CVO Technical > Twin Cam
S&S Crate vs Harley Davidson 110 CVO rebuild???
bigchuck:
My 110 dropped lifters and I went 117 with all the premium aftermarket parts. About the only original parts are the 2 halves of the casing. Not cheap but I'm very happy. Sorry I don't trust HD to put out a dependable motor.
2 ROSE:
--- Quote from: acevtwin on August 26, 2025, 09:36:33 AM ---I am curious, did your 110 scatter? Had you changed out the lifters at any time or?
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No, it did not scatter, it was still running fairly well but I could hear a whining noise at idle.
Lifters were replaced along with the top end at 30k…it was still under warranty at the time.
Warranty has expired, hence the thought of going outside The MotoCo for motor replacement.
I failed to mention, my dealer seems to think there are issues with the motor main bearings.
AI makes it sound like S&S is superior to HD.
I do not know anybody personally who runs S&S, so looking here for some discussion.
Alan Perlin:
I have had a S&S 124 HO in my 12 RG for over 50K miles with zero issues and I certainly don’t “baby” my bikes..
HOGMIKE:
Send the 110 engine to a good performance shop. They can build an engine with the right parts to upgrade it to S&S performance levels!
If you go the S&S route, you’ll lose the OEM factor of your CVO. Not a big deal IMO.
I have a crate S&S in one of my bikes and love it. All premium parts right out of the box.
My M8 is now a 124, again all premium parts. But it’s still OEM looking on the outside!
Get in touch of a GOOD builder and discuss you options with them.
FLSTFI Dave:
The CVO has its own Engine and Transmission color, not on other bikes. I would build the 110 to a 117. A good shop can build it to S&S power levels and reliability. It will maintain the CVO look.
That could be important on resale.
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