When did Harley switch to twin cam?
1998
The Harley-Davidson Twin-Cam V-twin was introduced in 1998.
What replaced the Dyna Wide Glide?
Softail
Harley-Davidson discontinued the Dyna platform in 2017 for the 2018 model year, having been replaced by a completely-redesigned Softail chassis; some of the existing models previously released by the company under the Dyna nameplate have since been carried over to the new Softail line.
Why did they stop making dynas?
If the two are so similar, why are people so mad that the Dyna was discontinued? It’s because the Dyna lineup embodied the “heritage” and “character” that the Harley-Davidson brand is both praised and panned for continuing into the present day.
Are there any problems with the Harley Davidson twin cam engine?
There are plenty of defects in the Twin Cam engines. Enough potential issues to actually alarm you and make you think twice before buying one. The main problem of the Twin Cam engine of the Harley Davidson is probably it’s the design aspect of the cam chain system. The actual design itself is designed poorly.
What happens if you leave a twin cam engine unfixed?
If this problem is left unfixed and not noticed, there is a chance that the entire engine of the Twin Cam will be destroyed; pistons, cams, even engine cases. It is a really serious engine problem that needs a lot of attention to get fixed.
When did the Harley Davidson Twin Cam 88B come out?
In 2000 the Twin Cam 88B was introduced specifically for the Softail line, with a pair of small balance shafts mounted in the engine cases, in front of and behind the crank.
What causes a cam chain to fail on a Harley Davidson?
The plastic spring loaded cam chain follower fails & it shreds plastic material that fouls the rotary gear oil pump cutting off oil flow to the engine. The problem is that many are experiencing failures at many different mileages, so it is hard to predict.
There are plenty of defects in the Twin Cam engines. Enough potential issues to actually alarm you and make you think twice before buying one. The main problem of the Twin Cam engine of the Harley Davidson is probably it’s the design aspect of the cam chain system. The actual design itself is designed poorly.
The plastic spring loaded cam chain follower fails & it shreds plastic material that fouls the rotary gear oil pump cutting off oil flow to the engine. The problem is that many are experiencing failures at many different mileages, so it is hard to predict.
If this problem is left unfixed and not noticed, there is a chance that the entire engine of the Twin Cam will be destroyed; pistons, cams, even engine cases. It is a really serious engine problem that needs a lot of attention to get fixed.
In 2000 the Twin Cam 88B was introduced specifically for the Softail line, with a pair of small balance shafts mounted in the engine cases, in front of and behind the crank.