96 or 88 Most reliable
 

Just wanted to get some opinion from you guys who seem to know alot more about the v twins that I do. Will the new 96 with its 700 new parts be a better motor ordoes the fact that it is a stroker make it less reliable. 700 parts, I did not know the motor had 700 parts.

RE: 96 or 88 Most reliable
 

I read that evo's are more reliable than twins, as for stroker, think shorter rods, work harder : - )

cj

RE: 96 or 88 Most reliable
 

I don't think the 96" has been out long enough to determine its reliability.[sm=biker.gif]

RE: 96 or 88 Most reliable
 

Don't know how in the world anyone would know just yet. The 96 has only been out a half a year.

RE: 96 or 88 Most reliable
 

Too soon to make that comment.

RE: 96 or 88 Most reliable
 

I was just reading in a bike mag that had an article on the top 5 used Harleys that the 88 is what he condsidered an overbuilt motor and they have been extremely reliable. He stated that he's seen several with over 50,000 miles that were in great condition. Take that for what it's worth to you. The 96 is to new to make a determination yet. My opinion is if people keep lugging them in 6th gear on the surface streets your going to see a lot of motors having to be repaired.

RE: 96 or 88 Most reliable
 

Well let's see. 88 TC has been around for 7 years now, tried and true. Had some problems in 1999, and I think a few minor ones in 2000, but pretty rock solid since. The 96 TC has been around a whopping 6 months. That should be a no-brainer at this point.

That's not to say the 96 isn't going to be as - if not more - reliable, but it's still too new to determine what kinks (if any), and getting them fixed.

RE: 96 or 88 Most reliable
 

I've had my Road King Classic for 6 months now and it is approaching 10,000 miles, so it should be good for at least 2 1/2 years at this rate!

Edmo

RE: 96 or 88 Most reliable
 

I've had mine since Thanksgiving and have a whopping 300 miles on it. So mine should last a long time.:D I love living in MI, I love living in MI, I love living in MI:D:D:D

RE: 96 or 88 Most reliable
 

Keep telling yourself that[sm=smiley16.gif]