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Old Oct 2, 2017 | 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by splattttttt
my bad. Was a while ago that I had read something relating to the MoCo's new venture involving assembly and manufacturing of their machines. And thought at the time I posted, that it was a 100% effort taking place in India.
Turns out I'm partially right. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2012/0...ikes-for-less/
Apology accepted Splaaatster, shoot I've been to India a few times and what a shambles it is.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2017 | 09:14 AM
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My LCD thermometer on the dipstick showed 312 F while doing about 55mph on the interstate. I also have some oil I am going to have analyzed. It has been in the engine for about 10 days/ 200mls. We shall see what that says.
And BTW, it was dark, in like DARK!

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Broke new engine in (3k mls), works fine so far.
just FYI:
On repair order/invoice for original engine, tech stated: FRONT OIL JETS LOOSE, REAR OIL JET MISSING ONE SCREW.

Engine came with new oil pan, which according to dealer is not normal.

I guess missing one screw was justification to replace engine and pan. Where ever the screw might have end up. Tech did not tear into engine any further, just sent it back.

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Old Oct 3, 2017 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by frankegd
Broke new engine in (3k mls), works fine so far.
just FYI:
On repair order/invoice for original engine, tech stated: FRONT OIL JETS LOOSE, REAR OIL JET MISSING ONE SCREW.

Engine came with new oil pan, which according to dealer is not normal.

I guess missing one screw was justification to replace engine and pan. Where ever the screw might have end up. Tech did not tear into engine any further, just sent it back.

Thank you
FrankEGD
New oil pan would be normal if a screw was missing in the motor..
 
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Old Oct 3, 2017 | 11:57 AM
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They increased the diameter of the crank pin to make it stronger.. Kinda wonder if some of the stage 3/4 motors that have blown up haven't twisted / spread the cranks tho.. Spec for runout is still loose.. 12 thou for in case. 5 thou in the stand.
Mine is about to go. Vibrates pretty bad above 3700.
It’s going into a performance shop for a build.
They will check everything as it’s disassembled. I’ll post the crank runout.
If anyone is doin Stage 2 and higher on a Twin Cam. Have the bottom end done.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2017 | 12:33 PM
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Mine is about to go. Vibrates pretty bad above 3700.
It’s going into a performance shop for a build.
They will check everything as it’s disassembled. I’ll post the crank runout.
If anyone is doin Stage 2 and higher on a Twin Cam. Have the bottom end done.
Well, Jessica really gave you a shot in the comment section. Nice bike, I love it.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2017 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Breakout110
Mine is about to go. Vibrates pretty bad above 3700.
It’s going into a performance shop for a build.
They will check everything as it’s disassembled. I’ll post the crank runout.
If anyone is doin Stage 2 and higher on a Twin Cam. Have the bottom end done.
For stage 2? That's serious surgery on top of a cam, isn't it?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2017 | 01:55 PM
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Well, Jessica really gave you a shot in the comment section. Nice bike, I love it.
I know, right?
I ride the **** out of my bike.
I should also link the track passes from YouTube on here.
That will show her😋
 
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Old Oct 3, 2017 | 01:56 PM
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For stage 2? That's serious surgery on top of a cam, isn't it?
It is, but the crank is weak.
 
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Originally Posted by frankegd
My LCD thermometer on the dipstick showed 312 F while doing about 55mph on the interstate. I also have some oil I am going to have analyzed. It has been in the engine for about 10 days/ 200mls. We shall see what that says.
And BTW, it was dark, in like DARK!


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Good morning,
here are the lab results about the oil. Nothing out of the ordinary, according to the lab tech.


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