2018 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE CVO Limited Parts & Accessories
Touring Motorcycle
CVO Touring (Milwaukee-Eight Era)
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2018 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE CVO Limited
About the 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE CVO Limited
The 2018 FLHTKSE CVO Limited is a premium factory-custom touring motorcycle representing the pinnacle of Harley-Davidson's luxury lineup. This model year is significant for introducing the Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine as a CVO exclusive, delivering the highest displacement and torque ever offered by the factory at the time. It is built on the refined touring chassis introduced in 2017, featuring Showa Dual Bending Valve front suspension and emulsion rear shocks.
What Makes This Trim Special
- Milwaukee-Eight 117 Engine — Exclusive to CVO models in 2018; standard models used the 107 or 114.
- Custom Paint Schemes — Includes Burgundy Cherry Sunglo Fade, Black Earth/Vivid Black, and Gunship Gray.
- 115th Anniversary Edition — Special serialized 'Odyssey Blue' paint with hand-painted pinstripes and anniversary-specific badging.
- Heated Hammock Seats — Custom leather-stitched heated seats for rider and passenger with dual controls.
- Power Locking Fob — Integrated security system that locks/unlocks saddlebags and Tour-Pak remotely.
- Contrast Chrome Slicer Wheels — 17-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels with a unique polished/black finish.
Key Specifications
| Engine |
Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin Features CVO-exclusive orange-accented rocker box lowers |
| Displacement |
117 cu in (1,923 cc) 103.5 mm x 114.3 mm bore and stroke |
| Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Cooling | Twin-Cooled (Liquid-cooled heads and Air-cooled cylinders) |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Cruise Drive with Hydraulic Assist-and-Slipper Clutch |
| Drivetrain | Belt Final Drive, 32/68 ratio |
| Front Suspension | 49mm Showa Dual Bending Valve (SDBV) forks |
| Rear Suspension | Premium Emulsion Shocks with hand-adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes |
Dual 300mm floating rotors, Brembo 4-piston fixed calipers Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS standard |
| Rear Brakes | Single 300mm fixed rotor, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Front Tire | 130/80B17 65H |
| Rear Tire | 180/65B16 81H |
| Weight |
944 lbs (wet) Dry weight is approximately 906 lbs |
| Seat Height | 29.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.0 gal |
Ownership at a Glance
What to know about maintaining a 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE CVO Limited
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Known Issues 3
Top reported problems from owners and mechanics
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Oil Sumping
Oil accumulates in the crankcase instead of returning to the tank, causing power loss, extreme heat, and engine failure.
High
Transmission Fluid Transfer
Transmission oil migrates through the mainshaft into the primary case, leaving the transmission dangerously low.
Low
Elusive Neutral
Difficulty finding neutral when stopped, often exacerbated by the hydraulic clutch or primary overfilling from fluid transfer.
Parts Most Owners Need
Performance Upgrades 267
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Moose Racing
All Balls Racing Fork Oil and Dust Seal Kits
$24.95 - $126.95
3 of 127 options fit
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Arlen Ness
Arlen Ness Inverted, Method, Clear Tear and Sidekick Air Cleaner Replacement Components
$24.95
4 of 20 options fit
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Arlen Ness
Arlen Ness Method No Flex Inverted Fork Legs
$2,289.95 - $2,374.95
4 of 4 options fit
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Maintenance Parts 153
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All Balls Racing Wheel Bearing and Seal Kits
$24.95 - $84.95
4 of 197 options fit
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Arlen Ness
Arlen Ness Big Sucker™ Stage I Air Filter Kits for M-Eight
$399.95 - $534.95
7 of 17 options fit
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Accessories 646
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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 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE CVO Limited
Yes, it features the Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117, which was the largest factory engine available that year.
It is a condition where oil builds up in the crankcase, causing power loss and potential engine failure. It is solved by installing the 2020+ revised oil pump.
Harley-Davidson released a primary vent kit (TSB M1492) that equalizes pressure and stops the 'vacuum' effect pulling oil from the transmission.
The CVO includes the 117 engine (vs 107/114), custom paint, heated Hammock seats, TPMS, power locks, and premium Boom! Box audio with wireless headsets.
It has a 6.0-gallon fuel tank, providing a touring range of approximately 200–240 miles depending on riding style.
The 2018 model uses the Boom! Box 6.5GT system, which does not natively support Apple CarPlay; CarPlay was introduced with the GTS system in 2019.
It uses a high-output 32Ah AGM battery, specifically the GYZ32HL or H-D equivalent 66000175.
The engine oil capacity is approximately 5.0 quarts (4.7 liters) when performing a standard oil and filter change.
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