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Old Sep 7, 2017 | 12:51 AM
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Just wondering if anyone has used Harley's LongBlock Program to remanufacture your engine? Just turned 126,000 on my '10 Ultra Classic and my extended warranty ran out, lol. I think it's getting tired and plan to do something major with it next year.

Anyone have experience with their LongBlock Progam?

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I had it done on my '05 in 2012. Very pleased. I have a friend who works for HD in Milwaukee, and he said that Harley doesn't actually do the re-build. They ship them off to S&S. I felt comfortable with that. S&S knows a thing or two about engines.
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Mite as well go with the biggest engine you can get on that LongBlock.

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What 'something major' do you have in mind?! Following John's suggestion of going bigger, S&S offer a 111", 124" or hows about a 143", to end all arguments!!!
 
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IMHO If I were to replace my engine, I'd go with the S&S 124. But it depends on what your thoughts are "doing something major"
 
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I will admit, that I'm one of those guys thats perfectly happy with my 96 and a stage 1. reliability is huge for me, as I do a lot of riding (126k in 7 years). Maybe a 103, though, lol.
And I hate to give up my bike after all the little changes I've made for my own liking. I do like the perk of having the same VIN on the engine as well.
Just hoping that guys have experienced reliability with that program.... ?
 
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Not in the need for it. But, what is the cost and turn around time?
 
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Not in the need for it. But, what is the cost and turn around time?
Price list is on the H-D website, under the Owners tab. As for timescales that involves your local friendly dealer removing your old engine and installing your rebuilt one, so I suspect they are best placed to answer that query.
 
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Price list is on the H-D website, under the Owners tab. As for timescales that involves your local friendly dealer removing your old engine and installing your rebuilt one, so I suspect they are best placed to answer that query.
I was just curious what folks experience was, because I don't need it ...yet.
 
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If you're after reliability and keeping you VIN, pretty hard to beat the long block program. That being said, you could have your motor rebuilt as well to 103 by an indy.
 
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