5 Most Common Harley Twin Cam Issues to address before they address your Motorcycle! 1999-2017 H-D

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  • Twin Cam Harley Davidson’s are the brands leading workhorse, being such they incur plenty of wear, tear, are overworked and underfed. inspecting, checking and replacing these parts will guaranteed keep you going longer than the rest of the HOG pen
    Cam Tensioners are going to be the Most Important, as this is the heart of the bike, this is a big part why the twin cam gets such a bad wrap but if you maintain doing your maintenance it should be no issue
    1999-2006 Twin Cam Tensioners - Check and Replace shoes at least every 10,000, The little plastic particulates like to drop off in chunks causing plastic bits in the oil pump if not addressed which lead to a whole host of failures.
    You can replace the shoes to get by, but it's only right to do the full tensioners every 25k-30k miles and if you’ve never touched it, the previous owner didn’t either, and if you’re already in there you might as well replace primary shoe, gasket, Primary and Cam cover hardware and Primary, derby cover gasket, check the primary tensioner and check chains for excessive slack.
    1285 07+ Cam Sprocket Lock
    994 for 1999-06
    To replace the tensioners Need Special tool JIMS J&P Part #: 910-209 Mfr Part #: 1283 , Use On 99-06 FL, 99-05, FXD & 00-
    06 FXST
    Most people forget the outer chain guide OEM# 39965-99 J&P 433-484 it's on 1999-06 TC88 on the outer front.
    FLST 1999-2006
    FXST 1999-2006
    FLT 1999-2006
    FXD 1999-2005
    James Gasket Kit J&P Part #: 431-176 Mfr Part #: JGI-25244-99-K
    Primary Cam Chain Tensioner - 39954-99A MIDUSA:66000
    Secondary Cam Chain Tensioner behind the camplate - 39964-99 J&P#433-483 MIDUSA:66002
    Cometic Cam Change Gasket Kit
    Mfr Part #: 3094-0128
    If your on a budget Cheapo Shoes Only 99-06 OEM: 9905: TP 🧻 Mfr Part #: 9905KIT
    Shoe only tool J&P Part #: 753-881 Mfr Part #: 9905T
    For 2006 dyna and 2007-2016 FL Touring 07-17 Hydraulic Tensioners only: OEM: 9906 J&P Part #: 753-880 Mfr Part #: 9906KIT If you have 40K miles on your tensioner assemblies at least replace them
    Fueling Tensioners:J&P Part #: 10026823 Mfr Part #: 8077
    S&S Tensioners:J&P Part #: 832-935 Mfr Part #: 330-0518
    Twin Cam Performance Kits 1999-2006 - Update to Hydraulic tensioners before your spring ones let you down they fail most often after 30,000 miles and hydraulic are known to fail after 40k miles, replace tensioners and
    Twin Cam Performance Kits 1999-2006 - Update to Hydraulic tensioners before your spring ones let you down.
    make sure the cam plate isn't bowed which is common with the sandcast oem plates when your just replacing shoes,and even you're on a budget it’s probably wise to check your oil pump gear rotors for wear and have one on standby for replacement and most likely it will be worn from its entire life riding on the out of true crankshaft, better to replace a 150 oil pump than pay for a 250 tow to do the same thing all over again.
    07-17 Twin Power Mfr Part #: 87077
    99-06 Twin power Mfr Part #: 87076
    You must check crankshaft runout before making any cam or performance choices. Also keep in mind before you install any performance products as a installer this is your responsibility to calculate and check
    Coil bind, Valve to valve clearance, and valve to piston clearance with the Grind, open, close, duration/s, valve lift, lift @ TDC
    So that way you don't have a piston kiss your valve and then that's all she wrote.
    www.feulingpar... Runout gauge
    www.jpcycles.c...
    Chain drives also give much more leeway of crankshaft runout, this is the biggest factor when choosing chain or gear drive setup your crankshaft must have less than .003 Thousandths runout on crankshaft axis, .012 thousandths is Harley’s serviceable limit for Crankshaft altogether, So before you think big cam you might be thinking big bottom end and built heads. Darkhorse crankworks are the best, if you're not going to replace your main crank bearing and have your crank trued, don't want excessive gear drive sound, chain drive is the way to go.
    If you really care for your bike or your customer wants a bulletproof upgraded setup you can install or build your own Hydraulic Conversion kit. Which in short means You can Convert 1999-2006 Spring tensioners to hydraulic with Screaming Eagle conversion cam plate/oil pump and Andrews conversion cam combo or Fueling kits are popular because of their price point and inclusivity of all the parts required.
    Oe+ - 600-1418 Mfr Part #: 7090
    525 - Mfr Part #: 7320
    543 Conversion - Mfr Part #: 7322
    574-0925-1282 Fuelling SKU: 7324
    Please remember Whenever you replace cams, always swap inner cam bearings, even as a safety measure it would be wise, you absolutely don’t want one of these little rollers to seize up, to then seize your new entire cam chest
    #TwinCamProblems
    #TwinCamTroubleshooting
    #TwinCamIssues
    #HarleyTwinCam
    #TwinCamEngine
    #TwinCamRepair
    #TwinCamMechanic
    #TwinCamDiagnostics

Комментарии • 171

  • @jamessouthworth1699
    @jamessouthworth1699 Год назад +42

    I "upgraded" from a Sportster to a Twin Cam.... now I realize the Sportster was the real upgrade.

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +14

      Yeah I sell parts for living, if that says anything. Sometimes I swear they made the twin cam because the evo was too reliable sometimes.

    • @atomicgrasshopper4391
      @atomicgrasshopper4391 Год назад +8

      When I sold my Sportster and got a Dyna TC 96, all hell broke loose regarding reliability. Replaced my Dyna with a Road King Screaming Eagle big bore. Most unreliable bike I have ever owned. That was a money pit. Finally went for a Triumph T120 Bonneville and starting to enjoy motorcycles again. Still miss that Sportster. It was as reliable as the Bonnie. Sometimes I think of getting an M8 but the HD is charging an arm and a leg for them. Can't really afford one. And with the new set of issues that the M8 are suffering from, i think will keep the Bonneville for some time.

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +5

      @@atomicgrasshopper4391 sold my sporty for a Vic, I work for a parts store that sells almost 😅 exclusively Harley parts. With all the issues I see with the new M8’s and Dealer spats and fighting over warranty issues my only motorcycle will be a Indian even after they screwed victory. I’ve just been hearing nightmare stories from the dealer across the street. They need a aftermarket Clutch pushrod because they are spewing all your trans into the now leaking primary no shit, crankshaft runout issues on brand new bikes, blowing head gaskets left and right and your waiting 28-32 weeks for parts, not labor on stock bikes nothing modified. Stators and Regulators on back order, They are screwing their customer base and it’s going to bite them like you showed with a new bike obviously.

    • @frankfurther3828
      @frankfurther3828 Год назад +4

      That's why it's called the Twinscam.

    • @brandonmacon3317
      @brandonmacon3317 Год назад +3

      Upgraded to the screaming Eagle cam plate kit. Regular fluid changes. 2005 Harley Davidson lowrider - Tc88 - 40k miles and Still sounds like a band of Angels.

  • @jeffhawkins711
    @jeffhawkins711 5 месяцев назад +10

    I'm 70 yrs old .I've rode Harley Davidson all my life . I must say I've been riding a twincam since 02. Of course I had to spend the money nessssary to make my 23k dollar bike Dependable. I always had much respect for HD but ever since I paid all the required fees to own my motorcycle , I had to turn right around and spend another 15hundred to get it right. That's me doing the work. The bikes aren't getting better , cheaper for them , to hell with the consumer !

    • @dont.ripfuller6587
      @dont.ripfuller6587 2 месяца назад +2

      That's why I don't buy new bikes. I know I'm going to be pulling and upgrading problem areas. You can find clean bikes with less than 20k miles for 5 to 6 thousand all day in my area. 20k is nothing for the basic components that don't get changed.

    • @user-wg7dx7er8w
      @user-wg7dx7er8w Месяц назад +2

      Hi 👋, I am 72+ years young, I have just purchased my 4th HD my 2s Deuce, from the uk , I am English retired living in France, I paid around 5K , it is in very bad condition, it has not been on the road for over a year, I am slowly going through it, stay safe ride free, France

  • @MrTurnone
    @MrTurnone Год назад +16

    Good stuff. I am a fanatic about maintenance on both my 103TC's , 3 hole oil changes etc. Always run AMSoil and clean that air filter! I made my own maintenance spreadsheet

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +7

      That’s awesome, most people are surprised their bike has 3 different oils. Let alone thinking that far in advance kudos to you 👏

    • @geraldgoodiii6993
      @geraldgoodiii6993 29 дней назад

      The TC103 seems to be the only ones not having issues if u leave them stock ish

  • @kencarp57
    @kencarp57 14 дней назад +1

    I replaced lots of internal parts on my SE 110 CI engine on my 2012 CVO Street Glide FLHXSE3 that I bought new in Aug 2011. I replaced the cam support plate with a better Feuling one, the oil pump with a high flow Feuling one, the rocker supports with forged ones, the pushrods with Feuling ones, the crappy cam bearings Harley used in those years with better full complement ones that won't fall apart, the too-thick .060" composite head gaskets wirh .030" three-part metal Cometic ones, and some other things. My crank runout is around .005", so I got lucky on the crankshaft. The SE heads have good valve springs that keep the pushrods seated on the .579" lift SE-259e cams I run. I also have a Drago's Dragula 2-into-1 race pipe and a really good custom TTS tune in the bike.
    I run the Hayden primary chain tensioner, and it keeps the primary chain tension right and doesn't get too tight like the crappy Harley ratcheting tensioner does. I coincidentally checked it today when I was installing the second Energy One extra clutch plate kit with a 15% stronger-than-stock clutch spring. The stock Harley clutch plates and spring slip a LOT with my engine 's power, but the Energy One extra plate kit and spring have never slipped since I installed the first one during the bike's first year.
    I also got a new SE Compensator installed a couple of weeks ago. I thought about an aftermarket one but my very experienced and Harley-certified indy mechanic told me that in their experience the aftermarket comps don't seem to last any longer than the SE Comp.
    I have 20K miles on the bike, and all seems well. I do need to check the cam chain tensioner though. I haven't been into the cam chest in a long time. I frankly don't even remember what cam chain tensioner I am running in there!
    I use AMSOil 20W-50 or Mobil 1 V-Twin in the engine, (AMSOil is in it now), Belray primary fluid, and Red Line transmission fluid - and I have ever since I bought the bike.
    I also had the front fork innards totally replaced in mid-2012 with a modern Traxxion Dynamics cartridge system that doesn't dive like the Harley forks of that era did. The TD forks are basically sport bike components.

  • @wingandhog
    @wingandhog 8 месяцев назад +4

    I have an carbureted 02 Electra Glide TC-88. I had my cam chest rebuilt three years ago at 35k miles. I used Fueling cam chest and high capacity oil pump components and upgraded my cams to S&S 510’s. I also had my carb rebuilt with Ivan’s Performance jets. Three years later my bike is still running strong and I have no reason to trade it or sell. I love the old girl!

    • @christoforospilitsis541
      @christoforospilitsis541 Месяц назад +1

      How did you determine what jets made your bike run right?
      I have same bike.

    • @henryfreab960
      @henryfreab960 28 дней назад +1

      S&S 510 gear drive cams in a 2000 fxst with hooker 2 into 1 60000 and still do my own maintenance runs perfect

  • @philvale5724
    @philvale5724 Год назад +7

    Hi 👋, I am new to your work shop, I had a 1999, DEUCE, 88 . around 2006/7 I had screaming eagle, big bore kit put on, I’ve had my cams ignition and lots of other goodies, DD 2-1 exhaust, I had to sell it in 2019 because of my ex partner had scammed me for 10 of thousand of pounds, it was over 55,000 ml on the clock, unlike like my ex partner my bike, never let me Down, I used to live in the UK i now live in France.
    All of my HOG rally’s where I travelled all over Europe, sometimes do around 4000 miles in two weeks. I am looking forward to the day hopefully I will get another bike, Ride safe guys, enjoy the summer it’s on its way,
    PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN FRANCE.

    • @BobO-ho9zv
      @BobO-ho9zv 8 месяцев назад +1

      How did you get a Deuce a model year before they came out? (2000-2007)

    • @user-wg7dx7er8w
      @user-wg7dx7er8w Месяц назад +1

      Hi 👋, sorry it was 2000 , I have just purchased a 2003 deuce, it is in a very bad condition, I have just replaced the main belt drive and sprocket, and Jim’s upgrade inner bearing on output shaft, new coil and leads , and rebuild the HSR42 carb twice all new jets,
      And I have found that it has been cam S&S G510 , not sure if it was 88 or 95 I will find out over the winter months, France.

  • @harleyturner7449
    @harleyturner7449 Год назад +5

    The audio on this post leaves a lot to be desired, the information was great.

  • @jimkraft9445
    @jimkraft9445 Год назад +11

    I am keeping my 99 EVO powered Softail Custom. It gets me where I want to go without problems.

    • @hawkdsl
      @hawkdsl Год назад +1

      when was the last time you checked your lifters....

    • @jimkraft9445
      @jimkraft9445 Год назад +4

      @@hawkdsl 40,000 miles ago when I replaced the inner cam brg. with a Torrington. I am still running the stock cam which is not a problem with the later stock lifters. I only have 64,000 on it. I have friends who have well over 100.000 by just replacing the inner cam brg. But they are all running the stock cam. It is when you change the cam that puts a strain on the lifters. A mild cam is OK. But high performance cam really puts a strain on the lifters.

    • @hawkdsl
      @hawkdsl Год назад +1

      @@jimkraft9445 Good to hear, but my point was... they all have problems. Every new iteration of HD motor has a combination, and whatever engine we run, we tend to believe is the best one... Which of course is not true.

    • @jimkraft9445
      @jimkraft9445 Год назад +3

      That is true. I put 60,000 miles on an 84 XLCH Sportster. At 30,000 the crank pin flaked off. Total rebuild. After that it was trouble free. When the ignition module went belly up, I changed it to points and condenser. No more problems with that.
      I started on a 1942 "45" flat head when I was 14, back in 1955. I am not new to harley problems, but that old 45 took an awful lot of abuse from me and just kept running.
      I am 82 now and do not do any long rides anymore. Just putt around the back roads where I live and to town which is only about 7,500 population. I will say the EVO has been the most reliable of all the bikes I have owned. About the only other thing I had to replace was the stator. Since I do all my own work in my own garage, I like the simplicity of the EVO. I can change carburetor jets in about 10 minutes without removing the carburetor.

    • @hawkdsl
      @hawkdsl Год назад +1

      @@jimkraft9445 Still riding at 82 is awesome. I'm sure you have hundreds of great stories to tell riding that long. Stay safe, and keep the shiny side up my friend!

  • @ozziejim8472
    @ozziejim8472 День назад +1

    ….and for sportster owners…. lucky you!

  • @Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234
    @Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234 Год назад +13

    I've had many bikes, only my currant is a HD.
    It will be my last.

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +5

      They are yesterday’s technology at tomorrow’s prices that what pushes me away from them.

    • @Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234
      @Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234 Год назад +3

      @@jon5423 I like it now, i'm just angry it took so much time, energy, and MONEY to get it right.

  • @michaelmorgan5714
    @michaelmorgan5714 Год назад +4

    I like what you have here. I don't know if anyone has complained but your sound level drops about a minute into the video.

  • @michaelhickens1678
    @michaelhickens1678 Месяц назад +1

    Got rid of all the junk chains and tensioners on my 02" Heritage at 15K. Upgraded to S&S gear driven cams, the only way to go to make it bulletproof.

  • @RoadHazard55
    @RoadHazard55 Год назад +3

    I have beat the absolute hell out of my Hondas, one for over 100k miles and never had to open the engines. My Harley is a pile of trash that needs rebuilt every 10k.

  • @levialston1496
    @levialston1496 Год назад +4

    Thanks for throwing this out

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the support :)

  • @markman7
    @markman7 Год назад +8

    Tensioner replacement at 25k, crank runout, oil sumpung. I solved mi TC88 issues when I bought a DCT Wing.

    • @wingandhog
      @wingandhog 10 месяцев назад

      I have an 02 Electra Glide with Stage 1 & 2. I upgraded the cam chest with Fueling components including high capacity oil pump, and S&S 510 cams. No cam issues going forward and the Harley will never leave my possession, however I bought an 08 GL-1800 to crush the long distance miles.

    • @john0270
      @john0270 19 дней назад

      Ha, don't Google what's going on with the current Gen gold wing then if you figure you solved issues with twin cam going with the Honda.

  • @corneilcorneil
    @corneilcorneil Год назад +4

    To make your ride safe and reliable, you need this part list: Honda, Kawa, ...😂😂

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +1

      Facts Honda first

    • @corneilcorneil
      @corneilcorneil Год назад +1

      @@jon5423 I own 14 light Honda's, rental bikes for tourists. Mostly 2 up, hill roads, ... they last longer than whatever HD with car sized engines. A shame. HD copied a lot from other brands, gbut after 100 years, they still fail. Why? Only "their" made in Japan parts are reliable. I can advice them to give up that arrogant attitude and ask help in Japan or Germany... like they did before with the V Rod.

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +1

      @@corneilcorneil so with you couldn’t have put it better

  • @george6036
    @george6036 10 месяцев назад +2

    Wow brother you are extremely thorough and I appreciate it exclamation mark

  • @randallcochran9070
    @randallcochran9070 Год назад +5

    Excellent content, real world stuff.

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +1

      thanks for the feedback! just trying to keep everyone riding safer longer through preventative maintenance

  • @paulfiore7083
    @paulfiore7083 Год назад +4

    I replaced my tensioners with gear drive on my '01 FXDX. SE cam chest and oil pump, S&S .510 cams, Supertrapp, Mikuni, K&N

    • @dennislett7896
      @dennislett7896 Год назад

      Is the gear drive possible on fuel injected? I was told no but find that hard to believe.

    • @BobO-ho9zv
      @BobO-ho9zv 8 месяцев назад +1

      Gear drive has nothing to do with fuel.

    • @paulfiore7083
      @paulfiore7083 8 месяцев назад

      @@BobO-ho9zv It does keep your timing perfect compared to chain drive

    • @paulfiore7083
      @paulfiore7083 8 месяцев назад

      @@dennislett7896 gear drive is preferable IF you're pinion run out is under .003"

  • @theodavies8754
    @theodavies8754 3 часа назад

    You will want the Harley factory service manual.
    You'll want to check wheel geometry and alignment with magnetic digital levels.
    Harley brake pads are expensive and have zero bite.
    Dyna/sportster rear caliper is incompatible with EBC FA200HH unless you take around 1mm out of the radius for the outside edge of the inner pad.
    Could shade tree it with a chainsaw file but a rotary tool ¼" sanding drum works best.
    My '99 FXDL stops, goes and handles like a sportster on steroids but it's a lot of work to keep ontop of.
    There's always something next and the while you're in there you'll want to replace everything.
    Engine and trans is an oil redistribution assembly.
    My '95 Evo FXDL never leaked but the lifters still failed at 25k.
    My '88 sportster wheel bearings failed at 12k and the tank range I couldn't live with.
    Not going to EFi or anything built after 2000.

  • @frankfurther3828
    @frankfurther3828 Год назад +8

    RIP HD, Inc 1903-1999

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +4

      Lmfao so true haha I loved my sportster

  • @greghedrick1775
    @greghedrick1775 Год назад +5

    My twin cam is 19 years old and runs like a champ twin cams don't break for the hell of it usually the owner breaks them not doing maintenance doing stupid s***

    • @ananda_miaoyin
      @ananda_miaoyin 11 месяцев назад

      This. I just got a 2005 ST Deluxe. Bike is bitchin. Take care of your shit, y'all!

  • @boscodog4358
    @boscodog4358 Год назад +6

    I have a 2017 Heritage 24k miles
    What do I need to be aware of??

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +5

      I would just take care of tensioners, primary and cam chain, being that new I hope 🤞 she treats you right, awesome ride 🏍️ 💨

    • @hawkdsl
      @hawkdsl Год назад +7

      people on their phone behind you.

  • @lesliehorton4256
    @lesliehorton4256 11 месяцев назад +3

    with all the upgrades my 2012 RG needs I think I should just buy a s&s motor and be done with it! Hey S&S you should start building Motorcycles put HD right outta business 😂😂

  • @HoustonR6ryda
    @HoustonR6ryda Год назад +1

    Great info...you so chill.I almost pass out.

  • @charlesmorris8491
    @charlesmorris8491 Год назад +5

    This is crazy. Just about the time I go to pull the trigger on a Harley-Davidson I come across a video like this and RUclips is full of them. I've got money. I just don't feel like spending all of it and working on these bikes. I don't want to work on a bike. I want to ride on a bike!

    • @jeffhawkins711
      @jeffhawkins711 Год назад +1

      If youcant do even minor maintenance.,and still want a Harley . Get a Evo motor they were very dependable. I have an 06 twin cam fatboy but I've had Harleys all my life ,I can deal with the minor stuff.

    • @charlesmorris8491
      @charlesmorris8491 Год назад

      @@jeffhawkins711 I appreciate that comment man. I actually have my eye on a good lookin Good running 88' Evo Softail. Yeah I always have done. All my own maintenance and many repairs.

    • @chrisvarva9847
      @chrisvarva9847 Год назад

      Bingo. 11:30 charging system battery, stator, rotor, regulator. The straw that broke this camel's back. Only 2 years after getting the S&S gear driven cams and the 2000 FXDX had been running like a BOOH. Thought about trading in for a new dyna but it was 2019. Got a KTM SAS w/ about 3K miles on it. I guess the dyna only sounded bad ass. May still try the recommended stator/ rotor solution someday. Thanks for the information.

  • @jon5423
    @jon5423  Год назад +4

    99-06 also need OEM 33443 JIMS 33443-84 TC oil pump/evo tappet block alignment tools 🧰 (X 2)

    • @Brian-zg9ff
      @Brian-zg9ff Год назад +1

      Definitely not needed. Oil pump alignment can be done by rotating the rear wheel

  • @philvale5724
    @philvale5724 Год назад +2

    Hi 👋, sorry I forgot to mention great territorial very interesting though I’ve already had mine done, ride safe,
    PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN FRANCE.

  • @johnedwards678
    @johnedwards678 Год назад +3

    If you purchase a Flo reusable oil filter for around: $120 you can see everything the magnetic pre filter and stainless screen catches when you change your oil and clean the filter. This imo is the best way to catch a problem early.. These type filters are used in aviation and have significant advantages over unknown quality paper filters. They pay for themselves and will last way longer than your bike. My 2012 SG with 50k is on it's 15th oil change so my Flo filter has more than paid for itself while providing cleaner, cooler oil to my 103.

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +1

      Very interesting I thought they were snake oil for the longest time, that’s awesome I had no clue about their history

  • @ardyrides834
    @ardyrides834 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great video, lots of good info here.
    One critique. The audio quality is poor. The music overrides your voice in some sections. Your voice cadence. Your voice is monotonous, somewhat difficult to follow, and almost sounds computer generated.
    Again, good video, thanks.

  • @johnjohnson2855
    @johnjohnson2855 9 месяцев назад +3

    Good video but lose the music next video.

  • @williambudai4635
    @williambudai4635 8 месяцев назад

    I had a 02 softail custom and put 75000 miles on it and tore it down and the cam tensioners were fine. Cyco gasket tensioners

  • @amungus76
    @amungus76 3 месяца назад

    LOL you have just doubled the price of the bike. Never did anything on my Goldwing but tires and oil even at 100,000 miles. I have an Ultra as well. use the money I save on the wing to put in the Harley! safe riding..

  • @jimscycleandautotn8508
    @jimscycleandautotn8508 Год назад +6

    Get a hydraulic primary tensioner, thank me later.

    • @crspcritter
      @crspcritter Год назад +1

      I did ; shifts like butter now . New diamond chain after that hd auto tensioner. 😁

  • @thangknowa3288
    @thangknowa3288 Год назад +2

    If your 2011 or newer Twin Cam has been regularly serviced with a premium 20 w 50 synthetic oil and quality filter, and has not been abused, just ride that thang. Find other chit to be concerned about. Life's too short.

  • @Sikmotorcycles
    @Sikmotorcycles 5 месяцев назад

    Great video man! very usefull! Greats from México!

  • @michaelluciano3690
    @michaelluciano3690 Год назад

    Great thorough stuff thank you. A video to save for sure

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад

      Much obliged I’m glad you found value just tried to spit out what I know selling parts for 3 years. Thank you so much for the kind words

  • @donaldcameron8909
    @donaldcameron8909 5 месяцев назад

    My 07' Dyna lowrider is my last Harley like ah old clock to fix you replace the spring. , so have about 4-grand put away

  • @j79meyerify
    @j79meyerify 3 месяца назад +1

    So sell my twin cam and buy a Goldwing is what I’m hearing 😂

  • @clintdenman3037
    @clintdenman3037 Год назад +3

    And people are still complaining about the shovel and maybe they are a Harley lovers bike but a gear drive 80 cube Evo well they are the way to go and im sorry but these engines are super fast wearing engines, I have a U.L side valve and yes I changed the head gaskets twice and its not rocket fast but I never really bought a Harley for going fast I actually would own a Japanese technology bike if I wanted 1500 cc and sorry but Harley is losing many.

    • @clintdenman3037
      @clintdenman3037 Год назад +1

      @@jon5423 not to mention the price and reliability I have a buddy in Canada who has both but he prefers the Indian for economy and tourqe.

  • @gattling9
    @gattling9 3 месяца назад

    Turn off the choke! - Evo riders to their buddy on a 07 Street Glide while waiting for the green light 🤣

  • @tradmanmike3360
    @tradmanmike3360 Год назад +2

    I should have kept my Sportster. Now I realize when I bought my new 2004 Heritage ST. I was buying short term running junk. This will be my last HD. __ em!!!!🤬

  • @Anonymouso283
    @Anonymouso283 Месяц назад

    Owner of a 2005 Dyna, originally 88, now big bored to 100ci. This has been the worst bike ever. Unreliable pieces of junk Harley’s are. I’ve spent 8k in my motor. Dark horse crankshaft (stock one had 45 THOUSANDTHS RUNOUT), S&S big bore, SE cams, fueling cam plate, pump, breathers, injectors, and so much more which I’m not going to discuss. Do not buy a Harley whoever reads this comment. They sound great, look great, but if you really want to start hating motorcycles, own a Harley for a week.

    • @geraldgoodiii6993
      @geraldgoodiii6993 29 дней назад

      Got a deal on a 2008 FLHRCI with cams and bars and full legends suspension etc .. was great until got an inner primary leak .. that turned out to be a blown compensator that blew the clutch assembly and a tranny bearing .. not such a good deal now
      My 2023 RG 124 got some lifters getting old .. put 26k miles on that bike in one year .. not gentle miles .. prob gonna put up the loot to bulletproof the road glide from the bottom up. I need a 100k mi motor with the miles I ride

  • @Chance-ry1hq
    @Chance-ry1hq 2 месяца назад +2

    This is exactly why I don’t ride a Harley.

    • @ozziejim8472
      @ozziejim8472 День назад +1

      You go girl!

    • @Chance-ry1hq
      @Chance-ry1hq День назад

      @@ozziejim8472 I see ole Jim is hitting the bud light hot and heavy tonight.

  • @Hodado
    @Hodado Год назад +2

    I have an 02 tc,cam tensioners were replaced five years ago currently have 41k bike runs strong but I’m beginning to see oil in the breather what would you suggest thanks

    • @wingandhog
      @wingandhog 10 месяцев назад +1

      Breather filter may be saturated. Just a guess.

  • @viennapalace
    @viennapalace 2 месяца назад +1

    10 seconds into the video, I figured if you sounded bored with it, it must be boring so I didn't bother watching any further.
    And of course, I won't bother watching any of your other videos...

  • @crspcritter
    @crspcritter Год назад +1

    Harley cuts corners - 😁

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +2

      I agree all just a big money grab

    • @crspcritter
      @crspcritter Год назад +3

      @@jon5423 all to please stockholders anymore;
      The S&s engines are just bulletproof compared. 👌👍

  • @cancelchannel3394
    @cancelchannel3394 Год назад +4

    Kawasaki Vulcans don't have those issues "/

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +4

      True same with a Hondas the only issue is you have is to put oil in it and change the filter in a oil change

    • @heybruh3274
      @heybruh3274 Год назад +1

      True. Having had a 2017 Vulcan Classic, I know. I also know it was a ride without soul.

    • @cancelchannel3394
      @cancelchannel3394 Год назад +2

      @@heybruh3274 my Vulcan has plenty of soul, I've never owned any vehicle that didn't have a soul and it's own character ")

    • @cancelchannel3394
      @cancelchannel3394 Год назад

      @@heybruh3274 if your ride doesn't have a soul, then you are without a soul, are at leased you have a bad connection "/

    • @cancelchannel3394
      @cancelchannel3394 Год назад +2

      @@heybruh3274 my brother has a 2013 Vulcan 1700 Nomad, it has lots of soul, it took great care of my brother riding through the Smokey mountains, and on the tail of the Dragon 🐉 😀

  • @88cavecreek
    @88cavecreek Год назад +3

    Poor audio, but informative

  • @kooskoos8181
    @kooskoos8181 Год назад

    R the twin cams that bad? I was gonna buy 2002 softail fxst for first bike

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +3

      i sold parts alone for 3 years if you don't want to spend double the money on parts let alone cost of labor on a bike a sportster is the best option to get in and get out without losing money on harley if u keep it stock and buy around 3k-3500 dollars, but honda reliablity is unmatched then the other japanese bikes then the least relaible are like non maintained aprilla, ktm and ducati. unless you got thousands in disposable income i wouldnt i bought a vicotry after riding and making money on a sportster just my honest opinion i hope you do well in your journey and chase for a bike

    • @kooskoos8181
      @kooskoos8181 Год назад +1

      @jon5423 thank u. Ya i had planned on starting with a Vulcan

    • @kooskoos8181
      @kooskoos8181 Год назад

      @jon5423 so especially if it has 75k km on it and only last 2 years maintenance records i shud run then right? Due to cam tensioners maybe never being changed (instead of every 10k km/miles) cuz he said he never heard of that issue of the plastic wearing away and getting into the oil pump, also all the problems listed in the video. The bike may not have been serviced correctly maybe I shud jus buy a kawasaki or Honda. I wanted an older Harley but I haven't been able to find a good one. But I feel like everybody is gonna rot the shi7 out of me for riding a sportster cuz of the stupid stigma attached to it and not wanting to hear ppl n their stupid comments. For a beginner rider n being only 5"10 n 200 lbs heavy build prob the best bike for me to learn on. Cuz 7k canadian for that bike is apparently a good price n it appears to be in good shape, sorry I'm jus struggling with the decision cuz I like the bike. Can I tell if it has excessive oil coming out of breather bolts without disassembling parts? Thank u so much! Also for somebody who doesn't kno how to work on bike myself. This sounds like a nightmare to own.

    • @ananda_miaoyin
      @ananda_miaoyin 11 месяцев назад

      I don't think an ST is a good first bike. They are heavy and maintenance intensive. That said, no bike is cooler in my opinion. I just picked up an 05 Deluxe. Looks like it spent its life on the showroom floor. Has 89K on it.
      Changing the tensioners FOR THE FIRST TIME today.
      Don't be scared. They aren't time bombs.

  • @billdoe5825
    @billdoe5825 Год назад +2

    made it to 8:29 could not go any further.

  • @hawkdsl
    @hawkdsl Год назад

    Rubber is better then Poly any day of the week.

    • @jon5423
      @jon5423  Год назад +3

      For comfort I have to agree, most people just don't want to replaced collapsed rubber mounts for another rubber mount that wants to collapse. I was just trying to show what's out there and available. thanks for your feedback! :)

  • @urbangnomelawns2581
    @urbangnomelawns2581 Год назад +1

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  • @John-ob7dh
    @John-ob7dh 9 месяцев назад

    Dont they call the sportster a girls bikev.??

    • @wingandhog
      @wingandhog 8 месяцев назад

      Not really

    • @John-ob7dh
      @John-ob7dh 8 месяцев назад

      @@wingandhog They did when I bought my 1st in Sporty 89.
      My 2nd one i turned it into a FATSTER.

  • @urbangnomelawns2581
    @urbangnomelawns2581 Год назад +1

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  • @urbangnomelawns2581
    @urbangnomelawns2581 Год назад +1

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    @urbangnomelawns2581 Год назад +1

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  • @michaelmorgan5714
    @michaelmorgan5714 Год назад +1

    I was subscribed but you move to fast and though you seem to know what you're doing and talking about. I cannot follow enough to learn anything useful.

  • @Johnclark300
    @Johnclark300 Год назад +1

    I had enough common sense to buy a Honda gold wing, I ride problems free, I don't have the problems that Harley Davidson sell you. I don't buy junk, lesson learned if you want a high quality motorcycle don't buy a Harley.

  • @jeffhawkins711
    @jeffhawkins711 Год назад +1

    Speak up dude, why whisper !

  • @martinwall7297
    @martinwall7297 Год назад

    what is with the narrator! sounds like he's in pain or given birth.

  • @vincentnastri7736
    @vincentnastri7736 4 месяца назад +3

    Can’t understand his mumbling 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💪🥸

  • @brandonmacon3317
    @brandonmacon3317 Год назад +4

    Most major problems were earlier Tc88 models and the 96 and 103. Most Tc88 motors are solid if you do the few things you mentioned with cam plate and oil pump n such. The major problems arise when people start pumping them full of juice or "beef" em up. An yes the Evo was solid and yes captain obvious (to the ones Wondering why) they discontinued it for a reason 🤩💸💹

  • @1967brokedude
    @1967brokedude Месяц назад

    Just build an evo and dont look back.