High Mile Harley Engines Are Your Dream Harley Motorcycle

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High mile Harley engines always cost less and can definitely help bring the Harley-Davidson motorcycle you want into your price range. Is a high mile Harley engine really a problem though, how many miles is too many miles, there's a lot of factors to consider here. Most Harley-Davidson engines will last well over 100K miles with the proper care, the issue is knowing how well the bike was taken care of. Used motorcycles are always a roll of the dice and depending on what year and what engine is in the Harley-Davidson you're looking at this changes dramatically what the acceptable mileage will be.
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@GixxerFoo 9 месяцев назад

How many miles do you consider to be high mileage on a Harley or would you consider that just broken in?

@Nobody-xh5qe 9 месяцев назад

50k

@wcraiderevo8078 9 месяцев назад

Really depends on how it is maintained. I would rather have a higher mileage bike that has been maintained than a garage ornament.

@nicholasallen3229 9 месяцев назад

As long as the previous owner wasn't a pro street - stunt-back tire smoking Evel Knievel, there's no such thing as to many miles on a HD , high miles low - low cost , you will ride it more than fix it Note: HD motor cycle would not still be around 120 yrs later, if HD wasn't flawless ,

@scrumthebum2451 9 месяцев назад

When recommending a bike I tell them look for one under 10,000 miles unless they are a expert wrench

@semperfipar1299 9 месяцев назад

It all depends on the oil that was put in it. I would say over seventy thousand for a well lubricated engine that did not use Harley Oil, which is crap oil with no API rating for quality. Good oil has put motorcycle engines up there with automotive engines as far as longevity. Harley Davidson's have such an aftermarket for crate engines of all different types and sizes you could buy an old bike for a song and have the money left over for a new engine.

@frankmarkovcijr5459 9 месяцев назад

My Sportster has never been rebuilt and it's has 400,000 miles on the original engine. Just keeps going.1999 883. Most reliable bike I have . Never left me stranded.

@paulfiore7083 9 месяцев назад

I agree.. Sportster engines are the absolute best

@georgewetzel4380 9 месяцев назад

Yes, Sportsters are SOLID.

@Jeffmd2020 9 месяцев назад

Holy shit man!! So bad I wanna say bullshit cause it’s really hard to believe that without seeing it but then again why lie lol!! That’s insane tho! Im hoping to get some serious miles outta my 07 street glide cause that 96 twin cam is one of the best Harley motors there is…

@PeterAngles-jq7gr 9 месяцев назад

24 years, 400,000 miles, yeah you didn't ride that slow piece of shlt 17000 miles a year every year for 20+ years Good story though

@wingandhog 9 месяцев назад

My 2008 Honda GoldWing GL-1800 left me stranded on I-10 just north of El Paso over a July 4th weekend. (I have a video about that on my channel). My 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide that I bought new and have traveled extensively on it, never has.

@HappyRamblingCamper 9 месяцев назад

66,870 miles on my 2016 Harley ultra limited.. love that 103 H.O. Stage 1 and tuned only…. I bought this bike with 17 miles on it. Runs like a dream. Only thing I had to do is replace the compensator.. oil changed every 3000 miles with Royal Purple .. trans and primary every 8,000 miles…. I know what Harley says on miles and fluid changes. But they also want you to keep buying a new one every cple years … so I’ll keep doing what I’m doing. LoL …. Shooting for 200,000 miles

@davidfellows6250 9 месяцев назад

and there's a good chance you'll get it. but change your fork oil and break fluid every other year. I also have a 103 ho with about the same miles, I do all my own maintenance . ive never had a problem with the compensator or auto chaine ajustment but when i change the primary oil i alway check the adjustment. I've been running Amsoil and change every 5k and the iol is still good but its insurance. besides some breathers on the intake and dipstick my bike is stock.

@stlchuckhd 9 месяцев назад

Great content and vlogs. Your videos are always thought provoking. My input: 195K on my 2007 FLTR stock 96", still running strong and 50 mpg on the highway. Engine/transmission have never been rebuilt. Cam chain tensioner was first replaced at 160K (checked at 80K) along with lifters (Harley trained mechanic recommended). I have the tensioner shoes as a souvenir. Injector(s) stuck at ~190K (according to Harley mechanic/ Service manager at a Harley-Davidson dealership) and would not start / run. Mechanic opened the throttle half way; engine bucked and popped for about 15 seconds and smoothed out .No charge. Suggestion from two Harley mechanics: Seafoam (in liquid form) in the fuel tank per bottle instructions when bike has the same symptoms. I've put on another 5K with only two of same issue after ~500 / ~750miles from initial issue. First starter relay replacement at 193K. Fuel pump replacement at 117K. All maintenance done per 2007 H-D Touring manuals I bought (I bought service manuals for all three of my Harleys) whether self performed or at a Harley-Davidson dealership like head bearing check/adjustment. I only use H-D synthetics on all three of my bikes. I do short trips like shopping or PGR missions or US HOG touring ralleys (last one was the 2022 West Meets East Posse Ride 7,500 miles). I check the oil every morning on a touring rally or 500 miles at home. I add 8oz for every "X" below the middle of the "Xs". Very happy with this bike and my other Harleys: 94 FXR Super Glide with 86K and 14 FLSTC Heritage with 26K. Regular maintenance and wiping down each bike after most rides. Thank you 🇺🇸

@user-xl8mc9dz9e 9 месяцев назад

You will achieve 200k easy,and I'm in agreement with you regular service and maintenance is key to reliability and longevity on anything automotive

@okiemale1589 9 месяцев назад

2015 Ultra Classic Low... 54k miles bought it 2 years ago with 18k miles on it.. Had over $10k of extended warranty work on it in the past year, and have receipts... Complete charging system changed out, transmission seal, head bearings, left handlebars cluster switch, can't recall what else off hand. Had major engine failure last April, upgrade to a Screaming Eagle stage 4 103 to 110 installed, paid out of pocket for that upgrade. Love my Ultra and definitely can tell the difference with the engine upgrade...

@PotatoeJoe69 9 месяцев назад

200k is a pipe dream without at least a top end rebuild. The only bike Harley ever made that might have a chance of 200k on original engine is the Evo Sportster.

@mikehensley7631 4 месяца назад

I'm buying and picking up a 2009 Electra Glide UC from a family friend next weekend. 109,000 miles. Second owner, and he is giving it to me for $1,500 due to salvage title. My first HD to learn how to ride. All comments welcome for this beginner.

@paulfiore7083 9 месяцев назад

I like to look at the owner's garage, house and other vehicles. If everything is neat, clean and covered up it generally shows an owner that cares. I've had good luck getting good used bikes by judging the owners

@PeterAngles-jq7gr 9 месяцев назад

Or if they happen to resemble George Floyd

@wingandhog 9 месяцев назад

Honestly, I do the same thing. You can tell quite a bit by those factors alone. I bought my GoldWing slightly over two years ago from an out of state seller who works as a petroleum engineer in Texas. He also teaches at a local college. He maintained this bike as … uhm… you would expect an engineer to do. He actually had his maintenance schedule on a whiteboard in his garage. I flew out there, test rode the bike for 5 miles, handed him $10k in cash and rode home the next day. Bike is pristine for an 08.

@cruiser6260 4 месяца назад

@@wingandhogyou should have got a receipt and transferred the ownership honestly

@-MrRichBiker1967 4 месяца назад

Very good thinking. Very Smart

@stlchuckhd 9 месяцев назад

@MrTheDays1 9 месяцев назад

Keep riding that!

@thomasmcghee2468 9 месяцев назад

Love the detailed response thanks

@wingandhog 9 месяцев назад

In my opinion, the 96 is one of the best engines Harley has ever built. Keeping it stock is the key for longevity and reliability.

@Glyder1959 9 месяцев назад

Been riding since 1977. Bought new once in 1999. Recently found a 2008 Electra Glide one owner with only 15000 on the clock. I’m 64 now and plan on riding this bike into my sunset. Always done my own maintenance and I’m sure this bike will carry me for the next 20 years.

@dmitrykhramov1832 9 месяцев назад

Quite appropriate timing for this video! About to go and see 1998 Dyna with 27k miles……

@chrishayes2044 9 месяцев назад

Best year for evo I have one has 60 thousand on clock and still going strong

@ananda_miaoyin 9 месяцев назад

Love that YT algorithm. I am checking out an immaculate looking 05 softtail deluxe tomorrow! It has 89 grand on it! Its all about what the previous owner has done. How did that Dyna work out?

@dennyclosser8456 5 месяцев назад

I had a 1988 FLH. 230,000 miles. Yes I did do two top ends. And I religiously maintain that motorcycle. Every time I put new rubber on I had them change the wheel bearings. It’s dirt cheap to do and easy on those bikes they just popped in and out Lost the main bearing in. The transmission went out on a 7000 mile road trip. But I had it taken care of in Ukiah California within a couple of hours. Various cables throughout some trips, but every time I broke down, it turned into a little adventure and met great people And had some great stays.. I sold that bike still running for $6000 and I’m kind of kicking myself in the ass that I still don’t have it. It was a great bike probably still is.

@jonathanmark289 9 месяцев назад

I've got a 1999 Custom Softail with 33,000 and Evo and it runs perfect.. I do all my own maintainence and she's amazing.

@3Dave3 9 месяцев назад

I always buy used, can't justify paying new bike prices when I need to do a bunch to make it fit my size. I have mechanical abilities and rather take the money I save and build the bike I want, that's the beauty about Harley, you can make whatever you want, and if it gets boring, change it!

@PeterAngles-jq7gr 9 месяцев назад

There's no beauty in Harley. They're slow unreliable pieces of shlt

@sergeysamofalov677 8 месяцев назад

I bought my 2003 Road King. for $7500. The seller gave me many more spare parts which were sold for $2000. I made my motorcycle the way I see it with this money. installed improved spare parts and sold old ones. My motorcycle budget is currently $8,500. You need to take into account that you have instructions and the skill to do all the work yourself. This is the price for a 2003 King if you have straight hands)))). last year I could afford to buy the king of roads on the M8 ’21. but I realized that I will still redo it as I see fit. but the new motorcycle will not be as good as it is more expensive.

@Since_84 8 месяцев назад

Just bought a 2011 SG 103 with 9500 miles. I've heard good things about these motors, so I hope she lives up to it.

@michaelkozak7295 9 месяцев назад

I traded my 04 heritage classic in with 70+thousand miles on it stock. They gave me 6500 dollars which I thought was a great price. This was back in 2018. Empire harley davidson in New Rochelle..

@mrdan9613 9 месяцев назад

Last February I picked up a spotless 2014 SGS with 50k miles, dealer serviced since new and most of the appearance mods I would do anyway for $10k. I put 10k miles on it in the last 7 months with zero issues. I plan on building the motor at 100k whether it needs it or not.

@pebear 9 месяцев назад

I bought my 2001 fatboy in Feburary of 2002 used for 8500 dollar and it had only 1200 miles on it. I was leaving the showroom after picking up an Ironead gas cap and I said hey that 9500 dollar price tag looks cool but call me when it's 8500 dollars. Well my mouth was cashing checks my ass wasn't ready for. I bought that fatboy and rode it home and it just happened to be valentine's day. My ole lady was not happy as she was expecting flowers and chocolate.... She said Hey idiot how you going to pay for that. I told her I quit smoking and I was spending 350 dollars a month on smokes back then. On that bike I replaced the cams, did a valve job and replaced the 3/4" straight pipes with 2 into one shorty pipes with baffles because I put a fairing on the bike and I wanted to hear the tunes.....The bike has about 80K on it and is still going strong

@flat6fever680 15 дней назад

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@terryfontaine9684 9 месяцев назад

I have a 2009 road king, with 97,000 miles on it. had it from new, the engine has never been open, I have been changing the oil and filter every 3000 miles, {oil and filter are cheap I buy a case of oil and filters}a few years ago I got the transmission rebuilt, new clutch, compensator and coil. I have all the yearly inspection paperwork from the dealer, always dealer serviced except for the oil changes, runs great this summer, I changed the fuel filter in the tank and also both O2 sensor, made a big difference,, I love my bike should be good for another 100,000 miles...

@Bostonharborwater 3 месяца назад

My buddy just hit 100,000 on his 2009 street glide.

@PAdams-qg5io 9 месяцев назад

My 2005 Ultra Classic just turned over 97K miles. Harley Dealership built new SE103 motor. Always maintained with SYN3 oil. Runs better today than when she was new. I would go cross country without hesitation. A bad ass machine.

@WindsurferHD 9 месяцев назад

I bought a 2002 Fatboy last summer 2022 at 15,000 miles for $4,500. Now I have 19,500 miles on it. I put a new cam, cam chain tensioner new, new upgraded oil pump, lifters, and a Dyno Tune. I bought a Saddleman Tourer seat too. I have tons of extras that came with the bike. I love my bike even though I spent more in fixing it up than I paid for it. I take care of my bikes. That takes money. I would rather buy the older bikes and fix them up rather than buying a $35,000 new bike. I think 100,000 plus miles begins to be high mileage with a good taken care of bike that’s constantly been maintained.

@getoffmygrass6974 9 месяцев назад

Agreed.. and that 02 will run forever, I have two carb’d 02’s and they are bulletproof with the Timken lower end.

@PeterAngles-jq7gr 9 месяцев назад

15000 miles and needed 5k in work That's that great Harley quality right there

@HJG1964 9 месяцев назад

Peter likes to ride his sport bike bent over with a back pack on looking like a little boy ready to take it up his a**@@PeterAngles-jq7gr

@johnriley8314 23 дня назад

150% AGREE AGREE AGREE !!!!!🤜🤛

@trumpsagenius6914 10 дней назад

What were the shape of the tensioner pucks?seems like low mi for that problem?

@donraabe6750 9 месяцев назад

200000 on my 82 Sturgis shovelhead. I'll just keep going on it.

@jeffhawkins711 Месяц назад

I had one of those shovels . First year belt drive front and rear. My primary belt had to be replaced every other year from dry rot. I guess because it was inclosed.

@MrTheDays1 9 месяцев назад

I bought a 02 FXDL 70k all paper work in hand new cam chain tensioner bearings neck bearings new wheels and re chrome wheels carburetor redid and re jet did a compression test new clutch new chain tensioner (I open it to check ) ect 4k$ original owner , took it home did brake pads and all fluids and took off all the leather accessories off , starts right up , such a fun bike

@markman7 9 месяцев назад

Phil Steiner had 767k on his 2015 Gold Wing when he traded it in earlier this year. Used about a quart of oil in 1k by then but still ran great.

@cruiser6260 4 месяца назад

That's 278km a day for 8 yrs. U would not have time to work. Or you are riding over 2 hrs each way every day

@frankpeletz1818 2 месяца назад

I remember YEARS ago Harley gave a guy a new bike in trade for his 250,000 mile EVO dresser.

@markman7 2 месяца назад

@@cruiser6260 Yes, he rides a lot and is reitred. Phil now has over 100k miles on his 2023 Wing in a year with zero issues. I believe he's around 80 years old now.

@cruiser6260 2 месяца назад

@@markman7 that's close to 300 miles a day, so he really does live to ride

@karldoerr9456 9 месяцев назад

2011 Dyna, 107,200 and my 2018 flhr has 89,000. Dyna is a little tired, m8 still running great in Florida. Both are completely stock.

@PeterAngles-jq7gr 9 месяцев назад

You must be fairly older and retired to have time to ride 15-20k miles a year

@jeffhawkins711 8 месяцев назад

I bought a 02 Duece with 69k on three clock. Only gave 4500 for it. Bike has PM matching wheels and rotors really good condition. I've put about 1500miles on it. Seems like really good shape.

@markb2775 9 месяцев назад

My 09 has 119000 on it, general maintenance cam tensioner changer with can and bearings, primary is gear with an M6 tensioner, wheel bearings steering. I ride it hard but change fluids often. I will be doing top end this winter. The evo is another long story 😊 Thanks for the videos.

@MrTheDays1 9 месяцев назад

Very nice

@user-xl8mc9dz9e 9 месяцев назад

Mark did you have trouble with the Evo?

@markb2775 9 месяцев назад

@@user-xl8mc9dz9e the evo has been very good to me it has been ridden hard, I changed the cam and bearing twice I run a Headquarters rumble stick in her, cv carb and intake, front forks are mono tubes. The motor runs solid and the smile on my face every time I take her out is huge, it’s my dragster the 09 is my station wagon 😏

@jeffhawkins711 3 месяца назад

I bought a 02 Duece last spring. Had 69k on the clock. I only paid 45hundred and I could tell it had been taken care of. Previous owner bought it new. Always used synthetic oil, changed cam plate and oil pump to screamin eagle with hydraulic tentioners. I've had it almost a year now with 0 problems. Bike will run 120 no problem.

@sergeysamofalov677 9 месяцев назад

I have a 2003 King. with 35,000 miles. installed: hydraulic tensioners, fuling camshafts 525, arlen ness intake? exhaust system screaming eagle (118 newtons per meter of torque and 80 horsepower at the wheel - Dino tuning) engine displacement 88 cubic inches. drive pulley 34t. oil cooler, Brambo front brakes, progressive suspension front suspension, bitubo rear suspension. I finished my motorcycle to perfect condition (in my opinion). Thank you for your videos, they taught me a lot. I hope I'll see you someday.

@sergeysamofalov677 9 месяцев назад

I did all the work myself. Thanks again to this channel.

@FloridaBoilermaker 9 месяцев назад

This is one of The reasons why I like this channel. As I'm trying to do with my first Harley (not my first bike), new information that I didn't know every time I watch a video. Keep up the information coming as I need to learn everything I can about my twin cam 96.

@majorintherepublick5862 8 месяцев назад

Normal people don’t take their bike to a dealer, $350 oil changes is ridiculous, once it was out of warranty I have changed my own oil and Dunn on my own maintenance

@paparalph4 9 месяцев назад

Just four years ago on Labor Day I bought an 2004 Heritage Softail with 54K miles on it. Never rode a bike in my life, got it for my 66th birthday. As of today I am just shy of putting 60k miles in the saddle. Should have that by October on my 70th birthday. I do oil changes with conventional oil every 3k miles, tires every spring along with brake pads. Replaced clutch plates this summer, plugs, ignition coil, wires and cam crank sensor, and rebuilt carburetor and new front forks. Have had the cam chain tensioners replaced two summers ago and will do it again this winter, along with drive belt, wheel bearings, calipers rebuild, plugs. At the start of this riding season had a shop pull the plugs and checked the cylinders with a bore scope. I was told not to open this engine, there is still cross hatching. Doesn't drip oil and at oil change time I may be 2 to 4oz down. Had Harley look up the history on this bike and had one small minor service note so I'm assuming the previous owner did all his own work. Love this bike and since I'm new to the biker life style I'm loving every minute. I'm planning for next season from Wisconsin to Sturgis then Oregon for two months, also Nashville, North Carolina, Florida and back to Wisconsin. I sold my fixed up 2007 Mustang cause I only drove that in the summer and for four years it has been collecting dust.

@PeterAngles-jq7gr 9 месяцев назад

Typical Harley buyer. Old, bald, wants to dress up and play biker

@paparalph4 9 месяцев назад

@PeterAngles-jq7gr yup, coming from a guy that knows sh!t. Let's see if your still riding when get this age. Probably on a three wheeler.

@PeterAngles-jq7gr 9 месяцев назад

@@paparalph4 I'm a little busy with having a life to play Village People in my old age. Sorry mate

@paparalph4 9 месяцев назад

Well, I'm enjoying life on the bike. Better late than never.

@harleyhawk7959 9 месяцев назад

bought mine new 05, 2/10 of a mile on the odometer 97,000 miles later I decided for a new rebuilt timken bearings and s&s crank up. it has 6,000 on it now. 103 now, 103hp 103trq.

@PeterAngles-jq7gr 9 месяцев назад

And still a slow piece of shlt Harley

@skyhill4279 9 месяцев назад

Very Interesting video, I always enjoy your videos as they are very informative. Keep them coming. I ride a 77 XLH Ironhead which I bought new and a 95 FLSTN which I bought 10 years ago. 🇮🇲🇮🇲

@simonosullivan1660 9 месяцев назад

My 2003 Fatboy has 27000 miles on it, I have had it for over a year, and I recently checked the cam chain tensioners, and they are like almost new.

@haroldyazzie3538 9 месяцев назад

My 03 fatty is at 44k. I changed out spring tensioners to hydraulic tensioners.

@donschultz3207 9 месяцев назад

I have a 2021 Street Glide just turned over 87,000 not one problem never been to the shop except for tires. Now can"t sell it. It is a Stock 107 motor I think that is one reason and good maintenance and i don"t beat the crap out of it It is a good one for sure.

@JByb04 9 месяцев назад

I picked my '04 FLHRS up with 72k. It has actually been a very solid bike, after I addressed the previous owners neglect, and the only major issue I had was the tensioners. I replaced them & added a set of Feuling Reaper 525's to add a bit of power. I'm now at 83k miles and rode it from Kansas down to Arkansas for BBB. The engine performed flawlessly. The rear suspension is next on my list of things to address. The air shocks have failed me for the last time (said in Darth Vaders voice). In the winter of 2024; the engine is going to get a full bottom and top end rebuild. Not that it needs it at this point, but I'd rather get it done sooner than later. Thankfully these bikes are very rebuildable, and I would be less leery about buying a higher mileage HD versus a higher mileage metric bike.

@williamjohnson6517 6 месяцев назад

Having a conversation with my indi the other day. Told him what i see on the interweb ,like people saying 30,40,50,000 miles is too much for a Harley.I have 45,000 on a 14 Streetglide and 29,000 on a 05 Deuce. He just laughs. Now hes a mechanic im not ( but i can do a lot myself) . He said he got his Roadglide with 30,000 on it and it now has 165,000 on it . He said i don't give a 💩 about mileage.But then he is a mechanic 🤔😉😁🇺🇲👍

@billcarothers9182 8 месяцев назад

Looking at a 2014 ultra limited with 70000. It is my friend's bike that I know the history of. He was picky with the maintenance and took great care of it.

@pistonwristpin1 14 дней назад

Wow, never thought about mileage and Harleys. My uncle rode a panhead ever since I can remember and I'm almost 60. I bought a '98 Dyna with 14k miles, a '03 Road King with 45k miles, and a '08 Road King with 19k miles. The car mechanic in me was hoping ya had an answer on bikes. With the exception of the various aftermarket exhaust systems, nothing stands out for concern. Seems topping off the oils kinda nullifies even more noise. So I guess I gotta wait... Don't know why my clutch hand gets sore after riding the '03 for a half hour. Don't seem any different than the '08 for any length of time. The 98 and 03 were my dad's bikes. They been sitting a while... The '08 Road King Anniversary edition caught my eye, and no woman to tell me "no!" Put an oil cooler on 'er today and Flo filter. I don't think four hours of sleep is enough for a test drive... Gotta control this excitement or I'll never get to ride'er 🤣🤣 Going to go get a bottle in front of me, instead of this mental frontal lobotomy.

@bigjoe805 9 месяцев назад

Great video. Very informative. Thank you 👍🏻

@TheScarecrow673 9 месяцев назад

I’ve got a 2000 Electra glide classic with 54k. It has Andrews 26 cams and and a K&N air filter it’s completely stock otherwise. I’m the second owner, and the first owner is a good friend who meticulous on maintainable. I love this bike and shooting for 125k miles before considering getting rid of it. I enjoy your channel 👍

@user-tr9qj1tf5y 9 месяцев назад

I ride a 2010 tri glide bought it and had 55,000 miles and just rolled to 70,000 miles. Still runs and sounds great, previous owner always took it to dealer ship to get serviced. I believe it'll run to 100,000 no problem.

@terryclay6668 2 месяца назад

I have an 02 , and a 09 heritage. I'm the second owner of each, and got them from the same original owner. Both are high mileage, but have been serviced, repairs made when needed. Still showroom beautiful, start every time ( so far) . Have all receipts from all the repairs from new till now on both. They don't that much road riding anymore, just let an old air his head out once or twice a week 😂

@GixxerFoo 2 месяца назад

That's awesome, I would call that living right!

@brentehrhardt8208 9 месяцев назад

Awesome video Gixxer.lots of information to contemplate !

@xlr8r3VA 9 месяцев назад

I bought my '95 Electra Glide Classic with 95,800 miles on it. It was my second bike, so I didn't mind if it had to sit a while. The only thing I ended up having to do was replace the rear tire with a Shinko Tour Master 250 and go. The front rocker box is leaking, so I am considering doing both cylinders. As far as miles go, as long as I have a running bike, I don't care about the miles on one if I am going to buy it because I will do what it takes to make it road worthy. That's all part of the fun. Next bike will be either a Dyna Wide Glide or FXR. I would love to put a springer front end on one.

@timothymarlin2010 9 месяцев назад

Evo goes forever just keep replacing the cylinders

@bradelford363 4 месяца назад

I always go for under 10k when buying a used bike, under 20k is all good if the bike is in prime condition but there are too many low mileage bikes out there for me to go over 20k.

@marka.bibbins9447 9 месяцев назад

83,000 miles; I ride daily a 2014 Electraglide Ultra Limited with the 103 ci H.O motor. My bike just rolled 83,000 miles and has no issues. I ride interstate road trips and 200 mile trips on a Sunday. This bike is great.

@philipstoutenberg8472 2 месяца назад

I picked up a 2011 Ultra with 82k on it last year and it started up this year like I just rode last weekend. Getting new rubber and a “once over” at the dealership right now and hoping to get a lot more miles out of it! Best riding Harley I’ve owned! Thick stack of maintenance records. You could tell it was loved. Got a good enough deal I figured if I had to rebuild, it was still worth it. Great to see your comment here! Ride safe!

@ogles824 2 месяца назад

I have a buddy that bought a street glide, don’t remember the year, but it had about 50k on the clock. It was a really clean and appeared to be a well kept bike. It started and ran just fine but when he rode it; especially on long trips, the blow by from the V twin would cover him and everything down wind of crank case ventilation system with oil. Another thing I witnessed was a Harley towing a trailer through the mountains in Tennessee; a man and his wife on board, we were on an interstate highway and I noticed when they’d start up a hill they’d loose a lot of speed and I could tell by the sound of the engine it was trying to lock up, it was definitely over heating. Later on that day the whole rig passed me on a flat bed trailer. They probably had it overloaded for the situation they were in and the engine just couldn’t take it anymore. If you see one with a trailer hitch……….

@GixxerFoo 2 месяца назад

You gotta take care of them and change the oil, they wear out just like anything else. Even the most well kept machines can suffer a failure.

@ogles824 2 месяца назад

@@GixxerFoo agreed and you taught me a lot I didn’t know today. I’ll be looking for a bike that is 21 years old and all the info you talked about will come into play.

@patrickhamilton565 9 месяцев назад

03 Wide Glide with 22,000mi on it. It was my dads old bike I got after he passed. It rides really great and always do regular maintenance up keep on it. I don’t ride it hard just cruise. My only concerns are for those tensioners. I haven’t had those checked yet. Great video 👍🏼

@jeffhawkins711 Месяц назад

Adding an update on my 02 Duece With 70 thousand on it. Ready for summer ! Spent alot of unessessary cosmetic parts. Well... PM 6 piston caliper. Sharkroad 2 into 1 exhaust. SCREAMS !

@GixxerFoo Месяц назад

That's not unnecessary at all! That's awesome with 70K and rolling down the road! I love it!

@paulbouverette503 Месяц назад

I now have 84,000 miles on my 2016 Street Glide with the 103 twin cam, bike runs like new still. Never been torn down, just normal maintenance, cam chain adjuster etc. but no engine repairs.

@GixxerFoo Месяц назад

That's awesome, take care of the bike and it will take care of you. Glad to hear you've done the tensioners, that's the one thing that will destroy those motors if left unchecked.

@1AXMRDR 4 месяца назад

I bought a 'spare' '99 FLHRCI last year that had 25k on it. Already had cams and gears installed. The FI was bad so I converted to a Super E carb. Had to change ignition and wiring too. Runs like a top. Good to have an inexpensive spare bike in the shop. Sealed the spoke rims to run tubeless tires too.

@magoolew5131 5 месяцев назад

I bought a new trike in 2014 and have just over 6K miles on it. I use it mainly for around town and to go get groceries. I'm 70 years old now and I figure that bike will last me until I'm unable to ride anymore.

@kenh9097 9 месяцев назад

I have almost 60k on my 2018 Road Glide Ultra, purrs like a kitten, but going to do lifters, cam, oil pump next month, will freshen her up some.

@sinistersilverado965 9 месяцев назад

I have a 97 Wideglide with 12k miles, and a 2005 Softail with 13k miles

@bullast2046 9 месяцев назад

Wow

@dougduguid6729 9 месяцев назад

I picked up a 91 flhs. Canadian bike in kilometers. 160 Kms to 100 miles. Just shy of 100 Kms and I have to replace the valve seals. At the same time I’m going to hone and ring the jugs. Why not, I’m already there. 155 lbs compression when I got it. 110 currently. Loss of oil through seal or rings. Doin’ both. Love them evos. Enjoy the videos you post. Great stuff. Doug

@budgreene8142 4 месяца назад

Personally, I like bikes with around or under 20K miles but are around 20 years old. My last bike I bought a couple years ago was a really sexy '05 Softail Deluxe, I was the 3rd owner, 1st owner was the owner of Appleton Harley Davidson & the 2nd was a mature woman. I bought it bone stock for a steal. Drove it to Fuel Moto, 14 miles south of me & spent $7200 on a full on stage IV treatment, 98ci with hydraulic timing tensioner & performance clutch, jugs, CNC ported heads along with everything to make it Stage IV & it didn't require a throttle body upgrade. So now, I have my Dyno charts & i had more power & torque than any 2022 CVO ar the time. I keep up with anyone while riding a sexy retro Deluxe & for around $12k. I definitely would start with at least a 103 next time I farm out a job like that. Also in retrospect, I wish I chose a different cam profile. I should have taken advantage of redlining at 6k rpm vs being all in around 5k. It is a tires shredder & 88s have a short strok which allows them to wind up pretty darn fast

@Hoglife 8 месяцев назад

My 03 HeritageSoftail Classic has 45,000 on her and I’ve done all the maintenance on her myself,had an issue I couldn’t figure out,the bike would heat up and die at stop signs and lights,put all these things on her and nothing worked,I got frustrated to the point I didn’t even ride,well upon finding a few videos here on you tube,I decided to put an electronic cooling sensor on,it’s located behind the horn on the front head,a $15.00 part off of Amazon and the bike runs like it never has,amazing!!! Such relief

@gregkistner1955 9 месяцев назад

Thankyou for the advice! Good to know

@shanetowne6530 9 месяцев назад

I bought a 08 king with 32,000 miles. That's about as high as I'd go. Replaced the comp, clutch cable, tensioner, and shifter shaft. Im at 55,000 so far. It will need top end love soon.

@davidholbrook1118 9 месяцев назад

Thanks dude very good info.

@davidfellows6250 9 месяцев назад

in 50 years of riding harleys ive only delt with harley once over crappy wiring, but now i know how to get around that. my bikes get gone though every year and oil gets change up to three times a year. but also every fluid every other year. my last bike was a 71 shovel that had a half a million miles on it. treat these bike well ,take care of their needs and you can keepcthem forever. would i buy a bike with 100 k on it? sure im gonna get a deal and am gonna go through it anyway.

@stlchuckhd 9 месяцев назад

Great comments, agree 🇺🇸

@PeterAngles-jq7gr 9 месяцев назад

I've had a Yamaha since 2015. Never need to go through anything on it. Keep rebuilding that slow piece of shlt Harley.

@Kevin-ne3tl 9 месяцев назад

@@PeterAngles-jq7gr How many miles do you get per bag of rice?

@johnbelculf5441 9 месяцев назад

bfd@@PeterAngles-jq7gr

@sergeysamofalov677 8 месяцев назад

@@PeterAngles-jq7gr Can I ask you a question? what is your mileage on this motorcycle?

@benzielke7149 4 месяца назад

I just replaced a 1986 Evo motor with a new one from S&S in late 2022. Half of the insides were Shovelhead stuff but the thing had been through a wreck long before I got it and didn't know. Because of that the cases had some damage on the insides which were things that couldn't be repaired for a rebuild. Used a nos CV carb and it runs great so far... I have it in an 81 FXW frame...

@shanecoker8566 9 месяцев назад

My 2011 Ultra Limited has 120,000 miles, never been in the motor and it’s stock. I have never put cheap parts on it and always serviced.

@shep68 9 месяцев назад

Bought a 14 UL beginning of summer for about 5-6k below book value. 52k miles. Did a 3 hole fluid change. Replaced shifter linkage and bushings. Replaced front stabilizer bar. Other than that just cosmetic do dads to make her mine. Put 5k on her this summer so far and no issues. The Rushmores are a solid bike.

@kevinwest3689 9 месяцев назад

Back in the day and it wasn't long ago, Buying and owning and riding a motorcycle. Meant that the maintenance was part of it, You are Either worthy or you're not. Changing bearings & Seals rings Is no different then wipein your ass. Now we have stereos on wheels lawyers and bankers Warranties And a new bike For fifty grand. Or those guys think YOUR not worthy. My old lady RIP would get off my shovel at a bar After parking next to a brand new one, Point that Little cuban finger like a weapon and say, That's right mother f We're on a shovel head. The troubles on the road, used to be the experience, the experience was life.

@user-ml4kp1wh8y 12 дней назад

I work at the parts counter at Caliente H.D. in San Antonio, Tx and parts availability it a big challenge for the more mature bikes. Regardless of mileage if it’s obsolete from H.D. then the hunt is on. Maybe you’ll get lucky maybe not. ECM’s are a real challenge. I Love the old Harley’s but sooner or later Harley Davidson is going to discontinue a part. WHY? Because they want you to buy a new bike. That’s marketing 101.

@GixxerFoo 11 дней назад

I love the expression of more mature bikes! Harley is discontinuing some critical modules which are intertwined with major functions. Of course you can wire around this and that for the most part but like you said ECM's. There's not many aftermarket stand alone systems out there.

@richardbeucler6425 9 месяцев назад

I bought a 2001 FLTRSE in 2016.Seller said it had a fresh top end.It’s got 114,000 on it now.Guess I wasn’t lied to. I

@johnriley8314 23 дня назад

As u said Bro....ITS ALL ABOUT HOW IT WAS RIDDEN & Taken care of !!! Twin Cam's surely DO REQUIRE ABIT MORE...THOUGHT, KNOWLEDGE,And then...ONTO PART swaps, replacements,etc... with ALL u said ... Tensioners, Lifters,Bushings,....and FIX ANYTHING YA CAN...ASAP....AND ++++ MAKE IT ALL.....WORK IN BEAUTIFUL HARMONY AND TOGETHER !!!! MORE AIR--MORE FUEL-- DOES == MORE POWER...YES....but it ALL..MUST WORK TOGETHER Y'ALL !!!! RIDING HARD -N- RIDING FAST just ain't much damn fun.... If ur...RIDE DON'T LAST!!!! ....RIDE HARD--RIDE DAST-- AND ALWAYS ALWAYS+++RIDE SAFE ALL !!!! Ain't Nothing like POUNDING DA PAVEMENT....AS LONG AS IT'S WITH UR BIKE....NOT UR BODY !!!!✌️🤜🤛👀✌️

@GixxerFoo 23 дня назад

Absolutely! I have seen some bikes with over 100K that still have rock solid compression and you'd be hard pressed to tear them down for a rebuild.

@frankpeletz1818 2 месяца назад

60,000+ on my 92FLHTC .Just replaced the drive belt because it started to crack and fray along with the cheap paper base gaskets.

@tonywiegmann88 8 месяцев назад

I have a 2000 roadking. Cam tensioner done ,thats it. Only amsoil 104000.miles Still starts great , runs great. Never been apart so far.

@stlchuckhd 9 месяцев назад

2nd comment regarding this vlog: I bought my first bike, the 94 FXR, after seeing it on an online ad in 2004. The pictures looked good and the mileage was almost 12K. The dealer mentioned it was a one owner bike (firefighter). I test rode it, liked it, and trailered it home ~3 hours. Not knowing anything about motorcycles, I got lucky. I bought the 07 FLTR on eBay in 2009 from the original owner. It had just over 17K on the clock. Again I got lucky. So... I most likely would not buy my 07 FLTR with the current mileage or any bike without doing research on how well it was cared for... 🇺🇸

@nicholasallen3229 9 месяцев назад

Your hurting my feelings , with the 88 , I have 3 - 2003 , glide ultra and WG , General maintenance and ride them with respect Note : the ultra is my favorite 102.000 carbureted , sure you have to tinker with the older bikes ( nothing better than alone time with your HD )

@alleyoop1234 9 месяцев назад

3 weeks ago I bought a 2006 Roadglide that has 166,000 Km-Canada, about 104K miles. But the previous owner has done pretty much everything including new wheel bearings. He said the only thing he has not looked at is the transmission. But it does have a fresh 111 S&S that sounds pretty hot(I have only rode it 25Km). Since then I have torn it apart & am doing a cut & buff on the original black cherry paint😉

@Silentroller93 9 месяцев назад

Can you do a video on sportsters and what you recommend or do they fall in with your evo stuff? Curious to see how the newer sportsters hold up as I have an 07 1200 Efi.

@mrelectraglide8155 2 месяца назад

I Am the original owner of my 2003 Electra glide. Regular maintenance is key and don't abuse it .I have 112k on mine no major work.Went to cam driven.

@GixxerFoo 2 месяца назад

That's awesome! 112K is awesome and quite an achievment on motorcycle of any kind, especially on an 88! You've taken care of it and done the right things for sure!

@ckthompson7928 9 месяцев назад

Bought a used cop bike with 83,000 miles, $3k roll of the dice.... best decision I ever made on a used bike. Camchest update already performed. Replaced fuel pump, and whoo hoo he was a riding running sled. Cables, cables , cables. My last repair/ replacement was cables, should have been one of the 1st. Throttle stuck and I wound up wrecking. Maintenance is key.... service bikes usually have a excellent repair history.

@theodorstorelvmo1476 9 месяцев назад

Id love to see a video talking about rear tires, and how they affect handling and grip.

@MoeLarrycurly1 9 месяцев назад

,👍👍

@scrumthebum2451 9 месяцев назад

There would be no contest , Dunlop American Elite would wipe the floor with other foreign brands. Dunlop is only mfg making mc tires in the USA 🇺🇸

@PeterAngles-jq7gr 9 месяцев назад

@@scrumthebum2451Harleys have piss poor engineering. Tyre performance isn't much a concern for heavy slow trash Harleys

@HJG1964 9 месяцев назад

Peter likes to ride his sport bike bent over with a back pack on looking like a little boy ready to take it up his a**@@PeterAngles-jq7gr

@theodorstorelvmo1476 9 месяцев назад

@@scrumthebum2451 wasnt talking about brand, i am talking about width and diameter

@TheRoadGlideRider 9 месяцев назад

I usually get 150,000 miles before I replace it. And my last three have been replaced with New. Including my most recent is a 2021 Road Glide Standard. It currently has 50,000 miles. 🏍💨🏍💨

@nbitt1319 9 месяцев назад

Look forward to your videos every week. Keep ‘em coming

@xrick76tube 9 месяцев назад

Does Harley still make/sell any big bore twin cam crate engines? They used to make 120R and 120ST motors

@freebehindbars8654 9 месяцев назад

No, S&S does.

@d1mennis 9 месяцев назад

Very useful info to keep in mind when looking for a used Harley. I would consider 60,000 miles to be high enough to warrant a total going through. You also have to consider the bike's history, who owned it, was it well maintained, was it treated right? If the bikes was ridden hard like wide open stop light to stop light then 10,000 miles is high mileage!

@richardalvis4695 9 месяцев назад

It's an obsession for me. I'm 55 years old and have never sold any Harley I've ever bought. You can find low mileage bikes reasonable as well. My 05 wideglide has 15k on it and I picked it up for 5 Grand. 02 lowrider with 21k on it for 2 grand. ECT.... Love em all. Mostly Dynas But for the price of a new high end Harley I've bought 10 Harleys. It's how I learned to work on them and bought the tools as needed. Gotten pretty decent at it all and it's one if the joys in my life.

@jerlaine1638 9 месяцев назад

I bought a bike that was used as a Rental in in Hawaii, my new to me 2019 Ultra Classic with "high" mileage at 34k, I paid 14k and absolutely love it!!!

@okiemale1589 9 месяцев назад

😎👍 Big thumbs up for the channel...

@dennistaylor6486 4 месяца назад

I have 94,000 on my 06 Roadking and it runs like new ad looks good also.

@timothymilhomme5249 Месяц назад

The twin cam tensioner needs to be paid attention to. Check around 30k. That nylon tab wears out you can blow out your bottom end

@GixxerFoo Месяц назад

They say that hydraulic one will last 50K but I am a big about checking them at 30K. Replace them need it or not while you're there.

@fmagalhaes1521 4 месяца назад

My 1994 Electra Glide with a carbed Evo engine has 125000 miles. Engine is original.

@tommartin7026 9 месяцев назад

I have 2001 Heritage 88 B 65,000 , did cam tensioner about 37,000 ,runs like a top, I ride it every day. Looking at a 16 Roadking low mileage

@craigkemmerzell5741 9 месяцев назад

Good show 👏

@48grizzly 7 месяцев назад

65,000 on an Evo , 50,000 for TwinCam due to the heat factor. Just my opinion. There are lots of exceptions and variables depending on maintenance and riding habits.

@daveranger2826 9 месяцев назад

I have an '03 Wide Glide I bought used with under 37000 miles . After a couple months of riding , I decided to inspect the tensioners . They had 3/32 or so wear on them , so I put it back together and I'm still riding it at about 40000 miles . I'm installing a Screaming Eagle hydraulic kit I've already purchased in the next 2-3 months as insurance . My point being is that a V-8 Chevy small block that spins the timing chain 4 X more per mile doesn't require a tensioner despite having a longer chain ? And would last the length and more of 100000 miles .

@getoffmygrass6974 9 месяцев назад

When I bought my 02 Night Train, the tensioner was in pieces in the cam chest for the 4k I put on it plus however long before. After upgrading and building to a stage 4 95”, I have 64k miles, never split the cases, never a single problem. It was running just fine without a tensioner.

@davepelfrey3958 9 месяцев назад

Always enjoy hearing what your thoughts are on these bikes. Depending on the model and age, I would be leary of 40,000 miles and up, that's just me.

@kevincook7510 3 месяца назад

I have 04 Dyna has 5,700 miles on it, haven't had a single issue!

@bartlawhorn2762 8 месяцев назад

I have a 22 Pan America with 30,000 so far so good. Fuel pump went out at 20,000.

@custommade4033 9 месяцев назад

I think high mileage on m8 is when it gets around 50000. Just did my tensioner and primary at 26000. Had plenty of life left. I did put a PSR manual tensioner in the primary and it does seem to shift better.

@donwaltman4276 4 месяца назад

I think I'd rather have a high milage Harley that I know was well maintained, than an almost new one with only a thousand miles on it with a lot of tire burnout under the rear fender. Not broke in properly, abusive driving, ect

@frankfurther3828 9 месяцев назад

My beloved EVO gets new oil every 1000 miles, since new. F Jochen.

@semperfipar1299 9 месяцев назад

So what. Run it till it drops and put a crate engine in it. Everything else is pretty over engineered on a Harley. The wheel bearings? I changed them at about thirty thousand miles and there was nothing wrong with them. There is also the fork oil and seals. Cables are under engineered so change them frequently or keep them oiled every time you wash the bike. On a side note this is another great informative video and straight up honest. Harley might be a little upset at some of the shortfalls you point out. LOL!

@d-dotjohnson7596 9 месяцев назад

Thanks

@d1mennis 3 месяца назад

Kind of like last weeks video. If you could pick up a budget twin cam motor and send it to a machine shop to do the cases, barrels and heads, then you could put in a bigger cam and intake and injectors you're probably ahead of the game than taking your stock motor and sending it out and waiting and waiting and waiting. This way when the worked motor is done you just need to take out the old, bolt in the new and tune it. I still don't trust the M8's! They are barely reliable in stock form!

@GixxerFoo 3 месяца назад

That's exactly why l have been all.over building out the twin cams. The M8's just seem to have inherent issues that keep occuring.

@JohnnyShakes 9 месяцев назад

Sold my 01 Road King with 86,000 still running strong. Cam tensioners replaced with gear drive at about 30,000. No other major problems accept the UN tunability of the m n m injection.