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Old 03-03-2017, 10:25 AM
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2013 RG Custom bought new. Had some noise coming from the primary so I had my INDY open it up. Diagnosed with 7-8 fractured crank side splines. Bike has 16,000 miles on it. Here's the estimate...


 
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Old 03-03-2017, 10:57 AM
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If funds are available, take advantage of the situation and have machine work done for 4.125" cylinders and go big! If less funds available, maybe a 110" drop on kit. If no funds available, let the indy fix.
 
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Old 03-03-2017, 01:38 PM
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I agree with DJL.. If you can swing it why not make it bigger now?
 
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It looks good but I would add a new compensator, it is likely shot and the reason for your crank going bad. One thing to note is that he has 2 prices for main bearings, IIRC the lefty SE bearing is the same for both sides.

Also add in inner cam bearings (SE) and tensioners if they look bad. Tensioners should be OK..
 

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ide go 124",ide also add a Timken insert.but if you are just going to stay the same CID,just find another OEM 4.375" crank & have it rebuilt.alot cheaper than a S&S F/W ***`y
 
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Out of curiousity, did the tech send you pictures of the damage?
 
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The load that is required to harm that is tremendous, and one would suspect that if in fact, if it occurred, and hanging on by a fingernail, why would the remainder not be peeled away?
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I obviously don't know what happened but at 16K miles on the clock I would be shouting at HD with terms like fit for purpose
 
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Wow...those number add up....fast!
 
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Originally Posted by Gordon61
I obviously don't know what happened but at 16K miles on the clock I would be shouting at HD with terms like fit for purpose

Even if out of warranty?
 


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