How many miles will a twin cam 88 last?
but in my opinion these bikes will last as long as you take care of them. ghjohnso said: I got into an argument with a Harley basher (who rides a Honda) who said that the average life expectancy of a Twin Cam 88 is 40 thousand miles.
How many miles is a Harley 88 Good For?
at least 200,000 miles, probably 500,000 if well cared for and not abused.
How many miles will a Harley Twin Cam last?
The twin Cam is a very sound design for the most part and should easily get 150,000 to 200,000 miles with PROPER MAINTENANCE.
Are Twin Cam engines reliable?
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.
How many horsepower is 1450cc?
The 1,450 cc is equivalent to an 88 cubic inch block, and is is a twin-camshaft engine. The twin camshaft was also released as a Twin Cam 88B which was quite a bit bigger at 96 cubic inches. The bore of this engine is 3.75 inches and the stroke is four inches. It pushes 80 horsepower at 5,200 rpm.
What years did Harley make the Twin Cam 88?
The Twin Cam 88 was released for the 1999 model year in September 1998. The Twin Cam 96 was released for the 2007 model year.
How many miles can you put on a Harley engine?
It Is Not Unusual for a Harley Davidson Engine To Last 150,000 Miles.
What years did Harley make the Twin Cam motor?
Differences from predecessor (Evolution engine)
| Change | Evo |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 82 cu in (1,340 cc) |
| Oil pump | External. Connected through a series of gears. |
| Cams | Single, with 4 lobes. |
| Cam drive | Gears |
When did the Harley Davidson Twin Cam 88 engine come out?
DreamPictures/Photodisc/Getty Images The 1,450 cc Harley Davidson Engine, also known as the Twin Cam 88, was a breakthrough in motorcycle history when it came out. The engine was made and used on many different Harley Davidson bikes from 1999 to 2006.
Is the Twin Cam 88A the same as the 96B?
88B and 96B Engines. It is basically the same engine as the original (now retroactively referred to by enthusiasts as “Twin Cam 88A”), but with a modified engine block design that incorporates twin chain-driven balance shafts. The Twin Cam 96B engine was released at the same time as the Twin Cam 96A model, for the 2007 model year,…
What is the displacement of a twin cam engine?
The 88 represents the displacement in cubic inches of the standard engine. The bore is 95.3 mm (3.75 in) and the stroke is 101.6 mm (4.00 in), meaning the displacement is 88 cu in (1,450 cc). The Twin Cam 96 displaces 96.7 cu in (1,584 cc).
What’s the life expectancy of a twin cam?
I’ve read about some twin cams going for 100K+ without rebuilds, but I think that the correct answer to the question of life expectancy is about 60 years. There are some flat heads, knuckles, pans and shovels still going. Not many metrics that old still around. Except maybe BMW’s. I would think between 130,000 and 160,000 then you rebuild it.