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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Highspire Pa
Two of the original lifters went bad within 14,000 miles on our Ultima 113 engine, actually the lifters started going early on but I did not realize it before the warranty ran out.. The rocker supports also were bad, in addition to those repairs I replaced the rockers, rocker shafts,cam and pushrods. I am pretty sure the rockers are holding up well, but have my fingers crossed on the replacement lifters. I was hoping to get at least 20,000 on the lifters, but don't mind changing them sooner, especially if I can continue to use the Ultima lifters that only cost about $22.00. We ride about 10,000 miles a year, so if I can get it to the point I don't have to make any repairs during the riding season I will continue to be happy, even if I must replace the lifters every winter. I also replaced the original ignition module with the programmable module because I wanted more flexibility, so I don't know how well that would be working.
It may sound like a lot of repair work, but with a rider that puts on 3,000 or so miles a year the same repairs would have been needed in 4 years rather than 1 1/2. OK, I know the guy that rides 20,000 miles a years would have needed it done in less than a year, but I know more riders that hit closer to the 3,000 miles than the 20,000 miles a year.
It may sound like a lot of repair work, but with a rider that puts on 3,000 or so miles a year the same repairs would have been needed in 4 years rather than 1 1/2. OK, I know the guy that rides 20,000 miles a years would have needed it done in less than a year, but I know more riders that hit closer to the 3,000 miles than the 20,000 miles a year.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Cheesehead threw and threw
This is my 2nd Wi. summer w/my 127 in a 90 Fl frame w/6 speed, bought it w/1,500 miles and had a LOT of build issues w/bike last year, engine always started and ran well, got 40 - 45 mpg, got 400 miles into it this season when I had a rear lifter/rocker go out taking out the cam,oil pump,lifters, pushrods. Ultima was kind enough to supply parts. Engine is noisy but is a BLAST to ride. Am happy w/it.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Florida Space Coast
I now have just over 6000 miles on the 113, and have just encountered the first problem. About 300 miles ago, while crusing at 65 mph, the motor just shut off and came back on just as fast, now when starting the engine, it wants to run on 1 cyl., by increasing the RPMs both cyls kick in. It also seems a little harder to start. After the motor warms up, it idles fine and seems to make good power. Compression test showed 175 psi with a dry/cold test. Changed plugs and wires cause it was easy and I had them. I'm gonna pull tank tomorrow and OHM the coil. Any more ideas?
Last edited by BIGRED1; Jul 24, 2010 at 01:43 PM.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Richmond BC.
I am having a problem with my 127 that I was hoping someone could help me out with. Ultima ships these motors with the main seal set up for an open belt so I put in a new seal with the lip towards the primary it was ok for a while but soon I was gaining volume in My oil tank. I put in a new seal again and still pulling all the oil out of the primary, anyone run into this problem with an Ultima engine?? I run ATF in the primary as I have an S&S clutch. Having ATF mixed with Motor oil is not a good thing.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Florida Space Coast
I am having a problem with my 127 that I was hoping someone could help me out with. Ultima ships these motors with the main seal set up for an open belt so I put in a new seal with the lip towards the primary it was ok for a while but soon I was gaining volume in My oil tank. I put in a new seal again and still pulling all the oil out of the primary, anyone run into this problem with an Ultima engine?? I run ATF in the primary as I have an S&S clutch. Having ATF mixed with Motor oil is not a good thing.
My 113 was shipped with an incorrect type spacer for the roter/stater needed for my FLHTCUI therefore, I installed the correct spacer and a new seal installed in the normal way. I have no oiling problems to date.
It almost sounds like you are creating a vacuum in the crankcase. Didn't you install a different air-breather system? Check to see if the if everything is routed properly. Also, there is a crankcase vent located just above the oil pump (picture is on page 8 of owners manual), check to see if the vent line is plugged, you do travel, and critters need homes too. Good luck!
Last edited by BIGRED1; Jul 31, 2010 at 08:23 AM.
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: North east IN
I bought a 127 polished package (motor, primary and sixer) in late '07. The bike was mocked and finished in late '08, titled in '09. I only have 1711 miles on it and noticed a crack in the front head from the exhaust manifold up to the rocker box. I haven't thrashed on it much, hell it's barely broke in!!. Any one else had this trouble? Of course the warranty is up due to time, but this should not have happened. The shop that I ordered through is no longer around. How do I contact Ultima?
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Cheesehead threw and threw
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Matt at 314-773-3064 was the person that I was told to contact when I had issues, although they supplied me w/parts, I was liable for labor, I was not that impressed w/Matt, didn't even get a call back last time I had an issue. Good luck, mine is a 127 polished, appx 5,000 miles.
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Bluffton, South Carolina
I bought a 127 polished package (motor, primary and sixer) in late '07. The bike was mocked and finished in late '08, titled in '09. I only have 1711 miles on it and noticed a crack in the front head from the exhaust manifold up to the rocker box. I haven't thrashed on it much, hell it's barely broke in!!. Any one else had this trouble? Of course the warranty is up due to time, but this should not have happened. The shop that I ordered through is no longer around. How do I contact Ultima?