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[DCC]

54000 on my 2008 SE3.  Changed lifters at 41000 but the original "B" lifters looked good yet.  Running great!

[johnmowcop]

My 2011 CVO RoadGlide Ultra

Definitely not still buttoned up.

Precautionary change of inner cam bearings, chain tensioners, lifters and valve springs at 16k.
Rebore, pistons and valve seals at 22k due to litre of oil per 700 miles usage.
For the first 3k after rebore at normal riding oil usage was negligible.
It's now at 28k and just beginning to sniff the oil again, about 1/2 litre over the last 2k, mostly at hot weather motorway speeds (70-80mph).
Holding my breath for what it will do over the next 2k at normal riding pace.

But still a pleasure to own.  JohnT

[FLTRCVO]

2009 CVO Road Glide (FLTRSE3) 83,696 miles when the motor had to be violated due to failure on 8/31/16. Still waiting for the detailed report from the dealer. Glad I have the warranty.

[TN]

2009 CVO Road Glide (FLTRSE3) 83,314 miles when the motor had to be violated due to failure on 8/31/16. Still waiting for the detailed report from the dealer. Glad I have the warranty.

Hate to hear this but glad yer covered with an ESP. The moco will want to replace yer engine so they can inspect the old one, thats pretty good mileage out of a unmolested 110". Guess the esp is separate from HD so the less expensive option will be chosen, or will it?

Good Luck

TN

[FLTRCVO]

Hate to hear this but glad yer covered with an ESP. The moco will want to replace yer engine so they can inspect the old one, thats pretty good mileage out of a unmolested 110". Guess the esp is separate from HD so the less expensive option will be chosen, or will it?

Good Luck

TN

The ESP I currently have is my second Harley ESP on this bike it is an extended ESP as long as you purchase it prior to your bike having 75,000 miles. The only difference on this one is the $50. warranty fee on tires. My previous Harley warranty paid for itself in 6 tires, 1 stator, oil cooler, 2 sets of saddlebag latches and throttle wire. That being said, I looked at the cost of 3 more years of extended warranty, with the age of the bike and the likelihood of something major failing, considering the miles and it was a simple decision for me.   

[TimBone]

35k on my 07. Spent 3 trips to the dealer before the first 8k miles but since the last for the leak it has been real good. I did do woods cams, new lifters, bearings and pushrods after the last dealer visit and then had Doc tune it for me.  She has been running good.

[FLSTFI Dave]

09 SERG had 44K on it when I traded it, had a lifter failure right after I traded.

12 SERG had just over 45K when I traded it.

15 SERGU has 41K

Update

15 SERGU has 42,694.  Heard a loud metallic clank yesterday on way to Fayetteville AR. Then the motor sounded like metal marbles in it.  Shut her down right away.  Pretty sure I dropped a valve. 

Got the bike home late last night, on the way to the dealer shortly.  12 days out of warranty.
Headed out for Bikes Blues and BBQ yesterday morning.  Beautiful day, great temperatures.  I taking all secondary roads, 280 miles into the trip, there was a loud metallic clank.  Then it sounded like the motor was full of ball bearings and making no power.  Pulled off immediately.  I'm pretty sure it dropped a valve.  I was on the 2015 SERGU, with only 42,694 miles on the bike and 12 days out of factory warranty.

[msquad]

If your engine has the suspect lifters, I would advise check them. Pretty simple with adjustable push rods.

Which are the suspect lifters?

[FLTRCVO]

Update

15 SERGU has 42,694.  Heard a loud metallic clank yesterday on way to Fayetteville AR. Then the motor sounded like metal marbles in it.  Shut her down right away.  Pretty sure I dropped a valve. 

Got the bike home late last night, on the way to the dealer shortly.  12 days out of warranty.
Headed out for Bikes Blues and BBQ yesterday morning.  Beautiful day, great temperatures.  I taking all secondary roads, 280 miles into the trip, there was a loud metallic clank.  Then it sounded like the motor was full of ball bearings and making no power.  Pulled off immediately.  I'm pretty sure it dropped a valve.  I was on the 2015 SERGU, with only 42,694 miles on the bike and 12 days out of factory warranty.

Hopefully a lifter didn't implode in the case as in my situation, still waiting since 8/31 due to needing engine cases stamped with VIN cost in excess of 5900. and will increase but I am covered because I extended the ESP.

[RonandJanet]

I hate hearing about these issues at 50K miles!   I am curious how long does the ESP warranty last (time, miles)? It looks like some older bikes still have the ESP so I am curious.   

[AMEDD_SFC]

2014 FLHTKSE 39500 - Fullsac w/ 2" baffles and tune.

M

[johnmowcop]

My 2011 CVO RoadGlide Ultra

Definitely not still buttoned up.

Precautionary change of inner cam bearings, chain tensioners, lifters and valve springs at 16k.
Rebore, pistons and valve seals at 22k due to litre of oil per 700 miles usage.
For the first 3k after rebore at normal riding oil usage was negligible.
It's now at 28k and just beginning to sniff the oil again, about 1/2 litre over the last 2k, mostly at hot weather motorway speeds (70-80mph).
Holding my breath for what it will do over the next 2k at normal riding pace.

But still a pleasure to own.  JohnT

Update on this. Five weeks ago, couple of weeks after this post. One lifter went, finished up having to replace lifters, cams (std 255) (could have got away with one cam but as I was in there!), cam support plate and oil pump did inner needle rollers again at same time. About 300 miles now since the replacement going good again. masochist Moi!?

The Harley and Davidson's story just been shown on Television in the UK. Enjoyed the yarn but.... who produced that? Was it the moco.

Still like the bike though.

[FLTRCVO]

I hate hearing about these issues at 50K miles!   I am curious how long does the ESP warranty last (time, miles)? It looks like some older bikes still have the ESP so I am curious.

I purchased the ESP for 7 years, then I extended it for 3 more years. Here is where it gets tricky; you must renew  and or extend it before the motorcycle reaches 75,000 miles. My motorcycle was going to be over the 75,000 miles prior to the original ESP expiration date so I canceled it prior to reaching 75,000 miles and applied for a new 3 year ESP which I received, there is a 300 mile waiver before the ESP will take affect. Also, I received a check back for the unused portion of the original ESP. This ESP had a $50. deductible on tires.

[hogdooz]

My 2015 CVO Road Glide with 18,000 miles on it is in the shop right now getting a new engine due to crankshaft bearing failure. Of course, I'm out on the road traveling so the nearest Dealer was Thunderbird Harley in Albuquerque, NM--I'm stuck for 3 or 4 extra days. Is this a common occurrence with these 110 cuin motors?

[CVOStreetglide]

My 2015 CVO Road Glide with 18,000 miles on it is in the shop right now getting a new engine due to crankshaft bearing failure. Of course, I'm out on the road traveling so the nearest Dealer was Thunderbird Harley in Albuquerque, NM--I'm stuck for 3 or 4 extra days. Is this a common occurrence with these 110 cuin motors?

You ought to ask the repairing dealer what they will give you in trade with your new motor. Then get a new one with a new 2 year warranty and be on your way.

Best regards