How many miles should I can expect?
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04-12-2014, 07:54 PM
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How many miles should I can expect?
Just picked up a 05 deuce the other week with 12k miles. How many miles should I expect to get out of the bike? I realize that regular maintenance and oil changes are factors that effect longevity of any engine. With that being said,what is your experience and what can I expect. Thanks for your help!
#4
04-12-2014, 09:28 PM
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An '05 with 12k? Somebody wasn't riding it much. I put 15k on mine last year and I mainly ride on weekends. And not every weekend.
#5
04-12-2014, 10:01 PM
How many miles?
What follows is my opinion only and I realize others' may be different.
I'd reckon this can have something to do with how much one "modifies" the engine.
An engine that has been left basically stock may last longer than one that has been heavily modded (assuming basic services performed as needed). Although changing the air cleaner, exhaust, and ECM (i.e., adding a "tuner") probably won't impact much. Indeed, adding the tuner and "richening up" the mixture from stock (which is lean from the factory) probably will extend the engine's life.
That said, you should be aware that an '05 has the old style cam chain tensioner setup. This is one area of the engine that -is- subject to premature wear, with the potential to damage the engine if the tensioners fail. You would probably want to get these checked around 30-35,000. The old-style tensioners can be changed out for the new hydraulic tensioner setup with a new cam plate (and a new oil pump as well, I believe).
You've got lots of miles to go yet!
What follows is my opinion only and I realize others' may be different.
I'd reckon this can have something to do with how much one "modifies" the engine.
An engine that has been left basically stock may last longer than one that has been heavily modded (assuming basic services performed as needed). Although changing the air cleaner, exhaust, and ECM (i.e., adding a "tuner") probably won't impact much. Indeed, adding the tuner and "richening up" the mixture from stock (which is lean from the factory) probably will extend the engine's life.
That said, you should be aware that an '05 has the old style cam chain tensioner setup. This is one area of the engine that -is- subject to premature wear, with the potential to damage the engine if the tensioners fail. You would probably want to get these checked around 30-35,000. The old-style tensioners can be changed out for the new hydraulic tensioner setup with a new cam plate (and a new oil pump as well, I believe).
You've got lots of miles to go yet!
#6
04-12-2014, 10:01 PM
How many miles?
What follows is my opinion only and I realize others' may be different.
I'd reckon this can have something to do with how much one "modifies" the engine.
An engine that has been left basically stock may last longer than one that has been heavily modded (assuming basic services performed as needed). Although changing the air cleaner, exhaust, and ECM (i.e., adding a "tuner") probably won't impact much. Indeed, adding the tuner and "richening up" the mixture from stock (which is lean from the factory) probably will extend the engine's life.
That said, you should be aware that an '05 has the old style cam chain tensioner setup. This is one area of the engine that -is- subject to premature wear, with the potential to damage the engine if the tensioners fail. You would probably want to get these checked around 30-35,000. The old-style tensioners can be changed out for the new hydraulic tensioner setup with a new cam plate (and a new oil pump as well, I believe).
You've got lots of miles to go yet!
What follows is my opinion only and I realize others' may be different.
I'd reckon this can have something to do with how much one "modifies" the engine.
An engine that has been left basically stock may last longer than one that has been heavily modded (assuming basic services performed as needed). Although changing the air cleaner, exhaust, and ECM (i.e., adding a "tuner") probably won't impact much. Indeed, adding the tuner and "richening up" the mixture from stock (which is lean from the factory) probably will extend the engine's life.
That said, you should be aware that an '05 has the old style cam chain tensioner setup. This is one area of the engine that -is- subject to premature wear, with the potential to damage the engine if the tensioners fail. You would probably want to get these checked around 30-35,000. The old-style tensioners can be changed out for the new hydraulic tensioner setup with a new cam plate (and a new oil pump as well, I believe).
You've got lots of miles to go yet!
#7
04-13-2014, 12:55 AM
It's not how many miles you can get out of it, it's how much are you going to be spending to keep it running when you star putting miles on it lol
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04-13-2014, 01:09 AM
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Its like anything else mechanical do the regular and routine maintenance and ride it I bet you will play hell wearing it out before you're ready to get the next one.
#9
04-13-2014, 04:23 AM
There will probably be parts available for your bike as long as you're alive. That's one advantage of riding Harleys and BMWs.
#10
04-13-2014, 07:37 AM
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Keep an eye on your cam chain tensioners, and there is no reason you shouldn't be able to get 100-150k out of the top end and valve train... 200 is pushing it. The flywheels on twinkies without timken bearings can scissor because they're pressed together. Leave it stock and don't beat up on her and she should treat you right. The twin cam isn't that bad of a motor.