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Oct 17, 2007 | 06:52 PM

Biker Trash

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FL Longevity

I'm looking into buying an Ultra Classic in the next year or so. I am curious as to how long (how many miles) can one expect to get out of a twin cam engine. Since I am lookingat the used bikes I am curious as to how many miles is "too many" miles on a touring bike?
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Oct 17, 2007 | 07:19 PM

Mac57

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RE: FL Longevity

All depends on how well the bike was maintained. Impossible to know for sure with a used bike. The "Twinkie" is the most reliable V-Twin from the MoCo to date. I know many riders who have over 80,000 on their bikes and still going strong. Once the time comes to rebuild, the choices of build-up kits are many. Harley engines remind me of old aircraft radial engines. Infinately rebuildable.

Oct 17, 2007 | 07:23 PM

MACK

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RE: FL Longevity

look for 100k if serviced properly and ridden properly. There have been cases of 300k plus.

Oct 17, 2007 | 07:56 PM

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RE: FL Longevity

Thanks for the info!I am in the begining stages in looking at the FL models. I just want to be able to make an informed decision.

Oct 17, 2007 | 08:02 PM

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RE: FL Longevity

Friend just had the engine replaced on his 1995 Ultra "EVO" with over 110,000 miles... It was still runnning Strong - He was going to buy a Newer one - but opted on Engine\Trans up-grade...