07 cranks
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07 cranks
my 07 Ultra is in the shop getting the motor repaired [ rebuilt, ESP ] , the crank went bad and took out the oil pump and so on , my question is for other 07 owners or other 96" owners that have had problems , told the dealer what I have read about the 07 cranks and the dealer tells me that I will get any updates that are out for my motor , so have you had any more crank problems or was it repaired with any updates [ new crank ] , woundering weather to unload my bike or keep it , really do love the bike
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Are you getting the engine rebuilt through the Harley Factory rebuild? If so, then your engine will be updated as far as they are able to update it.
I do not know if H-D has done anything about making the flywheels less likely to slip and become un-aligned. A friend of mine just pulled apart a 2003 Heritage and replaced the flywheel assembly for the same reason as yours, and it also tore out the oil pump. He replaced it with a unit that had been welded to prevent the flywheels from slipping on the rod journal. Welding or pinning is about the only way to be sure they won't slip again.
I do not know if H-D has done anything about making the flywheels less likely to slip and become un-aligned. A friend of mine just pulled apart a 2003 Heritage and replaced the flywheel assembly for the same reason as yours, and it also tore out the oil pump. He replaced it with a unit that had been welded to prevent the flywheels from slipping on the rod journal. Welding or pinning is about the only way to be sure they won't slip again.
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Are you getting the engine rebuilt through the Harley Factory rebuild? If so, then your engine will be updated as far as they are able to update it.
I do not know if H-D has done anything about making the flywheels less likely to slip and become un-aligned. A friend of mine just pulled apart a 2003 Heritage and replaced the flywheel assembly for the same reason as yours, and it also tore out the oil pump. He replaced it with a unit that had been welded to prevent the flywheels from slipping on the rod journal. Welding or pinning is about the only way to be sure they won't slip again.
I do not know if H-D has done anything about making the flywheels less likely to slip and become un-aligned. A friend of mine just pulled apart a 2003 Heritage and replaced the flywheel assembly for the same reason as yours, and it also tore out the oil pump. He replaced it with a unit that had been welded to prevent the flywheels from slipping on the rod journal. Welding or pinning is about the only way to be sure they won't slip again.
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So you think the 07s have the extra crapy cranks? What are you baseing this statement on? Explain how they are different from all the other later year cranks inclunding the 08, 09 10, 11 and now the 2012s. There are thousands of 07s that have never had a crank problem including mine with 40,000 miles on it. Blanket statements made because someone has a certain problem with a certain year motorcycle are the biggest negative aspect of all forums.
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So you think the 07s have the extra crapy cranks? What are you baseing this statement on? Explain how they are different from all the other later year cranks inclunding the 08, 09 10, 11 and now the 2012s. There are thousands of 07s that have never had a crank problem including mine with 40,000 miles on it. Blanket statements made because someone has a certain problem with a certain year motorcycle are the biggest negative aspect of all forums.
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When I looked up the part number for the 07 and 09 crank assemblies the part number is showing it as SE Flywheel Kit '06+Dyna. I am guessing that must be an upgraded flywheel assy. Part numbers are showing 23729-07A or -07B.
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there was a problem with 07 cranks scissoring. not sure what the deal was....maybe just bikes made on a monday or friday. Lots of 07's out there don't have any issues at all....those were probally made on tues, wens, or thurs.
I have an 07 and also am thinking about throw the bike over the fence. the money I would spend to make the bike reliable....would close the gap on trading in for something newer.
So my vote, if you can unload it, unload it. If you plan to keep it...send the crank out to have plugged , welded and balanced. 500 to 700 buck depending on how out of true it is.
I have an 07 and also am thinking about throw the bike over the fence. the money I would spend to make the bike reliable....would close the gap on trading in for something newer.
So my vote, if you can unload it, unload it. If you plan to keep it...send the crank out to have plugged , welded and balanced. 500 to 700 buck depending on how out of true it is.
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my 07 Ultra is in the shop getting the motor repaired [ rebuilt, ESP ] , the crank went bad and took out the oil pump and so on , my question is for other 07 owners or other 96" owners that have had problems , told the dealer what I have read about the 07 cranks and the dealer tells me that I will get any updates that are out for my motor , so have you had any more crank problems or was it repaired with any updates [ new crank ] , woundering weather to unload my bike or keep it , really do love the bike
So, sent the crank to Darkhorse for complete balance/blueprint/true/plug/weld, along with new heavy duty/made in USA rods. Now the bottom end is up to par with the rest of the build.
I would not recommend using an H-D stock/replacement crank! The Darkhorse upgrade to your existing crank is reasonably priced; and will last for the life of your engine.
Good luck!
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