High Mile Harley Engines Are Your Dream Harley Motorcycle

[@GixxerFoo]

How many miles do you consider to be high mileage on a Harley or would you consider that just broken in?

[@Nobody-xh5qe]

50k

[@wcraiderevo8078]

Really depends on how it is maintained. I would rather have a higher mileage bike that has been maintained than a garage ornament.

[@nicholasallen3229]

As long as the previous owner wasn't a pro street - stunt-back tire smoking Evel Knievel, there's no such thing as to many miles on a HD , high miles low - low cost , you will ride it more than fix it Note: HD motor cycle would not still be around 120 yrs later, if HD wasn't flawless ,

[@scrumthebum2451]

When recommending a bike I tell them look for one under 10,000 miles unless they are a expert wrench

[@semperfipar1299]

It all depends on the oil that was put in it. I would say over seventy thousand for a well lubricated engine that did not use Harley Oil, which is crap oil with no API rating for quality. Good oil has put motorcycle engines up there with automotive engines as far as longevity. Harley Davidson's have such an aftermarket for crate engines of all different types and sizes you could buy an old bike for a song and have the money left over for a new engine.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

My Sportster has never been rebuilt and it's has 400,000 miles on the original engine. Just keeps going.1999 883. Most reliable bike I have . Never left me stranded.

[@paulfiore7083]

I agree.. Sportster engines are the absolute best

[@georgewetzel4380]

Yes, Sportsters are SOLID.

[@Jeffmd2020]

Holy shit man!! So bad I wanna say bullshit cause it’s really hard to believe that without seeing it but then again why lie lol!! That’s insane tho! Im hoping to get some serious miles outta my 07 street glide cause that 96 twin cam is one of the best Harley motors there is…

[@wingandhog]

My 2008 Honda GoldWing GL-1800 left me stranded on I-10 just north of El Paso over a July 4th weekend. (I have a video about that on my channel). My 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide that I bought new and have traveled extensively on it, never has.

[@joshc7091]

@PeterAngles-jq7grYup I call bullshit!! 400k it would no compression at this point. All original 400k 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@croycamaro]

Just bought a 2013 Road King with 63K on it. Went to the HD dealership and had the history pulled, and all services had been done on time for the life of the bike. Gave me a lot of peace of mind pulling the trigger on the purchase. Runs like new!

[@HappyRamblingCamper]

66,870 miles on my 2016 Harley ultra limited.. love that 103 H.O. Stage 1 and tuned only…. I bought this bike with 17 miles on it. Runs like a dream. Only thing I had to do is replace the compensator.. oil changed every 3000 miles with Royal Purple .. trans and primary every 8,000 miles…. I know what Harley says on miles and fluid changes. But they also want you to keep buying a new one every cple years … so I’ll keep doing what I’m doing. LoL …. Shooting for 200,000 miles

[@davidfellows6250]

and there's a good chance you'll get it. but change your fork oil and break fluid every other year. I also have a 103 ho with about the same miles, I do all my own maintenance . ive never had a problem with the compensator or auto chaine ajustment but when i change the primary oil i alway check the adjustment. I've been running Amsoil and change every 5k and the iol is still good but its insurance. besides some breathers on the intake and dipstick my bike is stock.

[@stlchuckhd]

Great content and vlogs. Your videos are always thought provoking. My input: 195K on my 2007 FLTR stock 96", still running strong and 50 mpg on the highway. Engine/transmission have never been rebuilt. Cam chain tensioner was first replaced at 160K (checked at 80K) along with lifters (Harley trained mechanic recommended). I have the tensioner shoes as a souvenir. Injector(s) stuck at ~190K (according to Harley mechanic/ Service manager at a Harley-Davidson dealership) and would not start / run. Mechanic opened the throttle half way; engine bucked and popped for about 15 seconds and smoothed out .No charge. Suggestion from two Harley mechanics: Seafoam (in liquid form) in the fuel tank per bottle instructions when bike has the same symptoms. I've put on another 5K with only two of same issue after ~500 / ~750miles from initial issue. First starter relay replacement at 193K. Fuel pump replacement at 117K. All maintenance done per 2007 H-D Touring manuals I bought (I bought service manuals for all three of my Harleys) whether self performed or at a Harley-Davidson dealership like head bearing check/adjustment. I only use H-D synthetics on all three of my bikes. I do short trips like shopping or PGR missions or US HOG touring ralleys (last one was the 2022 West Meets East Posse Ride 7,500 miles). I check the oil every morning on a touring rally or 500 miles at home. I add 8oz for every "X" below the middle of the "Xs". Very happy with this bike and my other Harleys: 94 FXR Super Glide with 86K and 14 FLSTC Heritage with 26K. Regular maintenance and wiping down each bike after most rides. Thank you 🇺🇸

[@Charlie-d1w4p]

You will achieve 200k easy,and I'm in agreement with you regular service and maintenance is key to reliability and longevity on anything automotive

[@okiemale1589]

2015 Ultra Classic Low... 54k miles bought it 2 years ago with 18k miles on it.. Had over $10k of extended warranty work on it in the past year, and have receipts... Complete charging system changed out, transmission seal, head bearings, left handlebars cluster switch, can't recall what else off hand. Had major engine failure last April, upgrade to a Screaming Eagle stage 4 103 to 110 installed, paid out of pocket for that upgrade. Love my Ultra and definitely can tell the difference with the engine upgrade...

[@FeatheredDino]

200k is a pipe dream without at least a top end rebuild. The only bike Harley ever made that might have a chance of 200k on original engine is the Evo Sportster.

[@curlymaplebandit3107]

I just brought home a 92’ Electra glide TC. Factory paint looked great, bike looked a couple years old, not 30+. Starts and runs beautifully. You’d call her a garage queen if you didn’t see the odometer. Going thru the suspension just because I don’t have a history more than noticeable issues, & @ 79K, she deserves the attention. Love that old carbureted evo. Thanks for the vid and your perspective.

[@bighensdog74]

I'm buying and picking up a 2009 Electra Glide UC from a family friend next weekend. 109,000 miles. Second owner, and he is giving it to me for $1,500 due to salvage title. My first HD to learn how to ride. All comments welcome for this beginner.

[@jasonkarimi1849]

Don’t be afraid to drop it it’ll be fine and it’s part of the process Warm your tires when first taking off by swerving so you don’t go down in corners go slow take it easy and enjoy the ride

[@bighensdog74]

@@jasonkarimi1849 thanks for the kind words. Dropped it twice so far. No biggie, just keep going. I've done two good trips so far, one was 165 miles, and the other was 116 miles. Loving it.

[@stlchuckhd]

Great content and vlogs. Your videos are always thought provoking. My input: 195K on my 2007 FLTR stock 96", still running strong and 50 mpg on the highway. Engine/transmission have never been rebuilt. Cam chain tensioner was first replaced at 160K (checked at 80K) along with lifters (Harley trained mechanic recommended). I have the tensioner shoes as a souvenir. Injector(s) stuck at ~190K (according to Harley mechanic/ Service manager at a Harley-Davidson dealership) and would not start / run. Mechanic opened the throttle half way; engine bucked and popped for about 15 seconds and smoothed out .No charge. Suggestion from two Harley mechanics: Seafoam (in liquid form) in the fuel tank per bottle instructions when bike has the same symptoms. I've put on another 5K with only two of same issue after ~500 / ~750miles from initial issue. First starter relay replacement at 193K. Fuel pump replacement at 117K. All maintenance done per 2007 H-D Touring manuals I bought (I bought service manuals for all three of my Harleys) whether self performed or at a Harley-Davidson dealership like head bearing check/adjustment. I only use H-D synthetics on all three of my bikes. I do short trips like shopping or PGR missions or US HOG touring ralleys (last one was the 2022 West Meets East Posse Ride 7,500 miles). I check the oil every morning on a touring rally or 500 miles at home. I add 8oz for every "X" below the middle of the "Xs". Very happy with this bike and my other Harleys: 94 FXR Super Glide with 86K and 14 FLSTC Heritage with 26K. Regular maintenance and wiping down each bike after most rides. Thank you 🇺🇸

[@MrTheDays1]

Keep riding that!

[@thomasmcghee2468]

Love the detailed response thanks

[@wingandhog]

In my opinion, the 96 is one of the best engines Harley has ever built. Keeping it stock is the key for longevity and reliability.

[@jasonshortphd]

Any older bike I buy…. Steering head bearings, wheels bearings, swing arm bearings, throttle cables, rubber bushings, then fluids, carb cleaning, etc. I actually worry very little about the engine, they seem to last better than everything else on the bike. But I will do a compression test on it, just to see the state of the engine.

[@Glyder1959]

Been riding since 1977. Bought new once in 1999. Recently found a 2008 Electra Glide one owner with only 15000 on the clock. I’m 64 now and plan on riding this bike into my sunset. Always done my own maintenance and I’m sure this bike will carry me for the next 20 years.

[@paulfiore7083]

I like to look at the owner's garage, house and other vehicles. If everything is neat, clean and covered up it generally shows an owner that cares. I've had good luck getting good used bikes by judging the owners

[@wingandhog]

Honestly, I do the same thing. You can tell quite a bit by those factors alone. I bought my GoldWing slightly over two years ago from an out of state seller who works as a petroleum engineer in Texas. He also teaches at a local college. He maintained this bike as … uhm… you would expect an engineer to do. He actually had his maintenance schedule on a whiteboard in his garage. I flew out there, test rode the bike for 5 miles, handed him $10k in cash and rode home the next day. Bike is pristine for an 08.

[@cruiser6260]

​@@wingandhogyou should have got a receipt and transferred the ownership honestly

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

Very good thinking. Very Smart

[@dennyclosser8456]

I had a 1988 FLH. 230,000 miles. Yes I did do two top ends. And I religiously maintain that motorcycle. Every time I put new rubber on I had them change the wheel bearings. It’s dirt cheap to do and easy on those bikes they just popped in and out Lost the main bearing in. The transmission went out on a 7000 mile road trip. But I had it taken care of in Ukiah California within a couple of hours. Various cables throughout some trips, but every time I broke down, it turned into a little adventure and met great people And had some great stays.. I sold that bike still running for $6000 and I’m kind of kicking myself in the ass that I still don’t have it. It was a great bike probably still is.

[@Since_84]

Just bought a 2011 SG 103 with 9500 miles. I've heard good things about these motors, so I hope she lives up to it.

[@paparalph4]

Just four years ago on Labor Day I bought an 2004 Heritage Softail with 54K miles on it. Never rode a bike in my life, got it for my 66th birthday. As of today I am just shy of putting 60k miles in the saddle. Should have that by October on my 70th birthday. I do oil changes with conventional oil every 3k miles, tires every spring along with brake pads. Replaced clutch plates this summer, plugs, ignition coil, wires and cam crank sensor, and rebuilt carburetor and new front forks. Have had the cam chain tensioners replaced two summers ago and will do it again this winter, along with drive belt, wheel bearings, calipers rebuild, plugs. At the start of this riding season had a shop pull the plugs and checked the cylinders with a bore scope. I was told not to open this engine, there is still cross hatching. Doesn't drip oil and at oil change time I may be 2 to 4oz down. Had Harley look up the history on this bike and had one small minor service note so I'm assuming the previous owner did all his own work. Love this bike and since I'm new to the biker life style I'm loving every minute. I'm planning for next season from Wisconsin to Sturgis then Oregon for two months, also Nashville, North Carolina, Florida and back to Wisconsin. I sold my fixed up 2007 Mustang cause I only drove that in the summer and for four years it has been collecting dust.

[@paparalph4]

@PeterAngles-jq7gr yup, coming from a guy that knows sh!t. Let's see if your still riding when get this age. Probably on a three wheeler.

[@paparalph4]

Well, I'm enjoying life on the bike. Better late than never.

[@PAdams-qg5io]

My 2005 Ultra Classic just turned over 97K miles. Harley Dealership built new SE103 motor. Always maintained with SYN3 oil. Runs better today than when she was new. I would go cross country without hesitation. A bad ass machine.

[@sergeysamofalov677]

I have a 2003 King. with 35,000 miles. installed: hydraulic tensioners, fuling camshafts 525, arlen ness intake? exhaust system screaming eagle (118 newtons per meter of torque and 80 horsepower at the wheel - Dino tuning) engine displacement 88 cubic inches. drive pulley 34t. oil cooler, Brambo front brakes, progressive suspension front suspension, bitubo rear suspension. I finished my motorcycle to perfect condition (in my opinion). Thank you for your videos, they taught me a lot. I hope I'll see you someday.

[@sergeysamofalov677]

I did all the work myself. Thanks again to this channel.

[@MISSISSIPPI1841]

Over 94,000 miles on my 2010 FLHTP with the 103. I bought it new. Stage 1 and pipes is all I ever did to it. Burns no oil and runs like new. A keeper.

[@jonathanmark289]

I've got a 1999 Custom Softail with 33,000 and Evo and it runs perfect.. I do all my own maintainence and she's amazing.

[@dmitrykhramov1832]

Quite appropriate timing for this video! About to go and see 1998 Dyna with 27k miles……

[@chrishayes2044]

Best year for evo I have one has 60 thousand on clock and still going strong

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Love that YT algorithm. I am checking out an immaculate looking 05 softtail deluxe tomorrow! It has 89 grand on it! Its all about what the previous owner has done. How did that Dyna work out?

[@BryanShawn-k6i]

My 04 ultra with 43k and a stage 1 runs great. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a well maintained twin cam with 50k if the price was right and the bike was well maintained .

[@aegixxer1]

Just picked up a 2011 Ultra Limited with 90k on the clock. I'm third owner. 2nd owner put 700 miles on it. First owner put everything else on it riding from L.A. to San Jose to visit family. Full service records up to the current mileage. All done at a Harley dealership. The bike was ice cold when I went to check it out. Had the typical Harley starter struggle and lit right up. Only thing I did was replace the windscreen and brake pads. The guy even had the oil changed about 100 miles before I bought it. I feel like I could ride it across the country without a worry.

[@jessyhavron2548]

I wouldn't trust it.

[@aegixxer1]

@@jessyhavron2548 Did a 400 mile loop last weekend. Only thing that gave me trouble was some backed up traffic here and there. Bike ran great. I did figure out the front brake switch is needing to be replaced. Nothing an $18 part can't fix.

[@3Dave3]

I always buy used, can't justify paying new bike prices when I need to do a bunch to make it fit my size. I have mechanical abilities and rather take the money I save and build the bike I want, that's the beauty about Harley, you can make whatever you want, and if it gets boring, change it!

[@sergeysamofalov677]

I bought my 2003 Road King. for $7500. The seller gave me many more spare parts which were sold for $2000. I made my motorcycle the way I see it with this money. installed improved spare parts and sold old ones. My motorcycle budget is currently $8,500. You need to take into account that you have instructions and the skill to do all the work yourself. This is the price for a 2003 King if you have straight hands)))). last year I could afford to buy the king of roads on the M8 ’21. but I realized that I will still redo it as I see fit. but the new motorcycle will not be as good as it is more expensive.

[@MrTheDays1]

I bought a 02 FXDL 70k all paper work in hand new cam chain tensioner bearings neck bearings new wheels and re chrome wheels carburetor redid and re jet did a compression test new clutch new chain tensioner (I open it to check ) ect 4k$ original owner , took it home did brake pads and all fluids and took off all the leather accessories off , starts right up , such a fun bike

[@michaelcarberry594]

70K on '20 Road King. 180K on my '04 Aprilia Tuono. 300K+ on my '81 FLH. Ride maintain and repair.

[@terryfontaine9684]

I have a 2009 road king, with 97,000 miles on it. had it from new, the engine has never been open, I have been changing the oil and filter every 3000 miles, {oil and filter are cheap I buy a case of oil and filters}a few years ago I got the transmission rebuilt, new clutch, compensator and coil. I have all the yearly inspection paperwork from the dealer, always dealer serviced except for the oil changes, runs great this summer, I changed the fuel filter in the tank and also both O2 sensor, made a big difference,, I love my bike should be good for another 100,000 miles...

[@Bostonharborwater]

My buddy just hit 100,000 on his 2009 street glide.

[@karldoerr9456]

2011 Dyna, 107,200 and my 2018 flhr has 89,000. Dyna is a little tired, m8 still running great in Florida. Both are completely stock.

[@mrdan9613]

Last February I picked up a spotless 2014 SGS with 50k miles, dealer serviced since new and most of the appearance mods I would do anyway for $10k. I put 10k miles on it in the last 7 months with zero issues. I plan on building the motor at 100k whether it needs it or not.

[@badkarma-f3l]

My 2000 88 has 40000 on it but redone the cam chest have no problems still ride up and down the east coast. Plus I ride all as long as the snow and ice hold off

[@markman7]

Phil Steiner had 767k on his 2015 Gold Wing when he traded it in earlier this year. Used about a quart of oil in 1k by then but still ran great.

[@cruiser6260]

That's 278km a day for 8 yrs. U would not have time to work. Or you are riding over 2 hrs each way every day

[@frankpeletz1818]

I remember YEARS ago Harley gave a guy a new bike in trade for his 250,000 mile EVO dresser.

[@markman7]

@@cruiser6260 Yes, he rides a lot and is reitred. Phil now has over 100k miles on his 2023 Wing in a year with zero issues. I believe he's around 80 years old now.

[@cruiser6260]

@@markman7 that's close to 300 miles a day, so he really does live to ride

[@markb2775]

My 09 has 119000 on it, general maintenance cam tensioner changer with can and bearings, primary is gear with an M6 tensioner, wheel bearings steering. I ride it hard but change fluids often. I will be doing top end this winter. The evo is another long story 😊 Thanks for the videos.

[@MrTheDays1]

Very nice

[@Charlie-d1w4p]

Mark did you have trouble with the Evo?

[@markb2775]

@@Charlie-d1w4p the evo has been very good to me it has been ridden hard, I changed the cam and bearing twice I run a Headquarters rumble stick in her, cv carb and intake, front forks are mono tubes. The motor runs solid and the smile on my face every time I take her out is huge, it’s my dragster the 09 is my station wagon 😏

[@harleyhawk7959]

bought mine new 05, 2/10 of a mile on the odometer 97,000 miles later I decided for a new rebuilt timken bearings and s&s crank up. it has 6,000 on it now. 103 now, 103hp 103trq.

[@deepskywishingwell2602]

I bought a 1988 Electra Glide, 32000 miles. Looked like it had been babied and chromed out. Someone was the original owner with a fetish with this bike. That said , obviously work had been done, upgrades with carb, pipes, and as I found out, high performance parts in places. This bike runs perfect. Now I have dumped getting petcock , tires, brakes, points, and now at 39000+ miles she’s still running strong. She is one of a kind , never see another like her. I just don’t know where the stop point is? I have a total of about $6500 in the bike.

[@johnkenneally4662]

Bought the 2010 TC RG at 20K in 2014. Rode it to Sturgis, Americade, DC and Prince Edward Isle. Now has about 56K. Had S& S cams, oil pump and gear drive installed two years ago. Compensator about 4 years ago. Still runs good. Change my own oil about every 5K or yearly with synthetic.

[@michaelkozak7295]

I traded my 04 heritage classic in with 70+thousand miles on it stock. They gave me 6500 dollars which I thought was a great price. This was back in 2018. Empire harley davidson in New Rochelle..

[@glennjaffas6242]

I've only had one of these but my 2012 FLH has steel swingarm bushings, not rubber. They are still good at 150,000 miles.

[@tony55575]

I Have a '97 wide glide with the Evo carbureted... I had a Andrews can put in SMS lifters and Andrews pushrods and changed out the canberry toy Torrington bike's got about 40,000 close to it 37,000 runs gray anyway my point is all your videos are great man everything you talk about very knowledgeable very thorough I enjoy watching Thank you Keep up the good work

[@FloridaBoilermaker]

This is one of The reasons why I like this channel. As I'm trying to do with my first Harley (not my first bike), new information that I didn't know every time I watch a video. Keep up the information coming as I need to learn everything I can about my twin cam 96.

[@jeffhawkins711]

I bought a 02 Duece last spring. Had 69k on the clock. I only paid 45hundred and I could tell it had been taken care of. Previous owner bought it new. Always used synthetic oil, changed cam plate and oil pump to screamin eagle with hydraulic tentioners. I've had it almost a year now with 0 problems. Bike will run 120 no problem.

[@tonywiegmann88]

I have a 2000 roadking. Cam tensioner done ,thats it. Only amsoil 104000.miles Still starts great , runs great. Never been apart so far.

[@RelaxedpiperYoutube]

I have a 2004 Dyna Low Rider, with 15k on it, when should I consider replacing rubber parts, belt and etc?

[@ihopetospeed1]

I change wheel bearings at every tire change since the near miss.

[@fmagalhaes1521]

My 1994 Electra Glide with a carbed Evo engine has 125000 miles. Engine is original.

[@rogersmothers7435]

Bought a 2nd owner 99 fxdx with 72,000 miles. I would have passed on it, but the guy had all the paperwork. Had the camchest changed to hydraulic, and lifters, and routine oil changes. He had a book of paperwork. The only real problems i've had with it was a throttle cable broke, and the timing sensor went out, that made it not start. Replaced the sensor and now it starts up instantly, first time it turns over.

[@donschultz3207]

I have a 2021 Street Glide just turned over 87,000 not one problem never been to the shop except for tires. Now can"t sell it. It is a Stock 107 motor I think that is one reason and good maintenance and i don"t beat the crap out of it It is a good one for sure.

[@paulbouverette503]

I now have 84,000 miles on my 2016 Street Glide with the 103 twin cam, bike runs like new still. Never been torn down, just normal maintenance, cam chain adjuster etc. but no engine repairs.

[@GixxerFoo]

That's awesome, take care of the bike and it will take care of you. Glad to hear you've done the tensioners, that's the one thing that will destroy those motors if left unchecked.

[@jeffhawkins711]

Adding an update on my 02 Duece With 70 thousand on it. Ready for summer ! Spent alot of unessessary cosmetic parts. Well... PM 6 piston caliper. Sharkroad 2 into 1 exhaust. SCREAMS !

[@GixxerFoo]

That's not unnecessary at all! That's awesome with 70K and rolling down the road! I love it!

[@terryclay6668]

I have an 02 , and a 09 heritage. I'm the second owner of each, and got them from the same original owner. Both are high mileage, but have been serviced, repairs made when needed. Still showroom beautiful, start every time ( so far) . Have all receipts from all the repairs from new till now on both. They don't that much road riding anymore, just let an old air his head out once or twice a week 😂

[@GixxerFoo]

That's awesome, I would call that living right!

[@donraabe6750]

200000 on my 82 Sturgis shovelhead. I'll just keep going on it.

[@jeffhawkins711]

I had one of those shovels . First year belt drive front and rear. My primary belt had to be replaced every other year from dry rot. I guess because it was inclosed.

[@Billy-d1n]

I work at the parts counter at Caliente H.D. in San Antonio, Tx and parts availability it a big challenge for the more mature bikes. Regardless of mileage if it’s obsolete from H.D. then the hunt is on. Maybe you’ll get lucky maybe not. ECM’s are a real challenge. I Love the old Harley’s but sooner or later Harley Davidson is going to discontinue a part. WHY? Because they want you to buy a new bike. That’s marketing 101.

[@GixxerFoo]

I love the expression of more mature bikes! Harley is discontinuing some critical modules which are intertwined with major functions. Of course you can wire around this and that for the most part but like you said ECM's. There's not many aftermarket stand alone systems out there.

[@simonosullivan1660]

My 2003 Fatboy has 27000 miles on it, I have had it for over a year, and I recently checked the cam chain tensioners, and they are like almost new.

[@haroldyazzie3538]

My 03 fatty is at 44k. I changed out spring tensioners to hydraulic tensioners.

[@ogles824]

I have a buddy that bought a street glide, don’t remember the year, but it had about 50k on the clock. It was a really clean and appeared to be a well kept bike. It started and ran just fine but when he rode it; especially on long trips, the blow by from the V twin would cover him and everything down wind of crank case ventilation system with oil. Another thing I witnessed was a Harley towing a trailer through the mountains in Tennessee; a man and his wife on board, we were on an interstate highway and I noticed when they’d start up a hill they’d loose a lot of speed and I could tell by the sound of the engine it was trying to lock up, it was definitely over heating. Later on that day the whole rig passed me on a flat bed trailer. They probably had it overloaded for the situation they were in and the engine just couldn’t take it anymore. If you see one with a trailer hitch……….

[@GixxerFoo]

You gotta take care of them and change the oil, they wear out just like anything else. Even the most well kept machines can suffer a failure.

[@ogles824]

@@GixxerFoo agreed and you taught me a lot I didn’t know today. I’ll be looking for a bike that is 21 years old and all the info you talked about will come into play.

[@xlr8r3VA]

I bought my '95 Electra Glide Classic with 95,800 miles on it. It was my second bike, so I didn't mind if it had to sit a while. The only thing I ended up having to do was replace the rear tire with a Shinko Tour Master 250 and go. The front rocker box is leaking, so I am considering doing both cylinders. As far as miles go, as long as I have a running bike, I don't care about the miles on one if I am going to buy it because I will do what it takes to make it road worthy. That's all part of the fun. Next bike will be either a Dyna Wide Glide or FXR. I would love to put a springer front end on one.

[@timothymarlin2010]

Evo goes forever just keep replacing the cylinders

[@RichSterrett-ny6ty]

I have 73,000 miles on my 2004 twin cam Dyna. Runs like a top. I'm the only owner.

[@AlbertAtcheynum]

I ride a 2010 tri glide bought it and had 55,000 miles and just rolled to 70,000 miles. Still runs and sounds great, previous owner always took it to dealer ship to get serviced. I believe it'll run to 100,000 no problem.

[@1AXMRDR]

I bought a 'spare' '99 FLHRCI last year that had 25k on it. Already had cams and gears installed. The FI was bad so I converted to a Super E carb. Had to change ignition and wiring too. Runs like a top. Good to have an inexpensive spare bike in the shop. Sealed the spoke rims to run tubeless tires too.

[@pebear]

I bought my 2001 fatboy in Feburary of 2002 used for 8500 dollar and it had only 1200 miles on it. I was leaving the showroom after picking up an Ironead gas cap and I said hey that 9500 dollar price tag looks cool but call me when it's 8500 dollars. Well my mouth was cashing checks my ass wasn't ready for. I bought that fatboy and rode it home and it just happened to be valentine's day. My ole lady was not happy as she was expecting flowers and chocolate.... She said Hey idiot how you going to pay for that. I told her I quit smoking and I was spending 350 dollars a month on smokes back then. On that bike I replaced the cams, did a valve job and replaced the 3/4" straight pipes with 2 into one shorty pipes with baffles because I put a fairing on the bike and I wanted to hear the tunes.....The bike has about 80K on it and is still going strong

[@flat6fever680]

😄

[@JByb04]

I picked my '04 FLHRS up with 72k. It has actually been a very solid bike, after I addressed the previous owners neglect, and the only major issue I had was the tensioners. I replaced them & added a set of Feuling Reaper 525's to add a bit of power. I'm now at 83k miles and rode it from Kansas down to Arkansas for BBB. The engine performed flawlessly. The rear suspension is next on my list of things to address. The air shocks have failed me for the last time (said in Darth Vaders voice). In the winter of 2024; the engine is going to get a full bottom and top end rebuild. Not that it needs it at this point, but I'd rather get it done sooner than later. Thankfully these bikes are very rebuildable, and I would be less leery about buying a higher mileage HD versus a higher mileage metric bike.

[@budgreene8142]

Personally, I like bikes with around or under 20K miles but are around 20 years old. My last bike I bought a couple years ago was a really sexy '05 Softail Deluxe, I was the 3rd owner, 1st owner was the owner of Appleton Harley Davidson & the 2nd was a mature woman. I bought it bone stock for a steal. Drove it to Fuel Moto, 14 miles south of me & spent $7200 on a full on stage IV treatment, 98ci with hydraulic timing tensioner & performance clutch, jugs, CNC ported heads along with everything to make it Stage IV & it didn't require a throttle body upgrade. So now, I have my Dyno charts & i had more power & torque than any 2022 CVO ar the time. I keep up with anyone while riding a sexy retro Deluxe & for around $12k. I definitely would start with at least a 103 next time I farm out a job like that. Also in retrospect, I wish I chose a different cam profile. I should have taken advantage of redlining at 6k rpm vs being all in around 5k. It is a tires shredder & 88s have a short strok which allows them to wind up pretty darn fast

[@marka.bibbins9447]

83,000 miles; I ride daily a 2014 Electraglide Ultra Limited with the 103 ci H.O motor. My bike just rolled 83,000 miles and has no issues. I ride interstate road trips and 200 mile trips on a Sunday. This bike is great.

[@philipstoutenberg8472]

I picked up a 2011 Ultra with 82k on it last year and it started up this year like I just rode last weekend. Getting new rubber and a “once over” at the dealership right now and hoping to get a lot more miles out of it! Best riding Harley I’ve owned! Thick stack of maintenance records. You could tell it was loved. Got a good enough deal I figured if I had to rebuild, it was still worth it. Great to see your comment here! Ride safe!

[@frankpeletz1818]

60,000+ on my 92FLHTC .Just replaced the drive belt because it started to crack and fray along with the cheap paper base gaskets.

[@timothymilhomme5249]

The twin cam tensioner needs to be paid attention to. Check around 30k. That nylon tab wears out you can blow out your bottom end

[@GixxerFoo]

They say that hydraulic one will last 50K but I am a big about checking them at 30K. Replace them need it or not while you're there.

[@billcarothers9182]

Looking at a 2014 ultra limited with 70000. It is my friend's bike that I know the history of. He was picky with the maintenance and took great care of it.

[@TheScarecrow673]

I’ve got a 2000 Electra glide classic with 54k. It has Andrews 26 cams and and a K&N air filter it’s completely stock otherwise. I’m the second owner, and the first owner is a good friend who meticulous on maintainable. I love this bike and shooting for 125k miles before considering getting rid of it. I enjoy your channel 👍

[@williamjohnson6517]

Having a conversation with my indi the other day. Told him what i see on the interweb ,like people saying 30,40,50,000 miles is too much for a Harley.I have 45,000 on a 14 Streetglide and 29,000 on a 05 Deuce. He just laughs. Now hes a mechanic im not ( but i can do a lot myself) . He said he got his Roadglide with 30,000 on it and it now has 165,000 on it . He said i don't give a 💩 about mileage.But then he is a mechanic 🤔😉😁🇺🇲👍

[@magoolew5131]

I bought a new trike in 2014 and have just over 6K miles on it. I use it mainly for around town and to go get groceries. I'm 70 years old now and I figure that bike will last me until I'm unable to ride anymore.

[@mrelectraglide8155]

I Am the original owner of my 2003 Electra glide. Regular maintenance is key and don't abuse it .I have 112k on mine no major work.Went to cam driven.

[@GixxerFoo]

That's awesome! 112K is awesome and quite an achievment on motorcycle of any kind, especially on an 88! You've taken care of it and done the right things for sure!

[@dougduguid6729]

I picked up a 91 flhs. Canadian bike in kilometers. 160 Kms to 100 miles. Just shy of 100 Kms and I have to replace the valve seals. At the same time I’m going to hone and ring the jugs. Why not, I’m already there. 155 lbs compression when I got it. 110 currently. Loss of oil through seal or rings. Doin’ both. Love them evos. Enjoy the videos you post. Great stuff. Doug

[@majorintherepublick5862]

Normal people don’t take their bike to a dealer, $350 oil changes is ridiculous, once it was out of warranty I have changed my own oil and Dunn on my own maintenance

[@HogLife]

My 03 HeritageSoftail Classic has 45,000 on her and I’ve done all the maintenance on her myself,had an issue I couldn’t figure out,the bike would heat up and die at stop signs and lights,put all these things on her and nothing worked,I got frustrated to the point I didn’t even ride,well upon finding a few videos here on you tube,I decided to put an electronic cooling sensor on,it’s located behind the horn on the front head,a $15.00 part off of Amazon and the bike runs like it never has,amazing!!! Such relief

[@pistonwristpin1]

Wow, never thought about mileage and Harleys. My uncle rode a panhead ever since I can remember and I'm almost 60. I bought a '98 Dyna with 14k miles, a '03 Road King with 45k miles, and a '08 Road King with 19k miles. The car mechanic in me was hoping ya had an answer on bikes. With the exception of the various aftermarket exhaust systems, nothing stands out for concern. Seems topping off the oils kinda nullifies even more noise. So I guess I gotta wait... Don't know why my clutch hand gets sore after riding the '03 for a half hour. Don't seem any different than the '08 for any length of time. The 98 and 03 were my dad's bikes. They been sitting a while... The '08 Road King Anniversary edition caught my eye, and no woman to tell me "no!" Put an oil cooler on 'er today and Flo filter. I don't think four hours of sleep is enough for a test drive... Gotta control this excitement or I'll never get to ride'er 🤣🤣 Going to go get a bottle in front of me, instead of this mental frontal lobotomy.

[@dennistaylor6486]

I have 94,000 on my 06 Roadking and it runs like new ad looks good also.

[@Steve-k1c]

Lucky? I bought a 2000 Electra glide with only 31,699 miles 88ci. It starts and runs good, haven't cracked the cam chest yet. It's"old school" and I'm going to rebuild it.

[@Jimmy-01890]

I just got a 2016 Road Glide (not Special) with 120ST crate engine, SE Slip-on mufflers, SE Stage One intake, 14-inch handlebars, etc. The odometer has 19200 miles. The final price is $14,500. Do you think that's a good buy?

[@greghudson1489]

Hmm. Installed the SE hydraulic tensioner at 40K in my 2001 TC. Originals were about halfway down. Has 62K now. Also want to check swing arms for cracks. Just found mine cracked on left top of axle slot/hole last week.

[@GixxerFoo]

Holy crap your swing arm is cracked?? What model is you bike?

[@greghudson1489]

@@GixxerFooIt's a 2001 Road King. Evidently a known issue. Swing arms got beefed up a year or two later. Their are conversion kits to switch to the newer stronger style. I'm just going with another "regular" one and installing nylon bushings (Nylatron) on the new one.

[@skyhill4279]

Very Interesting video, I always enjoy your videos as they are very informative. Keep them coming. I ride a 77 XLH Ironhead which I bought new and a 95 FLSTN which I bought 10 years ago. 🇮🇲🇮🇲

[@sinistersilverado965]

I have a 97 Wideglide with 12k miles, and a 2005 Softail with 13k miles

[@bullast2046]

Wow

[@davidfellows6250]

in 50 years of riding harleys ive only delt with harley once over crappy wiring, but now i know how to get around that. my bikes get gone though every year and oil gets change up to three times a year. but also every fluid every other year. my last bike was a 71 shovel that had a half a million miles on it. treat these bike well ,take care of their needs and you can keepcthem forever. would i buy a bike with 100 k on it? sure im gonna get a deal and am gonna go through it anyway.

[@stlchuckhd]

Great comments, agree 🇺🇸

[@Kevin-ne3tl]

@PeterAngles-jq7gr How many miles do you get per bag of rice?

[@johnbelculf5441]

bfd@PeterAngles-jq7gr

[@sergeysamofalov677]

@PeterAngles-jq7gr Can I ask you a question? what is your mileage on this motorcycle?

[@bradelford363]

I always go for under 10k when buying a used bike, under 20k is all good if the bike is in prime condition but there are too many low mileage bikes out there for me to go over 20k.

[@benzielke7149]

I just replaced a 1986 Evo motor with a new one from S&S in late 2022. Half of the insides were Shovelhead stuff but the thing had been through a wreck long before I got it and didn't know. Because of that the cases had some damage on the insides which were things that couldn't be repaired for a rebuild. Used a nos CV carb and it runs great so far... I have it in an 81 FXW frame...

[@antonyjohnson5779]

I have a 2006 flhx street glide with 110,000+ miles, I changed oil every 3000-5000 miles, replaced the cam chain tensioners every 30,000-40,000 miles rebuilt the primary at about 60,000 miles. I kept up with tires, brakes, cables and clutches when needed, new battery every 3-4 yrs. Charlotte is still running well and starts up easily. Do you have any suggestions about what to look into and or replace to get more miles out of her? I bought a Fueling cam chest, cams and hydraulic tensioners kit with bearings and gaskets ect for $2000, I plan on installing soon. thanks.

[@GixxerFoo]

Damn you've done about everything and then some to make sure it keeps going! Hell I would for sure check pinion run out when you go to do the cams. If that's the stock crank in there we don't usually see upgrades at that kinda mileage. That's a tough call upgrading with those miles, part of me is just keep doing what your doing and install everything when you rebuild and go through the engine.

[@patrickhamilton565]

03 Wide Glide with 22,000mi on it. It was my dads old bike I got after he passed. It rides really great and always do regular maintenance up keep on it. I don’t ride it hard just cruise. My only concerns are for those tensioners. I haven’t had those checked yet. Great video 👍🏼

[@kenh9097]

I have almost 60k on my 2018 Road Glide Ultra, purrs like a kitten, but going to do lifters, cam, oil pump next month, will freshen her up some.

[@shanecoker8566]

My 2011 Ultra Limited has 120,000 miles, never been in the motor and it’s stock. I have never put cheap parts on it and always serviced.

[@gilbertbates8522]

There's a 98 evo softail custom on craigslist at $4500 obo right now local to me,. Pictures of the bike look great, but it's got 55k miles on it! I'd love to go look at it but I figure I'd have to dump another grand into it for lifters and cam bearing. There's a tray underneath it in one of the pics showing perhaps a few drops of oil, I've heard the inner primaries are a pain on the softails compared to the dyna's. The ad says motivated seller and I think I could pick it up at $4k, but 55k miles makes me nervous!

[@GixxerFoo]

For 4500 it's going to probably need a little work, but it's an Evo and parts are waaay cheaper than other models. You can do a whole top end with new cylinders, pistons and rings for 600 bucks.

[@frankpeletz1818]

Two biggest oil leaks on an EVO. Cylinder base gaskets and blow-by oil vapors from the crankcase breather after you shut it down,A lot of people install catch cans-like they use on race cars - to keep that stuff from carboning the pistons and rings.

[@xrick76tube]

Does Harley still make/sell any big bore twin cam crate engines? They used to make 120R and 120ST motors

[@freebehindbars8654]

No, S&S does.

[@d1mennis]

Kind of like last weeks video. If you could pick up a budget twin cam motor and send it to a machine shop to do the cases, barrels and heads, then you could put in a bigger cam and intake and injectors you're probably ahead of the game than taking your stock motor and sending it out and waiting and waiting and waiting. This way when the worked motor is done you just need to take out the old, bolt in the new and tune it. I still don't trust the M8's! They are barely reliable in stock form!

[@GixxerFoo]

That's exactly why l have been all.over building out the twin cams. The M8's just seem to have inherent issues that keep occuring.

[@GeneHillard]

IMHO it is dependent on maintenance. My 2010 FLHXSE 110" went 150k until a lifter failed. Currently have 198k and I've kept maintenance a top priority.

[@pirateatfourty]

i just bought a 2000 ultra classic for 5 grand had 165000 miles on it,, i rebuilt the engine and head bearings put a 6 speed in it.new engine mounts new wheel bearings, but i do the work myself, been building bikes over 50 years looks brand new was a one owner bike,i also put a new speedo in it to reflect the new engine, i wont sell it.all harleys need work new or otherwise

[@daveranger2826]

I have an '03 Wide Glide I bought used with under 37000 miles . After a couple months of riding , I decided to inspect the tensioners . They had 3/32 or so wear on them , so I put it back together and I'm still riding it at about 40000 miles . I'm installing a Screaming Eagle hydraulic kit I've already purchased in the next 2-3 months as insurance . My point being is that a V-8 Chevy small block that spins the timing chain 4 X more per mile doesn't require a tensioner despite having a longer chain ? And would last the length and more of 100000 miles .

[@getoffmygrass6974]

When I bought my 02 Night Train, the tensioner was in pieces in the cam chest for the 4k I put on it plus however long before. After upgrading and building to a stage 4 95”, I have 64k miles, never split the cases, never a single problem. It was running just fine without a tensioner.

[@tommartin7026]

I have 2001 Heritage 88 B 65,000 , did cam tensioner about 37,000 ,runs like a top, I ride it every day. Looking at a 16 Roadking low mileage

[@theodorstorelvmo1476]

Id love to see a video talking about rear tires, and how they affect handling and grip.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

,👍👍

[@scrumthebum2451]

There would be no contest , Dunlop American Elite would wipe the floor with other foreign brands. Dunlop is only mfg making mc tires in the USA 🇺🇸

[@HJG1964]

Peter likes to ride his sport bike bent over with a back pack on looking like a little boy ready to take it up his a**@PeterAngles-jq7gr

[@theodorstorelvmo1476]

@@scrumthebum2451 wasnt talking about brand, i am talking about width and diameter

[@scrumthebum2451]

@@theodorstorelvmo1476 I wouldn’t change width & Diameter unless I’m drag racing. Which I do but still running stock tire size

[@kevincook7510]

I have 04 Dyna has 5,700 miles on it, haven't had a single issue!

[@kevinwest3689]

Back in the day and it wasn't long ago, Buying and owning and riding a motorcycle. Meant that the maintenance was part of it, You are Either worthy or you're not. Changing bearings & Seals rings Is no different then wipein your ass. Now we have stereos on wheels lawyers and bankers Warranties And a new bike For fifty grand. Or those guys think YOUR not worthy. My old lady RIP would get off my shovel at a bar After parking next to a brand new one, Point that Little cuban finger like a weapon and say, That's right mother f We're on a shovel head. The troubles on the road, used to be the experience, the experience was life.

[@richardbeucler6425]

I bought a 2001 FLTRSE in 2016.Seller said it had a fresh top end.It’s got 114,000 on it now.Guess I wasn’t lied to. I

[@mbbeard3308]

I have several friends with over 100k on their Evo and Twin Cam bikes.

[@ckthompson7928]

Bought a used cop bike with 83,000 miles, $3k roll of the dice.... best decision I ever made on a used bike. Camchest update already performed. Replaced fuel pump, and whoo hoo he was a riding running sled. Cables, cables , cables. My last repair/ replacement was cables, should have been one of the 1st. Throttle stuck and I wound up wrecking. Maintenance is key.... service bikes usually have a excellent repair history.

[@jerlaine1638]

I bought a bike that was used as a Rental in in Hawaii, my new to me 2019 Ultra Classic with "high" mileage at 34k, I paid 14k and absolutely love it!!!

[@richardalvis4695]

It's an obsession for me. I'm 55 years old and have never sold any Harley I've ever bought. You can find low mileage bikes reasonable as well. My 05 wideglide has 15k on it and I picked it up for 5 Grand. 02 lowrider with 21k on it for 2 grand. ECT.... Love em all. Mostly Dynas But for the price of a new high end Harley I've bought 10 Harleys. It's how I learned to work on them and bought the tools as needed. Gotten pretty decent at it all and it's one if the joys in my life.

[@semperfipar1299]

So what. Run it till it drops and put a crate engine in it. Everything else is pretty over engineered on a Harley. The wheel bearings? I changed them at about thirty thousand miles and there was nothing wrong with them. There is also the fork oil and seals. Cables are under engineered so change them frequently or keep them oiled every time you wash the bike. On a side note this is another great informative video and straight up honest. Harley might be a little upset at some of the shortfalls you point out. LOL!

[@willgibbs7754]

01 roadking...70k...had it bumped to 95in at 30k and gear drive cams added as well as a couple of clutch and accelerator cable changes...it probably needs some other things done...regular oil changes.

[@ars1the1]

Looking at a 2011 Electra glide ultra limited with 50k miles on it what should I be looking for

[@GixxerFoo]

Listen to the primary for any wild noises for sure like a compensator issue. Make sure it's not cranking over excessively cold or hard to start hot. Now with kind of miles, cam chest. If you buy it, open it up and replace the hydraulic tensioners. They may be wore out, they may be perfect. Never know till it's tore down but make a plan to do it. It's cheaper than a new motor any day.