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Old May 6, 2005 | 01:15 AM
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How many miles can you expect to get before you have to do major engine work?
 
Old May 6, 2005 | 01:22 AM
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Not sure yet[sm=ts.gif]
I will let you all know when sh it happens
 
Old May 6, 2005 | 05:21 AM
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I'm not an authority on engine wear, but wouldn't that depend on how you treat your motorcycle? What I mean is, how heavy you are on the throttle and how you maintain it.
 
Old May 6, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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Cuda has a healthy stack on his, I have 52K on mine. I think it would be safe to say that the engine should outlast most peoples odometer readings, being that few actually stack miles on a bike anyway.
 
Old May 6, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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'93 155K NO REAL PROBLEMS.. CAM BEARING..BASE GASKETS NO ENGINE WORK.. NO BELT PROBLEMS EITHER.. BIKE HAS BEEN RIDEN HARD & STEADY .. SHORT DAY TRIPS - MONTH LONG JOURNEYS...


 
Old May 7, 2005 | 01:26 AM
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i agree with everyone else depends on abuse, and maintenance!!
 
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