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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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I would like to know how many miles one could expect to put on a twin cam engine before a major over haul or rebuild is neccesary. Presuming the bike has been well looked after ?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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many get over 100k .
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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I have a friend that put 167,000 before he had major issues........ended up getting a remaned motor for $50....

He did these miles from 2003-2005....general maintaince...and I think cam chain tensoners, battery and tires, brakes...
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Nice to know I can get that from a bike if maintained. That is good milage. I hope I can get that outta mine.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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I would have said 4ever, but it seems not
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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I hope I can get that out of mine.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Thanks guys. I need all the ammo I can get to justify buying my first Harley !
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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I have a friend that put 167,000 before he had major issues........ended up getting a remaned motor for $50....
How'd he get one for $50?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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That what I was wondering. $50.00 ??
 
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