How many miles is a Harley engine good for?
For sports bikes, 25,000 miles can be a lot. Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are built to last much longer. If a bike has good maintenance records, no signs of damage and no oil leaks, even a bike with 40,000 to 50,000 miles can be expected to last a long time.
What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson Softail have?
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What kind of gas mileage does a Softail get?
I was surprised about the gas mileage, even with Screamin’ Eagle mufflers and the Stage 1 air cleaner kit, I get over 47 mpg on the highway. So far, I have no regrets about buying this motorcycle. Did you find this useful? I bought an ’04 Softail Standard in April of this year and I have to say that it’s the best bike I ever had.
What’s the difference between a softtail and hardtail Harley Davidson?
The Softail family has concealed rear suspension for a hard-core ‘hardtail’ look. The Harley-Davidson Softail Standard was discontinued for 2007. Compared to later motorcycles, the main differences are that it hasn’t got the latest air cooled engine and other minor refinements. You can read our 2020-on Harley-Davidson Softail Standard review now.
How big are the forks on a Harley Davidson Softail?
Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom: Another traditional Harley fan’s piece of heaven. It’s much more chopper inspired than the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard – bobtail fender, wide 200mm rear end and factory ape hangers combine with a laced chrome front wheel and forks raked out to 21”.
What are the specs for a 2002 Harley Davidson Softail?
Join the 02 Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard discussion group or the general Harley-Davidson discussion group. List related bikes for comparison of specs. Bikez has discussion forums for every bike.
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I was surprised about the gas mileage, even with Screamin’ Eagle mufflers and the Stage 1 air cleaner kit, I get over 47 mpg on the highway. So far, I have no regrets about buying this motorcycle. Did you find this useful? I bought an ’04 Softail Standard in April of this year and I have to say that it’s the best bike I ever had.
How often does a Harley Davidson engine fail?
This metal-to-metal contact promotes engine failures which can be dangerous to you and your bike. This problem can occur anywhere from 15,000 to 75,000 miles depending on the severity. The only way to truly avoid this problem is to completely swap out the chain system for a gear-driven system.