Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

120R mileage and reliability

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 07:23 AM
Share
  #61  
Egldr05's Avatar
Egldr05
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,415
Likes: 18
From: Belmont, MI
Default
Originally Posted by 120 GLIDE
Well i guess im the first one.mine has about 26 or 2700 miles on it.the flywheels shifted wiped out oil pump cyclinders and pistons.measured the run out and its 14 thousands.also scored the shaft.so i guess its time to build a bigger and badder motor
Been there, done that on my 05. On my first 98" build the wheels shifted. What made matters worse was I was running geared cams. Pretty much destroyed the entire motor. I had Dark Horse true and plug my next crank, install Timken bearings and it ran gears for the last 4 years as quiet or quieter than chains.

I'm now in the middle of building a 120r from the bottom end up. The Timken cases have been sent out for boring for the larger cylinders and the crank is being plugged/welded/trued. After my first experience I'll never trust a stock crank again.

Rick

[IMG][/IMG]
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 08:35 AM
Share
  #62  
tx-skydiver's Avatar
tx-skydiver
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,326
Likes: 2
From: scurry, TX
Default
OP - These engines are not at all reliable and will break down often. Pure junk.

I hate to see it happen to a nice guy so I can help. Will trade you straight up for my 103. I know. Don't thank me. Its the least I can do.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 08:44 AM
Share
  #63  
itsaw0rkinpr0gre$$'s Avatar
itsaw0rkinpr0gre$$
"Seeker of Freedom"
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,093
Likes: 2
From: Kansas City Area
Default
Originally Posted by tx-skydiver
OP - These engines are not at all reliable and will break down often. Pure junk.

I hate to see it happen to a nice guy so I can help. Will trade you straight up for my 103. I know. Don't thank me. Its the least I can do.

LOL, out of the goodness of your heart.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 31, 2012 | 07:36 PM
Share
  #64  
niinjoosum's Avatar
niinjoosum
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: NJ
Default
Actually I still have my 103 sitting in my garage. Here is a video of the leak and fix. As well as some other trash talk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEG-Q14HwDs
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 07:38 AM
Share
  #65  
SCJE8's Avatar
SCJE8
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,531
Likes: 4
From: Pensacola, Florida
Riders Club Member
Default
Originally Posted by niinjoosum
Actually I still have my 103 sitting in my garage. Here is a video of the leak and fix. As well as some other trash talk.
Great video, niinjoosum! Both informative and entertaining!

Now go and get your grand-daughter!

Steve
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 07:48 PM
Share
  #66  
HFS's Avatar
HFS
Road Warrior
15 Year Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,514
Likes: 454
From: Canada
Default
Originally Posted by niinjoosum
Actually I still have my 103 sitting in my garage. Here is a video of the leak and fix. As well as some other trash talk.
I watched your vid. Good work. How are you running your cycle? Grandpa slow? Spirited touring? Or crazy **** burnout dude?

Did you have an oil cooler?

Just curious that's all.

Later

Harry
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:06 PM
Share
  #67  
mtnbikerx's Avatar
mtnbikerx
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 415
Likes: 0
From: Maine
Default
Bump to keep in the loop, but it seems there are a lot of removed 96/103 engines sitting on work benches. Anyone ever resell their removed stocker?
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:08 PM
Share
  #68  
Keithhu's Avatar
Keithhu
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17,148
Likes: 6,170
From: SE Michigan
Default
Originally Posted by mtnbikerx
Bump to keep in the loop, but it seems there are a lot of removed 96/103 engines sitting on work benches. Anyone ever resell their removed stocker?
I'm starting to see a them on Craigslist a lot more frequently.
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:20 PM
Share
  #69  
itsaw0rkinpr0gre$$'s Avatar
itsaw0rkinpr0gre$$
"Seeker of Freedom"
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,093
Likes: 2
From: Kansas City Area
Default
Originally Posted by niinjoosum
Actually I still have my 103 sitting in my garage. Here is a video of the leak and fix. As well as some other trash talk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEG-Q14HwDs

sorry to hear you got an oil leak. I was warned that not allowing the engine to warm up properly could make those cylinders leak, especially in the winter. I must be a lucky one, i've not had any problems with overheating in traffic.
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:21 PM
Share
  #70  
NECaveman's Avatar
NECaveman
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 490
Likes: 1
From: Omaha, NE
Default
45mpg is good! I was thinking it would be a lot less when not into the throttle too far.
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:20 PM.


Top

© 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands

Follow Us        


When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE