View Poll Results: What next?
Rebuild the motor
125
53.65%
Replace with S&S
65
27.90%
Replace with used Harley motor
38
16.31%
Sell bike in "as is" condition
5
2.15%
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Engine Blown -- Now What?
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,451
Likes: 230
From: United States
I take it from this post the op is going to have the work done at a shop. Based on that. I would let them investigate the damage. Get an estimate for the actual build and then compare that to the s&s. If the build is close to the price of the s&s I would go s&s. warranty reasons and piece of mind. good luck. I don't think the matching #s make a lot of difference on a bike. now if it is a special edition 64 corvette with 454 from the factory...... I would rather have the s&s upgraded motor if I was buying your bike in the future.
A little more cash but its built ready to bolt in with a company new warranty. And with all the good bits you was going to buy and put in , In the first place.
Id ya going with a crate , Id be looking at whats the diff in what ya would like in a custom build and cost.
Call S&S have the box delivered and have a blast this winter getting the old girl ready for spring ( thatll keep ya off the streets 🙃
Wiz
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,926
Likes: 185
From: Utah
Originally Posted by cficole
Keep the pics coming, as it progresses.
Step 2) While cogitating on Step 1, working on fixing the toilet that has been running for months.
Step 3) Sleep on it.
Step 4) Check on toilet. It is not leaking! Sweet!
Step 5) Use and flush toilet.
Step 6) Mop bathroom floor.
Step 7) Schedule engine install at Legends Motorcycle Emporium.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,274
Likes: 130
From: Now Western TN
Step 1) Carefully assess your skills and limitations.
Step 2) While cogitating on Step 1, working on fixing the toilet that has been running for months.
Step 3) Sleep on it.
Step 4) Check on toilet. It is not leaking! Sweet!
Step 5) Use and flush toilet.
Step 6) Mop bathroom floor.
Step 7) Schedule engine install at Legends Motorcycle Emporium.
Step 2) While cogitating on Step 1, working on fixing the toilet that has been running for months.
Step 3) Sleep on it.
Step 4) Check on toilet. It is not leaking! Sweet!
Step 5) Use and flush toilet.
Step 6) Mop bathroom floor.
Step 7) Schedule engine install at Legends Motorcycle Emporium.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
More reason for S&S
My neighbor is an engineer for Harley. He said S&S pieces are made to a higher standard that Harley simply cannot economically match. They are just better quality in most instances. FWIW my S&S crank has about 20k on it and is doing fine, although the stock cases are also.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 6,863
Likes: 3,727
From: St. Charles, MO
Step 1) Carefully assess your skills and limitations.
Step 2) While cogitating on Step 1, working on fixing the toilet that has been running for months.
Step 3) Sleep on it.
Step 4) Check on toilet. It is not leaking! Sweet!
Step 5) Use and flush toilet.
Step 6) Mop bathroom floor.
Step 7) Schedule engine install at Legends Motorcycle Emporium.
Step 2) While cogitating on Step 1, working on fixing the toilet that has been running for months.
Step 3) Sleep on it.
Step 4) Check on toilet. It is not leaking! Sweet!
Step 5) Use and flush toilet.
Step 6) Mop bathroom floor.
Step 7) Schedule engine install at Legends Motorcycle Emporium.
A man's got to know his limitations.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,926
Likes: 185
From: Utah
Originally Posted by QNman
A man's got to know his limitations.
Why do they keep talking about subjects other than the fact that I am getting a new engine??!!!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,274
Likes: 130
From: Now Western TN
The toilet is now fixed (pats self on back) and the work at Legends is underway. I get more anxious each day and with that anticipation comes diminishing tolerance for the conversation of the humans around me.
Why do they keep talking about subjects other than the fact that I am getting a new engine??!!!
Why do they keep talking about subjects other than the fact that I am getting a new engine??!!!
