How long will a Harley last???

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Aug 4, 2008 | 11:01 AM

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troy.j

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RE: How long will a Harley last???

over 150K on an 88 heritage, first top done at 127K. Love the girl, treat her right and she will stay between your legs forever.

Aug 4, 2008 | 11:04 AM

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IBHarley

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RE: How long will a Harley last???

71 had over 300,000 when sold for my first house but had the engine done over several times

Aug 4, 2008 | 11:05 AM

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bigskyhd

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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)

RE: How long will a Harley last???

Just turn 67K on my 2000 RK.&nbsp\\; Still running strong.&nbsp\\; Very **** about service, and clean oil.&nbsp\\; THats all it takes.&nbsp\\; Keep her clean and ride the tires off em.&nbsp\\; Good luck, CCRyder

Aug 4, 2008 | 11:23 AM

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phat96

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RE: How long will a Harley last???

As you read these you can tell there is no love affair going on, between man and machine. Love the she will stay between your legs line.

Aug 4, 2008 | 11:31 AM

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FXSTDSE2

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RE: How long will a Harley last???

I love these bikes. As you can see, maintenance is the key. If you beat the crap out of it like I did to all the rice-rockets I had, I averaged 10K. Now on the other hand, I can think of ten HD I ride with with over 50K and a couple with more then 100K. One evo and the other twin-cam.

Aug 4, 2008 | 11:47 AM

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OregonRoadKing

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RE: How long will a Harley last???

Pay attention to the details, take care of your bike, and it will give you long service.

Aug 4, 2008 | 12:27 PM

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garyhendley

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RE: How long will a Harley last???

if kept up with services and not using harley oil i guess 100.000 plus
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useing synthetic will help with engine life-ride safe

Aug 4, 2008 | 12:29 PM

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2008FLHP

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RE: How long will a Harley last???

it will last forever if taken care of...now as far as the company?...i see a lot of "Boulevard's" out there

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Aug 4, 2008 | 12:35 PM

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Dalej

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RE: How long will a Harley last???

I use Harley Syn. oil at $10/qrt but thinking of amsoil after reading the posts on another thread

Aug 4, 2008 | 01:52 PM

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jag1886

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RE: How long will a Harley last???

&nbsp\\;Everything is rebiuldable it should last for as long as you want it to. I&nbsp\\;bought an 07 and I'm 50 and I'm planning on riding it till I'm dead.&nbsp\\;

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