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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 17, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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I have 93,000 on 2001 FXDXT. Changed the cam tensioners at 81,000 and that is it so far. Use Harley 20w50 in engine change at 2500mi. and Formula+ in primary and transmission and change at 5000mi. Just replaced the trans/primiary seals because of leaks.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Other than replacing the cam chain tensioners with gear driven cams in both of these scoots.

01 FXDWG 75K plus miles

03 FXDL 50K plus miles

All's well.....
 
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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My 02 Ultra had 59,000 on it when I traded for the 07. Did the cam chain tensioners at 41,000. Other than that, just stuff I wanted done like Stage One, etc. 32,000 now on the 07, makes some noise, but runs very good.
 
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I wish they would make these as reliable as cars are now. Seems every other long trip something happens.
 
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Reviving this thread to see if there have been any changes with the 96s and 103s.
 
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Lost a wrist pin bushing at 90,000. Blew the crank at 118,000.
 
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Depends on your skill and riding habits.
 
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Blew the crank at 118,000.
Careful...you could chip a tooth.
164,000 on my Shovel before I split the cases...damn you, AMF!
 
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Careful...you could chip a tooth.
164,000 on my Shovel before I split the cases...damn you, AMF!
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Careful...you could chip a tooth.
164,000 on my Shovel before I split the cases...damn you, AMF!
Ive blown a few seals along the way. Boy what a mess!
 
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