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Mar 20, 2005 | 11:23 AM

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billnourse

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RE: what do you use?

Skip,

I would be interested in some facts on the RevTech engine. A friend of mine just put a 100 inch in his '96 Standard. He got it because is had a better warranty (2 years, as opposed to 1 year) than the others, and because a local bike builder recommended it. If there are specific problems or things to watch for I'm sure he would like to know.

Thanks,

Bill

Mar 20, 2005 | 02:52 PM

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pococj

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RE: what do you use?

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Skip,

I would be interested in some facts on the RevTech engine. A friend of mine just put a 100 inch in his '96 Standard. He got it because is had a better warranty (2 years, as opposed to 1 year) than the others, and because a local bike builder recommended it. If there are specific problems or things to watch for I'm sure he would like to know.

Thanks,

Bill

I have seen quite a few posts on many HD boards slamming RevTech motors and trannies. The usual word for them is "RevCrap". Talked to several shops that won't sell them because of too many problems. OTOH, there are people who use them and like them.

One guy was sold on them by the 2 year warranty, but after having too many problems and being without his bike too often, sold the engine and bought an S&S. Do a search on 'em at these joints:

http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/47850

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...rcycles.harley

WARNING!!!! If you drop in to the news group rec.motorcycles.harley, take the time to read the FAQs before posting anything. There's tons of great info there, but they don't take kindly to fools, and they define what a fool is! You'll be expected to dig for any info before asking a question. If it's been asked before and you don't search for it, make sure you have your flame-proof undies on 'cause they will toast yer privates.

Here's what John Covington has to say about RevTech trannies:
Over the years I've been guilty of installing some of the "Tech" transmissions made in Asia in bikes that didn't have the budget for a Baker unit. The results were not favorable, to say the least. You can save almost 50% of the cost on the imported parts before you bolt them in, and then you may pick up the other 50% of the expense while waiting on the side of the road for a tow truck. The high percentage of rough shifting units, impossible to find neutral gears, and the lengthy recall record the imitator's transmission have speaks volumes for original American innovations.

Our shop has repaired dozens of copycat transmissions with faulty shift drums, binding shift forks, and chipped gears. One unit, fresh out of the box, even snapped its mainshaft within the first 10 miles of a test ride. That same old lesson, "you get what you pay for" definitely applies to this arena. I've got that very same broken "Tech" mainshaft hanging in a bag in my office to remind me not to make another penny-wise decision when building a bike that you intend to trust your life to while riding.

Here's what Steve Taylor of TaylorMadeVTwins says about the engines:
Bought three Rev-Wreck motors afew years ago (100" black&chrome), all of them pushed oil out the sprocket shaft. New seals didn't help. Got ahold of Custom Chrome and described the problem, they picked up motor and two weeks later we had a newer updated one sent to us. Apparently they know of this problem because I have heard of others doing the same. But they are made in Korea so I guess that kind of explains it. I'd never buy another one.

And Buck from Goblin Millworx:
ive had em here (course i only see em when they break) that look like someone uncorked a claymore inside, have ony had 1 S@S motor comein blown, and that fellow was mixin sodapop in his gas and boosted it way to high...

I'll take an S&S or an Ultima motor before a RevTech made in Korea. But then I'm kinda pigheaded about some stuff. [&:]

Mar 20, 2005 | 05:09 PM

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billnourse

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From: Bloomfield, NM

RE: what do you use?

Skip,

Thanks for the links. I had time to read a few comments, but haven't had time to do any in depth study. What I read seemed to be pretty mixed, with some saying as good as any, and others saying crap.

I will have my friend be aware of the seal leak, and direct him to these links so he can find any other problems he might need to be aware of.

Thanks,

Bill