96 CI Engine Reliability

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Mar 25, 2014 | 11:40 PM

#51

hover

Road Captain

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From: Alberta Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bachus

09 FLHTP with a 103, bought her w/2100 miles.

No issues, Stage 1@ 12,000, Stage 2 @22,000, (dreaded SE255's) now has 25,000.

Plan on riding it into retirement, rebuilding it and riding it forever!

As good as the 96" is, 103" is the best motor H-d has made. I have owned 74"&80" shovels, 84" shovel,80" Evo, 88TC and now the 103.

Dan B.
Central Ks.

Why do you say "dreaded SE 255's"? I have them in mine and think they are pretty good low end cam..got 60,000km on my 96, se comp and inner primary bearing replaced.

Mar 26, 2014 | 04:59 AM

#52

mirrmu

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From: Australia

Hi,

33,000kms, had inner bearing race move outward causing leak, all fixed, otherwise stage1 motor feels good, will put some cams in during our winter and will check the cam chest at that time

Thanks
Mirrmu

Mar 26, 2014 | 07:07 AM

#53

Travler

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07 w/ 45K & no problems... Figure it's good for another 45K.... Unless the trading bug jumps on me............

Mar 26, 2014 | 07:24 AM

#54

texaspirate

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From: Galveston Bay Area, The Republic of Texas

I have over 38,000 miles on a 07 Ultra Classic with the 96CI engine. I have not had a problem with it and run it pretty hard. I use synthetic oil though.

Mar 26, 2014 | 08:01 AM

#55

santajim

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From: Tonopah Az

I have 69,000 miles on my '09 96 and it still runs strong. Just take care of it.

Mar 26, 2014 | 08:50 AM

#56

Bachus

Tourer

Joined: Apr 2011

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From: Hoisington Ks

Quote:

Originally Posted by hover

Why do you say "dreaded SE 255's"? I have them in mine and think they are pretty good low end cam..got 60,000km on my 96, se comp and inner primary bearing replaced.

I say "dreaded" because, everybody hates them, but about 1/2 the people here in touring bikes are running them! Bad mouthed by everybody except those of us that run them.

Dan B.
Central Ks.