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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Hi guys,

Took a ride Saturday checking out the gorgeous fall colors in Colorado and ran into a problem. Coming back started getting a high pitched whine towards the front cylinder, believe I may have a lifter bleeding off. Managed to limp home, it did get a little worse. Looking for some advice, I have a 2003 Wide Glide stock, carbed, it is the only bike for me. Love it. 55,000 hard miles on it, I do ride it hard, not ridiculous but hard. Seriously thinking about just putting in a new motor. I think it would eliminate a lot of future problems. What kind of miles are you getting and is your engine still strong. I'm not wild about rebuilds, because I don't know anybody (especially Harley) who I would trust to do it.

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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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If it runs good, has good compression and oil pressure, don't waste money on a rebuild. Just fix the problems as they come up.
 
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I have heard the same complaint and found 7 of the 9 complaints was the inner cam bearing.
 
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If you choose a new motor go big and powerful.
 
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