King owners say
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Questions about the 1997 Harley-Davidson Road King
Is the 1997 Harley-Davidson Road King reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Harley-Davidson Road King, fewer than a typical Road King model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Harley-Davidson Road King?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Harley-Davidson Road King have?
No recalls on record.
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