Dyna Glide Models Super Glide, Super Glide Sport, Super Glide Custom, Dyna Glide Convertible, Super Glide T-Sport, Dyna Glide Police, Dyna Switchback, Low Rider, Street Bob, Fat Bob and Wide Glide.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Motor Replacement Opinions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 11-07-2018, 03:37 PM
fxdx1985's Avatar
fxdx1985
fxdx1985 is offline
Road Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 855
Received 155 Likes on 100 Posts
Default Motor Replacement Opinions

Soooo I need a motor replacement on my 2001 FXDX and having a hard time justifying costs vs performance.

Harley has a long block exchange program where I can send in my motor a new 88”, 95” or 103” for around $4k- $5k with all of the upgraded components. Seems silly to drop that much money to keep an 88” or 95” (which I have). Not sure how much id benefit from a 103”.

Additionally, I’m considering an S&S crate motor. Money is tight, but is seems for about $6,200 I can nab a new 111” bulletproof engine. That extra $1,200 would buy a lot of smiles.

Im not going 124” or 143” at this time, but what does the peanut gallery vote for? Any other options/ideas? Thanks!

 
  #2  
Old 11-07-2018, 04:20 PM
misfitJason's Avatar
misfitJason
misfitJason is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 6,572
Received 1,030 Likes on 651 Posts
Default

Just food for thought. I would go with the t111 from s&s and they can be had cheaper than 6200
 
  #3  
Old 11-07-2018, 04:42 PM
Dynaglide92's Avatar
Dynaglide92
Dynaglide92 is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Chicago
Posts: 961
Received 188 Likes on 136 Posts
Default

Aren’t 124 around that price though? Or you’re staying away from them for reliability and longevity?
 
  #4  
Old 11-07-2018, 05:07 PM
fxdx1985's Avatar
fxdx1985
fxdx1985 is offline
Road Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 855
Received 155 Likes on 100 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by misfitJason
Just food for thought. I would go with the t111 from s&s and they can be had cheaper than 6200

in silver, but I’m looking at the Black Edition hehe
 
  #5  
Old 11-07-2018, 05:08 PM
fxdx1985's Avatar
fxdx1985
fxdx1985 is offline
Road Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 855
Received 155 Likes on 100 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Dynaglide92
Aren’t 124 around that price though? Or you’re staying away from them for reliability and longevity?

price, longevity, reliability. I think I’d have to get into other upgrades on the bike if I drop that monster in there.
 
  #6  
Old 11-07-2018, 05:44 PM
Dynaglide92's Avatar
Dynaglide92
Dynaglide92 is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Chicago
Posts: 961
Received 188 Likes on 136 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by fxdx1985



price, longevity, reliability. I think I’d have to get into other upgrades on the bike if I drop that monster in there.
I say do it lol you’re replacing a motor anywho which prolly means you’ll keep it for a couple years unless you’re on those people who dump thousands then sell at a loss to fund another project lol
 
  #7  
Old 11-07-2018, 07:36 PM
misfitJason's Avatar
misfitJason
misfitJason is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 6,572
Received 1,030 Likes on 651 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by fxdx1985
in silver, but I’m looking at the Black Edition hehe
I'm literally buying the all black v111 in December for 5 grand out the door
 
  #8  
Old 11-07-2018, 09:31 PM
Huggerbugger's Avatar
Huggerbugger
Huggerbugger is offline
Road Warrior
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: San Diego
Posts: 1,333
Received 354 Likes on 213 Posts
Default

Why a new motor?
 
  #9  
Old 11-07-2018, 10:04 PM
Kevin R's Avatar
Kevin R
Kevin R is offline
Tourer
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Snohomish county WA
Posts: 439
Received 129 Likes on 73 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Huggerbugger
Why a new motor?
When I just read this I thought the same thing...
 
  #10  
Old 11-07-2018, 10:27 PM
fxdx1985's Avatar
fxdx1985
fxdx1985 is offline
Road Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 855
Received 155 Likes on 100 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by misfitJason
I'm literally buying the all black v111 in December for 5 grand out the door
Nice, where from? Link me bro, haha.
 


Quick Reply: Motor Replacement Opinions



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:24 AM.