96 Overheating and seizing up?
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96 Overheating and seizing up?
I just bought a 2007 Road King which has the 96 ci, and have begun to hear stories of HD having problems with them overheating and seizing up. I hear they are planning on going to a 103 in 2008 models, and I wonder if it is a result of problems with the 96. I don't know any details, but understand they changed the 88 to a 96 my going to a bigger bore and it isn't leaving enough in the cylinder to handle the heat. While at a dealer service dept a couple of weeks ago, the talk was that they were going to a 103 in order to keep up with some of the metrics that are running 1800 to 2000 cc's. There may be no truth to any of this, but as a new owner of a 96 I am certainly concerned. Has anyone here heard of any stories about this problem with the 96's?
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RE: 96 Overheating and seizing up?
That is encouraging. I bought my bike on April 12th and have 1400 miles on it with no sign of a problem, but I wouldn't really expect it this soon. I was stuck in bumper to bumper traffic due to road construction a few weeks ago and was concerned it overheating then, but hadn't heard the rumors at that time. Last weekend my wife and I rode to Mobile, Al and back which was 400 miles without any problems or hint of problems. I have nothing but praises about my bike so far.
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RE: 96 Overheating and seizing up?
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I just bought a 2007 Road King which has the 96 ci, and have begun to hear stories of HD having problems with them overheating and seizing up. I hear they are planning on going to a 103 in 2008 models, and I wonder if it is a result of problems with the 96. I don't know any details, but understand they changed the 88 to a 96 my going to a bigger bore and it isn't leaving enough in the cylinder to handle the heat. While at a dealer service dept a couple of weeks ago, the talk was that they were going to a 103 in order to keep up with some of the metrics that are running 1800 to 2000 cc's. There may be no truth to any of this, but as a new owner of a 96 I am certainly concerned. Has anyone here heard of any stories about this problem with the 96's?
I just bought a 2007 Road King which has the 96 ci, and have begun to hear stories of HD having problems with them overheating and seizing up. I hear they are planning on going to a 103 in 2008 models, and I wonder if it is a result of problems with the 96. I don't know any details, but understand they changed the 88 to a 96 my going to a bigger bore and it isn't leaving enough in the cylinder to handle the heat. While at a dealer service dept a couple of weeks ago, the talk was that they were going to a 103 in order to keep up with some of the metrics that are running 1800 to 2000 cc's. There may be no truth to any of this, but as a new owner of a 96 I am certainly concerned. Has anyone here heard of any stories about this problem with the 96's?
I ran my stock '07 LowRider in excruciatingly hot conditions in stop and go traffic and never had a problem with the engine overheating. I took the Advanced Riders Course as well and spent the majority of the time sitting on theDyna idling with ambient temperatures in the upper 80's - low '90s and 80% humidity- with no problems.
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RE: 96 Overheating and seizing up?
I had thought it was a change in stroke. I had a co-worker who is a Harley rider ask me about this story today. Rumors run rampant anytime something new comes out. I certainly don't want to start anything, but having just dropped a chunk of change to buy my dream bike, it certainly aroused my interest. That was the reason I looked for this forum. Ifigure ifthere was any truthto it that someone on this sight would probablyknow. I have pre-paid my maintainance and have an extended warranty, so I wouldn't have to worry for a while anyway. Ilove my bike and plan on riding it until my back gives out.I have had two back surgeries so far, and plan onriding a bike as long as Ican get my leg over one. Thanks for any input anyone has on this.
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RE: 96 Overheating and seizing up?
Seizing up
What a bunch of BS
Mine would have surely done that last night if there were any such issue.
I took it for a good ride last night at 100+mph (160+KPH)for an extended period of time. I don't baby any bike I have owned.
My 07 rides really nice with no over heating what-so-ever.
I still can't get the grin of my face.
What a bunch of BS
Mine would have surely done that last night if there were any such issue.
I took it for a good ride last night at 100+mph (160+KPH)for an extended period of time. I don't baby any bike I have owned.
My 07 rides really nice with no over heating what-so-ever.
I still can't get the grin of my face.
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RE: 96 Overheating and seizing up?
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Seizing up
What a bunch of BS
Mine would have surely done that last night if there were any such issue.
I took it for a good ride last night at 100+mph (160+KPH)for an extended period of time. I don't baby any bike I have owned.
My 07 rides really nice with no over heating what-so-ever.
I still can't get the grin of my face.
Seizing up
What a bunch of BS
Mine would have surely done that last night if there were any such issue.
I took it for a good ride last night at 100+mph (160+KPH)for an extended period of time. I don't baby any bike I have owned.
My 07 rides really nice with no over heating what-so-ever.
I still can't get the grin of my face.
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RE: 96 Overheating and seizing up?
Well, I am certainly starting to feel better about this. My wife and I together are close to 500 pounds on my Road King Classic, and last weekend we rode 400 miles round trip to Mobile, Al and I set the cruise control on 80+ all the way there and back with no problems.I think someone was just trying to start some mess, or blame HD for something that HD wasns't responsibe for. I am certainly not going to lose any sleep over it.
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RE: 96 Overheating and seizing up?
Turn the computer off and ride...There is nothing wrong with the '07's. Heating issues, loud 5th gear....bet ya a dollar none of those people complaining ever rode an Ironhead or Shovel. It's an air cooled v-twin, it's noisey and hot. Go out ride and have a blast on the new ride.
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I will be riding to Atlanta in the morning. (180 miles) to get my 1000 miles service. I already have almost 1400 on the bike since the 12th of April. We will me riding to Roanoke, VA next month, and a trip down the west coast of Florida to Key West, and back up the east coast of florida on the way back home to Montgomery, Al. I definately buy my bikes to ride.