Engine changes in 2011?
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Engine changes in 2011?
I was reading about some changes in the engines for 2011... Whats everyones take?
Bushing-less cam plate
Bushing-less rods (running change)
New induction module / throttle body
Retainers added for right main bearing
New breather assembly in the head (running change)
New bearing in clutch hub
New compensator for all Touring models
Looks like they will now hone the rod ends instead of machining the hole.. To me thats better tolerances?
No bushing in cam plate?? hmmm...
Just curoius as to what this really means.. Better cost for HD or better quality for us or ???
Bushing-less cam plate
Bushing-less rods (running change)
New induction module / throttle body
Retainers added for right main bearing
New breather assembly in the head (running change)
New bearing in clutch hub
New compensator for all Touring models
Looks like they will now hone the rod ends instead of machining the hole.. To me thats better tolerances?
No bushing in cam plate?? hmmm...
Just curoius as to what this really means.. Better cost for HD or better quality for us or ???
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The cam plate has been bushingless in the cam bores since 07.
Part of me has a problem with no rod bearing, but smarter folks than I build these things.
Everything else is a nice upgrade. I thought my 07 was just fine until I brought my 2011 limited home. Very nice changes.
Mark
Part of me has a problem with no rod bearing, but smarter folks than I build these things.
Everything else is a nice upgrade. I thought my 07 was just fine until I brought my 2011 limited home. Very nice changes.
Mark
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I do not get it. In one thread, many people are disappointed with the lack of changes for 2011. In this thread, these are too many changes? Something I noticed the other day is that it tickles me that my bike does not look outdated. HD has done a great job of updating the technology while keeping the appearance timeless.
Kudos HD.
I do wonder about the internal engine changes (upgrades?). Does anyone have more details about the differences between last years parts and this years?
Kudos HD.
I do wonder about the internal engine changes (upgrades?). Does anyone have more details about the differences between last years parts and this years?
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The biggest problem Harley has is the goverment.They can't do much about what they have to do to these engines.I call them EPA bikes.I don't want one.My wife and I do well enough that I could buy any one I want.I have two 05s one with fuel inj.one with a carb.At the present I would not buy a fly by wire, cat in the head pipe,hot running,weak flywheeled,o2 sensored son of a gun ever.
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The biggest problem Harley has is the goverment.They can't do much about what they have to do to these engines.I call them EPA bikes.I don't want one.My wife and I do well enough that I could buy any one I want.I have two 05s one with fuel inj.one with a carb.At the present I would not buy a fly by wire, cat in the head pipe,hot running,weak flywheeled,o2 sensored son of a gun ever.