I have a 2007 Road Glide and have been lucky enough to put 50,000 miles on her. My local dealer suggested replacing the lifters over the winter. I don't have any lifter noise and the bike runs strong.

Is there an there a usual mileage that this maintenance is preformed or wait until I start hearing signs of wear?

So, should I replace them?

 

i wouldn't. roller lifters last a long time and even if you begin to hear a little noise, roller lifters are inherently a bit noisy. a close inspection is a better plan.

 

my 00 had 100K when i traded it for the 07 and it had stock lifters still in it. The 07 has 53K and I see no reason to change them, unless you feel the need or start having problems.


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If it ain't broke don't fix it! It should be fine for many more miles.

 

Lifter no, but better check cam tensioners if you haven't yet.

 

When I done the cams this spring at 16k my dealer recomemded putting in new lifters. Since then I've talked to a wrench who does my sons work at another dealership and he said that didn't hurt but I wouldn't have had to. Normally he changes them only after 20k and over, he said the stockers should go 100k with good maintenance which almost all of us do..

If U do deciede to do them, I would think seriously about some bolt in cams if U haven't already done them. The cams will make a really good improvement to the motor in power and helps cool her down. Plus my mileage went up a couple mpg's.

U should be able to get the winter special price anyway and save several Hundred $$. Sounds like they are trying to drum up some winter business..

 

Typically, lifters can last a long time, but 50k in 3 years is a lot of mileage.

 

I think you are on borrowed time.Change lifters,cam chain tensioners,cam bearings,you will be set for another trouble free 50,000 -- hopefully

 

I couldn't agree more with with the above comment.

 

Good points