Have you had crankshaft problems on a 2007 or 2008?
Intermediate
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Why not?
I already know the answer to my question...it's ($), but I'll ask anyway.
Why hasn't H-D ever updated the bottom end of these engines, Seems to me it wouldn't take an act of congress to widen the case slightly, go with a one piece crank and put the rods side by side, rather than the current siamesed design, and use automotive style rod caps? A multi-piece crankshaft no matter how it's assembled just seems to be asking for trouble the way I see it.
Why hasn't H-D ever updated the bottom end of these engines, Seems to me it wouldn't take an act of congress to widen the case slightly, go with a one piece crank and put the rods side by side, rather than the current siamesed design, and use automotive style rod caps? A multi-piece crankshaft no matter how it's assembled just seems to be asking for trouble the way I see it.
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Some have mentioned that pin taper was the cause, other causes have been posted also but the problem has dropped dramatically on the 08s and have yet to see a 09 post. HD did something to lessen the slips besides upping the runout specs.FBW,IDS,better comp Im sure was aimed at this problem.The 07s seemed like the luck of the draw.Some owners have posted slippage even with later builds,many early owners never posted.Noone but HD knows just how widespread it may have been.Sure they stood behind the ones that failed during warranty periods yet limited many others with the spec increase.Many are out of warrantys now or soon will be and its your problem now! Not sure if the savings in cost/time with the newer TCs lwr ends was worth it.
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spec increase
Yeah, tell me about it! I happen to be in the spec increase group!
The upside of my story is that the roads are now heavily salted, like more salt than we got snow, and that ends my riding season.
I now have about three months to make my bike right! My warranty ends next Wednesday, thanks Harley, I'll remember this.
The upside of my story is that the roads are now heavily salted, like more salt than we got snow, and that ends my riding season.
I now have about three months to make my bike right! My warranty ends next Wednesday, thanks Harley, I'll remember this.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2007
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September 19,2009!!!!
Here we are 11 months later!
Darkhorse made the bottom end proper! Stock crank trued, balanced, welded with a Timken conversion. By the way, has anyone else noticed those nice beefy rods the MOCO is putting in there? The pics in the service manual sure don't look like what I got! They must not be real proud of them. They got replaced as well.
Redshift 575 Cams.
Fueling super pump and cam support plate.
Left the top end stock simply because of economic reasons, I'll go 103 at a later date.
Already had the ThunderMax, Kudo's to Zippers for helping me out yet again with the base map download!! You guys are above and beyond!!!
Now...today I am taking this thing out and running the snot out of it! I haven't ridden in 11 months and I'm stoked. I did get alot of work done this summer because of not riding however!
The vibration IS gone by the way. For you guys who have never had the chance, the mirrors should be usable at all speeds above idle!
And thank you again Harley Davidson Motor Company, this $3000 addition to my then 23 month old bike was very appreciated! I'll be sure to mention it to every human that rides one of your products, and of course I'll remember it very clearly when it's time to purchase another bike. If it is one of your products it sure won't be a new one!
Next time man up, if you build something and it's defective, well, that happens. Machinery is sometimes defective plain and simple. When that occurs, admit it and stand behind your product!
The '07 models were, well, a fiasco. I didn't see it coming. I saw a couple of minor changes that should have been good things.
Customer loyalty will keep money coming back time and again. Crapping on the people that feed you cash is a stupid way to draw in business.
Good luck in the future, with your present frame of mind I think that's limited.
There I voiced my mind, now I'm RIDIN"!!!!
Darkhorse made the bottom end proper! Stock crank trued, balanced, welded with a Timken conversion. By the way, has anyone else noticed those nice beefy rods the MOCO is putting in there? The pics in the service manual sure don't look like what I got! They must not be real proud of them. They got replaced as well.
Redshift 575 Cams.
Fueling super pump and cam support plate.
Left the top end stock simply because of economic reasons, I'll go 103 at a later date.
Already had the ThunderMax, Kudo's to Zippers for helping me out yet again with the base map download!! You guys are above and beyond!!!
Now...today I am taking this thing out and running the snot out of it! I haven't ridden in 11 months and I'm stoked. I did get alot of work done this summer because of not riding however!
The vibration IS gone by the way. For you guys who have never had the chance, the mirrors should be usable at all speeds above idle!
And thank you again Harley Davidson Motor Company, this $3000 addition to my then 23 month old bike was very appreciated! I'll be sure to mention it to every human that rides one of your products, and of course I'll remember it very clearly when it's time to purchase another bike. If it is one of your products it sure won't be a new one!
Next time man up, if you build something and it's defective, well, that happens. Machinery is sometimes defective plain and simple. When that occurs, admit it and stand behind your product!
The '07 models were, well, a fiasco. I didn't see it coming. I saw a couple of minor changes that should have been good things.
Customer loyalty will keep money coming back time and again. Crapping on the people that feed you cash is a stupid way to draw in business.
Good luck in the future, with your present frame of mind I think that's limited.
There I voiced my mind, now I'm RIDIN"!!!!
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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Here we are 11 months later!
Darkhorse made the bottom end proper! Stock crank trued, balanced, welded with a Timken conversion. By the way, has anyone else noticed those nice beefy rods the MOCO is putting in there? The pics in the service manual sure don't look like what I got! They must not be real proud of them. They got replaced as well.
Redshift 575 Cams.
Fueling super pump and cam support plate.
Left the top end stock simply because of economic reasons, I'll go 103 at a later date.
Already had the ThunderMax, Kudo's to Zippers for helping me out yet again with the base map download!! You guys are above and beyond!!!
Now...today I am taking this thing out and running the snot out of it! I haven't ridden in 11 months and I'm stoked. I did get alot of work done this summer because of not riding however!
The vibration IS gone by the way. For you guys who have never had the chance, the mirrors should be usable at all speeds above idle!
And thank you again Harley Davidson Motor Company, this $3000 addition to my then 23 month old bike was very appreciated! I'll be sure to mention it to every human that rides one of your products, and of course I'll remember it very clearly when it's time to purchase another bike. If it is one of your products it sure won't be a new one!
Next time man up, if you build something and it's defective, well, that happens. Machinery is sometimes defective plain and simple. When that occurs, admit it and stand behind your product!
The '07 models were, well, a fiasco. I didn't see it coming. I saw a couple of minor changes that should have been good things.
Customer loyalty will keep money coming back time and again. Crapping on the people that feed you cash is a stupid way to draw in business.
Good luck in the future, with your present frame of mind I think that's limited.
There I voiced my mind, now I'm RIDIN"!!!!
Darkhorse made the bottom end proper! Stock crank trued, balanced, welded with a Timken conversion. By the way, has anyone else noticed those nice beefy rods the MOCO is putting in there? The pics in the service manual sure don't look like what I got! They must not be real proud of them. They got replaced as well.
Redshift 575 Cams.
Fueling super pump and cam support plate.
Left the top end stock simply because of economic reasons, I'll go 103 at a later date.
Already had the ThunderMax, Kudo's to Zippers for helping me out yet again with the base map download!! You guys are above and beyond!!!
Now...today I am taking this thing out and running the snot out of it! I haven't ridden in 11 months and I'm stoked. I did get alot of work done this summer because of not riding however!
The vibration IS gone by the way. For you guys who have never had the chance, the mirrors should be usable at all speeds above idle!
And thank you again Harley Davidson Motor Company, this $3000 addition to my then 23 month old bike was very appreciated! I'll be sure to mention it to every human that rides one of your products, and of course I'll remember it very clearly when it's time to purchase another bike. If it is one of your products it sure won't be a new one!
Next time man up, if you build something and it's defective, well, that happens. Machinery is sometimes defective plain and simple. When that occurs, admit it and stand behind your product!
The '07 models were, well, a fiasco. I didn't see it coming. I saw a couple of minor changes that should have been good things.
Customer loyalty will keep money coming back time and again. Crapping on the people that feed you cash is a stupid way to draw in business.
Good luck in the future, with your present frame of mind I think that's limited.
There I voiced my mind, now I'm RIDIN"!!!!
Yea but....but...but there's no more oil puddles on the garage floor.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 9,384
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From: Central Texas
I guess that I am one of the very blessed
people!!! I bought an 07 back in Apr or May
of 07, and I have had no problems with the
crank even after the SE 103 build that I had
done Praise GOD
people!!! I bought an 07 back in Apr or May
of 07, and I have had no problems with the
crank even after the SE 103 build that I had
done Praise GOD
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 195
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From: Champaign, Illinois
Scarry buisness when you're thinking about buying an 08 - good read and info though. Thanks Streetglide07 
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: SC
Thanks thats one more thing to be on the watch for while riding. Hope it doesn't happen to mine but I don't control everything and my warranty will be out shortly and I haven't been able to ride it enough to notice any unnormal vibrations because somebody declared war on Iraq and saw fit for me to be here twice so far. Afghanistan here I come, maybe.