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View Poll Results: How many miles did you go before you had to rebuild?
under 25,000
8
14.81%
25,000- 50,000
4
7.41%
50,000- 75,000
9
16.67%
75,000-100,000
13
24.07%
Over 100,000
15
27.78%
Over 150,000
5
9.26%
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How many miles did you go before needing a rebuild?

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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Had the same problem with my 05 WG at 33k. Let's hear it for extended warranties. Harley ate the 4 grand repair bill.
Thats right...it just paid for itself.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Just turned over 27,000 on my 07 wg. Still runs like new. My biggest problem is keeping the gloss black paint looking good. I've pretty much given up. Mechanically it's been great though.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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I have 35,000 on my 06 Road Glide. No problems yet, I was more worried about the cam chain adjuster. i do have a extended warrranty though so I'm not to concerned.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Slingblade3
Had to have a new engine at 29K due to the inner cam bearing failure and damage it caused. 06 Ultra TC88
Same story. 00 FLHTP, around 65K miles when it blew up. Taken care of under the ESP.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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I had my engine rebuilt at about 6000 miles I could not stand
not having 103 inches
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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For me it has always been when the motor becomes a leaker,or mostly when it starts the little puffs out the exhaust.By then the cylinders are ready for some TLC.Never a milage thing.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:22 AM
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Between the leaky valve seals, the inner cam bearing, and the time-bomb cam chain tensioners, I'm going to a gear-driven 103 next week.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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I would really like to chat with the one guy who had over 150,000. I got some questions about, oil and maintenance.
 
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I have just over 100K on my 99 Heritage EVO. I have had no issues with it at all. I use Dino oil and change it every 3500 miles. I may rebuild the top end soon just to check on things.
 
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As For Keeping The Black Engine Looking Good Use S-100 Engine Brite It Works Great. I Have A Freind That Has 105,000 Miles On His 2004 Road King, He Has The Cam Chain Tensioners Replaced Every 30,000 Miles But This Last Time He Had Scremin Eagle Hydro Upgrade Done, Should Be Able To Go Longer Before Checking The Cam Case. Kit Includes Better Oil Pump, Billit Cam Plate With Hydro Tensioners And Better Primary Drive Chain With Gears.
 
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