Who cares about bearings?
#11
11-12-2007, 10:57 PM
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RE: Who cares about bearings?
Sorry if you're getting slammed a bit. Thanks for not getting pissed and tell us all to shove it.
I think we all let our bikes lug too much. One of the great things about Harleys is the low end torque that lets us pull from 2000 or less.
I would suspect that your dealer has had some expereince with premature engine failure which he blamed on engine lugging. I'm only guessing.
He must be referring to the crankshaft bearings that have failed in the past. Do a search here and you will get a bunch of hits on that.
Good luck. Don't get discouraged with this forum. There are some very helpful and knowledgable people here.
Steve L.
I think we all let our bikes lug too much. One of the great things about Harleys is the low end torque that lets us pull from 2000 or less.
I would suspect that your dealer has had some expereince with premature engine failure which he blamed on engine lugging. I'm only guessing.
He must be referring to the crankshaft bearings that have failed in the past. Do a search here and you will get a bunch of hits on that.
Good luck. Don't get discouraged with this forum. There are some very helpful and knowledgable people here.
Steve L.
#12
11-12-2007, 10:58 PM
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RE: Who cares about bearings?
In THAT case, do yerself a favor - yer right, it's yer bike....but when yer out on a ride an' she blows on ya 'cuz ya abused it, THEN what? Take proper care of yer gear, an' you'll enjoy it more an' waste less $$$ on it doin' unnecessary repairs. Runnin' under 2k rpm is bad on the entire drive train. Bearings are what transfer the load from one component to another. Abuse 'em, an' they fail quickly AND with great fanfare.
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11-12-2007, 11:10 PM
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RE: Who cares about bearings?
Too low an rpm can cause too little oil to reach theconnecting rod bearings. That means that when the engine fires and the piston gets slammed downward by the explosion the end of the connecting rod is also slammed against the crankshaft journals. In time they literally get pounded flat. Then, if your lucky, you replace the crank, the rods, etc. If you're not so lucky the motor gets pizzed at you, siezes up, sticks a rod through the cylinder into your leg and severs an artery. But that might not matter 'cause you're sliding on your azz down the friggin' interstate during rush hour and eleven-teen cars, three pickups, fivety-two SUVs, and twelvety-four 18-wheelers run over you.
#15
11-13-2007, 03:51 AM
RE: Who cares about bearings?
ORIGINAL: pococj
Too low an rpm can cause too little oil to reach theconnecting rod bearings. That means that when the engine fires and the piston gets slammed downward by the explosion the end of the connecting rod is also slammed against the crankshaft journals. In time they literally get pounded flat. Then, if your lucky, you replace the crank, the rods, etc. If you're not so lucky the motor gets pizzed at you, siezes up, sticks a rod through the cylinder into your leg and severs an artery. But that might not matter 'cause you're sliding on your azz down the friggin' interstate during rush hour and eleven-teen cars, three pickups, fivety-two SUVs, and twelvety-four 18-wheelers run over you.
Too low an rpm can cause too little oil to reach theconnecting rod bearings. That means that when the engine fires and the piston gets slammed downward by the explosion the end of the connecting rod is also slammed against the crankshaft journals. In time they literally get pounded flat. Then, if your lucky, you replace the crank, the rods, etc. If you're not so lucky the motor gets pizzed at you, siezes up, sticks a rod through the cylinder into your leg and severs an artery. But that might not matter 'cause you're sliding on your azz down the friggin' interstate during rush hour and eleven-teen cars, three pickups, fivety-two SUVs, and twelvety-four 18-wheelers run over you.
#16
11-13-2007, 05:07 AM
RE: Who cares about bearings?
Grinner, you enjoy your Harley any way you want.Those bearings can be replaced,and I know boys that regularly idle their bikes way too low.They love it, I love it.After all you paid for your ride,that gives you a lot of control.I personally love the sound of a Hot Rodded Harley that has enough cam duration to make low idling impossible.To each his own.
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11-13-2007, 05:08 AM
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