Engine Life
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From:
Engine Life
I have an 05 Ultra. I was wondering with the proper maintanence, how many miles could I expect to get out of a Twin Cam 88 motor? Can anyone tell the most miles they have gotten out of a Twin Cam 88 motor?
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 569
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Engine Life
Billions.
Ok, maybe not, but I did just get a newsletter from one of our local dealers that talks about the cam chain tensioners, and they did recommend getting them checked and replaced after 20K miles or even replaced with the gear drive stuff from S&S.
They say they'll replace the tensioners and bearings for $300 (doesn't sound too bad), but I think in spite of the noise, the gear driven may be the way to go....
Other than that, not sure why the motor wouldn't last a long time unless you ride in extreme heat and traffic for a long time.
Simple motor, well-proven. It just ain't a race engine meant for 120 mph trips across the Mojave...
Ok, maybe not, but I did just get a newsletter from one of our local dealers that talks about the cam chain tensioners, and they did recommend getting them checked and replaced after 20K miles or even replaced with the gear drive stuff from S&S.
They say they'll replace the tensioners and bearings for $300 (doesn't sound too bad), but I think in spite of the noise, the gear driven may be the way to go....
Other than that, not sure why the motor wouldn't last a long time unless you ride in extreme heat and traffic for a long time.
Simple motor, well-proven. It just ain't a race engine meant for 120 mph trips across the Mojave...
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 22,096
Likes: 5
From: Indiana
RE: Engine Life
Have a friend that has a 03 ultra, put 167,000 on it and just had to have it remaned for some problem, HD covered under warranty and it only cost him $50
Proper maint. you'll be good to go.
Proper maint. you'll be good to go.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,219
Likes: 2
From: Indianapolis
RE: Engine Life
you mean that you arent supposed to hot rod them...[sm=bustedsign.gif][sm=devilangel.gif]i do the maintenance as scheduled but also have a tendency to hot dog it a little as well. like my oldest daughter says if they didnt want you to drive it that fast why do they give you that much throttle..?
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 569
Likes: 0
From:
Trending Topics
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,817
Likes: 4
From: MONTGOMERY,AL.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
