You shouldn’t need the number to realize that the lifters fail. Inspect or better yet replace them at 25,000 miles if they make it that far. I believe the install instructions for the Screaming Eagle lifters even has the recommendation.
I'm not debating the need to inspect the lifters. I'm disputing the comment from Hillsidecycle that HD has a document that says they should be replaced at 25,000 miles and asking for some type of proof to back up that recommendation.
Install instruction sheet for the HD Screamin' Eagle Tappets are included below.
I wouldn't think any one would keep a service bulletin from over 25 years ago.. but you could always call Harley Davidson and see if they could oblige you..
Well, let's make it easy than. Typically when HD releases a service bulletin, the following model year factory service manual will contain said information that was relayed via the service bulletin. Can you point me to a HD factory service manual that says to replace the lifters at 25,000 miles?
03-20-2019, 09:26 AM
