A tech at the dealership said they just got an 03 touring bike with 160K on it. The owner finally brought it in. Instead of trading the owner wants a new motor.

I have heard on this forum of many with up to 129K without major work. But making it to 160K is something.

 

I have to think that he replaced the tensioner shoes. Is that major? Hard to say, some consider those wear items like brake shoes.

 

Actually they ARE wear items on the early Twinkies

 

I didn't have to change my motor at 92000 but it was such a good deal girl $1500 end cost I couldn't pass it up. I hope to have it until, well I don't know 200000 miles maybe? We shall see.

 

Traded more than one with 75-80 K on it still running well.

 

That was a good report indeed.

 

I sold my '80 FXS with 80K miles... and that was a shovel head. My Heritage EVO was at 95K when I sold it...

Both were still running like a top, I know they went many more miles for their new owners...

It's all about the maintenance.....

 

What maintenance items / actions do you attribute to the long life of your engines?

 

What dealer in Illinois?

 

I know a rider with a Sportster with over 200K, before he changed the engine. He is a member here and might check in, but he might be busy riding.