2009 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Parts & Accessories
Touring
Touring (New Frame Era, 2009-2013)
1,158 parts available
289 Performance
197 Maintenance
672 Accessories
2009 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King
About the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King
The 2009 Road King is a landmark model representing the first major redesign of the Harley-Davidson Touring chassis in decades, featuring a stiffer robot-welded frame and a new engine mounting system. It retains the classic 'nacelle' headlight and detachable windshield while introducing modern performance upgrades like a wider 180mm rear tire and a 2-1-2 exhaust system. This year significantly improved handling stability and increased the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for better touring capacity.
What Makes This Trim Special
- Hard Saddlebags — Injection-molded GTX hard bags with color-matched paint and locking latches. (Street Glide (FLHX), Electra Glide (FLHT))
- 28-Spoke Cast Aluminum Wheels — Black cast aluminum wheels with machined highlights; 17-inch front and 16-inch rear.
- Clean Rear Fender — Features a low-mounted license plate module with LED illumination, distinct from the Classic's high-mount setup.
Likely but unverified:
- Cruise Control — Available as a factory-installed option or dealer accessory for the FLHR, whereas it was standard on the FLHRC Classic.
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) — Available as a factory option; can be identified by the presence of a wheel speed sensor and the ABS module under the right side cover.
Key Specifications
| Engine |
Twin Cam 96 V-Twin, rubber-mounted Features Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) / Ride-by-Wire |
| Displacement | 1584 cc (96 cu-in) |
| Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Transmission |
6-Speed Cruise Drive Helical-cut 5th gear for quieter operation |
| Drivetrain |
Belt final drive with Isolated Drive System (IDS) IDS integrated into the rear wheel hub for 2009 |
| Front Suspension | 41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping |
| Rear Suspension | Air-adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes | Dual 300mm discs, 4-piston Brembo calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 300mm disc, 4-piston Brembo caliper |
| Front Tire | 130/80B17 65H |
| Rear Tire |
180/65B16 81H Significant increase from the 140mm tire used in 2008 |
| Weight | 775 lbs (Dry) / 812 lbs (Wet) |
| Seat Height | 27.3 in (Laden) / 28.1 in (Unladen) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.0 US gal |
Ownership at a Glance
What to know about maintaining a 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King
Known Issues 3
Top reported problems from owners and mechanics
High
Compensator Failure
Internal springs and ramps wear out, leading to noisy starts and potential primary drive damage.
Medium
Excessive Engine Heat
The Twin Cam 96 runs lean from the factory to meet emissions, causing significant heat on the rider's right leg.
Low
Inaccurate Fuel Gauge
The sending unit in the tank often fails or provides erratic readings, showing 'empty' when several gallons remain.
Parts Most Owners Need
Performance Upgrades 289
Fits
Moose Racing
All Balls Racing Fork Oil and Dust Seal Kits
$117.95 - $133.95
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Arlen Ness
Arlen Ness Inverted, Method, Clear Tear and Sidekick Air Cleaner Replacement Components
$24.95 - $58.95
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Arlen Ness Monster Sucker and Velocity Air Cleaner Replacement Hardware Kit
$66.95
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Baker Drivetrain
Baker Drivetrain Function-Formed Transmission Side Cover/Actuator
$994.95
1 of 3 options fit
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Maintenance Parts 197
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Moose Racing
All Balls Racing Wheel Bearing and Seal Kits
$24.95 - $84.95
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Alloy Art
Alloy Art Mfg. Multi Rear Brake Caliper Mount
$797.95 - $850.95
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Arlen Ness
Arlen Ness Big Sucker Air Filter Kits for Twin Cam and XL
$334.95
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Arlen Ness Big Sucker™ Stage I Air Filter Kits with Cover for Twin Cam & XL
$414.95
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Accessories 672
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Arlen Ness
Arlen Ness Adjustable Driver and Passenger Floorboards
$624.95 - $889.95
2 of 6 options fit
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Frequently Asked Questions About the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King
Yes, all 2009 Road King models (FLHR and FLHRC) feature Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) as standard equipment.
Yes, 2009 was the first year of the redesigned Touring frame, which improved rigidity, handling, and allowed for a wider rear tire.
The engine oil capacity is approximately 4.0 US quarts (3.8 liters) when changing the filter.
The FLHR (Standard) has hard saddlebags and cast wheels, while the FLHRC (Classic) has leather-wrapped bags, laced/spoked wheels, and standard cruise control.
Cruise control was a factory option on the FLHR Standard in 2009, though it was standard on the FLHRC Classic model.
It uses a 30L-BS series battery (e.g., YTX30L-BS), which is larger and more powerful than the batteries used in 2007 and earlier models.
This is often a sign of a failing compensator sprocket, a common issue on 2007-2010 Twin Cam 96 engines.
The 2009 Road King uses a 180/65B16 rear tire, which is significantly wider than the 140mm tire used in previous years.
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