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So here it is my mate has an 52 plate heritage softail 1450 5 speed,i have a 56 plate dyna super glide custom 1584 6 speed,today we went out for a ride and tried each others bikes,well we both liked each others bikes more than our own bikes,so we may be doing a swap,looks like i might be coming over to the softail side 
, but i have a question i asked this before,when did harley stop using Timken bearings in the bottom end as ive heard the bottom end is better before 2003? Any help would be great.Cheers
, but i have a question i asked this before,when did harley stop using Timken bearings in the bottom end as ive heard the bottom end is better before 2003? Any help would be great.Cheers
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If you're asking about the reliability of bottom end, unless you're going real big power, there are many riders in the Forum with a claimed 100,000 miles or more bikes 2004 and newer. Please explain what a "plate" is.
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So here it is my mate has an 52 plate heritage softail 1450 5 speed,i have a 56 plate dyna super glide custom 1584 6 speed,today we went out for a ride and tried each others bikes,well we both liked each others bikes more than our own bikes,so we may be doing a swap,looks like i might be coming over to the softail side , but i have a question i asked this before,when did harley stop using Timken bearings in the bottom end as ive heard the bottom end is better before 2003? Any help would be great.Cheers
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I remember you asking whether you should keep your super glide or get an older heritage. I thought you decided to keep the Dyna. Personally I have always loved the softails and after a few test rides on different softails my mind was made up. To me it is the most comfortable and easy to ride Harley there is. I don't think it is the best Harley just the best for the type of riding I do (city and some long distance touring).