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TWIN CAM BORE SIZES AND CYLINDER WALL THICKNESS EXPLAINED
Cylinder wall thickness is the measurement of the material that makes up the walls of the engine's cylinder, which houses the piston. It is the distance between the inner surface of the cylinder, where the piston moves up and down, and the outer surface of the cylinder that interfaces with the engine block or cooling jackets.
**Importance of Cylinder Wall Thickness:**
1. **Durability:** Thicker walls can better withstand the stresses and pressures generated during engine operation, reducing the risk of cracking or deformation.
2. **Heat Management:** The thickness of the cylinder walls affects how heat is dissipated. Thinner walls can dissipate heat more quickly, but they must still be thick enough to maintain structural integrity.
3. **Performance:** Proper wall thickness helps maintain the precise shape and alignment of the cylinder, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
4. **Engine Longevity:** Adequate thickness ensures that the cylinder walls can endure prolonged wear and tear, contributing to the overall longevity of the engine.
Harley-Davidson engineers their engines with carefully calculated cylinder wall thicknesses to achieve a balance between strength, heat dissipation, and weight. Too thick, and the engine might become overly heavy and inefficient at heat management; too thin, and the engine might suffer from durability issues.
cylinder wall thickness
Twin cam 110
Twin cam 107
Twin cam 103
Twin cam 98
Twin cam 95
Twin cam 88
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HARLEY ENGINE DISPLACEMENT EXPLAINED EASY AND SIMPLE (VISUAL)
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🏍️ Understanding Engine Displacement in Harley Davidson Motorcycles | Bore, Stroke & Calculation Explained 🛠️ Ever wondered how engine displacement is calculated and why it matters in Harley Davidson motorcycles? Join us in this deep dive into the world of Harley engines as we break down the fundamentals of engine displacement, and explore why it's crucial for understanding a Harley's performan...
WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR IN A HARLEY DAVIDSON BOTTOM END
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Welcome back! Today we do a quick lesson with Harley Davidson bottom ends and what I look for when inspecting one. We cover i wide range of topics like pinion shaft runout, sticky rods, as well as how to take apart a bottom end for repair. Thanks for watching! DM for any questions you have about the video. Also future videos will be taken in landscape since I'll be transitioning to youtube!
HARLEY CLUTCHES FOR BEGINNERS EXPLAINED SIMPLY
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This is how a Harley Davidson clutch works! If you have any questions at all, put them in the comments below. I’m going to be posting this style of content moving forward 🤘🏼🦅 Thanks for watching!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @carbonEYE007
    @carbonEYE007 23 години тому

    Doing a case swap in my xl1200 now due to a fallen camshaft, wish the sporties were as simple as this engine!

  • @oldphart-zc3jz
    @oldphart-zc3jz День тому

    Paying to have new pistons fitted using proper torque plates should be factored when comparing aftermarket kits ready to bolt on. Not every machine shop does good work either. (I bought my own torque plates and take my tech data to a local race engine builder, he measures the bore with his dial bore gauge then tells me what oversize is required, then I buy the parts and he's happy while I get the work done to spec.)

  • @joshua-xn7wt
    @joshua-xn7wt 3 дні тому

    Much appreciated bro, sadly there are some who do what you do but cannot seem to explain it like you do. Thank you for doing what you do.

  • @tommys2979
    @tommys2979 3 дні тому

    Recently found your channel man you know your stuff, i love seeing this stuff broken down. Do you mostly do twin cam builds or have you ever hopped up any evos?

  • @williamrivers1563
    @williamrivers1563 3 дні тому

    Put ss 4” big bore it will be fine

  • @MrTikd69
    @MrTikd69 3 дні тому

    Currently building a s&s 124 hot set up kit . Had my crank case machines to accept bigger cylinders. I really hope it lives up to it's reputation and lasts a long time.

  • @anchorsaweigh9893
    @anchorsaweigh9893 4 дні тому

    I built a 02 FXDL zippers/s&s 95 from an 88. I went all gear drive. This was 2008 and the engine has been rock solid all these years. You mentioned people who really care for their bikes and that is the X factor. Great Video. Sub’d 🤙🏽

  • @mikehernandez7346
    @mikehernandez7346 4 дні тому

    thanks for this explanation. I have a downed 50K 2011 96" TC because the piston in the front chain tensioner pushed through the shoe and the metal piston was being chewed up by the timing chain. I was scratching my head on build direction. Question, will boring the cylinders to a 103" require mods to the crankcase? As I understand it, my cylinders would need to be bored out .125". Keep the videos coming.

  • @chloehood6355
    @chloehood6355 4 дні тому

    I thought they were decibels !! R

  • @user-nt2zu8fl9p
    @user-nt2zu8fl9p 4 дні тому

    Harley and S&S does it by using a stronger steel sleeve 💪🏾. I know lots of people with twin cams at about that Harley tire shredder 110 kit 😊

  • @kylelay1506
    @kylelay1506 6 днів тому

    This is easily the best bike content on youtube, in my own opinion.

  • @tomconner5067
    @tomconner5067 6 днів тому

    Well, what about case boring for bigger diameter jugs with more sleeve thickness

  • @niparts81
    @niparts81 6 днів тому

    This video shows very well that bigger is not always better.😁☝️

  • @jamessouthworth1699
    @jamessouthworth1699 7 днів тому

    I have a stock 2003 twin cam 88. After seeing all the knucklehead ideas the factory came up with while building these I wouldn't dream of adding more than a mild cam to this engine without a COMPLETE engine build from the ground up. The reason is I don't trust the stock crank at all.

  • @ChopshopDenBosch
    @ChopshopDenBosch 7 днів тому

    I have a 80ci evo would love to know more about that engine 🤙🏼

  • @frederickking1660
    @frederickking1660 7 днів тому

    The true 110s had bored out cases with thicker cylinder sleaves. They had their own problems with higher valve spring tension that was hard on the cams.

  • @RealDougFields
    @RealDougFields 8 днів тому

    There is a case splitting tool available from Georges Garage or Jims. AND- Get rid of the stock 1 piece junk and go with a re-buildable crank, maybe even a decent set of rods.

  • @xlrider1565
    @xlrider1565 8 днів тому

    Would you install a stroker crank/flywheels instead, to arrive at those increased displacement sizes?

  • @Papajon2.0
    @Papajon2.0 8 днів тому

    What’s would hammer head 1275cc kit be?

  • @craigkemmerzell5741
    @craigkemmerzell5741 8 днів тому

    Very good show 👏 I went with a Zippers Muscle 107 Kit I have a oil kooler and Love Jugs Mighty Mites D K Custom oil filter I have fun with it but I don't beat on it My temp on the oil tank stays around 200 to 210 tops all day long 😀

  • @Yamahog
    @Yamahog 9 днів тому

    Hey Gnarly.... just wanted to say, there's a difference between the " Absolute -Volume " and the "Swept-Volume" of an Engine.... Maybe explain that in your next Vid. ?? .... So that ppl understand why an engine with a say, an 1148 CC engine is called a 1200, or say a 943 CC engine is called a 950, etc,, ....I digress Stay Safe.

  • @okiemale1589
    @okiemale1589 9 днів тому

    My TC 103ci crapped out last year... It was still under extended warranty so I had my local Harley Davidson Dealership convert it to the TC 110ci, that's the engine that came on the later CVO's... Harley Davidson paid 6K for the engine... I paid 2.4K for the Screaming Eagle parts...

  • @claytontucker1208
    @claytontucker1208 9 днів тому

    Great video mate

  • @JSavine58
    @JSavine58 10 днів тому

    Great video.

  • @MorwayCycle
    @MorwayCycle 10 днів тому

    A lot of the upgrade path videos that you see on bikes, related to stunt riding or nun stunt riding, discuss engine baskets, and the different clutch spring styles (Trask power plate versus diaphragm etc). For a guy like me riding around town, not doing wheelies, but still pushing the limits of the bike or trying to learn burnouts, is there an advantage to the aftermarket clutch set ups? I have a 2012 street glide 103 stock a S&S 585 cam. 🤙🏻

  • @boxcarbro3043
    @boxcarbro3043 10 днів тому

    Awesome video bub.

  • @jonathanarroyave6661
    @jonathanarroyave6661 10 днів тому

    Great video will you be doing how to videos in the future?

  • @danielash9834
    @danielash9834 11 днів тому

    I’m building a high comp (12:1 & TW999 cams) 103 currently This is why I didn’t go 107 I guessed at what you showed in this video Great work thanks

  • @itemps
    @itemps 11 днів тому

    The thiccer the better zaddy

  • @macmac3770
    @macmac3770 11 днів тому

    That’s by far the best explanation of bore sizing and the potential issues with just going bigger without fully understanding what’s involved. Hats off to you for the easy-to-understand explanations. 🤜🏼

    • @tomrinde4487
      @tomrinde4487 6 днів тому

      Really good communication and tec. Knowledge.

  • @Outside_Easy
    @Outside_Easy 11 днів тому

    What stock bore cylinders do you recommend? Smoked crank bearings in my 88 and want the most reliable rebuild with 525 camchest kit

  • @magureguimotorsports8644
    @magureguimotorsports8644 11 днів тому

    This is for boring stock jugs right? Does that wall thickness also apply to after market jugs?

  • @wills.7806
    @wills.7806 11 днів тому

    Thanks for keeping it simple 🤔I learnt some...

  • @thedook44
    @thedook44 12 днів тому

    Never stop making these videos

  • @Justin.008
    @Justin.008 13 днів тому

    Is there anyway to make a thicker cylinder with the sole purpose of boring it to a 110?

    • @Hunter-qm4of
      @Hunter-qm4of 13 днів тому

      Yes, but the cases have to be bored to accept the thicker liner.

    • @Justin.008
      @Justin.008 12 днів тому

      @@Hunter-qm4of is that were it gets dicey?

    • @Gnarlys_Garage
      @Gnarlys_Garage 12 днів тому

      @@Justin.008 yes! We are getting to that in future videos. 🤘🏼 we will be splitting a bottom end and boring out cases to show you how much more we can get out of a twin cam

    • @Justin.008
      @Justin.008 12 днів тому

      @@Gnarlys_Garage ill be tuning in

    • @Justin.008
      @Justin.008 12 днів тому

      @@Gnarlys_Garage thanks for learnin me some stuff

  • @tobpitbull
    @tobpitbull 13 днів тому

    Good info for your clients and smart video… but case boring is the alternative for 110”

    • @Gnarlys_Garage
      @Gnarlys_Garage 13 днів тому

      @@tobpitbull that’s where we’re going next! No spoilers hahahaha

  • @MrRunWO
    @MrRunWO 13 днів тому

    So is that how a factory 110 is or do they have different sleeves that are thicker

    • @Gnarlys_Garage
      @Gnarlys_Garage 13 днів тому

      @@MrRunWO no! Great question. A factory 110 comes with a bigger spicket diameter in the cases

  • @johnkennedy3174
    @johnkennedy3174 13 днів тому

    Excellent content!

  • @sekaevans1105
    @sekaevans1105 13 днів тому

    🤦‍♂️ not me with a 110ci…great! If I upgrade to the bolt on aftermarket 117ci is that any better?

    • @sekaevans1105
      @sekaevans1105 13 днів тому

      Mine is stock 110ci. Is that cylinder wall thickness still the same or different because of bore?

    • @Gnarlys_Garage
      @Gnarlys_Garage 13 днів тому

      @@sekaevans1105 no! This is in regards to boring! The stock 110 from the factory had a bigger bore diameter in the case! You have bigger cylinder. Nothing to worry about and you’re safe. You could however go up to a 117 ahah that would be the going 110 equivalent

    • @sekaevans1105
      @sekaevans1105 13 днів тому

      @@Gnarlys_Garagethank your very much for your reply what a relief. As I’ve mentioned once before I enjoy your content and will continue to follow and support you. Cheers 🍻

  • @darylthompson5071
    @darylthompson5071 13 днів тому

    Outstanding cam .

  • @robbo6799
    @robbo6799 13 днів тому

    Just stumbled across your channel and subscribed. Great content mate.

  • @Stay_smiling_garage
    @Stay_smiling_garage 13 днів тому

    I flunked high school so bad because I had no interest if they had taught me about math and science in relation to bikes like you do I think I woulda passed lol

    • @Gnarlys_Garage
      @Gnarlys_Garage 13 днів тому

      @@Stay_smiling_garage well you’re in luck bubba. Good ol’ algebra is coming back. Haha

  • @wulxy1617
    @wulxy1617 13 днів тому

    Yo cam, since you are getting only .030in for a big bore 110 and running a high risk to melting that thing, what’s the difference with the new M8 117 models?

    • @Gnarlys_Garage
      @Gnarlys_Garage 13 днів тому

      @@wulxy1617 hey great question. We will look into this in future videos 🤘🏼

  • @boxcarbro3043
    @boxcarbro3043 13 днів тому

    Good job bub. Thank you.

    • @Gnarlys_Garage
      @Gnarlys_Garage 13 днів тому

      @@boxcarbro3043 no problem my dude that’s what I’m here for! 🤘🏼

  • @BuildRideRepeat
    @BuildRideRepeat 13 днів тому

    That Spigot! I'm all about reliability and glad I stayed at 3.937 for my 107...

  • @ewm000
    @ewm000 13 днів тому

    New favorite bike channel! Keep killing it!! 💯

    • @Gnarlys_Garage
      @Gnarlys_Garage 13 днів тому

      @@ewm000 hey thanks my dude! Ring the bell 🤘🏼

  • @2540micky
    @2540micky 14 днів тому

    Is the 103 bored out wall thickness the same as what comes straight from the factory 103

    • @r.wardvader7288
      @r.wardvader7288 13 днів тому

      I was wondering the same thing

    • @Gnarlys_Garage
      @Gnarlys_Garage 13 днів тому

      @@2540micky the case bore doesn’t change so yes. The 103 is a 3.875” bore

  • @joesaysstuff5802
    @joesaysstuff5802 14 днів тому

    Hey Cam, real quick. Can you get thicker top ends to maximize your bore size without the risk?

    • @Gnarlys_Garage
      @Gnarlys_Garage 14 днів тому

      @@joesaysstuff5802 we’re going to dive way into that in more advanced videos. But long story short, yes. (If I understand your question correctly.) the process behins by removing the bottom end from the motorcycle. Removing the crank and the cylinder studs from the bottom end and reassembling it (so it’s just a hollow bottom end. We then bore the cases bigger and wider so we can install aftermarket cylinder with a bigger diameter. S&S makes kits 🤘🏼 this is how people get huge engines like 124 out of stock cases. Or my favorite engine of all time, a 4 inch bore with 4 inch crank (square)

  • @1armhombre
    @1armhombre 14 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing this information. You helped me better understand what my mechanic was trying to explain to me when discussing the cvo dynas and why to avoid the 110.

    • @Gnarlys_Garage
      @Gnarlys_Garage 14 днів тому

      @@1armhombre awesome! Glad to hear it! Sounds like you have an excellent mechanic instead of a money hungry one. 🤘🏼

  • @tucker.thib907
    @tucker.thib907 14 днів тому

    finally i been wondering how in the back of my head to convert 1200 to cubic inches. thanks for the lesson! major decent stroke too😂