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Default RebuildI have a 2004 Road King with 124,800 miles on it......all by me. I feel like the engine may be getting weaker, and time for rebuild. Its not burning an ounce of oil between oil changes, and I will do a compression check to see how it is sealing. But, if the time has come, my question is whether or not I should touch the bottom end. I have used Screamin Eagle Synthetic in the engine, and HD recommended oil in primary and trans since after original break in, every 5000-6000 miles. My plan for top end is upgrade to 95 or 96 inch, from my current 88, using either SE or S&S parts. But as for the bottom end, my research shows that there are several vendors who do a decent job at the bottom end work including welding the crank to prevent shift, etc, and looking for recommendations. I could go another summer, and might, but eventually I want to do it before any catastrophic occurs. Thanks in advance.
 
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