Life Span of Harley Engines
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Life Span of Harley Engines
The other day I saw a documenty on Harley when they developed the V-rod. I was very interested in the testing part of the show. It said all Harley Engines have to be run at the redline for 14 strait days without failing. They also test ride the bike for 80,000 miles.
I guess my question is how far over 80,000 miles could you go before needing to rebuild? Does anyone know of any Hog with this many miles on it?
I guess my question is how far over 80,000 miles could you go before needing to rebuild? Does anyone know of any Hog with this many miles on it?
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RE: Life Span of Harley Engines
ORIGINAL: Tim
I heard EVO's are good for 100,000 miles. Shovels good for about 40,000. Tim
I heard EVO's are good for 100,000 miles. Shovels good for about 40,000. Tim
The key is to perform normal maintenance and not try to beat them to death...
That 40,000 mile figure you gave for the Shovel's is kind of surprising.
I know many guys still running older Shovelhead's with 70, 80, or more thousand miles on them.
My '81 Shovel has over 85,000 mile on it, and other than replacing a leaking gasket from time to time it's been 'bulletproof'...
My "Shovel" is in a semi-retirement status right now, but I wouldn't be afraid to pull it out, fire it up, and take it on a coast to coast trip...
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RE: Life Span of Harley Engines
ORIGINAL: sealbeachbum
Jeez oldfenderguy! How many bikes do you have?! I'm starting to get jeleaous!
Jeez oldfenderguy! How many bikes do you have?! I'm starting to get jeleaous!
Well, the ones I have that are currently in 'ride mode' are the Hot Rod 1200C, the Dyna WideGlide, and the Road King.
I still have the '81 Shovelhead, but it's enjoying a semi-retirement status right now.
I also have a '49 Panhead Chopper, but it's been 'off the road' for a number of years, mainly kept in storage, but from time to time it goes on the show circuit.
You can never own too many Harley's..
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