2000 Harley-Davidson Road King Problems & Issues
2000 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated October 2026
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Preview the XT6 exampleAccording to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2000 Harley-Davidson Road King has 1 documented issue, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Twin Cam 88 spring-loaded cam chain tensioner shoe wears through and sends debris into the oil pump.
All 1 Known Issue
NHTSA Recalls1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. ON CARBURETED VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CARBURETOR, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE AIR CLEANER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Harley-Davidson Road King problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2000 Harley-Davidson Road King has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: Twin Cam 88 spring-loaded cam chain tensioner shoe wears through and sends debris into the oil pump. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Harley-Davidson Road King reliable?
The 2000 Harley-Davidson Road King has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Twin Cam 88 spring-loaded cam chain tensioner shoe wears through and sends debris into the oil pump. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2000-2006 Harley-Davidson Road King Twin Cam 88 spring-loaded cam chain tensioner shoe wears through and sends debris into the oil pump?
The 1999-2006 Twin Cam gearcase uses spring-loaded plastic-faced shoes riding directly on the cam chains. The shoes can wear through, and the shed plastic debris circulates into the rotary oil pump, where it can cut off oil flow to the engine, taking cams, bearings and sometimes… Severity: high.
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