Plastic Lifter cuff failures ?

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Mar 28, 2021 | 03:45 PM

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MTBIG G

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Originally Posted by NorthWestern

2nd bomb thread in as many days. BATFE is going to be all over us.

HAHA. No bombs here so BATF can kiss my hairy backside.

Mar 28, 2021 | 04:06 PM

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Torco1

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How many profiles can one person make......just curious

Mar 28, 2021 | 04:12 PM

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I didn't have anything helpful to say. I'm trying to turn over a new leaf.

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Mar 28, 2021 | 04:12 PM

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Ridiculousness

Mar 28, 2021 | 06:34 PM

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CoolBreeze3646

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Originally Posted by Brueford

Has anyone heard of the plastic Tappet lifter cuffs / guides in the M8 engines which Harley has made of plastic failing and twisting under stress ? This is a bomb just waiting to happen ! You would think the bean counters at Harley would of learned a lesson with all the ruined engines with the Twin Cams and the plastic guide shoe on the cam chain, I guess it saves them a couple of dollars . Really Harley, you have lifter rods pumping up and down and you use a piece of plastic to keep them stable and straight ! I guess I now have to go after market and buy new ones made from billet aluminium and install myself , this will be my last Harley .

To answer your question on lifter cuffs failing and twisting under stress - nope have not heard of any issues.

10 posts in and bashing / railing against Harley. Probably should sell your Harley if you really own one and get some other type of motorcycle if you are not satisfied so your stress level is not as high.

Best regards...............................

Mar 28, 2021 | 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brueford

What is Harley's malfunction ?

What is your malfunction?

You come here ranting like the sky is falling about a part that has not been known to be a failure point.

Just because the aftermarket vendors sell metal units does not mean the OEM parts are inferior.

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Originally Posted by Brueford

Do I need to go to the BMW's or Asian bikes ?

Please feel free, we won`t try to talk you out of it.

Voting this one to the whiners section.

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Mar 28, 2021 | 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Brueford

Do I need to go to the BMW's or Asian bikes ?

Well, if BMW bikes are anything like BMW cars, there's a lot of plastic parts in the engine.

Mar 28, 2021 | 07:07 PM

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Should we tell him about the sumping issue, the lack of suspension, the hot as hell cats, the lean running issues, the oil dripping from the air cleaner, the hydralic clutch problems, or should we save that for anothet day? What's he gonna do when there are real problems? To the OP, go back to enjoying your BMWs and Aisian bikes.