151,000 miles on my bagger

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Jul 24, 2019 | 09:45 AM

#41

rnl_1200C

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Originally Posted by tommmy

I've been doing a little research on high mileage Harleys. I located a couple with over my mileage BUT with rebuilt engine, trans or some major work done. With the exception of cam bearings mine has never been opened up. My question is, does anyone out there compare to what I have shown above. I know they make a good product if you take care of it so if anyone could list there mileage we could compare notes on how long these engines will last. 1998 FLTR. Just returned from Texas and plan on an Idaho trip in a month. That's why the question "should I keep planning 4k mile trips or call it a day and upgrade"! tks tom

On my trip to/from Sturgis, I met at least 6 riders with bikes well over 200k miles without any major work, just routine maintenance and a few minor parts replacement. I have a long way to go on mine with on;y 51k, but I plan on keeping her until she drops dead or I win the lottery.

Jul 24, 2019 | 10:01 AM

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Pantera99

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Originally Posted by 2013_FLHTK

The OP asked about trusting his high mileage engine on long trips. I say go for it if your engine is running well and all maintenance has been performed on the entire motorcycle.

I usually hear a new noise or notice a change in sound letting me know something such as a wheel bearing needs replacement. I also keep my bike extremely clean. Cleaning is when I find loose bolts or other issues that need attention.

The sweet spot in RPM's for my 103 is 2,300 to 2,500 but that may have something to do with my 551 cams and tune. Currently I have just over 97,000 miles and I swear my engine runs better than when it was new.

How do you like the 551 cams? My 103 has 510g cams the PO installed & while I like them you can tell they dont come on till 3000 rpm. I think I'd like the power coming on a little earlier. According to the S&S site the 510's are more for a 96".

Jul 24, 2019 | 11:42 AM

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Mountainkowboy

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Right after a new Moco reman.

Jul 24, 2019 | 11:51 AM

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skootchnc

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Originally Posted by tommmy

2005 FLTRi TC-88 160,xxx miles..... I had a cam bearing go bad, @ 140,xxx, otherwise the engine would not have been touched.... even with the bad bearing, the bike ran like a top.... but, I figured if I was doing the cam bearing, I "may as well do...." so basically, I have a 2 year old 2005, as I did EVERYTHING, from front wheel bearing, to the rear wheel bearing (except the transmission)

If that bearing hadn't failed, I would have zero concerns with riding the bike cross country.
You KNOW, what you have, and you know how good it is....