The rear cam bearing on my 1999 harley davidson roadking has failed. The manufacture is entirely aware of the design defect. I fail to see the logic on how my vehicle must damage other engine components before harley davidson backs up their obvious design flaw. The dealer was informed on 8-1-02 that I'm now hearing a noise near rear cam bearing area. I asked to have my harley repaired "harley davidson failed to do so". I feel h-d should replace the cam bearing prior to failure. I tried to contact h-d motor company and got nowhere. I guess when demand in a product is high, the dealer doesn't have to back it up . Did I mention "ill never buy another harley davidson. Please help! Thank you.
The worst 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King 1
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What 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King owners say
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While driving motorcycle keeps blowing a 15 amp fuse, it causes loss of running lights/ tail light/ headlights, and passing lights. Dealer notified and was unable to locate the cause. Feel free to provide any further information.
Brake lights stick on or flicker when going down highway. Also, master cylinder was weak . Consumer ordered kit. Contacted dealer ,and dealer stated nothing they could do.
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Is the 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King, fewer than a typical Road King model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King have?
No recalls on record.
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