Some people tell me 20,000 miles, but more experienced Harley Davidson guys tell me that somewhere between 40k and 60k miles the engine will likely need to be rebuilt. Problem is, there are few Harleys made in the last 10 years that have that many miles on them. Anybody have a Harley that was made in the last 10 years that needed a rebuild? How many miles were on it when the work was done?
2006-07-06 09:29:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Depends on how many parts fall off before the first rebuild.
2006-07-06 11:01:13 · answer #1 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Engine longevity is determined by a couple of factors, the most important is how meticulously it's maintained.
Another factor is how well it was engineered.
A Harley has alot of reciprocating mass, and a single needle type rod bearing supporting two rods that get pounded at 45 degree intervals.
Many BMW owners brag about getting two and three hundred thousand miles before needing a rebuild, Harley owners brag about 75,000.
Which brings us to what Harleys and hound-dogs have in common . . .
They both love to ride in the back of pickup trucks.
But in all seriousness, if it works, don't fix it! Unless you're getting some very bad noises from the lower end, don't tear it down! And if you do, just fix the problem and leave the rest alone!
I've never owned a Harley (never needed a two cylinder paint mixer), but just because something is tore down doesn't mean you have to replace everything in sight! Replace the stuff that went south and reassemble competently and you're good to go until the weak stuff gives out again.
2006-07-06 16:40:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
230,000 and going - Harley 2000 Ultra! lots of tires, brakes, and oil couple of switches. The alternator recalls in the beginning. Many Many time I was glad I had the extra bike under me!
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2015-07-01 12:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by james 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 50k miles on my 02 dyna and the engine is running fine. Unlike the old days, the evo's and the tc88s should be able to get up to 100k miles without any major issues.
2006-07-06 09:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sportsterjohn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not nearly as many as you can with a metric bike. I've heard from some of the local Harley guys that 75,000 is a good #.
2006-07-06 14:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by Wahrsuul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was at a bike rodeo and talking with a Harley owner ,his 1200 had 66,000 miles and never was touched.
2006-07-06 10:38:22 · answer #6 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trade it for a HONDA... you don't have to worry about it then!! I think most Harleys require a rebuild about every 45,000 miles.
2006-07-06 09:50:46 · answer #7 · answered by ubet426 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 57,000 miles on My FLHTC Electra Glide Classic. It is just now showing signs of age.
My understanding is the more you do to modify the bike, the less life it has. For example, bigger cam etc.
2006-07-07 09:13:44 · answer #8 · answered by pixiewing3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My evo had 70,000 miles on it when I did a top end, turned out all it really needed was valve guide seals. Everything else looked okay. Its a '93
2006-07-06 10:47:05 · answer #9 · answered by goolinbursti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
William, did you break it in properly and are you changing the oil every couple thousand miles??? You will be surprised how long your motor will last with proper maintenance!
2006-07-06 09:57:29 · answer #10 · answered by Fartblossom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋