last year of a well built, non smog Harley
#11
04-25-2012 | 01:57 PM
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"last year of a well built, non smog harley"
Pressed together crankshafts that can twist are not what I would consider well built.
The pre-2003 Twin Cams were much higher quality than the 2003-later. But you might need to go back to the evo to get a well built motor. 1999
On Sportsters, the motor is well built to this day, but 2006 was the last year that was mostly unaffected by smog crap, but fortunately it is still not nearly as bad as the TC bikes
Pressed together crankshafts that can twist are not what I would consider well built.
The pre-2003 Twin Cams were much higher quality than the 2003-later. But you might need to go back to the evo to get a well built motor. 1999
On Sportsters, the motor is well built to this day, but 2006 was the last year that was mostly unaffected by smog crap, but fortunately it is still not nearly as bad as the TC bikes
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04-25-2012 | 06:59 PM
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Hell my first new HD a 93 Springer was lean burn, they told me not to panic when I pulled and checked the plugs the first time the mech told me he'd take care of it when I brought it in for the 500mi because they knew I was going to be changing out the pipes and intake.
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04-25-2012 | 07:54 PM
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Can't ignore the electric bikes 2018-2021. The Hydrogen fueled bikes 2021-2035.
I won't count the nuclear models that will come out in 2036. (They won't be environmentally friendly, Zombies don't care).
I won't count the nuclear models that will come out in 2036. (They won't be environmentally friendly, Zombies don't care).
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04-25-2012 | 10:30 PM
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I'd be surprised if any Harley built since 1903 had all parts made in the USA.
#19
04-25-2012 | 11:48 PM
2000 and later Sportys are also pressed together cranks, but there has not been a big problem seen with them that is being seen with the Twin Cams.
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#20
04-25-2012 | 11:59 PM
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Yep, but that's not the problem.
'02 was the last year of the Timken Lefty bearing which supported the hot forged crank so well. It's only available now through the S/E P&A book at rebuild time.
'03 they went to a cold forged crank ( still decent,) then '07 that weak cast crank ( not so much!)
Biggest problem was the 07 cast cranks that slipped too frequently.
Personally wouldn't own anything newer than '02. ( Currently workin' on my second 100,000 miles on my '00 S/E RG.)
'02 was the last year of the Timken Lefty bearing which supported the hot forged crank so well. It's only available now through the S/E P&A book at rebuild time.
'03 they went to a cold forged crank ( still decent,) then '07 that weak cast crank ( not so much!)
Biggest problem was the 07 cast cranks that slipped too frequently.
Personally wouldn't own anything newer than '02. ( Currently workin' on my second 100,000 miles on my '00 S/E RG.)
Last edited by Stiggy; 04-26-2012 at 12:03 AM.