[ D a i l y B i k e T h r e a d ] - /dbt/ S-RADical edition

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>>14076719
Got a klx 125 for my first bike

I plan on doing A2 licence in like a year or so, should I get another type of bike?

I love to mod bikes and how sumos look so Im not sure if I should go for a sportsbike or naked

Hey guys I got my motorcycle license quite a few years ago but never got a bike.
Do you think getting a busa as my first bike would be to much?
Also how is buying a used busa?

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>>14076738
>wearing an offroad helmet on your mt-07 to look as meme as possible

don't tell me you wear MX armor on the outside too?

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>>14076738
Actually you know what fuck the ZX-10. This or a Panigale.

>>14076756
shit

>>14076766
lmao

>>14076766
Well actually, what happened was I thought I was getting a Yamaha Tenere 660 and at the same time the Hornet DS (that helmet) was on sale for €200. So I jumped on it, then the deal with the Tenere fell through.

I don't regret it, the helmet is super good. I'll be selling the Honda Hornet and probably get a DRZ400 when I have the cash.

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>>14076761
Only if you put sweet fat tires on it like the other nigs do

Trying to get a cool Christmas gift for my motorcyclist friend.

What high quality riding gloves/helmets would you guys recommend?

is sportsdirect any good?
only store I could find box stuff, I want to get some neat sweatshirts, sweatpants and shorts but It seems like its all fake and shit quality

>>14076811
I'd be keeping it stock.
I'm actually reading about the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector right now. Assuming I can drop the power I might actually do this.

why would you wear a motocross helmet with a supermoto anyway. never understood this. the whole design of a moto helmet is to keep dirt and rocks away from the goggles.

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>>14076817
o'neal crawler

>>14076761
we all know you're just going to steal one, nigger

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>>14076824
have you ever watched a supermoto race?

Before story just to clarify, we've been having vandilisim in muh neighborhood and a few break ins
That's why I reacted the way I did
>today
>working I garage
> two young teenagers walking down the street
>they walk up my neighbors driveway
> wat
>watch them
They go up behind the house and are poking around
>looking in windows etc
> throw on helmet and mount motoped
>they run into the woods to the power lines when they see me
> chase them down the power lines and cut them off
>yell out "what the fuck are you kids doing trespassing"
>they babble in fear
> one of them says the other one used to live on that house
>recognise other one DID used to live there
>" well you don't live there anymore now get the fuck out of here " I yell and rev
> they go running
>return home
> 60 seconds later neighbor pulls in driveway from work
> ask him if he saw two kids
> he says he did and they were running as fast as they could
>tell him they were fucking around his house and I scarred them off just to make sure they weren't breaking anything
>tell him if he wants to go confront them.he could
>he tells me based on how fast they were running I scarred them well enough

>>14076821
The only stigma behind a busa here is its a straight up nigger bike. The only people riding them are rough russet wannabes that either were/are navy fags

>>14076817
gear is kind of personal.
a gift card would be better than gear.

but maintenance and cleaning stuff would be cool or something specifically for his bike that you know he will like.

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>>14076821

>>14076854
>it's a straight up nigger bike
Interesting.

>>14076843
your commute to work isn't a motocross track bud

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>>14076846
the hero connecticut deserves

>>14076865
yes it is

>>14076835
Two grills, they also work as cashiers so everything is slow as fuck. They're qts though.

>>14076843
yes those are on dirt and road, you know there is dirt involved, unlike you going to the shops on your fucking dr-z400 or whatever.

I agree, I think it's wanky as fuck when people wear dirt gear on motards that are gonna be on the road only, especially when they wear dirt gloves, that's just bizarre to me. Don't you like your hands?

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>>14076595
>>14076666
Damn bro, looks good, Akra sounds a bit high pitched from what I can remember, 2bros sound more of a liter bike, but it's too loud.. What are you planning on doing to your bike?

>>14076860
Hey bro I took my MSF course and everything.
So you're the one that's dead

>>14076871
I didn't recognise the one at first, and I had already yelled at them so had to follow through

He was always a cunt, leaving baseballs and shit on.my yard for me to hit with the lawnmower

>>14076893
oh come on you could have fooled a few people up to here

>>14076899
I'm serious, that's how I got my license without a bike.

>>14076903
So you want a nigger busa...

Why not a grom

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>>14076865
YOU DON'T KNOW ME
>>14076879
>dirt gloves
well yes, that's one thing I don't get. The jerseys and pants offer zero protection, so do the dirt gloves, but I don't think that the helmet does such a big difference there, either is going to protect you well.
I think SMF did that right, they are wearing leather gear and their hoodies and /or jerseys over it.

>>14076911
The other bike I'm considering is an sv650 or the hyosung rip off of it.

>>14076879
Peaks aren't even that bad at motorway speeds, so what's the big deal?

>>14076918
Get a gs500 so dbt will actually think you're cool.

>>14076927
I'm likely going to buy new. I don't want my wheel to fall off while I'm riding on the highway.

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Thinking about what to hey myself for a bay gift in a few months.

>Wich one and why

What's the best suit to wear for falling off my motorbike at 140mph?

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>>14076960

>>14076970
One piece

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>>14076972
Or

>>14076977
Well yea, but which one?

>>14076970
One piece full leather and hope you have enough space to slide around

>>14076970
Birthday

>>14076972
NXR

>>14076987
Any particular reason? I'm leaning toward the RF1200 cuz I like the look

>>14076970
A denim jacket and some jeans

>>14076970
Have you tried doing the speed limit and not being a squid

>>14077028
Do motorcycle people really call people squids IRL?

>>14076970
iron

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I haven't ridden a bike in about 4 months or so, and what I learned to ride on was a 100cc dual sport, however, I really want to buy a street bike.

I think I really got the hang of how to ride, but would it be a really bad idea to upgrade straight to a 2002 gsxr 750?

I found one in california listed for $3600, no problems. What would be a fair price?

Also I'd have to ride it home on very windy roads, is there a big chance of crashing even if I drive safe?

>>14077032
I doubt it. People only talk shit on 4chin and wouldn't back it up irl

>>14077041
U will die. Get a 250r

>>14077051
But I think I will outgrow it way too quick, and there aren't any good ones in my area and I'm getting super antsy about riding.

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>>14076972
>>14076960

>>14077060
>I will outgrow it

> but would it be a really bad idea to upgrade straight to a 2002 gsxr 750

go buy whatever you want.....why the need to seek validation from strangers?

>>14077074
lol im not seeking validation, I am asking whether or not it is a stupid idea

I wouldn't buy it as my first bike, but since i already have experience, is it still a shitty idea?

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>>14076972
Maybe even this one because it matches my jacket and bike pretty well

>>14077041
>Does five seconds on a 100cc dualsport almost six months ago make me ready for an 140-odd hp sportbikes with brakes the size of dinner plates?

Does this sound like a good idea to you?

>>14077060
With that attitude you'll get bored of anything you end up with.

Don't try and rush getting a bike, because you'll just make bad decisions.

It happens when it happens my friend.

>>14077082
If you are reckless, you have more power at your disposal to fuck your shit up. It's not like supersports are magically more dangerous than other bikes. Buy one if you want one.

>>14077060
You will not outgrow a 250.
The nice thing about it is that it's perfectly capable of street and highway riding, but it can do nothing more than that.

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>>14076970
For best protection, look into suits that have airbags installed in them, almost all MotoGP riders have them and I haven't heard from recently anyone getting seriously injured.

>>14077041
Ask yourself this, are you a retard, where your friends always have to tell you to calm down, or don't do stupid shit, if no, then get what ever you like, but the higher the cc, the more power, the more risk of shit hitting the fan.

>>14077088
>>14077091
>>14077113
Okay well I can say for sure that I am not a reckless idiot, and I won't do stupid shit on it.

Also I think I can get him to deliver it, so I will be able to do some practicing on easier roads. Thanks for the help boys, will post pics if I get it~~

Does anyone have the video where the one guy drove insanely fast on a trail ,lost control over his enduro and took of at one point and flew over a street with his bike?

>>14077093
Oh, you already have ridden a dual sport? On the street? Then get 600 at least, so that you have that teleport button. Really, there is no disadvantage in overpowered bike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCRok0irzzc
Hey guys what even is happening in this video? He doesn't seem to be going very fast and then just boom the bikes down.

>>14077154
Rear wheel unlock.

>>14077154
>>14077165
>Mfw happened to me couple times on the highway in middle of traffic while lanesplitting between cars.
Yet I can't lean cause no corners near me
q.q

>>14077154
A highside.

>>14077120
>I am not a reckless idiot, and I won't do stupid shit on it.

Calling bullshit on that. Once you get a taste of the power you'll want more, and then suddenly you're going 100mph into a suggested 15mph corner and you hamfist the brakes trying to slow down, causing the front wheel to lock and you to lowside.

>>14077216
modern bikes have abs you squid.

>>14077216
you're right to be honest, i don't even know why i asked about safety

part of the reason i want a bike is because i am depressed and want an excuse to be dead. also the adrenaline sounds fun too

>>14077228
Is your shift key broken?

>>14077233
shift is for the weak

anyone in the same boat as me?
I had money for a licence and a bike ( European so the licence is expensive)
So I got the licence and then I had to spend the money for the bike on a new PC. and I am in university.
>mfw allowed to ride
>mfw no money or bike.

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>>14077240
get a job anon

>>14077028
sorry what is the speed limit of my local racetrack?

>>14077113
>Ask yourself this, are you a retard, where your friends always have to tell you to calm down

I don't think this is true, I'm mild mannered clark kent about most shit, I don't like climbing trees, taking extreme risks etc. I don't get into fights or confrontations.

But put me on a bike and I become t h e a b s o l u t e m a d m a n

>>14077225
You need magical Bosch cornering ABS for that shit to help.

>>14077240
How is a computer price anywhere near a motorcylce price?
Did you buy a huge gaming video card? Or worse, a mac?

>>14077244
I have a job.
I have it to pay for my food/room/clothes.
not to mention my university

>>14077279
I am a Game Design student, my PC needs to be pretty damn strong for it to run what it needs to run.
also I could never afford a brand new bike. so it was going to be an old bike anyway.

>>14077279
Not that anon but I paid $1100 for my bike.

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>>14077292
>Game Design student

>>14077307
How is that funny? its a university degree in aplied science.

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>youngs double chocolate stout

>>14077225
>Needing a computer to save you from yourself

American'ts, everybody.

>>14077228
You could kill yourself just as easily on any other bike. It's not speed that kills so much as it is hitting things.

There's plenty of bikes between a 250 and a GSXR750 as well, just saying. SV650's and Ninja 650's are popular here so look into those instead.

>>14077332
you have no idea how much I envy you Anon! that is a fantastic looking Duc you have there

>>14077332
>tito's austin Texas vodka and orange juice

>>14077312
>game design
>applied science
wut?

>>14077332
random red wine. they all still more or less taste the same to me. :|


finally got the engine out of the frame. gonna open it up later tonight or tomorrow.

>>14077377
I am studying to become a programmer doofus! I just happen to program games instead of other software.

>>14077344
what is the difference in power between a cbr 600 and a gsxr 750?

since there are cbr's here also for a decent price, but I just dislike red... ;(

>>14077397
cbr 600 just has some less low end an d mid range power compared to the 750
otherwise its preference. cbr 600's arw awesome bikes

>>14077417
also is there a big difference in the size?

>>14077397
Probably about 20-30hp, idk. Look up dyno sheets or some shit.

Still a supersport motorcycle, still gonna have the same problems as with the 750. It's just too much motorcycle for someone with minimal experience.

>>14077429
physically speaking? Thats all dependant on the model years and such. Gixxers are a bit narrower than CBR's and I think the latter has a slightly shorter wheelbase. the 750 is also a bit heavier than the 600.
other than that I have no clue.

>>14077437
I agree. a 600 is a stupid idea for someone new to motorcycles. its a surefire way to get yourself killed real fuckin' quick.

zero to death in under 4 seconds bruh! you feel me? and other such things

>>14077470
Quit being an autist. He will be fine.

Everyone here is such an autist about this. Plenty of people start on bigger bikes and are fine.

It's like you guys all think you are the next motogp rider

>>14077510
You know, just looking out for a fellow rider. But you know, that behaviour is autistic for sure. I should just kill myself right?

>>14077544
The being an autist part is you just assuming he will be killed.

>>14077553
You're right, he'll probably only suffer severe injuries.

My bad.

>>14077553
I get that you think that. its a real possibility. All I did was try to warn the other anon

>>14077583
Or you know he could be absolutely fine.

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>>14077586

>>14077332
>All white/black
>Gold rear sets
T R I G G E R E D

>>14077265
Then you are a special kind of hoon.

>>14077470
I'm thinking about buying a busa as a first bike.
Come at me bro.

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>>14077777
also quints for the quint god.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlrkAiHFMhw

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>>14077788
2200 a year for $1000 deductible on a busa...
man.

>>14077848
Looks like Progressive, try Geico.

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>>14076719
My dirtbike can only shift gears when its moving.

I can kickstart it but have to get a running start before shifting or it will jerk forward and instantly die.

If I let it idle a couple secs it will die even when holding clutch. Clutch cable seems to be working fine and I bought a new clutch handle.

Could a bad clutch be the cause of it dying while idle or is there a prob with the carb too?

WTF happened to the R1?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvaViFv1LtM

Cafe racer as a first bike?

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>>14077861
That's a ducati panigale

and it happened because ducati a shit

>>14077747
>gold
>T R I G G E R E D

i also have a set of gold asv levers, gold cnc racing sprocket carrier, and gold did chain that i have yet to intsall.

>>14077292
I see, but on the other hand, during my university years, I always just used labs for coursework. The only time I worked from home was if it was something I can quickly patch up in vi, because remote desktop was very slow, only command line over ssh was feasible for me.
Since then I have gained enlightenment: I only use home PC for entertainment and personal hobby projects.

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>>14077861
this is what happens when you don't buy a suzuki

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>>14077848
>busa
guess youll just have to hold a few more gas stations than usual this year

>>14077891
Mane it's just cause Suzuki is cheap shit

>>14077861
What am I even looking at? Seems like nothing happened.

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>>14077878

....try state farm. I have full coverage w/a $500 deductible and im only paying $500 a year.

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>>14077876
fuck off hipster, we dont take kindly to your types around here cuckboy.

>>14077927
It's only so cheap because they know Ducati a shit.

>>14077876
Sure, most are slow enough.

>>14077933
I have Geico full coverage on my Triumph and minimum coverage on the rest and mine's only $250/yr

>>14077929
that dude must be like 5'5

>>14077957
>Thinking hipsters are human
Kek, he's a fuckboy

>>14077859
clutch adjustment, the clutch is still partially engaged even when you pull the lever in.

>>14077975
He's a very tall goblin then

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>>14077933
thanks buddy i appreciate your kind words

>pbr tall boy

>>14077951
I saved $70 by moving to Des Moines from Alamo. No change in coverage. It was absurd. I guess they figure it's less likely to end up in a chop shop in El Paso/Juarez.

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>>14077996
I saved a lot on my car insurance when I moved to Cruces from Washington. Like $100 per month

>>14078007
I kind of wonder how much less you'd pay in this very, very white place.

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>>14078032
Seattle area is also very white, but lots of methheads

>>14078045
also a huge economic flux around seattle that fucks all the prices around here

Why is it so hard/rare to find people riding hard in the streets between traffic and shit? I know it's a bit dangerous, but there's bound to be some videos, no?

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>>14078007
I don't pay for car insurance.

>Why is it so hard/rare to find people riding hard in the streets between traffic and shit? I know it's a bit dangerous, but there's bound to be some videos, no?

It's also illegal and when you post a video of you doing it, it's kinda self-incriminating. Just saying, bruh.

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>>14078216
>>Why is it so hard/rare to find people riding hard in the streets between traffic and shit? I know it's a bit dangerous, but there's bound to be some videos, no?


It's also illegal and when you post a video of you doing it, it's kinda self-incriminating. Just saying, bruh.

>>14078272
Whats going on in that webm

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>tfw found a pic of my dad riding back in the day
>that badass winged hat

>>14078277
the passenger car is a moron and missed his turn, so he decided to U-turn in the middle of the whole intersection. The 3mb limit ran out before the webm could finish recording.

>>14078294
dude set your output to -1 x 500 pixels and you can have much longer webms

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>>14078294

>tfw no SRAD

Thanks op was already having a shit day

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I'm thinking about doing basically pic related, but in yellow for my '85 Intruder. What do you guys think?

>>14078319
Why do cruiser riders always tilt the front wheel the opposite way when they have the bike on the side stand?

>>14078319
I think you're not going to get the responses you're looking for.

>>14078329
Allows for more access to the side you typically mount the bike.

>>14078329
I dunno. I just like the bike.
>>14078337
I'm ready for the shitting on my choice of bike. I like all bikes, I just got this for a good price, and I'm tall, so it gives me a comfy riding position.

>>14078329
Its easier to get bent over and fucked in the ass, you dont have the handlebars jabbing you in the ribs while you get jabbed in the ass.

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post the earliest pics you have of you on a bike or your first bike

>>14078278
cool, here's me and my dad

>>14078421
>dad not found
You must be a nigger

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>>14078421
fuck.

>>14078440
Did he fuck you in the ass regularly?

>>14078438
i know what you are but what am i

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Any opinions on the ctx1300?

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>>14078319
>>14078363
Fuck off cruiser fags!! i hope you die cruisercuck!!!

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>>14078504
Kinda unique looking. In a ufo way

>>14078505
Watch that edge young lady. Don't wanna hurtalk yourself

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>>14078509
>>14078504
you call that chink piece of shit a bagger?

>>14078514
Hurt* ac strikes again!

Always nice to hear from the crust haters though. So tough on the Internet

>>14078523
Nip actually. Look pretty cool in person. But please continue the midlife crisis shitposting

>>14078514
ill watch my edge inside ur mum pussy,faggot, also fuck off indian anon.

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>>14078537
Ok.

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>>14078550

>>14078538
Not him, but good job being a 4chan badass. How's riding a scooter poser

https://twitter.com/ppppolls/status/677871578281984002

>dumb americans

>>14078615
>LOOK MOM I'M EDGY

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>>14078648
>>14078644
>>14078630

Are these like the nigga donks of motorcycles? But for white people?

>>14078644
>>14078630
>>14078624
>>14078616
>>14078608
i dont get it

do people genuinely like this? or is this like "stance" for the motorcycle world?

>>14078668
Which is weird because with bikes niggers rude busas

>>14078683
Just a midlife crisis thing with old guys who wanna feel relevant

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>>14078686

Okay did a google search. Now I saw everything.

>>14078707
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Not on my watch you don of a bitch

"There are serious defects in the Harley-Davidson Twin-Cam engines."

What defects? Plenty of them. Enough to alarm you. However, you can fix some of these defects and end up with a nice bike. Yes, even the new Twin-Cam engine Harley's have serious problems. Even the expensive CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) bikes have issues not to be taken lightly.

>>14078709
How did you not know busa was a nigger bike?

>>14078719
The Code of Silence!

Those who know, don't tell. Those who don't know, don't want to know. Those who find out the hard way are broke and ashamed to admit their bike is defective. Worse, they believe it is not a defect and will not break again. It is a sin to reveal defects in Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Dealers are silent. Salespersons are silent. Parts people are silent. Mechanics are quiet. All fear losing their job by management if they dare speak of the "defects" so the roar of their silence is deafening!

Okay, here we go...

1. The biggest problem is the poor design of the cam chain system. It still uses "shoes" riding on the cam chains that can still wear out, even with the new hydraulic tensioning system, for that is not a true and lasting fix. What is the problem? The soft plastic or nylon shoes rub against the two chains and the shoes wear out. When they do there will be metal to metal contact and this grinding creates metal shavings that creates a catastrophic engine failure. So bad the entire engine is destroyed; cams, pistons, crankshaft, engine cases broken. It is a wickedly serious engine design defect. Be aware... it can fail at 15,000 miles. Even the new hydraulic system can fail at 40,000 miles or less and those nasty little shoes need replacing at 40,000 miles due to its inherent weaknesses.

>>14078727
Note: But keep in mind that the crankshaft pinion shaft runout (the shaft will hop up & down motion) can not exceed 3-thousands of an inch otherwise the gears will not work. Also consider your riding style. If you like to ride hard the runout (unbalancing/misaligning crankshaft webs) can easily creep beyond .003" and the gears will clash causing catastrophic havoc to the engine. There really is "no fix" for this Twin-Cam engine defect. Even the new hydraulic system still has chain tension shoes that will eventually wear out and if you don't catch it in time, the shoes can disintegrate just like the old spring-tension system and cause the cam chain to slap against metal causing total engine failure, usually by clogging the oil pump with metal chips.

"Every Twin-Cam engine has the cam chain follower defect, even the new models. If it has a cam chain it has a problem! And every single one of these engines will seize up without warning. Will it be today, tomorrow or next year? That is the question you have to ask yourself. It may be ten years from now depending on the miles on your engine, but rest assured it is going to fail 100% guaranteed and guess who is going to pay for it?"

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>>14078721

I just didn't know, okay? STOP HARASSING ME!

>>14078732
"Believe it or not! When the engine fails it is not covered under warranty! Dealers will tell you it is a failed maintenance issue. In other words, you failed to pay the dealer to tear your engine apart to inspect the condition of the cam chain followers on a routine basis. This is not fair dealings, but it is what you will get when buying a Harley-Davidson. It's the price you will pay to play."

Did you read that right? Imagine if you bought a new car and they tell you you must have the engine disassembled every 15,000 to keep your warranty! Nobody does that to customers, but Harley-Davidson? Not cool, bro. Not cool at all. This problematic engine defect in the Twin-Cam engine is terrifying, at least I found it so, there is no way I will buy another T-C engine bike. And that's just one engine defect... read on! It gets scarier.

>>14078739
"You won't get a straight honest answer from Harley dealers regarding this awful engine defect. I have been lied to by dealers and given a run-around by dealer employees. It just happened again July 2, 2011 in Carson City, NV Harley-Davidson dealer. The service writer would not answer my questions, gave me a song and dance and refused to forward my questions and concerns to the mechanic or management and frankly upset me with sarcastic comments. Problem is a problem exists and Harley-Davidson dealers are actively not giving straight answers to customers. That is a deceptive business practice and it is against the law under false and misleading advertising and dishonest business practices concealing known facts from the consumer prior to sale!"

Note: You will not hear any rubbing sounds or receive any indications the cam follower has failed even is you have quiet stock exhaust pipes on the bike. The engine will fail suddenly and catastrophically and it may even take you down to the pavement as the engine oil coats your rear wheel. This is a dangerous and expensive engine defect nobody wants to talk about, but it is a real threat to your health, safety and your finances.

>>14078741
I will find you and kill you faggot

come on, give me your adress niggerm ill piss on your corpse

New Development on Cam Follower Problem: Installing a gear drive system is not the cure and may actually cause severe engine damage in the future if installed. First, the crankshaft run out (up and down, left and right motion, not thrust of the crankshaft) must be within a tight tolerance. The problem is the gears are "stacked" one upon another instead of side-by-side so if the crankshaft is out of alignment (and it will get out of alignment just with normal wear the crank and camshaft bearings) the gears will "compress together" and that can break the engine cases, bearings, crankshaft, cams and it devastates the engine to near worthlessness. So, it there is now cure now for the Harley-Davidson Twin-Cam engine. This indicates why Harley-Davidson has no cure "real" for this cam chain tensioners shoe problem.

>>14078747
fuck off nigger
DO YOU HAVE LEGAL RECOURSE?

If your Twin-cam engine grenades and Harley-Davidson never told you in writing how to prevent such a catastrophe and how to fix the problem at Harley-Davidson's cost you can win in small claims or Superior court a refund of the purchase price of your motorcycle. Consult an attorney. That's what I would do if my engine exploded due to a known manufacturing defect and nobody told me about it in writing when I bought the new or used motorcycle from an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. A dealer can not conceal known defects to sell a defective product upon an unsuspecting consumer, but that is what Harley-Davidson and its dealers are doing. They are even charging riders money to "inspect" their defective engine profiting upon innocent consumers who have no choice but to pay and obey which is illegal to profit from a corrupt business transaction and a bad contract. I would sue Harley-Davidson and the dealer in small claims court for a full refund of all such recommended inspection costs and/or make them buy the motorcycle back at the full purchase price, tax, license, registration, insurance, etc.

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>>14078758
"A lot of Harley riders are "silent" on these defect issues. They don't want to know. They don't want the embarrassment. They just want to ride and not think about it. Many Harley riders do not even know they are sitting on a time bomb and their engine is going to tear itself to pieces. Ignorance is bliss, but they all will pay the price."

2. Most Touring model Harley's have a high speed wobble that can be dangerous. The engine is not sufficiently secured to the frame causing weaving, wiggling, wobbles and rear wheel steer. In some cases riders have lost control and crashed. There is a fix. ProgressiveSuspension.com makes brackets you can install yourself to stop the high speed wobble. The original Touring Link fits 1993-2008 models and the newer Touring Link fits 2009-2013. True-Track also makes a fix for Dyna, Low Rider and Touring models. Some newer Harley's may already have the fix installed, but not all of them, so consider this before buying. The 2011 model year bikes have had the wobble problem repaired. If your bike wobbles it can be just a steering head bearing needing adjustment, worn shocks, or worn swingarm bearings, even your tires tread pattern can cause wobbles and tire not properly mounted (unbeaded tire) or a warped brake disk or worn wheel bearings, loose spokes should all be checked first.

>>14078768
3. Lifter block failure. The lifters can seize in the blocks or just plain rattle in the bores when worn out. It is a random thing. Some engines never have a problem while others will fail. The failure can be bad as it can hang up a valve so the piston hits the valve and "wham" the engine is blown. The Evolution Big-Twin engine also has lifter problems and the lifters and lifter blocks must be replaced each 25,000 miles to be safe because at 30,000 miles stock lifters have been known to fail. The Evo's lifter's roller needle bearings fall apart and this can take out the cam lobes and the oil pump's gears. The actual hydraulic lifters are also weak and fail and that is another reason why H-D makes upgraded lifters for the T-C engine especially if you hop up the engine as performance cams "slam" the lifters hard. But even a tiny spec of dirt in the oil can make a lifter fail. If you have lifter failure you better learn to change your own oil quickly as dirty oil is being left behind causing engine damage. Dirty oil is simply abrasive oil that is like injecting sandpaper inside your engine or valve grinding compound. If lifters fail replace all four of them, not just one. Upgrade to stronger lifters, don't go back to using factory stock lifters!

"You won't hear about these serious problems from a dealer or salesperson. But you do have a right to know."

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>have a motorcycle
>getting gun license

>>14078781
4. The shift drum is operated by a spring loaded awl and if this spring fails, and they do fail, the spring falls into the transmission gears and horrific damage takes place. The rear wheel can lock up, the transmission cases split apart throwing oil all over your rear wheel causing you to crash. There is no fix for this problem. It is a faulty design issue. It would be advisable to replace the shifter awl spring once every three years or 30,000 miles to be on the safe side.

>>14078781
God no... not this again last time you two dick heads were shit posting you both got banned and you got DBT deleted can you fuck off?

Mods please stop them before the other guy shows up and starts posting pictures of shit lol.

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2.5 year gf dumped me lads
gonna buy a bike and give it her name, what bike?
carte blanche

>>14078790
5. Belt drive can be an expensive problem. To replace a worn or perforated belt the entire primary chain case must be taken apart along with the bike's swing arm. It is expensive to replace a belt or the transmission drive pulley because it is time consuming. Most riders don't even think about this until the day comes they have to replace the belt and find out it will cost them $1,000 or more. And, believe it or not, a drive belt should be replaced every 30,000 miles even though it may last much longer, if a belt fails, it can cause you to lose control, lock up the rear wheel or transmission and cause a crash. And new transmission and rear wheel pulleys also need to be installed too driving the cost sky high. The bill for pulleys and belt and labor may exceed $2,500. There is a company Super Max that can put a liner on your existing pulleys to save you money. Did you know that Harley-Davidson Sportster's do not have this problem? You can change the drive belt in just 30 minutes! Read our article on Sportster's. Have you noticed more and more experienced riders are switching to them? Unlike earlier models you can convert the newer models fit your ergonomics to gain comfort.

>>14078793
the cucknigger amerifaggot is already posting harleys so theres your shit

"Every 20,000 miles you need to replace the cam chain tensioners on the 99-06 model years of Twin-Cam engines and this replacement is expensive. But even the new hydraulic-operated cam chain adjusters still have those cam chain plastic followers and they too can and will fail, only later down the road when the engine is out of warranty coverage, so you will pay for it!"

>>14078788
Wtf is a gun license?

>>14078798
6. The crankshafts on Harley's can suddenly go out of balance. The repair is expensive. I had a new Twin-Cam engine crankshaft fail at just 6,000 miles. Many riders are lucky, but there is a weakness in the crankshafts that randomly fail. The crank flywheels are "pressed" together onto the crankshaft and are not welded (crankpin to flywheel) and the crank pin and flywheels can slip. This is a very old design and outdated in this modern world. However, welding the crankpin to the flywheels fixes the problem. You will notice big-inch motors all have welded crankpins to their flywheels to stop this flywheel slipping out of balance problem. You know you have a slipped crankshaft when engine vibration gets stronger than normal and does not go away. It will feel like a motor mount has broken, allowing the engine and frame to shake more, but it will be silent. If you suspect this problem, always tighten the motor mounts and look for broken or worn rubber grommets in the mounts first. It could be a minor fix. If not, the entire engine must be torn down and engine cases split to fix the crankshaft. The dealer may on install a new H-D crank that is not welded... it is still not a good idea even if it is a covered H-D warrantee repair. Riders who do have vibration problems? Dealers enjoy telling them, "All Harley's Vibrate!" This is true, but up to a limit of course. Don't expect dealers to be eager to fix your vibrating bike. Many riders are given the run-around even when the crankshaft has shifted out of balance.

>>14078798
No i mean last time you two dickheads were copy and pasting shit from another website/spamming harley pictures someone started to flood dbt with literal pictures of shit and you got dbt deleted.

Just fucking stop.

>>14078793
Pretty sure it's the same guy that does both and just craves attention

>>14078800
What every first world country aside from the US uses to stop mass shootings.

>>14078804
Another problem is the Twin-Cam engines use a pair of straight roller bearings for the crankshaft instead of the tapered Timken roller bearing which is axial load bearing and much stronger and stable. The straight bearing works when new, but when the engine wears in the crankshaft can "walk" between the split case halves and applies side loading on the connecting rods, rod bearings and the pistons. It is a bad design and the fix is to install Timken tapered roller bearings and to lock them into place with a securing plate and screws as the crankshaft bearings on Twin-Cam engines are known for crankshaft main bearings to slip out of the case! These are horrible problems. Cycle Source Magazine's July 2013 mentioned this problem.
In 2003 Harley-Davidson changed the left-side crankcase bearing from two Timken tapered roller bearings to a single straight roller bearing. The new bearing is okay for stock bikes (and Stage I), but if you hop-up the motor (beyond Stage I) you are risking bearing failure. If you do hop-up your engine you can revert to the stronger duel-tapered bearings. Why did H-D install cheaper, weaker bearings in the 2003 and later engines? Makes no sense other than to create engine failures. JIMSUSA.com has the bearings. It is expensive in labor costs to replace the crankcase bearings as the entire engine must be dismantled and reassembled. I consider this an engine defect when a strong bearing is removed by the factory only to fail if the engine is modified. Many riders install larger pistons and cams in their motors and if this weak crankcase bearing is not upgraded a rude awakening of a totally wrecked motor will be the result. This is not good.

>>14078811
Lol. Right

>>14078807
im posting useful information about motorcycles in a motorcycle thread

Changes are always being made by Harley-Davidson so check with your H-D dealer to see if the bike you want to buy has the Timken straight bearing or the stronger duel tapered bearings. Do not rely on salespersons to give you accurate answers (many do lie). You may need to ask a mechanic and two more mechanics to verify. There is a lot of misinformation being circulated.

"Don't you believe those salespersons and parts managers when they tell you the defects have been fixed in the new Twin-Cam engines... they have not been fixed, the same failures still occur!"

7. The chrome may look nice in the showroom, but don't expect it to last. I had a new Harley rusting its chrome in just one year. The polished aluminum oxidized too. I was gravely disappointed with my second brand new Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

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>>14078809
Nah they are different people, idk why he gives harley fag attention though, harley fag wants to have sex with his own mother.

>>14078823
9. After you buy the Harley-Davidson motorcycle make sure the spark plugs are snug to torque specification is a Harley-Davidson motor. If the plug works loose it will cause expensive cylinder head repairs. This procedure is covered in the book How to Change the Oil in Your Twin-Cam Harley-Davidson. Also, make sure the electrical plug connecting the alternator (near the oil filter) is snug and connections are clean. A loose or dirty connection here will certainly burn up the alternator and rectifier including the circuit breaker.

>>14078807
It's not worth responding to either of them, just abandon ship and wait for the mods to clean up the shitfest.

>>14078838
10. The above engine problems include the newer twin cam engines even the 2011 and newer models. There are even more serious problems with older Harley's prior to model year 2007. So if you plan to buy a used Harley you had better consult with experienced mechanics to identify the known defects before you buy and are stuck with a financial bombshell.

11. Harley's do not retain their value as much as you are being led to believe. The worst enemy is high mileage, so don't bother riding your Harley if you want to retain its trade-in or resale value. What is considered too high? Try 15,000 miles. That's low for most bikes, but a Harley with that many miles will suffer with a great loss of depreciation in price. Why? Because the Harley engine design is old with many seals and gaskets that will eventually fail and leak oil. The top end runs hot and the piston rings and valves just burn away requiring an overhaul. If you own a Harley, get an oil cooler as it will extend engine life, but it will not give you any points or dollars when it is time to sell. One thing a Harley rider will learn soon enough, buy a Harley and you'll lose your money! Depreciation affects all vehicles, but when low miles become high miles there is a big problem for the consumer. Be aware! There is one solution, buy another brand of motorcycle or buy a Harley-Davidson Sportster (see comments below) Why You Should Buy a Victory Motorcycle and use that bike to do most all of your riding and use your Harley just for special occasions. Of course, if you can buy a Harley-Davidson Sportster model you can have your cake and eat it too.

>>14078836
Both are fags. Nobikes gonna shitpost I guess

>>14078800
gotta sit through an 8 hour safety course and learn how to properly handle a firearm
then gotta wait about 6 months for the background check and stuff
then I get my license
then I go gun shopping

Canada btw, not saying this system is better or worse.

>>14078846
"Even hiring a mechanic to inspect a used Harley-Davidson motorcycle is useless due to the engine design defects. A brand new Harley-Davidson sitting in the showroom has the defects."

11. If you buy a Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorcycle be prepared to pay a small fortune for service as the valves must be manually adjusted and to do that the engine must be dropped down out of the frame. This is expensive and it will be a routine expense to be sorry for. The labor and parts to perform the valve adjustment is just terrible considering the other Harley's with hydraulic lifters that never need to be adjusted period. You had best be prepared to pay for valve adjustments or learn to do the job yourself. Either way you will find doing this job a royal pain in the wallet and a total waste of your valuable time. Will this be the future fate of all motorcycles? If so, learn to perform these valve adjustments yourself.

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>>14078823
"hurrrr durrrrrr" Post the fucking website then you cunt and stop spamming
>http://www.jamesrussellpublishing.biz/beforeyoubuyharley.html
>http://www.jamesrussellpublishing.biz/beforeyoubuyharley.html
>http://www.jamesrussellpublishing.biz/beforeyoubuyharley.html
>http://www.jamesrussellpublishing.biz/beforeyoubuyharley.html
>http://www.jamesrussellpublishing.biz/beforeyoubuyharley.html

>>14078847
>>14078859
how have you not run out of harley pictures yet lmao

>>14078866
He has about 700 of them, he posted a pic of his harley folder once.
Probably has more by now.

>>14078860
im not spamming anything, most people wont open that link

if anything the one spamming is the harleycuckold because imagedumps go on >>>/hr/

12. Another terrible problem all Twin-Cam engines have is the dreaded "crankshaft slip." A perfectly new bike with low miles can suddenly begin vibrating so badly it makes riding no fun anymore, even if the engine is rubber mounted. I too had a brand new Harley and the crank slipped. The crankshaft flywheels are pressed together to the crank pin. Without notice and without cause the flywheels will slip out of alignment and the vibration is born. What is sad is that the Harley dealers will tell you it is normal when it is not. They will not fix the problem. I have met other riders with the same problem and the same bad results. My brand new Harley failed at just 3,000 miles. I traded it in for another new Harley and the crank slipped on that one too! Those were my last Harley-Davidson's. Two strikes on two brand new Twin-Cam engine bikes was enough for me. I switched to Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 with a 125 cubic inch V-twin and later to the Victory 106ci V-twin which is a superior designed and reliable motor, but dealership qualifications to perform warranty work I found, in my case, was not up to industry standards. That is a big problem if the bike you buy can't be fixed quickly, reliably and professionally. You will find this problem throughout the "power sports" industry, so beware.

>>14078866
because he is a cuck that actually like them

>>14078854
All I know is my guns thirst for the blood of innocent children

>>14078879
13. You will notice modern motorcycle engine design eliminates the inner and outer primary case the Harley-Davidson Twin-Cam engine uses. It is an old design full of flaws and weaknesses using a sloppy chain to connect the engine to clutch and transmission. It is a source of problems mostly regarding oil leaks from the outer and inner primary gasket and seals for the crankshaft, transmission countershaft and starter motor. It is not cheap to fix these oil leaks. And to makes matters even worse that this entire primary chain case system must completely disassembled to change a drive belt, pulley or chain sprocket. Ask around for a price to do these jobs and it will open your eyes a bit wider. Your drive belt will need replacing one day and you will have to pay a dear price due to this outdated, unfriendly engine design. Of course, if you learn to do it yourself it will only cost you time (a lot of time) and parts. Most riders do not know how to do it. For example if you look at the Victory Freedom 106ci V-twin engine none of these problems are evident. You can change a drive belt and pulleys yourself. There will be no oil leaks from seals and there is only one simple gasket for the primary system. No chains for it is totally gear driven primary system and it uses the engine oil, not a special primary case oil. Yes, this engine too has a cam chain but of a totally different design. A proven reliable design using long cam chain guides like modern car and motorcycle engines use. If the cam chain guide wears out it will not self-destruct the engine. But you have to drop the engine out of the frame to overhaul the rear cylinder whereas a Harley can be performed in the frame.

>>14078879
You're just as much a cuck as him nigger

>>14078879
No one will go to the link because no one here owns a Harley.
>http://www.jamesrussellpublishing.biz/beforeyoubuyharley.html
>http://www.jamesrussellpublishing.biz/beforeyoubuyharley.html

So stop posting it you cunt

>>14078887
"Roland Sands makes a see-through Clarity design cam plate timing cover so you can visually inspect at least the outer cam chain shoes. Go to RolandSands.com"

14. Harley-Davidson's generally require an oil change each 2,500 miles (newer models 5,000 miles). And it requires that three oil compartments be drained and filled each with different types of oil; engine oil, primary case and transmission oil. I wrote a book showing you how to do it. How to Change the Oil in Your Twin-Cam Harley-Davidson You will notice it only takes ten minutes to change the oil on a modern motorcycle like the Victory and it only has to be changed each 5,000 miles. So, oil changing on a Harley will cost you twice as much as other engine designs.

>>14078897
There's a few actually

>>14078887
>>14078897
Mods do something about his spam please, at least harley nigger posts bikes this cunt just copy and pastes shit from this website.
>http://www.jamesrussellpublishing.biz/beforeyoubuyharley.html

I have reported him 7 times now how about you ban him for the day?

>>14078897
no one owns a harley because I informed them how fucking shit they are

you shoudl thank me

"Most riders are absolutely totally ignorant of the problems they are soon to face with their rides."

15. I like Harley-Davidson motorcycles. I appreciate the awesome look, the sound and the comfort they give along with every conceivable custom option and aftermarket item you can buy for the bike. But what stopped me from buying Harley-Davidson again and again is the Twin-Cam engine and other problems mentioned in this article. And I did not like the low trade-in value they gave me on my Harley's. They don't hold their value like they used to simply because everybody seems to own a Harley these days. Since then I have bought four new motorcycles and not one is a Twin-Cam Harley. They need to fix these numerous defect problems before I buy again. However, I did buy a new 2012 Sportster 1200 Custom as these bikes have zero defects. They may wear out, but they don't break down like those Twin-Cam engines.

>>14078906
Must be nice not actually knowing what you're talking about :D

>>14078905
get fucked harleycuck, im posting information about motorcycles on a motorcycle thread

the faggot should fuck off to >>>/hr/

16. Transmission trouble? Yes, there is a problem with the transmission 5th gear. As the 88 twin cam engine evolved to the 96 cubic inch a strain developed on the gears. In the year 2007 the inner bearing race was upgraded due to bearing failure. In the year 2010 the fifth gear was changed to a reverse-helical gear to neutralize the side load on the bearing. What does this mean to the average rider? It means if you hop up the engine on any twin-cam engine you risk a major transmission failure. So, you need to purchase and install a fifth gear and bearing/shaft update kit if you ride the bike hard (which many riders do). The race on the shaft can move, which lets the seal leak and the bearing walk/wobble more than it should accelerating wear and fail. Some riders have found this bearing failure twice in 40,000 miles. Mostly hard-ridden stock 88 and 96 will fail along with those with souped-up engines (pistons, cams including crankshaft long-stroked engines). But the new 103 cubic inch twin cam are not immune to transmission failure even though they have the updated kit installed at the factory. Read item #17 below explains the reasons.

>>14078912
harleycuck detected

how does it feel to own a literal piece of shit?
"When installing cam gears tell your mechanic to make sure to get a .005" lash on the S&S brand gear's clearance so there will be no whining or rattling noises."

17. Overheating: Harley-Davidson engines run hot. The 88 cubic inch engine ran hot and at the high limits and the 96 cubic inch engine runs hotter yet which is not good for the engine. The 110 cubic inch engines run exceedingly hotter and so much so a class-action law suit was filed against Harley-Davidson from riders being burned from the engine heat (mostly from the rear cylinder near the rider's thighs). Heat burns to the skin is not the only problem as heat is an engine killer and the hotter these big air-cooled V-twins run reliability falls drastically. Don't expect engine longevity with a 103 or 110 or 113+ cubic inch air-cooled V-twin such as the Harley-Davidson design. Clean synthetic engine oil and a large external engine oil cooler is a must-have accessory, but it only helps engine cooling and not cure these serious excessive heat problems that self-destructs the engine.

>>14078916
"Yes, Harley-Davidson does make a solution for the weak oil pump and spring-loaded cam chain tensioners problems. They have a replacement oil pump and a conversion to a hydraulic cam chain follower. It costs about $500 plus labor to install it. It helps, but does not solve the problem completely."

18. The Harley-Davidson engine looks nice with all the chrome, but if you really look good you will notice the engine design is so archaic it is truly a problem to behold for there are way too many moving parts inside the engine and in the primary case to wear out and break down. The transmission is small in size and that means smaller, weaker shafts, bearings and gears are inside. Way too many moving parts each over-stressed! This is why you see so many in shops being repaired and broken down on the side of the road being towed back to the dealers. The engines also run very hot when stock and even hotter when the engine is "hopped-up" and this old engine design just can't tolerate all of that heat. Oil coolers will help, but will not shed enough heat to stop engine damage from excessive wear. Even full synthetic oil won't stop the wear due to hot spots in the engine. Even replacing a drive belt will cause you grief even if you do it yourself for it will take you hours of labor. It will be expensive for a shop to replace your drive belt. And with the cam followers going to bite you and blow up your engine you need to consider replacing those followers often like every 20,000 miles (30,000 miles if you have the newer hydraulic followers). But they can even fail quicker in some cases. The 103 cubic inch will evolve into even higher 110 and 113+ cubic inch engines that will create even higher stresses and heat and reliability is going to suffer even more. The way I see it, I will not buy a new Harley-Davidson Twin-Cam engine due to all these defects.

>>14078916
Sorry, I don't have a harley. It's just fun knowing you're ignorant

>>14078921
"Don't even do a Stage-1 tune up on a Twin-Cam engine of any size. The extra power and heat generated will absolutely wear down your engine into oblivion."

A good example is to see what Harley-Davidson should have done by redesigning their Twin-Cam engine is to look at a cut-away view of the Victory and the new Indian motorcycle engine. They have all the modern materials and racing valve gear, etc. Less moving parts and much stronger parts to boot. There are limits to the power output of any engine design and Harley-Davidson is tinkering with the Twin-Cam engine to stroke and bore it out to create an engine that just is overpowered for its design. What happens? You have a hot engine that self-destructs even under normal running conditions. Even water cooling a Twin-Cam engine with restrictive water channels will help, but it will not alleviate the inherent overheating problem in the newer big-inch engines.

>>14078922
i know harleys are shit, im not ignorant at all

Nobody wants to admit it because there is a lot of money repair shops and dealers and after market firms are making hot-rodding these Twin-Cam engines and people are falling for it and paying the price of engine failures. Just take a look inside the repair shops and you'll see these repair bays are full of broken down Twin-Cam engines. Yes, even brand new engines!

"Most riders put on an aftermarket air cleaner and exhaust pipes and dyno-tune it not knowing this will damage their engine's longevity because the Twin-Cam engine is inherently unstable, weak in material strength and naturally runs exceedingly hot. If you don't ride it hard you may get lucky."

You deserve to know the truth about the Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Just because you see a lot of them on the road, especially at motorcycle rallies, most riders are absolutely totally ignorant of the problems they are soon to face with their rides. I learned the hard way too. I had a new Harley engine crankshaft go out of balance in just 6,000 miles... a brand new motorcycle! I have seen others suffer the same fate and dealers tell people, "Harley's vibrate. It's normal."

I haven't started my dr in about 2 months. think the carb is fucked? too cold right now to try to start it

>>14078937
19. I have seen with my own eyes nightmare stories of customers in tears at repair shops and dealerships paying dearly for shoddy workmanship. The mechanic ruins the engine and the customer pays for it. This is why I wrote the book, How To Change the Oil on Your Twin Cam Harley-Davidson Motorcycle which also covers spark plug and air cleaner service intervals. This book will give you tips on how to prevent engine damage. You will save a lot of money and service will be done right because you did the job yourself.

>>14078937
Sure thing nobike :)

>>14078942
20. The Twin-Cam engine between the years 1999-206 has a very weak oil pump that actually drops oil pressure near "zero" when idling which accelerates internal engine wear. You can shim the pressure relief valve to gain more pressure, but this is still not a cure as those chain followers wear (as yours are wearing as you ride your bike) the follower debris slowly blocks or destroys the oil pump and the engine will be horribly ruined without notice catching you by surprise. One day all is well, the next day be prepared to buy a new remanufactured engine. Don't you trust the warranty you have will cover this failure as it likely will not and you will be stuck with the bill. How can this be? Excuses are many and are you having these followers inspected each year? Probably not and that is just one loophole that will be used to deny your warranty claim. There is a fix for the marginal oil pump, but you have to buy an aftermarket cam-support plate. On late 96'ci engines it will permit you to fit "real" bearings on the outer camshaft journals, where the factory plate has none, and in the earlier engines it will allow you to install a better, late-model oil pump. The replacement plate is stronger with no flexing. But remember, as long as you have cam chains and tiny followers pressing on those chains your engine will eventually fail catastrophically unless you solve this problem or are "very vigilant" with frequent inspections. Those inspections are expensive and most Harley-Davidson riders are not aware of the problem in the first place to bother asking or performing these visual inspections.

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>>14078937
Just saying... you are spamming crap no one cares about from a website that has been posted more than once for if anyone does want to read it, Somehow you are actually managing to shit post more than i do lol.
Bravo.

>>14078944
>y-you dont have a bike!

sure showed me, harleycuck

any more projections?

21. Harley-Davidson motorcycles are huge lumbering beasts that are unstable to ride and tend to slide sideways and fall down when the brakes are applied, mostly the rear brake. They have balance and suspension problems. You have to fight the motorcycle constantly on mountain roads and even on the freeway. It wanders and floats and most riders just think this is normal and for a Harley-Davidson and it is. When you hop on other brands of motorcycles you will see a world of difference in handling. You no longer have to keep inputting steering corrections and fight with the motorcycle to stay on course.

>>14078957
23. Electrical problems! The Twin-Cam bikes 3-phase 45 and 48 amp alternators burn up or they will burn up other electrical components. There is a cure. Replace the entire alternator with a new 50 amp unit manufactured by CycleElectric.com

>>14078956
what a cuck

long gone are the days when this place was cleanse of harleys

>>14078956
Go suck some dicks.

>>14078957
I ride a honda actually, but please continue spamming shit nobody reads and you don't understand

>>14078962
24. Harley's have a high theft rate, but so do other motorcycle brands. In fact, sport bikes are stolen at a higher rate than Harley-Davidsons, but still you need to be careful as there is a huge market for Harley-Davidson parts and lots of chop-shops are operating to fulfill the need. This is why you may pay more for theft insurance.

"The Twin-Cam engine is pure bad news."

>>14078970
I bet you unironically want it to be a harley, cuck

25. To change the oil each 5,000 miles (or less) is a relatively complex process and a mystery to many Harley riders who do not know how to perform oil changes on the Twin-Cam engine. Reason being there are three different oil compartments on the big-twins that confuses people. And if you look for the oil drain plug you can be side-tracked when you see other bolts that could be oil drain plugs, but are not. So, if you do not learn to do the job yourself (read my book described below to learn how to change oil, spark plugs, air and oil cleaner) the routine oil change expense will get expensive for you. Some dealers charge astronomical rates as high as $450 to perform a scheduled routine service and many will charge you half that amount which is still way too high to pay!

>>14078979
26. More bad news: The Twin-Cam "stock" engines are being bored, ported and stroked for more power and this is bad news. The air-cooled engines can't get rid of the heat and internal engine damage is taking place. Even larger oil pans and oil coolers won't cure the intense heat problem. Maybe, the new H-D formula Syn-3 synthetic oil will help, maybe not, but worth a try. Heat kills air-cooled engines and more power generates more heat. The rear cylinder is especially susceptible to heat-related failure. The intake facing side of the piston scuffs against the cylinder wall real bad due to heat boiling away lubricant wearing out the piston and cylinder prematurely. And if you modify the engine to obtain more power than stock you are going to run into trouble with excessive heat, fast component wear and tear and a screaming bank account crying for more funds to replenish your savings. The Twin-Cam engine is pure bad news.

>>14078984
27. As you know all Twin-Cam engines are susceptible to having the crank shaft slip out of balance that requires the entire crankshaft to be replaced for it is cheaper to replace than to rebalance. It happened to my new bike at just 6,000 miles. But the connecting rods can be bent in as little as 8,000 miles and that is "normal" riding not horsing around. Now you know why H-D sells a much stronger crank, flywheel and rod assembly! And there is another problem of the crankshaft bearing walking out of the case and the engine tears itself apart. These are all serious design problems and wicked defects inside Twin-Cam engines. Most riders just don't know of these problems and those that do nobody wants to talk about them.

>>14078979
Pseudo-intellectual detected lol.

No, I enjoy my honda and am looking at another one to add to my collection

>>14078984
>The Twin-Cam "stock" engines are being bored, ported and stroked for more power and this is bad news
Wow who would have guess upgrading from stock can cause issues????

>>14078993
keep on projecting

"There is a Harley-Davidson that is flawless. It is the Sportster Evolution Engine."

28. Did you know the Sportster engine is near perfect and has none of these Twin-Cam engine problems? It is true. The Sportster engine is near bulletproof with superior engineering design and workmanship and should have been duplicated and made larger for the big bikes instead of using the Twin-Cam engine. Harley-Davidson has the wrong engine in those big V-twin cruisers! The new Sportster's (2004 and newer) have rubber mounted engines and the frames and wheels are being beefed up with better accessories to make this bike a serious consideration. It's no longer a "girl's bike" especially the XL Custom 1200 and the new models. The Custom 1200 has a larger 4.5 gallon gas tank, superb engine reliability, no nagging engine defects whatsoever, good ride quality, economical fuel mileage, so check them out! With mini-ape handle bars, fat 16" tires and a wide touring seat with stronger front forks these Sportster's are not at tiny as the old models were. About time! It is also easier to change the oil as there are only two oil compartments to drain and fill. If you want a reliable Harley-Davidson you really need to consider the new Sportster models. You'll save a ton of money with the Sportster from price of purchase, insurance, maintenance and fuel economy. Take one for a test drive.

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>>14078970
Just ignore them, What is your Honda?

18 years later...
>tfw gf

>>14079003
Keep posting about things you clearly hold no knowledge on :)

Your blatant lack of knowledge and valid argument is giving me, and I'm sure many on here, a great giggle young lady.

I bet you're just mad you can't afford a harley ;)

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>>14079022
tl;dr

prove harley is not fucking garbage
>brotip: you can't

>I bet you're just mad you can't afford a harley ;)
yes, I cannot afford to fix a piece of shitbike everytime I need to go somewhere

stay mad cuck

30. Primary Chain Adjustments. Remember when we used to manually adjust the primary chain? Well, the new models have hydraulic primary chain adjusters which uses oil pressure to keep the chain taught. Sounds great, except there is one problem. Never should the primary chain ever run tight as it can cause damage to the transmission and crankshaft bearings. The hydraulic primary chain adjuster is not an adjuster it is a "tightener" which does not loosen so it is not adjusting, it just keeps ratcheting the chain tighter and tighter. Time will tell, but I believe you will be seeing bearing, chain and gear teeth failures due to this innovation. If you get on the throttle hard then back it off briskly this will trigger the automatic chain adjuster to adjust tightening the primary chain and this is bad news. It will cause seal and bearing shaft wear and premature chain and sprocket wear and even outright breakage! There is a fix, but it will cost you some money.

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>>14079057

Has anyone here ridden a DCT bike yet? How are they, comparatively speaking?