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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 01:50 AM
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Does any one know about the bottom end bearings being some what weak on the TC 96's I was told their good up to about 100 hp then the bottom ends need to come apart and the bearings replaced with the stronger Timken. I have heard that the cranks are a pressed fit from the factory, just curious as at some point I will be doing the 103" upgrade.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:55 AM
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The only difference between the 96 and 103 are the size of the bore.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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I hear you but what about horsepower figures for these motors and the bottom ends?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ckelley63
I hear you but what about horsepower figures for these motors and the bottom ends?
Most say good to 120. Me I spun a rod bearing with it at 96".

 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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Really, do you know what caused the bearing to spin? In your pic it looks like the pin end of the rod with the bushing in place.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ckelley63
Really, do you know what caused the bearing to spin?
Bad design + high mileage.

Also not servicable. Have to pull the crank and change out the rods.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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That sucks how many miles?
 
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That sucks how many miles?
118k on my 2007 96"
 
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almost 120 k not bad. does sound like a PITA to pull lower end apart but cheaper than a new bike .. good luck.
 
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No worries. Now she will be bullet proof!
 
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