I would like to add my welcome, I am new here as well and I wish I would have found this site before buying a "Screamin Eagle"!!! I have only had mine since mid September (purchased used from House of Harley in Milwaukee) and have had no problems with it, But... after reading on this board since then I am almost afraid to take off on a trip on it due to Motor problems mentioned. My old 02 Ultra was as reliable as I have ever had and I got tired of wrenching on the old Shovelhead all the time. I certainly don't want something I can't depend on for the long haul!!! at any rate, Welcome aboard from Minnesota!!! For now I am one happy camper (Except for the weather).