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%
Voters: 233. You may not vote on this poll
Engine Blown -- Now What?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 6,863
Likes: 3,725
From: St. Charles, MO
The S&S T111 can be had for $6K; a few hundred more for the T124.
I can find a 103" take off for $2900, maybe less.
A 96"er with some miles on it would be half that.
Am I attached? Yeah, I find that I am. This is a bike that I've ridden around the whole country on (literally -- my daughter and I did a 48/10 together on this bike and a 50CC last spring).
I can find a 103" take off for $2900, maybe less.
A 96"er with some miles on it would be half that.
Am I attached? Yeah, I find that I am. This is a bike that I've ridden around the whole country on (literally -- my daughter and I did a 48/10 together on this bike and a 50CC last spring).
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 2,172
Likes: 377
From: Georgia
I've actually given this question some thought for my own bike in case it ever blows up, which I doubt it will again. It's an 07 ultra classic that spun the crank before I got it and was rebuilt with a welded and trued crank under esp.
Anyway, should it ever need it I'll be putting in a 103 take off if I can find one or low milage used if not. I've ridden limiteds with them stock, stage 1 and 2 and for me, it's a more than than enough.
But as others have said the option you choose will be a personal choice depending on what the bike means to you, budget, ability and, most importantly, what you want the bike to be and do for you.
Anyway, should it ever need it I'll be putting in a 103 take off if I can find one or low milage used if not. I've ridden limiteds with them stock, stage 1 and 2 and for me, it's a more than than enough.
But as others have said the option you choose will be a personal choice depending on what the bike means to you, budget, ability and, most importantly, what you want the bike to be and do for you.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 996
Likes: 324
From: Ponce Inlet
I voted to rebuild, but it depends on the bike. If it's newer, I'd probably go with a new motor. If it's an older bike, I'd tear it apart myself, figuring I have little to lose but some time. Good luck whatever you choose.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,377
Likes: 646
From: Santa Clarita
Seriously? You can't make up your own mind, and need to put a vote out to strangers? Kick the idea around a little, sure...but a vote?
Weak...
Weak...
Last edited by Veekness; Sep 19, 2017 at 06:21 PM.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,926
Likes: 185
From: Utah
You realize the poll is non-binding, right? It's just for fun. There's no need to be unkind.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,377
Likes: 646
From: Santa Clarita
But if you consider that 'unkind'...so be it... But here's my input... do the most you can do with the bucks you got!!! And don't forget that any bux you put into your project beyond just getting it basically moving down the road well is money you'll never get out of it...if that's important to you.
There ya have it...