reman engine program discontinued?
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,641
Likes: 4
From: south of Boston
reman engine program discontinued?
Went to the dealer down the street, today, to give my engine back for a new one and the guy says the program was discontinued...wtf?
but, he did say it was being replaced by a 'long block program' which might be kinda cool when you think about it.... maybe even less expensive?
but, he did say it was being replaced by a 'long block program' which might be kinda cool when you think about it.... maybe even less expensive?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 9,324
Likes: 3,869
From: Upstate New York
Considering that most of my remanned engine was "new" when I got it back (cases, barrels, heads, all chrome, etc., it was really a "remanufacturing" program in name only.
Haven't they had a "long block" program all along? It was called the "smart start" program, to sell engines outright. Even that seems to have disappeared from the website. As I remembered, a new engine was about $1K more than a remanned engine.
The thing I liked about the remanufacturing program, was that I kept my engine VIN number. With a "long block" program, wouldn't I lose my "matching numbers"? To me, that's a deal breaker. Around here, non-matching numbers mean only one thing to the law-"stolen bike". I don't need to give the police any more reason to harass me.
As far as a "long block" program, I will believe it when I see it. Unfortunately, for me, at 98,000 miles on my current motor, the clock is running out.
Haven't they had a "long block" program all along? It was called the "smart start" program, to sell engines outright. Even that seems to have disappeared from the website. As I remembered, a new engine was about $1K more than a remanned engine.
The thing I liked about the remanufacturing program, was that I kept my engine VIN number. With a "long block" program, wouldn't I lose my "matching numbers"? To me, that's a deal breaker. Around here, non-matching numbers mean only one thing to the law-"stolen bike". I don't need to give the police any more reason to harass me.
As far as a "long block" program, I will believe it when I see it. Unfortunately, for me, at 98,000 miles on my current motor, the clock is running out.
Last edited by Uncle G.; Jul 25, 2014 at 05:09 PM.
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,641
Likes: 4
From: south of Boston
i don't think you'd lose the matching numbers... i was going to buy just a case last year and they wanted the old one to stamp proper numbers, so i can't imagine it not being the case for long blocks
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 9,324
Likes: 3,869
From: Upstate New York
That would be it. As I said, they used to sell that as the "smart start" engine program. Currently any reference to that appears to have been removed from the H-D website. Until I see proof otherwise, I have to assume that Harley is no longer selling engines at all, remanufactured or new.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,874
Likes: 36
From: Houston, TX
Considering that most of my remanned engine was "new" when I got it back (cases, barrels, heads, all chrome, etc., it was really a "remanufacturing" program in name only.
Haven't they had a "long block" program all along? It was called the "smart start" program, to sell engines outright. Even that seems to have disappeared from the website. As I remembered, a new engine was about $1K more than a remanned engine.
The thing I liked about the remanufacturing program, was that I kept my engine VIN number. With a "long block" program, wouldn't I lose my "matching numbers"? To me, that's a deal breaker. Around here, non-matching numbers mean only one thing to the law-"stolen bike". I don't need to give the police any more reason to harass me.
As far as a "long block" program, I will believe it when I see it. Unfortunately, for me, at 98,000 miles on my current motor, the clock is running out.
Haven't they had a "long block" program all along? It was called the "smart start" program, to sell engines outright. Even that seems to have disappeared from the website. As I remembered, a new engine was about $1K more than a remanned engine.
The thing I liked about the remanufacturing program, was that I kept my engine VIN number. With a "long block" program, wouldn't I lose my "matching numbers"? To me, that's a deal breaker. Around here, non-matching numbers mean only one thing to the law-"stolen bike". I don't need to give the police any more reason to harass me.
As far as a "long block" program, I will believe it when I see it. Unfortunately, for me, at 98,000 miles on my current motor, the clock is running out.
I'm glad the reman program is gone... maybe now people will start learning how to work on their machines.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 10,236
Likes: 798
From: Indiana
That would be it. As I said, they used to sell that as the "smart start" engine program. Currently any reference to that appears to have been removed from the H-D website. Until I see proof otherwise, I have to assume that Harley is no longer selling engines at all, remanufactured or new.
As long as there are PARTS available, the EVO will live! Long live the EVO!
LIVE TO RIDE, RIIIIIDE TO LIIIIIIVE!!
Trending Topics
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,376
Likes: 36
From: Round Rock, TX
Why in the hell would they care? The VIN on the frame is all that matters these days unless it's an old slabside shovel that doesn't have the VIN on the frame, just on the motor. If the license plate and VIN on frame match up to you I can't see it being a big deal. What if you slapped S&S cases in your bike?
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 23
From: Summit, Mississippi
Everybody should know good-n-well that the EVO powered FXR's they produced after the TC introduction and the dropping of the EVO....was simply a marketing technique to use up all the EVO parts they had and that carried through with the reman program. They finally ran out of EVO parts and don't likely plan to manufacturer anymore. Praise-the-lord for the aftermarket folks!
I just completed a top-end and used cylinders from V-Twin. I don't know where they came from and I don't care. They are quality and came at about 60% of the price for a pair off the dealers shelves....if he had them. They actually look more like the fin-machining on a TC.
I just completed a top-end and used cylinders from V-Twin. I don't know where they came from and I don't care. They are quality and came at about 60% of the price for a pair off the dealers shelves....if he had them. They actually look more like the fin-machining on a TC.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 691
Likes: 4
From: H-TOWN TEXAS
Why in the hell would they care? The VIN on the frame is all that matters these days unless it's an old slabside shovel that doesn't have the VIN on the frame, just on the motor. If the license plate and VIN on frame match up to you I can't see it being a big deal. What if you slapped S&S cases in your bike?
I'm glad the reman program is gone... maybe now people will start learning how to work on their machines.
I'm glad the reman program is gone... maybe now people will start learning how to work on their machines.