Thoughts on Longblock program
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From: Chesterfield, VA
Thoughts on Longblock program
Had my heads redone about 30k ago. I got 158k on the engine now. Everything is tired and I think I got a crank problem.
Dont want a new bike.
Thinking an engine replace plus tranny rebuild and clutch plus pulleys and belts should refresh everything.
Anybody a fan of the Longblock program? How was your experience.
Dont want a new bike.
Thinking an engine replace plus tranny rebuild and clutch plus pulleys and belts should refresh everything.
Anybody a fan of the Longblock program? How was your experience.
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I went with the Long Block program as living in California the engine serial number is on the title and I did not want to go through the hassle of going through a DMV inspection in order have the serial number updated. Furthermore, I was given the option to order a 103, 110, or 120. I went with a 103" though sorry I didn't opt for the 110 or 120 
Overall it took about a month from the time I ordered the motor to receiving it. I did the installation and had to give my Harley dealer the part of my existing engine case with the serial number on it to avoid having two motors with the same serial number.
Overall it took about a month from the time I ordered the motor to receiving it. I did the installation and had to give my Harley dealer the part of my existing engine case with the serial number on it to avoid having two motors with the same serial number.
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I went with the Long Block program as living in California the engine serial number is on the title and I did not want to go through the hassle of going through a DMV inspection in order have the serial number updated. Furthermore, I was given the option to order a 103, 110, or 120. I went with a 103" though sorry I didn't opt for the 110 or 120
Overall it took about a month from the time I ordered the motor to receiving it. I did the installation and had to give my Harley dealer the part of my existing engine case with the serial number on it to avoid having two motors with the same serial number.
Overall it took about a month from the time I ordered the motor to receiving it. I did the installation and had to give my Harley dealer the part of my existing engine case with the serial number on it to avoid having two motors with the same serial number.
Good to hear...
I was always under the impression that the dealer had to do the engine swap, to ensure that two cases with the same engine number, weren't out and about...
Did your dealer do you a favor, or can anyone do their own engine swap?
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I had to give the dealer the engine case side with the serial number before they would turn the new motor over to me.
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I looked into the exchange program when mine was starting to show signs of being worn out and had mine rebuilt by an Indy with a great reputation instead. For pretty much the same money he trued and welded the crank, did the bearing upgrade, better pistons, bumped it from a 96 to a 103, mild head work, new oil pump with spring, cams, dyno tune, ....the upgrade list goes on. I told him it was my commuter and I didn't want anything crazy, Dependability was priority. He's used to building custom stroker motors and said he had fun doing a basically stock build. And it still has the same serial number.
I'm not sure the age of your bike but mines 10 years old and has over 130,000 miles on it. Basically it's not worth much, if any more money, I spent on the rebuild so if you dropped a better S&S in or a low mileage stock motor off ebay, I doubt your really affecting the value of your bike if you're worried about that. Especially if you are like me and plan on keeping it until it's no longer repairable. Obviously I chose a professional rebuild.
I like the idea of the exchange and for some, that's the right way to go. For me, I feel like I got more bang for the buck with the rebuild with the upgrades designed for reliability. Another comment the indy made was that because of the crank work and bearing upgrade, unless I did something stupid to it, the bottom end should never have to be split again. He'd just need to freshen up the top end.
Good luck deciding.
I'm not sure the age of your bike but mines 10 years old and has over 130,000 miles on it. Basically it's not worth much, if any more money, I spent on the rebuild so if you dropped a better S&S in or a low mileage stock motor off ebay, I doubt your really affecting the value of your bike if you're worried about that. Especially if you are like me and plan on keeping it until it's no longer repairable. Obviously I chose a professional rebuild.
I like the idea of the exchange and for some, that's the right way to go. For me, I feel like I got more bang for the buck with the rebuild with the upgrades designed for reliability. Another comment the indy made was that because of the crank work and bearing upgrade, unless I did something stupid to it, the bottom end should never have to be split again. He'd just need to freshen up the top end.
Good luck deciding.
