96 is outa there!
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Tourer
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From: Manitoba, Canada
So the crank run out was too excessive to just do the bolt on 107, then we find some other issues. The front motor mount is shot, one swing arm bearing is also gone which has resulted in the trans case cracked where the swing arm bolt goes through. There is evidence of previous cracks in the case existing for some time along with some bubbles in the casting. I have been travelling for work for the past three years so it only has 7500 miles on the bike.
It's turning out to be more than a simple 107 bolt on.
It's turning out to be more than a simple 107 bolt on.
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That sucks to hear that man, but that's how it usually goes. You end up finding more than you bargained for.
I also found my motor mount shot when I did my build, unfortunately the predator motor mount wasn't released yet, so you might want to get that instead of the factor one.
Pain in the *** you have to change the trans case. Best of luck with the rest.....keep us posted man.
I also found my motor mount shot when I did my build, unfortunately the predator motor mount wasn't released yet, so you might want to get that instead of the factor one.
Pain in the *** you have to change the trans case. Best of luck with the rest.....keep us posted man.
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Ouch sorry to hear that. Are they difficult and expensive fixes? Why would there be so much damage with so few miles do you think, or is it one of those domino style effect problems?
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Tourer
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Yeah, not good. Not sure what happened, low miles, I am the original owner. I like to go fast but I am not overly aggressive. The only thing we can think of is the case had cracks from the factory and possibly no lube in the swing arm bearing from day one. Everything is getting replaced, aftermarket front motor mount, swing arm shaft & bearings and new transmission along with the engine build.
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Tourer
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As for the trans ... Probably going with a baker dd7, they are available as a complete trans so will just try and sell the stock trans gear set along with my tw 555 cams and RB exhaust.
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Sucks to hear that man. Check out vibra-technics predator front mount. Also look up the trans case part number and get it at 20% off at kutter online or surdyke. Take the money your going to spend on the DD7 and either pick up an s&s crank or find a stock crank on ebay they're all over the place. Keep us updated
Edit: After reading your post again I'm assuming your crank is still fixable. Still, $3k is a lot to spend on a trans while doing motor work at the same time. Mattva just replaced a trans case so he would probably have some advice and a ballpark cost on doing it. Just something to think about
Edit: After reading your post again I'm assuming your crank is still fixable. Still, $3k is a lot to spend on a trans while doing motor work at the same time. Mattva just replaced a trans case so he would probably have some advice and a ballpark cost on doing it. Just something to think about
Last edited by monster715; Feb 6, 2015 at 12:39 AM.
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When you get the new trans it'll also have the newer design mounting holes for the exhaust bracket. Supposed to be better. I paid $322 from Kutter Harley in November 2013. PN was 34747-06C for a black trans case. It's not returnable and once you order they won't let you cancel so be sure it's the right #.
Try to figure out why the trans case cracked. The stock exhaust on our bikes was known to crack the case due to the bracket not fitting well or the bolts holding the bracket to the trans coming loose. Also check out your rear motor mount.
Last edited by mattVA; Feb 6, 2015 at 08:49 AM.
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Yup. I'm confused why you're getting the baker DD7. My understanding is that just includes the gearset, not the trans case. Why wouldn't you just get a new trans case and re-use your current gearset? The new trans case from HD will include a new pulley, main drive gear, and all the bearings/seals pre-installed and ready to go. You'll remove your gearset and trapdoor and insert into the new case. Pretty easy job other than having to remove the rear wheel and swingarm and support the engine while doing the R&R. Oh and you'll want a new trans to engine gasket. Also have to move the oil pan over, probably want a new gasket for that. I was able to remove the trans w/ oil pan attached but had to install the new trans without the oil pan. It was a tight fit probably could have attached the pan first but didn't want to chance messing up the trans to engine gasket when sliding the trans in.
When you get the new trans it'll also have the newer design mounting holes for the exhaust bracket. Supposed to be better. I paid $322 from Kutter Harley in November 2013. PN was 34747-06C for a black trans case. It's not returnable and once you order they won't let you cancel so be sure it's the right #.
Try to figure out why the trans case cracked. The stock exhaust on our bikes was known to crack the case due to the bracket not fitting well or the bolts holding the bracket to the trans coming loose. Also check out your rear motor mount.
When you get the new trans it'll also have the newer design mounting holes for the exhaust bracket. Supposed to be better. I paid $322 from Kutter Harley in November 2013. PN was 34747-06C for a black trans case. It's not returnable and once you order they won't let you cancel so be sure it's the right #.
Try to figure out why the trans case cracked. The stock exhaust on our bikes was known to crack the case due to the bracket not fitting well or the bolts holding the bracket to the trans coming loose. Also check out your rear motor mount.
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Thanks for your advice. The trans case cracked because of a bad swing arm bearing and bad motor mount along with some bubbles in the casting. It cracked where the swing arm bolt goes through the case. It has nothing to do with the exhaust and associated bolts. The dd7 is available as a complete transmission and not just as a builders kit. After seeing what happened to my trans case I am not interested in reinstalling the same case that harley makes.
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