Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Engines are Under Appreciated

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  • @GixxerFoo
    @GixxerFoo  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    What are your thoughts and luck with the Twin Cam engines?

    • @Bratman530
      @Bratman530 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh heck yeah you have that exactly right,,,, it makes me blink, my eyes, like when is that going to explode someday lol@@heyitspete6472

    • @bluezo6vett
      @bluezo6vett 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Great motors. I just had to replace the compensator at 10.000 miles.
      But I've got plenty of horsepower and twerk.

    • @johndsmith7785
      @johndsmith7785 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      My favorite years of the twin cam are the timken bearings & forged bottom ends. I also prefer the Delphi fuel injection or carburetors. The least amount of issues are these years

    • @yonniestone
      @yonniestone 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I had two Evo's before my 1999 FXDX TC88, I do my own wrenching and noticed the TC88 was a bit more refined mechanically and integrated, inspecting the cam chains I discovered S&S gear drive and Fueling 7000 oil pump, stock cams and plate, stock ignition has made it very reliable so far, the only downside is fuel consumption from the right wrist and a Mikuni 45 .

    • @martincvitkovich724
      @martincvitkovich724 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      2003 RK..118,500 miles. Set #4 tensioners, lifters, 3 point engine isolators and some other misc replaced for PM. Still runs good, having some noise that I hope is the compensator and not internal engine. It's wrenching season in Ohio and will check out compensator. Never had issues with charging system, clutch always stayed in specs.

  • @tenpoundpom9363
    @tenpoundpom9363 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    I love my twin cam 103 (stage 3) I've been all over a Australia on it and it's proven to be very reliable.👍👍

  • @Truth...
    @Truth... 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Of the twenty three Harleys I've had over the past fifty six or so years, my TwinCam 96 has been the best so far and I ride my bikes daily.

  • @tonyveth2346
    @tonyveth2346 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    Personally I think the 2003 88 Twin Cam is the Best engine, no crank issues nor compensator issues as long as the engine was maintained stock. The only thing to look out for and service regularly is the cam chain shoes, keeping them in check you easily get 300k miles out the engine and still running strong 💪 and enjoying my 2003 100 Anniversary Ultra Classic !❤

    • @joemay7704
      @joemay7704 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      It’s my understanding, 2002 is the last year of the Timken bearing bottom end

    • @john0270
      @john0270 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@joemay7704 more importantly the cranks were forged and of low runout(didn't trash your oil pump) But stock power, or mild build/use Timken isn't necessary at all.

    • @joemay7704
      @joemay7704 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@john0270I hear ya. However, given the choice between a 2002 or 2003, I’m choosing 2002.

    • @tonyveth2346
      @tonyveth2346 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@joemay7704
      May very well be and was that a good thing or a bad thing. My bike is from 2003 so I don't even know what I have, can you shed some light on this ?

    • @wokeamerica1230
      @wokeamerica1230 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I have 43,000 on my 2003 flstci. Flawless.

  • @craigkemmerzell5741
    @craigkemmerzell5741 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    I think the Twin Cam hands down is the best sounding motor Harley made I love mine 😊

    • @Supermankev2001
      @Supermankev2001 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I agree

    • @3Dave3
      @3Dave3 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      For me it's the shovel first then the twin cam a extremely close second.

  • @donwaltman4276
    @donwaltman4276 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    I think most, not all the issues with the twin cam engine came from Harley's desire for more money. Getting rid of timkin and pressing crank's, ect

  • @jimfischione2743
    @jimfischione2743 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I've had three: two 88s, one carbureted one fuel injected, one 103HO. Loved all of them. I still have the fuel injected 88. Never had any problems with any of them .

  • @STIFFRIDES
    @STIFFRIDES 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I absolutely love my 103 twin cam!

  • @tim7439
    @tim7439 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I have that exact 01 purple wide glide. At 30000 miles i went with gear drive and a fueling cam chest kit. Then had the heads redone and opened up to help keep it cool. It will outrun stage 1 103s and i would trust that bike to go from coast to coast. I love it and would take that over an m8 anyday. Just my thoughts

    • @harleyhawk7959
      @harleyhawk7959 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      my 103, 103h.p with 103tq. 100٪ efficient motor. I can't get the smile off my face.

  • @christopherosully9456
    @christopherosully9456 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I love my twin cam 103 way more than my 117 m8. Sound feel. Just needs the power of the 117. But my 117 sounds like a tractor not a Harley

  • @Hoglife
    @Hoglife 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Gix,I love my TC,the only downfall of this motor is the amount of heat it omits,crazy hot,gonna put some fans on it and see how she goes,but overall she’s been great

  • @bearbergmann2782
    @bearbergmann2782 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Love the TC88 in my 2001 Softail. Mild cams, pipes and tune are all I need (SE cams, Bassani Duals, Dynojet) and I will keep this rolling for a while.

  • @shep68
    @shep68 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I love my Rushmore TC with the high output. It’s given me no problems, and I have no desire to upgrade to the M8. Frankly I didn’t even know the TC had a bad rep (outside of those early chain tensioners).

    • @heathwest3718
      @heathwest3718 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Me either. Occasional compensator stuff but nothing major. I thought they had a great reputation. #TeamTC

    • @altizermichael
      @altizermichael 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Love my Rushmore 103.

  • @travismccarty515
    @travismccarty515 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Love the twin cam! For all the reasons you mentioned. I have a 103 that's now a 107 and I'll never get rid of it

    • @243wayne1
      @243wayne1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I have a 107 put back to a 103HO. I'll never part with it.

  • @scottmagnuson7539
    @scottmagnuson7539 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love the twin cam 103 runs great with 68,000 + miles still strong as ever

  • @trumanbeal5668
    @trumanbeal5668 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I never ran into issue with either of my tc88b motors, and never have had a problem on my tc96b either.. But, I also am not really that hard on them, and am changing the oil every 3k regardless..

  • @philtyler22
    @philtyler22 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My 2003 Fat Boy,Twin Cam 88B has 58,000 miles on it,changed the cam chain tensioner shoes at 42,000 and re check them every 5-8,000 miles,fitted a Hayden M6 primary drive tensioner and change all the oils,filters etc every 2000 miles-a bit excessive but a lot cheaper and easier to fit than engine parts! So far (after owning it for 13 years} it's been as good as gold-I couldn't really ask for any better.

  • @johnchilds6471
    @johnchilds6471 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I've had 2 twin cams, both 103 HO's put mild cams in both with 2-1 exhaust, Power Vision and Target Tune. Both ren really well, but I never really beat on either one, no burnouts or full throttle banging gears. Always worry about the crank. Also had 2 evo Sportsters, one carmed and one fuel injected. Bored the 07 ou to 1250, wild cams, lots of head work by Hammer, was putting out about 110 hp at arounf 7000 rpms. Beat the shit out ov it and it just came back for more! I think the evo sportster engine id the best Harley ever made.

    • @markwilkinson2389
      @markwilkinson2389 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I 100% agree with you about the Sportster engines. I have a 103 Road King as well as the Sportster, and as much as I love the Road King that Sportster engine is so damn sweet!

  • @scottarmstrong1172
    @scottarmstrong1172 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I've had 2 twin cams, an 06 efi and a 00 with a carb, which I still have. I have to say that I've been reasonably happy with both. I've liked a few evos too. Every Harley I've ever owned has had some screwy issue that the factory let slide. Overall, though, I would still rather deal with the newer ones than the shovelheads and ironheads that I came up on. They're faster and more reliable, IMHO.

  • @metalted6128
    @metalted6128 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I’ll keep my evo, with the carburetor.
    I like the old school, mechanical feel, of evo.
    I know it’s not as much power, as modern motors.
    I ride, not race my Harley.
    I’ll race my Ducati .

    • @ClovisPoint
      @ClovisPoint 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If people want to be boy racers ,they need to buy a Hayabusa ,not a Hog

  • @bluezo6vett
    @bluezo6vett 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Twin cam are great motor

  • @stlchuckhd
    @stlchuckhd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Original stock 96" in my 07 FLTR with 195K miles. Never been rebuilt; cam chain tensioners replaced at 160K (I still have the originals as souvenirs). Smoother running and better fuel mileage than the 103" in my 14 FLSTC with 26K. A bit easier to service than my 94 FXR with the stock original 80" Evo... I've done most of my long distance touring on the 96"

    • @MrBradfordchild
      @MrBradfordchild 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Great to hear! I have 07 RKC, clocking up the miles

    • @RogueA100
      @RogueA100 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Awesome story. Love you high mileage guys.

    • @MrBradfordchild
      @MrBradfordchild 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Whats your secret?

    • @stlchuckhd
      @stlchuckhd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@MrBradfordchild I have the Harley maintenance manuals for all three bikes following the recommended service intervals. The parts and service people at Harley dealerships locally and across the country have been very helpful. I wipe down the bikes almost after every ride as part of a visual inspection. I have a lifeline to a retired Harley mechanic who understands my older bikes with advice.

    • @MrBradfordchild
      @MrBradfordchild 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@stlchuckhd thanks for the reply. That's what I'm doing with my bike. Great news!

  • @kevinrembert3579
    @kevinrembert3579 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love my 2011 103 with 585 cam and exhaust and turned 102 thousand miles 👍🏾

  • @bradwilliams4921
    @bradwilliams4921 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Been riding a TC88B for 21 years and so far 👍. Currently about 64500 miles on it and I hope it holds out until I can afford a Touring Harley-Davidson with the M8. But as of now.... no regrets.

  • @SteveChapman-l6y
    @SteveChapman-l6y 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    We have two bikes with twin cam engines , an 07 road glide and am 07 dyna wide glide . Both of these engines have been really good. Yes they run hotter then my evo but I have been very happy with them. 10:47

  • @anthonyjake9939
    @anthonyjake9939 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2012 FLH 103ci twin cam....50k miles
    Rock solid roller.

  • @Bratman530
    @Bratman530 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have the CVO 110 in my Softail... Now again I really do not have a lot of miles on this bike and motor. 30,000. mmm I will say I lol baby my bike... Like most or I should say say a lot of HD owners..My bike does have its moments..
    A friend of mine has a BMW bike,,, which some of the stories he has told me,, he also has his moments with his bike.
    I live in hot ass northern Cali. So I know all about hot temps coming off my 110 motor.
    I will also say my motor is 100 % stock,,, even the exhaust.. cause lol I am a old guy..
    I have said it before,,, and I should really get some $$$$ from Amsoil..
    I run all their fluids in my bike...I even run 60w.syn,,
    in the motor with my hot climate. The top end is so freaken quiet.. I chalk a lot of that up to the Amsoil. I even run their oil filter,,, and my oil pressure seems to stay more constant.
    One of the other things I recommend, Is putting on a digi oil pressure gauge... I have had mine on my softail almost from the day I bought the bike new in 2010... along that same line,,, after 13+ years I dont really get the constant 40psi oil pressure,,, with wear and mileage, I would say I run a steady 34 to 37 psi on normal street runs....of course it drops down on a idle...
    I also put a digi oil temp gauge on at that same time I did the pressure gauge, and oh yeah nothing to have 192 degrees coming off the oil tank.
    If I was going to do a change,,,, I would probably consider. the newer version cam plate and oil pump, that has been improved since the original design.
    I apologize for the ramble lol.
    just my $.02 on the 110 TC.
    I also for a couple of years had a Dyna that had the EVO motor.. That motor was problem free so to speak..

  • @davemagee
    @davemagee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hey Gixer another great video I had a M8 traded it in for a 15 RG awesome bike it did have a motor explosion but that was down to the milage which I wasn't aware of but Now awesome balanced crank new pistons barrels and Port and polished I'm still surprised how quick it is I don't think I will be getting rid of it anytime soon.
    Must mention USA imports in New Zealand great guy and he knows his stuff and how to build a engine.
    All the best from New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @tmburke1
    @tmburke1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I will be buried with my twin cam. It gave me a ton of problems, but I still love it. I have since had the entire motor rebuilt using the S&S Sidewinder 110. The g-force can just about make me hurl my lunch. I kept the heads stock (because it's a touring bike!), threw a set of SE585 cams in it, and it's all good. I got screwed by the crank issue, so my cases were split, and in jumps the S&S 4 3/8 crank. Also tuned by techno-research. I just love twin cams for the exceptional sound that positively no m8 can give you. Technology? Na, you can keep it. Nothing like the visceral feel of a rowdy twin cam!

    • @striker4188
      @striker4188 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @tmburke1 ❤& Respect for your Spirit. You stuck with her and made her better... Love from India.😊

  • @donbetscher94
    @donbetscher94 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve owned a twin cam 103 for going on 12 years. Tweaking it here and there once in a while. Also have a 110. Love both motors. Easy to work on as well.

  • @tellytruth8554
    @tellytruth8554 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cathing up with this video. I stupily sold my 02 FXSTS years ago with TC88. I had put in the S&S gear drive w/S&S cams into V&H big radius. Carb'd. Nice increase in power & sound. Around 20+k mi. Guy who bought it has over 100k and ridden very hard. Breaks my heart. I replaced my FXSTS with another this time a 96 Evo. Getting ready to do the lifters & p-rods. Want to cam & bearing at same time. I'm also waiting delivery of a 2015 Freewheeler 103TC. 20k mi. Also have/had 06 FLHRI inj TC88. Only 14.6k mi. Runs perfect with true dual Rineharts. BTW I run RedLine 3 holes. Great. Just my $.02.

    • @GixxerFoo
      @GixxerFoo  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feel your pain, I've sold bikes and then saw them again out in wild and wish I never sold it. Really kicking myself if I didn't have to sell it either.

  • @fastsilverado
    @fastsilverado 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love my twin cam 96. Have had two bikes with them. Love the sound of one even with stock exhaust.

  • @BillyG.
    @BillyG. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have a 2007 Road King with the 96. One of the first things I did after buying it new was change the pipes, the factory electronic ignition to a programmable one, and a better air cleaner to breathe better. It still runs like a rocket. Only use amsoil. Best Harley I ever had!

  • @ckthompson7928
    @ckthompson7928 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    When you fix the tc88's cam tensioner/ cam plate/ oil pump ..... you have one of the best running,most reliable TC,s built. Its not as simple as the evo , but overall I would absolutely buy another one.... the next one will be a 103

    • @jimfischione2743
      @jimfischione2743 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You'll love a 103 when you get one. Mine ran great !

    • @ckthompson7928
      @ckthompson7928 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@jimfischione2743 I've ridden one non HO completely stock with 15k miles on it, ( for 400 miles) and one that was a HO stage 1 ( for 300 miles)and both ran great, the HO was extremely impressive and that 6 speed made highway alot easier on the rpms.

    • @jondent2544
      @jondent2544 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ckthompson7928 I haven't ridden a 103 6spd, on highway sounds like it would hold it's own very easily. I ride a Stage 2, TC 88, 2001 FXD. It does well when traffic isn't too heavy, I am high reving in 5th going 90 with more power to go, but that's all I really need. Stay a step ahead of traffic. Having a 6th speed would be a luxury in my world, but the older Shovel heads I think had only 4 spd. so there's that.

    • @ckthompson7928
      @ckthompson7928 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jondent2544 ive got a 06 road king stage 2 tc 88 and couldn't ask for more out of it. The 5spd has its benefits, if you go ahead to head with a six speed and you do a short shift in first say pull to 3800 rpm and lay on it when you hit second you stay ahead of the six speed until about 60mph then they're gearing allows them to pull away from you. I love em all , it's not a problem, I can stop whenever I want.

  • @rarebreed9208
    @rarebreed9208 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It took me 30yrs to warm up enough to the Evo before buying a '97 WideGlide to give my '72 ElectraGlide a break.
    A couple of years ago I bought an '02 Twinkie Springer, but sold it shortly after I saw what was inside of it, because I felt like I had bought a box of hand grenades.

    • @ClovisPoint
      @ClovisPoint 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ugh ,why I wont ever own one

  • @randyholcombe4234
    @randyholcombe4234 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have had 4 total and still have 2001 Low Rider. No issues.

  • @mrmickier
    @mrmickier 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love my 88, IMHO the carb'd models are pretty magical... Stage 1 and watch the (still factory) tensioners, and I'm going strong at 60k. Can't imagine getting into the full electronic $40k + models, I just prefer the basic simple setup

    • @GixxerFoo
      @GixxerFoo  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ain't nothing wrong at all with that setup!

  • @caruser4
    @caruser4 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The 103 was great but those 88s aren't worth trying to build up. I'd rather have an Evo

  • @stevesayers1941
    @stevesayers1941 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i had a 2009 96 twin cam sounded awesome and pulled very well

  • @terryclay6668
    @terryclay6668 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have a 2002 88 twincam, got over a hundred thousand miles, tensioners change once, serviced regularly.
    I have 96 twincam with over 90 thousand, both of them crank every time,both run very strong. 👍

  • @luisoutumuro424
    @luisoutumuro424 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have a 2008 Twin Cam that from purchase was bumped up to a Stage II+ 103. + meaning it's not a Stage III, but more than a Stage II.
    15 years and never a problem with the engine. Went through a couple of AGM lead batteries, but switched to an Antigravity ATX-20 HD RS Lithium-ION battery, shaved 15 pounds and never looked back. Click/boom every time.

  • @Jeffmd2020
    @Jeffmd2020 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can never go wrong with the twin cam 96 like my 07 street glide!! No cam chain tensioner issues or anything else you have to worry about in the 88. My personal opinion the twin cam 96 and the twin cam 103 are the best motors Harley has ever and will ever create!!

  • @marvelharris9540
    @marvelharris9540 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have a 2016 with the 103 and I just got a M8 114. The power difference is definitely noticeable, as is the heat difference. The M8 is actually a very nice engine too. The twin cam sounds better.

    • @GixxerFoo
      @GixxerFoo  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Harley did a good job to put some space going from the 103 to the M8. M8 is a really good motor for the power and ease to make power, I agree 100% on that Twin Cam sounding better. The M8 sound isn't bad it's just not what were used to.

  • @Tinfoilhat311
    @Tinfoilhat311 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    2012 ultra limited 103. Did ok for 69k miles. Did redoo cam chest at 30k. Built a 117 torque monster in 2022. Timkin upgrade, darkhorse crank, etc.... Baker 7 speed, new primary. Lots of money but cheaper than a new one. Best running/driving, Harley I have ever ridden. It's worth every penny to me.

  • @richardfuller4125
    @richardfuller4125 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Harley just needs to make overhead cams for the M8 and Presto PoP! You have a Honda VTX!
    A sad state of affairs.

  • @beardenstephen1
    @beardenstephen1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2002 Fatboy, stock crankshaft with zero runout issues & Timken bearings. Mikuni HSR45 carb, 97" S&S top end, S&S fueling plate/oil pump, fueling lifters & push rods, ported stock H-D heads, S&S Cobra 2 into 1 header, S&S gear drive cams. I've been wrenching & riding on H-D's for over 50 years, this bike with the progressive shocks & engine mods is a pure joy to ride. It has earned a permanent home in my garage on reliablity alone.

  • @exposingthetruth3821
    @exposingthetruth3821 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have 3 twin cams that have never let me down. One just hit 100k. I still prefer my evolution engines for working on. But my twin cams are my go-to for traveling, and I own a 117 m8 as well.

  • @Smith686plus
    @Smith686plus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It’s a work horse. I love mine. I have a 2009 Electra Standard retired traffic bike from a local PD. It’s super smooth, torquey enough, and super reliable.

  • @richardhickoxhillbillydavi8044
    @richardhickoxhillbillydavi8044 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've got an 05 88ci. Stock with 55000 mile love it ni issues..... also have a 103 ci. 07 ...(both softtail) 103 has the screaming eagle kit. Heads cylinders and cams... love it as well....No issues..Taken both in 3 to 400 mile rides

  • @heathwest3718
    @heathwest3718 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love my 2015 flhxs. 50k miles no issues. Very dependable and with only a stage 1 just as fast as similar equipped 107 m8 bikes. I'm curious about the 117" twin cam builds. They are pretty rare, but I haven't seen much on them. Rarity, I assume, because you had to start with a 110. I think the twin cams also sound good. Not Evo great, but not m8 bad. M8 can sound good but takes a bit of coin to do it.

  • @davidfaria6194
    @davidfaria6194 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    With all that we now know about the twin cam it is potentially a bad ass motor that can produce a lot of horsepower and still be reliable. I think it’s a great motor.

  • @mikelarochemusic4693
    @mikelarochemusic4693 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hey I love my twin cam heat for winter time riding in Virginia. I will often stop in an empty parking lot to warm my fingertips on the primary for a while lol

  • @frederickking1660
    @frederickking1660 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Might not be the most the most loved but it's the best

  • @ronburke
    @ronburke 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have a 13 ultra 45000 miles stage one fp3 no issues so far. There is a couple of old shovelheads in the garage that I've had for 15yrs or so I'd ride any of them ocean to ocean anytime harley's new or old if taken care of will last forever

  • @erizfolkz31
    @erizfolkz31 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    NGL I love the twin cam. I've put a 103 or 107 in every Harley I've owned. But the Evo is the one where if you take a few parts everywhere you go. You can literally rebuild it on the spot with a little mechanical know how.
    You can do the same with a twin cam, but I would NOT want to.
    So which is better?
    If I'm driving across country. I probably want a Evo engine.
    But for literally every other occasion? Twin Cam can't be beat.

  • @mitchisaak969
    @mitchisaak969 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Because my crankshaft runout was minimal I was able to go with gear driven cams. 2001 FXDXT. I’m pretty happy with it…

  • @tomcorbett6557
    @tomcorbett6557 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a 2001 FLHT bought new. I have 122,000 mi on it. Uses very little oil. Gets 45 mpg. The only engine work I have done on it is the obvious. Cam chest maintenance. Heads have never been off. I'm 72 years old and have been riding Harley's before I was even old enough to legally.. LOL This bike is the most dependable machine I have ever owned.

  • @michaelerdberg802
    @michaelerdberg802 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My 96” is doing great, in the shop to add a cam and a race clutch rn…compensator has been fine for me? Idk maybe im lucky. Put about 15k miles on the stock engine in the last year, VERY reliable. I thought i would have problems , was originally looking at a sporty for reliability but the TC96 has been absolutely solid for me, rain or shine

  • @davidbothwell6625
    @davidbothwell6625 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a twin cam 103 2013. Like the motor no major issues and simple to work on myself. Like you said parts a easily available.
    Good video thanks

  • @thomaseatkinson7088
    @thomaseatkinson7088 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2014 twin-cooled HO engine. In warm weather, its hot! It replaced a GL1500 Gold Wing, which in warm weather was hot! The Gold Wing replaced an FXRT Evo that in warm weather was hot! Notice a theme?

  • @jamessouthworth1699
    @jamessouthworth1699 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can get over the crappy cam chest design but the weak and wobbly cranks without a recall is unforgivable.

  • @deweydodo6691
    @deweydodo6691 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    my first twin cam bike was a 2008 softtail custom. Its all about maintenance of your ride.

  • @AlanRoehrich9651
    @AlanRoehrich9651 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have a 2007 Night Train, and a 2016 CVO Pro Street Breakout. I love my Twin Cams, and have zero desire to own an M8.

  • @Warchief1337
    @Warchief1337 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have an XL1200 Sportster and a Twin Cam 103 HO Softail Slim. Personally, bang for the buck (because we are *still* paying M8 tax) a Twin Cam 103 is an absolutely fantastic option for the vast majority of people. I can pull right along with my Sportster on my Softail (which is saying something considering that Sportster has the primary and final drive of an 883). Also I happen to like the way the Twin Cam bikes sound, over the M8's. In summary, I think the Twin Cam is an extremely underappreciated engine, especially in the later years with the 103 and most especially the 110's.

    • @GixxerFoo
      @GixxerFoo  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The 2012 and later 103's is where I feel they got it right, those bikes were solid and they got even better after 2014.

  • @davidbrown6353
    @davidbrown6353 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In general I think you're talking maybe a handful of engines out of thousands. Maybe an oil issue SYN3? Hard to believe there would be a problem with the cams and the cam chain and tensioners running in a bath of oil.

  • @masterofnonetv8361
    @masterofnonetv8361 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I've had such a great experience with my 90's sportster that it will be difficult for me to get something else. The reliability of this thing has been off the charts, I love it!

    • @paulfiore7083
      @paulfiore7083 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You won't find any Harley more reliable than a evolution Sportster

  • @theodavies8754
    @theodavies8754 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The chain shoes are so easy to check it doesn't make sense not to. The outer is not worth leaving if you look at it. The inner lasts twice as long as the chain runs half the distance. Don't risk it, stick with service intervals and all will be rosy. My '99 carb 88 has 25k on it and sounds like a swiss sewing machine. Pulls harder than I ever need with filter and Vance and Hines short shots.

  • @xlr8r3VA
    @xlr8r3VA 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I haven't owned one. A friend of mine has a 2002 Softail Standard that he rides daily and has had very few problems with it. He absolutely loves it. I still love my '95 Evo Electra Glide with almost 102,000 miles on it. If I decide to get rid of my 883 Sportster, I may go for a TC Dyna Wide Glide. I would like to do a Dyna with a Springer front end on it. Get a 100" big bore kit with a set of Wood 555s and mildly ported heads. Should be a good fun set up.

    • @dmitrykhramov1832
      @dmitrykhramov1832 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Dyna wide glide with a springer front end has been on my mind too.
      🤔

  • @Chadslawncare13
    @Chadslawncare13 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    2009 fltr 96’ 54K on it … good motor. This month the dealership changed the compensator, the umbrella valves, some gaskets.. Front tire front bearing for the wheel.. I think it’s a bike and motor combination.. if I had a passenger and they were heavy, I would want 103.. but I ride solo and pearl black… I hope you’re feeling well. Everybody take care.

  • @rogerdockery6576
    @rogerdockery6576 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got mine used with 34k opened cam chest tensioner looked good over winter installed fueling cam plate oil pump s&s cams new bearings and chains new tensioner S&S lifters opened the top new breathers and o-rings stock pushrods and rocker lockers smooth running motor this winter carb rebuild and intake seals,great content on this forum.

  • @DavidHowat
    @DavidHowat 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes, go the twin cam any day.
    Sounds and rides better when you throw a cam in one..

  • @tonyking2030
    @tonyking2030 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love the twincam engine, it’s easy to work on, there’s tons of up grades & you can get an engine to do whatever you want it too, from cruiser to flat out street rocket!

  • @donaldyellow9910
    @donaldyellow9910 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2007 heritage Softtail classic flstc, 96b. I have 68k+ miles on it and I did quality 3 holers. Just have stage1 intake and exhaust, stage2 cams 574 reapers, dark horse compensator and Hayden primary chain tensioner. 103 tune and I have no problems with my 96b twin cam. I love the 96b engine. Great video! The twin cam is underrated.

  • @Fridgemandave3888
    @Fridgemandave3888 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love my 99’ TC 88. Carbureted and mild cam sweetness.

  • @shameless6963
    @shameless6963 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Got a '02 Super Glide. Put a S&S 509 complete cam chest kit in it. Absolutely love it. Also ride a '77 Super Glide. BIG difference in power, TC88 is very reliable as far as I'm concerned

  • @MAC-co4cr
    @MAC-co4cr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    02 WG3 installed fueling cam chest oil pump gear drive bored to 95 mild head work no problems and plenty of power ✌️S&S cams

  • @barneyroberts8272
    @barneyroberts8272 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have a 2014 FLHTK 103 twin cam. Put 7000 miles on it this summer. It's a great motorcycle.

  • @stefanbergeron1480
    @stefanbergeron1480 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Had a 2000 88 5 speed. Loved the heck outta that once it got cams and a gear drive. The tensioner shoes were almost destroyed at 13000 miles but fortunately it was dealt with before failure occurred. Ran the piss out of it for 69000 trouble free miles!! Now have a 110 low rider s and am equally happy!
    Love the channel sir!

  • @tomskehan8656
    @tomskehan8656 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love it, I’ve had one for 15 years and it’s still running strong!

  • @michaelbailey7483
    @michaelbailey7483 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My t.c 88 in my 03 heritage is pushing over 40,000 mi and I don't even think the cam chain tensioners have been changed out yet but I'm getting ready to put a complete fueling kit in

  • @brianhaynes276
    @brianhaynes276 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I prefer TCs over all the rest. Ill never own a harley newer than 2016.

  • @jeremyedwards2538
    @jeremyedwards2538 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have a 99 fxdx with 88k miles. I didn't change the cam/tensioner/pads until 78k miles!
    Hoping to hit 100k by the end of 2024.

    • @jondent2544
      @jondent2544 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's great to hear, I have almost 60k miles on my 2001 FXD. I upgraded to SE Cam/tensioner/pads at 25k miles though just to be safe.

  • @TheOldWhiteGuy
    @TheOldWhiteGuy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I would just like to say I look forward to your videos every week. They are very informative and on spot to you title subject. No click bait. Guess I am just getting tired of some of the other channels with 10% title Subject 90% B.S. I don't care about. Thanks for your hard work.

  • @murraytaylor9878
    @murraytaylor9878 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I've had 4 harleys ..78 sportster, 07 sportster a 103 and my latest 110 ...the shovel head was a bit of a worry but the rest have been fine...I really like the 110
    If you don't beat on them too hard and use good oil and change it out often, it should be good

    • @Wrenchhead55
      @Wrenchhead55 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ironhead

  • @jojo-dn7qb
    @jojo-dn7qb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i have a 2014 ultra. love the sound and the engine

  • @richwills2322
    @richwills2322 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I had the 120R motor and I put the 120RX upgrade kit in it before installing it in my streetglide. It was a monster motor putting out over 140 HP at the wheel and yet it was also the smoothest running Harley engine I ever owned in my 45 years of owning them. And the bike ran relativly cool and was just as happy cruising across the state as it was hotrodding from light to light! It always instantly started hot or cold and never had a problem in the 6 years I owned it despite the fact I would wind it up every chance I had!

    • @243wayne1
      @243wayne1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have the 103 Hi Output RXYZ upgrade kit in it and am currently enjoying over 205 HP at the wheel and 190 Torque. It is by FAR the smoothest, fastest, get the hell out of my way engine Harley I've ever owned in my 46 years of owning Harleys. Beautiful bikes.

  • @Motor-City-Mike
    @Motor-City-Mike 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    '02, injected softail standard.
    I couldn't ask for a better running bike.
    At 30k mi, I checked the cam chain shoes - looked like the engine was built the day before.
    Lights immediately, smooth (for a Harley), isn't fussy about octane, quick enough when I need it.
    Only mod is shotgun style pipes.
    Had a lot of bikes - best running of all them.

  • @aquahombre
    @aquahombre 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am very happy with the two twin cam bikes I have. A 1999 Electra-- Glide and a 2012 Road-King.

  • @RodHog1
    @RodHog1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have 2016 street glide special watched your videos on cams omg put woods 222 had dyno tuned nothing for me to keep up with buddys 114 i love it just rode to fontana dam today curvey roads what torgue lot better than me trying to buy 30 or fortey thousound dollar bike love the videos thanks for info

  • @Jesus_Follower_
    @Jesus_Follower_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    TC88 Carburated 😍

  • @jefferythayer6103
    @jefferythayer6103 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Twin Cam 88B, hell yeah, I'm content. Heritage Springer 2003, bought 95 c.i. Screaming Eagle barrels/pistons, when I ordered bike, in May 2002, from Barnetts, and only recently installed them, couple thousand miles ago, for no other reason, because I retired, and had time. 82,XXX miles on bike, and am so satisfied!

  • @proamericanstoptyranny1260
    @proamericanstoptyranny1260 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i have only owned a twin cam 96. its been a great motor. just recently this past spring took it to a 107, bumped compression up, complete head job, ported polished and bigger valves. cams etc. runs great and is a very fun bike to ride

  • @karlbishop7481
    @karlbishop7481 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My first Harley was an Evo Sporty, the best engine Harley has ever built in my opinion. I sold it and got a 2006 Deuce with the 88. I was perfectly happy with this bike unfortunately it was destroyed in a garage fire. I couldn't find a used bike that I liked for a variety of reasons so I bought a new Slim with the 110. I chose it mainly that that it came with cruise and ABS. I kept it for two years and then couldn't take it anymore. The heat from that engine was unbearable especially when stuck in traffic. The hydraulic clutch was no jewel either, in stop and barely go traffic it was brutal to the hand. Furthermore the engine was extremely noisy. I got rid of some of it with aftermarket lifter and Rockouts. It was my last and final Harley. I traded it for a 1400 Guzzi. Faster, handled better, and barely felt any heat even with the cylinders right in front of my thighs. There is more than one reason to stick the cylinders out of the side of the bike but cooling is one. When Guzzi owners complain about the heat, I respond "what heat go try out a 110 Harley then you will know what heat is. There is no right or wrong way to mount an engine just a left and right way. 😊 I just bought a V100 Guzzi, my my Harley has a long way to go to catch up to the rest of the world. If a 10,000 bikes a year company can build something like this for a lot less money then there is no excuse why Harley can't up it's game.

    • @radiozvrk6784
      @radiozvrk6784 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @radiozvrk6784
      prije 1 minutu
      I sold my 2009 RK after I tested Custom 1400.
      Great bike, it's like a bullet.
      I'm old Guzzi fan,my grandfather had 1936 250 airone,I grew up with that bike in our garage. I started with 1982 350 imola vhen I was 15 years old,still have it.
      And at 42 i'm back on Guzzi.
      This month I was to Mandello,to finally visit the factory,really nice museum...
      Next year again,I live 600 km from Mandelo in Croatia.

    • @karlbishop7481
      @karlbishop7481 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My V100 is my 3rd Guzzi. I miss my Audace but it just got too awkward for me due to weight, rake and trail, I am after all 78 years old. I also have a V7lll Special which I mainly use for local riding, errands etc. The V100 is the best handling bike I have ever ridden.

  • @jeremyneufeld6541
    @jeremyneufeld6541 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    103HO here, last and best version. Still sounds like a Harley, too!

  • @djangor4969
    @djangor4969 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi GixxerFoo. I enjoy your channel. Could you make a video about the problems arising from Harley Davidson's use of plastic cam chain tensioners in the Dyna Wide Gilde and similar machines. I would also appeciate your advice about how to rectify this issue.

    • @GixxerFoo
      @GixxerFoo  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They changed the material after the 88, they went to a polymer blend and it has proved to be pretty reliable with the hydraulic system.

  • @Chadslawncare13
    @Chadslawncare13 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2009 fltr 96’ good motor. This month the dealership changed the compensator, the umbrella valves, some gaskets.. Front tire front bearing for the wheel.. I think it’s a bike and motor combination.. if I had a passenger and they were heavy, I would want 103.. but I ride solo and pearl black… I hope you’re feeling well. Everybody take care.

  • @richardanderson4916
    @richardanderson4916 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love, love, love my 2004 twin cam Road King!!❤❤❤

  • @DavidConstanza-g9w
    @DavidConstanza-g9w 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have an 05 twin cam 88b in my deluxe. It’s carbureted with 17000 miles. Stage one, screaming eagles. Love the power and torque . Keep checking the cam tensioners.

  • @billbeck1623
    @billbeck1623 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought a 2003 with 20,000 km first thing I did was get ride of the cam chain spring tensioner, I just didn't want to take a chance

    • @GixxerFoo
      @GixxerFoo  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's best not risk a motor over it!

  • @fordj7516
    @fordj7516 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    gday gixxer foo ive got a 2014 amber whiskey 103 fatboy with 2 into 1 v&h etc it goes very well