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96ci deluxe 2008.

  • Sporty
    Sporty
    4 years ago
    Gday fellas 
    Hoping you can share you knowledge re the 96 twin cam 
    I’ve got 29000km on mine, just wanting to know what I should replace or upgrade to safe guard a break when out in the bush or a trip.

    Example my last HD was a heritage 1996, and the INA bearing let go with catastrophic consequences on a long road trip, cost to repair was huge!, had I known about the bearing issues could have been a lot cheaper to retrofit.

    So any advice on the deluxe? 
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    4 years ago
    I'd be tempted to change the wheel bearings if you have not already. Plus a good visual inspection of the drive belt, in fact a good visual inspection of everything. 29000 ks is not that much so if your bike has been well maintained you can only really take your chances like everyone as to what might happen that is bad on a trip. I like to take a belt deflection tool with me on a road trip in case you get a flat and have to get a new tyre in a non Harley shop, at least you can set the belt at the right tension and its only a small tool.
  • Sporty
    Sporty
    4 years ago
    Quoting Far Canal on 20 Jan 2020 05:35 AMedited: 20 Jan 2020 05:37 AM

    I'd be tempted to change the wheel bearings if you have not already. Plus a good visual inspection of the drive belt, in fact a good visual inspection of everything. 29000 ks is not that much so if your bike has been well maintained you can only really take your chances like everyone as to what might happen that is bad on a trip. I like to take a belt deflection tool with me on a road trip in case you get a flat and have to get a new tyre in a non Harley shop, at least you can set the belt at the right tension and its only a small tool.

    Yes agree with what you say, however I’m more looking into the ‘ Achilles heel’ or the 96 twin cam.
    Like cam chain tensioners, or de compensator upgrade?
    Recently a mate stator went on his 96 twin cam heritage, and the mechanic stated there was damage to the spline!, a quick read around and found that 2007 models have problems in that area, and need upgrades, before more damage is done 
  • Grease Monkey
    Grease Monkey
    4 years ago
    I always check the wheel bearings on a tyre change and service, had one let go once, had only done 8k in a new wheel, not pretty, I change them as required.
    2008, your inner cam bearings are probably the nastiest thing that could go, however if there is no evidence of metal in the filter I would leave them until you do tensioner shoes down the track, you have B lifters, they are good lifters, should not be a problem, your compensator could stuff up but it usually happens slowly and gives a bit of warning. Plenty of 96's running around stock with way more trouble free k's than yours but shit can happen, overall a pretty solid engine.
  • Sporty
    Sporty
    4 years ago
    Quoting Grease Monkey on 20 Jan 2020 06:06 AM

    I always check the wheel bearings on a tyre change and service, had one let go once, had only done 8k in a new wheel, not pretty, I change them as required.

    2008, your inner cam bearings are probably the nastiest thing that could go, however if there is no evidence of metal in the filter I would leave them until you do tensioner shoes down the track, you have B lifters, they are good lifters, should not be a problem, your compensator could stuff up but it usually happens slowly and gives a bit of warning. Plenty of 96's running around stock with way more trouble free k's than yours but shit can happen, overall a pretty solid engine.

    Thanks for that, what I was looking for!. It is a great engine, and I do maintain it as required, service intervals 3-4K, will check wheel bearings on next tire change.
  • Daffy
    Daffy
    4 years ago
    Quoting Grease Monkey on 20 Jan 2020 06:06 AM

    I always check the wheel bearings on a tyre change and service, had one let go once, had only done 8k in a new wheel, not pretty, I change them as required.

    2008, your inner cam bearings are probably the nastiest thing that could go, however if there is no evidence of metal in the filter I would leave them until you do tensioner shoes down the track, you have B lifters, they are good lifters, should not be a problem, your compensator could stuff up but it usually happens slowly and gives a bit of warning. Plenty of 96's running around stock with way more trouble free k's than yours but shit can happen, overall a pretty solid engine.

    Quoting Sporty on 20 Jan 2020 06:11 AM

    Thanks for that, what I was looking for!. It is a great engine, and I do maintain it as required, service intervals 3-4K, will check wheel bearings on next tire change.

    Don't check them. Just replace them!  I speak,well ok,write from experience!
  • Big Steve
    Big Steve
    4 years ago
    As has been said the wheel bearings are a must.
    It won't cost too much to pop off the cam cover and inspect the cam chain tensioners. But 29,000km is pretty low.

    I'm about to hit 90,000km and haven't check tensioners yet.
  • Sporty
    Sporty
    4 years ago
    Quoting Big Steve on 21 Jan 2020 02:55 AM

    As has been said the wheel bearings are a must.

    It won't cost too much to pop off the cam cover and inspect the cam chain tensioners. But 29,000km is pretty low.

    I'm about to hit 90,000km and haven't check tensioners yet.

    Ok will do!.
    Bearings, is there a specific brand? 
    It seems strange to replace bearings that are working perfectly atm, but I’ll go with it 
    Cheers 
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    4 years ago
    Quoting Big Steve on 21 Jan 2020 02:55 AM

    As has been said the wheel bearings are a must.

    It won't cost too much to pop off the cam cover and inspect the cam chain tensioners. But 29,000km is pretty low.

    I'm about to hit 90,000km and haven't check tensioners yet.

    Quoting Sporty on 21 Jan 2020 05:20 AM

    Ok will do!.

    Bearings, is there a specific brand? 
    It seems strange to replace bearings that are working perfectly atm, but I’ll go with it 
    Cheers 

    Get a quality Japanese set of bearings, not the HD ones.
  • Sporty
    Sporty
    4 years ago
    Quoting Big Steve on 21 Jan 2020 02:55 AM

    As has been said the wheel bearings are a must.

    It won't cost too much to pop off the cam cover and inspect the cam chain tensioners. But 29,000km is pretty low.

    I'm about to hit 90,000km and haven't check tensioners yet.

    Quoting Sporty on 21 Jan 2020 05:20 AM

    Ok will do!.

    Bearings, is there a specific brand? 
    It seems strange to replace bearings that are working perfectly atm, but I’ll go with it 
    Cheers 

    Quoting Far Canal on 21 Jan 2020 06:24 AMedited: 21 Jan 2020 06:25 AM

    Get a quality Japanese set of bearings, not the HD ones.

    ??
  • Crebbo
    Crebbo
    4 years ago

    I have a 2008 Heritage 72,000 k's agree with the wheel bearing comments, however I have no other issues the bike, it's always serviced as required ,the drive belt has been fine ,however that will depend on how and where the bike has been ridden, the cam chain tensioner's on a 96 are hydraulic and do not suffer the same wear rate as the earlier twin cams with the spring loaded set up. I have done several 5,000k + trips with no issues other than leaking master cylinders which is a common problem with most twin cams.


  • Sporty
    Sporty
    4 years ago
    Quoting Crebbo on 22 Jan 2020 10:09 AM

    I have a 2008 Heritage 72,000 k's agree with the wheel bearing comments, however I have no other issues the bike, it's always serviced as required ,the drive belt has been fine ,however that will depend on how and where the bike has been ridden, the cam chain tensioner's on a 96 are hydraulic and do not suffer the same wear rate as the earlier twin cams with the spring loaded set up. I have done several 5,000k + trips with no issues other than leaking master cylinders which is a common problem with most twin cams.


    Luck of the draw really! Good to read though 
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