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?
Thanks
E.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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...