Harley-Davidson CVO Limited 117 (FLHTKSE Twin-Cooled) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,923cc Twin-Cooled (Liquid-Cooled Heads) 45° V-Twin Milwaukee-Eight 117 · Source: Harley-Davidson CVO Limited 117 (FLHTKSE Twin-Cooled) (2018–2022) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Harley-Davidson CVO Limited 117 (FLHTKSE Twin-Cooled) (2018–2022) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2018–2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Limited 117 (FLHTKSE Twin-Cooled) (chassis FLHTKSE/FLTRKSE (2022–2023)) requires 4.3 L (4.54 US qt) of SAE 20W-50 (JASO MA2, Screamin’ Eagle SYN3 20W-50 / H-D 360 20W-50) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4.7 L (4.97 US qt) with filter service (HD 62700296 / 62700297 (HF171C)). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI front (130/60B19 61H) and 276 kPa / 2.76 bar / 40 PSI rear (180/55B18 80H), paired with 4× HD 6R10 (31600012 Dual-Plug M8) spark plug(s) and a YIX30L-BS / HD 66010-97E battery.
Drain only: 4.3 L (4.54 US qt)
R 276 kPa (2.76 bar)
Est. Range: ~354 km (220 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 20W-50 · JASO MA2 · Screamin’ Eagle SYN3 20W-50 / H-D 360 20W-50 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 4.3 L (4.54 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 4.7 L (4.97 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 5.2 L (5.49 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | HD 62700296 / 62700297 (HF171C) |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | At full operating temperature resting ON THE SIDESTAND (Jiffy Stand); thread dipstick in to read |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 24 N·m (17.7 lb-ft / 2.45 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Primary Chaincase Fluid | 1065 ml (1.06 L) — H-D Formula+ Primary & Clutch Fluid (900–1,065 ml wet refill) |
| Separate Transmission / Gearbox Oil | 828 ml (0.83 L) — H-D Formula+ or Heavy Synthetic Gear Oil 80W-140 (828 ml / 28 oz) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 130/60B19 61H · Rear: 180/55B18 80H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 276 kPa / 2.76 bar / 40 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | HD 6R10 (31600012 Dual-Plug M8) × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YIX30L-BS / HD 66010-97E (12V 28.0Ah Heavy-Duty AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Carbon/Aramid Reinforced Secondary Belt — Inspect belt deflection and pulley debris |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Harley-Davidson Extended Life OAT Coolant (Twin-Cooled) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1923 cc · 105 hp @ 5,450 rpm · 169 N·m (124.6 lb-ft) @ 3,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 750 mm (29.5 in) · 428 kg (944 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 22.7 L (6.0 US gal) · ~15.6 km/L → ~354 km (220 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,600 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 8,000 km / 8,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 24,000 km / 48,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 48,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Wearing Blaze Red rocker-box trim on its Twin-Cooled M8 117, the 2018–2022 FLHTKSE (and 2022–2023 FLTRKSE) topped the luxury touring hierarchy with heated seating, power locks, and TPMS.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Hauling 428 kg wet with a Twin-Cooled M8 117, factory SYN3 20W-50 engine oil (4.7 L) paired with heavy synthetic 80W-140 gear oil keeps shifts quiet under full touring load.