I am 71, ride my bike every week, and I still love my 2001 TC Softail as much as the first time I rode it. After 23 years and 104,000 miles it puts a big smile on my face each time I light it up to go for a ride. I agree that the Twin Cam may be the most loved and hated engine HD ever made. BTW, I do all my own wrenching and I subscribe and watch all your videos and thank you for the content you provide. I find the information entertaining and very informative. Give your son an atta boy for me he does a nice job with the video and editing.
imho the M8 is taking that spot. maybe not "most loved" but "most hated". M8 is just a catalyst to watercooled HDs. it is the ugly brother to any watercooled engine, performance wise. and the ugly brother to all previous HD motors, because of the sewing machine sound. M8 aren't the best in ANY category. if HD upps the 1250 to 1800cc, then the performance guys will switch and the sound guys anyways never came. just compare prices of a dyna low rider s to softail low rider s on the used market. a huge fucking gap. there is only one reason for that, the motor, as the bikes are otherwise not that much different.
Bought a TC88 with 40,000 miles. Tensioners already changed, no problems. Bought a TC103 with 60,000 miles, no problems. Bought a 97 Evo with 50,000 miles, lots and lots of problems.
Well my 2010 Steetbob got enlarged to 103 with S&S 585 easy start cams but due to the poor breathing of the heads wasn't an awful lot better than a standard 96 inch motor so I collected some parts and rebuilt it. It's now got a trued and welded crank and a reworked CVO topend on bored-out cases and bigger valves in the (ported) CVO heads so it's 113 inches with a static comp. ratio of 11.5 : 1, S&S geardrive easy start 640 cams and Ultima increased ratio rockers take valve lift up to 0.660 ", S&S TC3 oil pump and camplate, a 48mm Mikuni and (cueently) standard headers with S&S taper mufflers ( - no longer available) and a Thunderheart ignition that has no vacuum advance.... there are other things but that is most of it. Ya could say I took the EPA shit off it and simplified it to almost 'classic bike' status - it's now not subject to all the modern-day (read power-sucking) shit and sensor related problems that bikes have had thrust on them from the early 1970's and is all the better for it though the 130+ bhp and torque has meant engine mounts from Chopper Hauss are a necessity along with a second front disc (FXDF lower legs) and decent suspension mods along with Avon tyres. It's the only Big twin I have ever had, and I have a similarly enhanced 2006 XL1200R which makes 100bhp (with thanks to the guys at Hammerperf.com) that is an absolute thrill to ride - I did have a 1990 XL883 that grew to 1200 but the heads restricted the bike so much it was a waste of time and money boring it out ! My age (64) and a poor income will maybe stop me getting and sorting an M8 because the £30k+ is not justifiable when I already have two great bikes. Regards from England ! Bob
Two '03, an '04, and an '06 twin cam. Flawless performance from all of them. Just recently heard about the tensioner drama, so I pulled the cover off my '03 to have a look - hardly ANY wear at 25k! mile
I decided to do the upgrade on my 05 88b. When I opened the cam chest the spring tensioner looked ok at first glance. But upon closer inspection I could see a lot of pitting on the shoes. And, I wonder if the heat caused by the friction makes the plastic brittle so that it breaks apart and winds up blocking your oil passages.
My 01 was inspected at 32K miles and the shoes were just starting to break up. Disaster was imminent. I changed to the Screamin' Eagle hydraulic kit, which also gives you a new and higher flow oil pump. My main gripe is that HD should have done this f.o.c. as part of a factory recall, not as an opportunity to gouge the customer extra $$$ for an "upgrade" that barely makes the grade! Apart from that, love my 01 RK!
I bought my 2005 nightrain new in Oahu, HI. She has been on rode on Guam and registered in 4 other states on the main land. Never getting rid of that ride. Always faithful.
Over 70,000 miles on my 2012 103 streetglide and it's been great. Replaced everything in the can chest at 56k and put in 570-2 cyclorama cams with good exhaust and expert tuning pumps out 98.7 h.p. and 116 ftlbs of tourque. Stock top end and uses no oil in 3,000 mile oil intervals. Maybe do top end this winter.
Love the twin cam. Just got a ‘99 wide glide a couple years back (bought a new ‘98 and had to sell it 8 months later to buy a house). With the help of your videos, I’ve been hot rodding the ‘99. Bored out to 98 inches wit CP Carillo 10.75:1 pistons, ported the heads myself, had bigger valves installed, S&S 585 cams, and the Cyco shoe upgrade that you recommended. Bike has a TON more power. Ran strong before, but what a difference. Lowering the primary gearing this weekend. 😀
Thanks for the compliment. I lowered the gear in my dyna I can tell you it's gonna pull like a freight train only thing is on the interstate it will rev higher but if your not vibration sensitive you be fine.
Once I tore into the twin cam and upgraded a few things it runs great. Only complaint I have is the amount of heat they make. Here in the desert in stop and go traffic they can start burning up. Oil coolers and fans have definitely helped.
That's why they got rid of it. Have a '79 shovel Superglide and a '23 Low Rider S 117 with cr483 cam and tbr pipe. This thing rips. Wouldn't trade it for nuthin'.
I bought a '99 Lowrider FXDL TC88" specifically over an 80" Evo. Chain tensionor failed at 9000 miles. The dealer came out at midnight with the service van and a cold six pack.We loaded the bike and took it to the shop and he took me home.Called the next day and said it's ready covered under recall or warranty or something. I told him might as well make it a 95" ,raise the compression,put a 45 mm Mikuni on,add some Andrews .550 cams,roller rockers,valve springs and S.E. heads.S.E. had just come out with a 7500rpm adjustable ignition set so it was installed also. The Dealer was a national record holder for quarter mile,so I requested the rider /mechanic,Frank,do the work and tuning. I never got beat on the street and that engine is still together in the same bike.My buddy has it, I moved on to a '22 Lowrider S. I had to have a S.E. race clutch assembly installed cause I started slipping factory clutch in 4-5th topend. I loved the TC and the bike, excellent reliability under any conditions, especially high rpm hard use.👍💀
My new to me 2001 TC 88 fat Boy puts a big smile on my face. I just know what to check every 5000 miles to keep it running right, thanks to your videos.
Had a Twin Cam 2007 Dyna and never had any engine issues for 8 years and it was ridden pretty hard, kept up with the maintenance, never engine problems !
I've own a 00 TC 88, 08 TC 96, 13 TC 103, and now a 16 TC 103 HO, and I've loved them all with zero mechanical issues with any of them. So in my experience the TC engine has been rock solid.
I've had 4 twin cam, two 88ci, a 96, and a 103 ci. So far the only issue I be had was on the 96ci I had to replace the compensator. I did add oil coolers to all of them. I service them every 5k mikes and run Amsoil products and they just keep on running. My biggest complaint is the catalyst producing so much heat!
Iput 118,600 miles on my TC88 before selling it. Issues was fuel pump and the hassle it was to replace it,.. Never had an electrical failure and swapped tensioners out 3 times
Got my 06 softail standard new and still have it. Not much is totally stock anymore but have kept it as close to that look as i could discipline myself to. About a year ago i upgraded the ole 88 from stage one. Went with the S&S 510c cam chest and installed a fuel map etc etc, everything after 87.000 miles was still in tolerance as well. The difference its made is like nite and day, its an outstanding upgrade. With the changes made in 2006 for the softail standard, the wider frame, the wide glide front end, the 200 series rear tire and now these newer engine upgrades ive made, im more than happy i went with the rock solid 88. The S&S chest fixed any future cam tensioner or sump problems to. Been riding for 52 years now and have had many many bikes, this ones a keeper. Be safe people, head on a swivel...ENJOY D RIDE!
Ordered my 2004 FXSTI January 2004. Bought and took home the FSM and the parts book. Bike arrived at the dealership April 2004. 20 years and over 75,000 miles later, it's still a great bike. I replaced the cam chain tensioners for the first time last year at 71,000 miles with spring tensioners since the originals look pretty decent considering the miles. I did the job the long way as I didn't want to go the adjustable push rods route and wanted to replace the rocker cover gaskets, o rings, filters and generally check out everything. I like my TC88 just fine.
Good to see you on here again Dave. I’ve had a shovel head and I had to work on it a lot. It sounded righteous though. My first twin cam was a 99 Electra Glide standard and I liked that bike a lot plus it still sounded good but not as good as the shovel. I had several twin cams after that one till the M8 came out now that bike sounds like shit even with the big cam I put into it when I bumped it up to 131. As you know I just bought a 2003 screamin eagle deuce last spring with 2400 miles on it. Except for the idle problem when it’s cold I absolutely love that bike. I changed the exhaust and redone the air cleaner so it could breath as well as got rid of the venting into the cylinders. I tuned it and I can’t believe how quick it is with SE 203 cams. Plus it sounds so good. I guess you can figure out which is my favorite. Take care my friend!
By nature I am an Evo guy. I have owned 6 and I love them. Everyone of them was modified and everyone of them leaked oil like a sieve, with vibrations so strong, parts constantly vibrated off. I have had4 TCs including my current 2002 FLHCI. I have had ZERO issues in any of them. 1999-2002 are probably my favorite TC since they still have forged cranks and Timken bearings. They are a great motor and with a few dollhairs thrown at them, make decent power. My current TC is a SE 95CI transplant and it flat gets after it. It is one of the quickest HD's I have owned. People are parrots and always repeat what they see, especially the negative stuff.
Hi 👋, DP P, I have had a 1200 sportster, never any problems mind you I didn’t have it very long, I then purchased in 1996/7 a 1992/93 FXR, I spent a lot of money on it, not anything going wrong, I updated cam new electronic ignition, HSR 42 Mikuni, braided cables,, et cetera, Then in I purchased a brand-new softail deuce, and yes, I fell in love with it, Something I forgot to say is that I got more back for my FXR when I traded it in then what I paid paid for it, that was a deal and a half, I had a lot of work done to my deuce big bore kit 1550, cams ignition 2-1 exhaust, , sadly in 2019 I had to sell it, as I had been scammed by my ex female partner, I decided then to move from UK to France where I now live retired, and in my 70s, and I’ve just purchased another deuce, 2003 model, sadly to say this has not been looked after very well, it has had some work done on it, but there’s no paperwork to confirm who done at work, I’ve just found out that it has had a pair of S&S cams . And it needs a new drive belt , which I am trying to my self, but need to buy some tools, and it as got a bad misfire , I had a price of having the belt replaced from HD €1600+ Vat , SO THE BIG QUESTION 🙋♂️ YES I LOVE MY DEUCE, JUST Which I can get my original one back! , Got approximately 50,000 miles on the clock, And never let me down, unlike my ex partner, Stay safe, right free ,
@@DeathProofProductions It was not as good as the Deuce, The FXR I only rode it the Uk , The sportster , hard Rock Cafe London Hard Rock Cafe in Paris, approximately 600 odd miles or just over in total, long weekend, Then, two up roughly London to Lake Garda , 17 bikes, Approximately 2000 miles, And that was heavy going, Especially as I had a blowout on the back wheel, One of my colleagues stayed with me waiting for breakdown truck on motorway, After having a new tire fitted, my colleague and I were clocking approximately 100 miles an hour trying to catch up with the rest of the group, My Deuce, that is another story, When I sold it in 2019, approximately 50,000 miles on the clock, I would say only 4 to 5000 of that was done in the UK, a brief list of where I’ve been in Europe, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Most of these going to the Hog European rallies, As they say, got the T-shirt , sometimes many times over, Though I done one trip with my ex partner, riding down the right hand side of France top end of Spain across to the top end of Portugal, all way down to the Algarve, then back into Spain and then into France up the right hand side, Approximately 4000 odd miles in two weeks , Been out today, not on the bike as it is in pieces , Trying to replace the reardrive belt, been out to register my bike, and found out that it has got to have an MOT/control techniques before it can be registered, so sadly I’ve got to wait until probably the middle of next month, As I am waiting for parts, that I believe has got to come from the US, Obviously, because the bike is so old, gone with the days where you could, go into a dealership and get parts of the shelf, I believe this is a bad letdown, it seems like it doesn’t matter what you require even for a modern bike the parts still have to come from the states, I hope this gives you an insight into what I’ve been doing, and where I’ve been,
Thanks for the info, this year I'm set up to ride the isle of man Scotland and Ireland for me it's a dream come true rode all 48 states and across Alaska but I'm more excited about this one. You ever been over there.
I’ve had my TC88 for 20yrs, 170,000 Kay’s later,( that’s Aussie for kilometres) apart from cam problems I would not change motor for all the tea in China !
Just got a 2014 Dyna Low Rider 103 ... my first Harley ... the sound and feel of the engine climbing over itself before it starts has me hooked for life ... love my twin cam !!! ... and Thanks, for what you do ...
I had a 01 Road king and an 02 FHSTC they both ran fine for me. I did a bunch of work on other guys twin cams that lead me to sell both mine before I had a major issue. I'll stick with my 72 FLH and 98 Evo they run great.
I put 90,000 miles on an '04 Heritage with zero engine issues. I did upgrade to SE 204 cams at 46,000 miles so got new tensioners then. Zero engine issues though. And I rode that 88" hard, very hard. I think the power potential from a Twin Cam is far more than from an Evo. Part of that is the increase in cubic inches obviously but the heads and cam options really raised the bar. The only drawback on the Twin Cams in my opinion is the seemingly inevitable valve train noise.
Started out with a 75 sportster 40 years ago then to a 1980 shovelhead then to a brand new 92 Heritage evo and now a 2005 Softail Springer Classic. Changed the tensioners last year with the help of your video. i have had no issues with the 88 and it is bone stock.
Iv bought a new 2003 Duece back in the day, has the twin cam 88. Never had any issues to this day. Not even a drop of oil has leaked. I currently have 80,000km & I’m thinking to replace the cam tensioners & upgrade to the screaming eagle hydraulic. Love this bike ❤
2011 TC 103, great engine. Bought new, performance upgraded to 255 cam, SERT, SEAC, no cat, V&H Power Duals. Then comp went out - went SE Upgraded Comp - it went out - another upgraded comp, new starter, now runs and rides like a dream. Upgrades tend to reveal weak links, then it's all good.
Took delivery of my '01 FXD in early March of 2001, when I was 40. Have loved every minute of riding that thing over the past 23 years. And I like that it's carbureted! I put a Mustang seat on it and a wide fork kit and Road King handlebars. Did a carb rebuild last summer so she's running smooth as silk. The only other thing I wouldn't mind having on it is a six-speed w/overdrive to lower the revs a bit on the highway.
have a 2000 HD Dyna Wide Glide Carburetor, Screamin Eagle 2 Exhaust and honestly every time I fire it up and start riding it brings a smile to my face and joy to my soul. Drive carefully, but hurry slowly!
picked up my first twin96 project, brought it back to life after being parked for 5 yrs and now in the process of switching to quickee pushrods and new cam chain tensioners. I've also experienced the oil sumping phenomenon for the very first time so hopefully new pump o-rings will do the trick. sounds and feels really nice though running up and down the street but yet to take her on a longer trip, time will tell but looking forward to it.
I had and rode a '55 Panhead and a '68 generator Shovelhead for many years when the Evo came out and the 'Instant (credit-card) Biker' craze was born. I was firmly in the "Hear No Evo, See No Evo, Ride No Evo" camp. When the Twin Cam or "Twinkie" came out, and I saw how it was put together 😳, I went out and bought my first Evo, a '97 FLHPi! Still riding all 3!
I've had a 1999 Super Glide TC88, a 2006 Road King, TC88, a 2009 Street Glide TW 96, and 2016 Road Glide TC103HO. The only major issue I had with the TC was the compensator went out. Replaced it with a SE comp and never had another issue with. I have good experiences with the twin cams.
I agree with you, people seem to like them or dislike them more than other engines. I’ve never had an issue with my twin cam. I did switch to gear drive cams to avoid any issues and 40k later it’s still making me smile!
Love my 96” in my Heritage. At stage 2 right now. May or may not go further on the performance but, Twin Cams might also be the most workable engine they’ve ever made with the biggest selection of aftermarket upgrades. Only complaint is the heat it throws off which, is a lot.
Love my 03 TC Heritage Softail . It ran great but rocker boxes started to leak at 46,000 mi . only problem so far , just keep up regular maintenance . Thank you for you videos .
Only harleys iv had were twin cams im not very mechanically inclined i do my own oils tighten a few things that come loose is about it. My 2016 electra glide runs great i bought with 2k on it in 2021 and have done alot of things to it suspension bars pipe tune etc it now has 18k. I love this bike very sentimental now once the house is paid off ill have a wood 222 cam done with oil pump and cam plate and i should be HOPEFULLY done with upgrades.
I loved my 103 HO on my 2016 RG. It does not do well in heat however. When I moved to Florida I had to do a lot of heat mods. My sons 2010 Super was a blast.
1st harley was a 07 heritage. The previous owner bulletproof the primary and had a hot lil Andrew's cam in it. Love and miss that bike. Traded it for a 2018 road glide special. Then traded that for a 2023 lowrider st. The fxlrst has a star 3030 cam, alot of extras and making 124 and 135. Have to say the m8 is my favorite so far
I have owned a 92 Evo FXSTC, 01 TC 88 FLHR, 01 TC-88 Fatboy FLTF, 02 TC-88 FXSTB, and CURRENTLY own and ride my TC-88 FXDI, and 15 TC103 FLTRXS. I love the Twin Cam platform.
Love my 2000 Twin Cam, 56,000 trouble free miles and counting. Yes, I have fitted an S&S Cam Gear Drive and Andrews 37G cams, but that was well before all of the controversy with the chain tensioners, I just didn't like the spring tensioners on my bike. It still has the standard Harley cam chest and oil pump, that gives perfect oil pressure.
I've got a 2000 Fat Boy that I really enjoy. Not fast, but its taken me all over the eastern U.S. without much drama. Trickiest part is I'm a carb tuning novice, and mine's giving me a little bit of hesitation just off idle. Otherwise, I love the bike. Comfy and chill ride, all the way.
I have the 88 in.³ 2006 model it’s got just under 16,000 miles right now. I’ve bought the fueling kit to switch out the template pump. The whole works my center. Still looks fine but I’m not gonna wait. Gonna rebuild the compensator next and the clutch basket if it’s needed motorcycle runs real good but have had some issues with compensator noise periodically don’t know if it’s getting ready to fail, but I’m replaced that I’ve had with the bike is the heat that thing cooks my eggs every time I ride unless it’s a cold day and then it’s just wonderful. The bike runs really good and cool weather Struggles a little bit and noise when it’s a warm or hot day above 80° if I was gonna say anything about the twin camas, I wish I could just swap over to the 103 but finances being what they are in the economy, being what it is, I’m just choosing to upgrade components, that are wear items It’s my sincere belief that Harley should come out with oil coolers on these things along time ago, but they were more worried about cosmetics that’s about it. My bike is bad ass. It’s a FLSTCI EFI
Reread what I wrote last night well, I didn’t write it. I used diction on Apple iPhone. I’ve got to quit doing that when I reread what I had written there was a lot of spots that made no sense and I don’t know how the words get switched the way they do sorry about that, I think it still is understandable, but gotta get used to my fat fingers typing
There's a lot of bike owners like me gen x that all they ever had was a twin cam. Not old enough to have the older engines and not rich enough to have a newer one. 60k miles now and the only work I've had done is a new stator.
I've owned and rode all of them from the knucklehead up and I can tell you that they have there issues. People should remember there all just a evolution of the one before it.
I have an 04 tc88. I’ve changed tensioners, inner cam bearings, upgraded oil pump. Runs great. At times it’s a little underpowered but nothing that can’t be upgraded.
cant tell you much other than my twin cam has only 1500 miles and really no problems beside changing out the carbureator because of the bike just sitting in my garage and found the float pin to be wedged in and stuck when attempting a rebuild. i replaced the stupid float bowlscrews in the aftermarket carb with all usa made socket head capscrews for future disassembly. the bike runs great now. no other concerns other than the future servicing of the cam chain tensionizers. 2000 flstf stone stock they way they belong. glad to see other owners are not having real problems with proper maintenance.
I'm glad you mentioned early gens and late gens. I think this is absolutely true for every kind of motor ever built and people really need to understand this and just not automatically lable something as junk. That said I have a 2016 dyna switchback, great bike no issues more than enough power for me but I will be getting a m8 heritage in the future but a 2021 or later I think I'm safe as early m8s had some issues but again I believe still great motors!
Love my 2010 96 ci softail custom. Only thing is a lot more noise from the top of the motor than my 1340 evo. The evo had more of that raw and old school feeling but the twin cam is more comfortable for everyday use. Wish i had both 😂
Got two TC Dyna 88 and Electra 103 love them both... easy to work on and reliable. Milwaukee 8 also have their problems in early production... all engines will ....
I've ridden two motorcycles powered with Twin Cams. They were both dealer demo rides and while I wanted to love them, I just didn't. They didn't have whatever it is that makes the previous models special. They just felt like motorcycles. They didn't feel like "Harleys." I have ridden Knuckles, Shovels, Evos, and twin cams. All of them had "it" except for the twin cams. I don't hate Twin Cams, but every time that I see one, I am a little bit heart broken.
I have had great experiences with the 88b. My current 05 Road King runs like new. I’m sure there is more power out there but bang for the buck, I don’t think you can beat it.
Last year i traided a car for a 2004 heratiage. the bike had 57000 miles on it. it ran great i dont know what work was done to it but I know the tensioners needed replaced. I sold it for 5500 and bought me a 2020 milwauki 8. I have to say , I miss the 2004
Owned a 1200 sporty and a 92 heritage. Both Evo, listened to all the chatter about the twin cam so never fooled with one. I mainly fix ride and sell metric bikes. Been seeing plenty of tc powered bikes for sale in a price range that I can afford (cash no finance), might just try one out. Besides if I can tear down and fix a complicated metric engine I reckon I can work on a tc. Evo was pretty easy to work on. Key thing this time is low miles for me. It's cool to bring a bike back from the dead, but I kinda don't want to have to for a change 😅
@@DeathProofProductions there is a difference, some projects are taken on, brought back to life and sold for a small profit just to do it. 2 reasons, #1 because ot keeps me busy and that helps me maintain the 3 years 6 months of sobriety I've maintained by doing this, #2 to get someone out in the wind inexpensively and possibly spread hope that a better life is out there through motorcycles and fixing them. But always have 1 bike that's my "cleaned up goin to town" bike, and one that's a grocery getter daily ride type bike. The rest are just passing through. My cleaned up hike is a 2000 Yamaha roadstar, interesting engine configuration on that machine. Close to a tc engine, close to the Milwaukee 8. 4 valves per cylinder, one crankpin, heavy flywheel, pushrod activated valves, dual gear driven cams. It rides, sounds, feels just like a tc powered softail. The thong is that there is 0 aftermarket for it, and eventually parts will be impossible to find. Mat sell it and buy a tc powered Harley simply because as long as s and s exists there will always be parts available. Kind of a "forever bike" to me. I'm old school in Mt thinking and riding. Thanks for the response my dude!
My 2003 Heritage Springer’s Twin Cam is Da Bomb. Coming off a 1979 1340 Shovel Head, the Twin Cam is more reliable & doesn’t Leak oil. But you do have to upgrade the tensioner to Hydraulic & put at least a 509 cam in it. Then it will purr like a kitten.
Love my evo Fatboy and my tc Ultra Classic. Don't know if that camera angle with the antlers above your head was intentional or not but it was a nice touch to another good video.
I've owned two Twin cams. 2004 I put 40000 miles on it. I still own my 2007 with 61000 on it. I love my twin cams. Almost no issues. I've had one 95 Evo it was good too. I still ride a 1982 Shovelhead also. Love that motor even though it leaks a bit. Every motor has its issues. But I do love the Twin cam.
I have 105,000 miles on my 07 twin cam , did the top end at 75,ooo . It has been a very reliable bike and I would not trade it for anyting . but i would not trade off my shovel or evo eather .
Same spot as you, bought my 07 new and now hitting 100k. Complete rebuild with Baker DD7 since 60k. Starting to think it's time to do crank. Bike runs so strong I hate to tear it down but figured it's closing in on crank life span.
I have a 2000 FLSTC with 60k on it. Just changed the tensioners and cams to 509s&s. I have personally owned this bike since 06. I have no intention of getting rid of it. Guess I would qualify as a TC lover.
I rode sportys back in 70s.quit riding in 80.bought my RK in 18,i love my TW cam 88.hd put a screaming eagle kit in at 50,200 miles it has 70,000 now No problems except header pipe getting lose because the saddle bag rails breaking.
Hey bud! Love your channel…please keep doing what you are doing! Would love a twin cam the fact that the fly wheel is pressed is concerning but as long as you are building a 124 engine and change the oil/ service it regularly you should be all set for a long time. Remind me was the 1999-2002 pressed or bolted? Not sure on that aspect…lol ride safe and glad you are doing well since your accident! Be well. Mark G
Being currently that my newest bike is a 98, I have to be fair and say that I've owned two twincams. 100k miles on a 2003 superglide and 40k miles on a 2012 heritage and never had to touch the engine. Can't really say the same for the others that I've owned. Not really a bad thing. Just a thing.
That's about the mileage on my superglide only thing I've really had break was the belt a few time but I think that's my fault from doing to many burnouts
I have a 04 Heritage since 2 years. Bought it with 8k miles. Put another 8k miles on it. Now the inner primary seal is leaking. Some work to do, but manageable. Most annoying for me, as it is a german Model, is the alarm system. I wish it didnt have it. Other than that, I love it.
I own a 2002 Fatboy stock 88ci, a 2003 Heritage with 95ci big bore kit screamin eagle cnc heads and a 2014 stock Electraglide Limited with twin cooled 103ci. I doubt I'll ever own anything but the twin cam.
Hmmm. I have a twin cam night train 2001 . and a shovelhead 1340 wideglide . I had a lot og bikesin my life. Im 60 now. But getting more in love with old bikes now. The twin cam er upgraded with new cam system. Else the motor is very good. Regards from South in Norway
I have a 2003 100 yr anniversary softail twincam 88 B with 38k. I performed 3 hole oil and adjustment maintenance when I bought it from original owner last year. Installed hydraulic cam chain tensioner kit also. Noticed a lower end knock that may be from the balancer weight bearing. Only hear it at idle. Rod knock? Understand that some have removed the ballancer chain and weights to solve problem. What is your opinion of this. I have owned two shovel heads and Evo in the past.
It's a generational thing. I came of riding age in 2000. I've had both Evos and TC's. I had two FXRs and foolishly sold them both. Then I decided I wanted something newer and picked up a 2014 FLHTK. It was a great bike, but bigger than I wanted and just didn't feel quite right. I now have a 2003 FXDX which is just right. I think the 99-05 Dynas are what I'm going to ride from hear on out. Like I said, they just feel right.
Bought my 2008 Ultra Classic new with TC96. Got 33k miles on it. Arlen Ness intake, V&H Duals slip ons. No problems. Getting older, looking at TriGlides, but not sure about moving to M8 motor, plus the prices are insane! Thinking about upgrading TC96 with Fuel Moto cam kit, maybe increasing displacement with new jugs and pistons. Any recommendations for the TC96 for more torque?
I have a 99 Ultra classic,it needs cam tennsioners. That was my back up bike I ride a 05Road King,had tennsioners and cams changed out at 50,020 miles.love my bike.88 cui.
Well presented information I have evo in sportster only experience which I have 05 Custom and Twin Cam many versions A and B 01-17 and M8 18-21 now back to a 2013 Heritage 103B as I've found this version best suited to me, Thanks for sharing video. Ride on
I am 71, ride my bike every week, and I still love my 2001 TC Softail as much as the first time I rode it. After 23 years and 104,000 miles it puts a big smile on my face each time I light it up to go for a ride. I agree that the Twin Cam may be the most loved and hated engine HD ever made. BTW, I do all my own wrenching and I subscribe and watch all your videos and thank you for the content you provide. I find the information entertaining and very informative. Give your son an atta boy for me he does a nice job with the video and editing.
Thanks he will appreciated it.
imho the M8 is taking that spot. maybe not "most loved" but "most hated".
M8 is just a catalyst to watercooled HDs. it is the ugly brother to any watercooled engine, performance wise.
and the ugly brother to all previous HD motors, because of the sewing machine sound.
M8 aren't the best in ANY category. if HD upps the 1250 to 1800cc, then the performance guys will switch and the sound guys anyways never came.
just compare prices of a dyna low rider s to softail low rider s on the used market. a huge fucking gap. there is only one reason for that, the motor, as the bikes are otherwise not that much different.
Bought a TC88 with 40,000 miles. Tensioners already changed, no problems. Bought a TC103 with 60,000 miles, no problems. Bought a 97 Evo with 50,000 miles, lots and lots of problems.
Loved my 2011 dyna Twin Cam. Put 70K miles without any issues.
Absolutely love my 2002 softail standard. Has great power and torque, and been absolutely reliable 😎
Well my 2010 Steetbob got enlarged to 103 with S&S 585 easy start cams but due to the poor breathing of the heads wasn't an awful lot better than a standard 96 inch motor so I collected some parts and rebuilt it.
It's now got a trued and welded crank and a reworked CVO topend on bored-out cases and bigger valves in the (ported) CVO heads so it's 113 inches with a static comp. ratio of 11.5 : 1, S&S geardrive easy start 640 cams and Ultima increased ratio rockers take valve lift up to 0.660 ", S&S TC3 oil pump and camplate, a 48mm Mikuni and (cueently) standard headers with S&S taper mufflers ( - no longer available) and a Thunderheart ignition that has no vacuum advance.... there are other things but that is most of it.
Ya could say I took the EPA shit off it and simplified it to almost 'classic bike' status - it's now not subject to all the modern-day (read power-sucking) shit and sensor related problems that bikes have had thrust on them from the early 1970's and is all the better for it though the 130+ bhp and torque has meant engine mounts from Chopper Hauss are a necessity along with a second front disc (FXDF lower legs) and decent suspension mods along with Avon tyres.
It's the only Big twin I have ever had, and I have a similarly enhanced 2006 XL1200R which makes 100bhp (with thanks to the guys at Hammerperf.com) that is an absolute thrill to ride - I did have a 1990 XL883 that grew to 1200 but the heads restricted the bike so much it was a waste of time and money boring it out !
My age (64) and a poor income will maybe stop me getting and sorting an M8 because the £30k+ is not justifiable when I already have two great bikes.
Regards from England !
Bob
Two '03, an '04, and an '06 twin cam. Flawless performance from all of them. Just recently heard about the tensioner drama, so I pulled the cover off my '03 to have a look - hardly ANY wear at 25k! mile
I had very little wear on my 99 at 36.000 but I still recommend checking them ever 10k
Yeah if you were looking at my bike 26k would say the same thing…..and then you hit 30k lol. It will happen.
right
I decided to do the upgrade on my 05 88b. When I opened the cam chest the spring tensioner looked ok at first glance. But upon closer inspection I could see a lot of pitting on the shoes.
And, I wonder if the heat caused by the friction makes the plastic brittle so that it breaks apart and winds up blocking your oil passages.
My 01 was inspected at 32K miles and the shoes were just starting to break up. Disaster was imminent. I changed to the Screamin' Eagle hydraulic kit, which also gives you a new and higher flow oil pump. My main gripe is that HD should have done this f.o.c. as part of a factory recall, not as an opportunity to gouge the customer extra $$$ for an "upgrade" that barely makes the grade! Apart from that, love my 01 RK!
I bought my 2005 nightrain new in Oahu, HI. She has been on rode on Guam and registered in 4 other states on the main land. Never getting rid of that ride. Always faithful.
671 !!!
Over 70,000 miles on my 2012 103 streetglide and it's been great. Replaced everything in the can chest at 56k and put in 570-2 cyclorama cams with good exhaust and expert tuning pumps out 98.7 h.p. and 116 ftlbs of tourque. Stock top end and uses no oil in 3,000 mile oil intervals. Maybe do top end this winter.
One of the best engines made love the twin cam 103 Breakout
Love the twin cam.
Just got a ‘99 wide glide a couple years back (bought a new ‘98 and had to sell it 8 months later to buy a house).
With the help of your videos, I’ve been hot rodding the ‘99.
Bored out to 98 inches wit CP Carillo 10.75:1 pistons, ported the heads myself, had bigger valves installed, S&S 585 cams, and the Cyco shoe upgrade that you recommended.
Bike has a TON more power. Ran strong before, but what a difference.
Lowering the primary gearing this weekend. 😀
Thanks for the compliment. I lowered the gear in my dyna I can tell you it's gonna pull like a freight train only thing is on the interstate it will rev higher but if your not vibration sensitive you be fine.
Once I tore into the twin cam and upgraded a few things it runs great. Only complaint I have is the amount of heat they make. Here in the desert in stop and go traffic they can start burning up. Oil coolers and fans have definitely helped.
Great point!
A lot of power but alooooot of heat
Love em.
Twin cam is the last true harley engine! 😂😅
That's why they got rid of it. Have a '79 shovel Superglide and a '23 Low Rider S 117 with cr483 cam and tbr pipe. This thing rips. Wouldn't trade it for nuthin'.
I bought a '99 Lowrider FXDL TC88" specifically over an 80" Evo. Chain tensionor failed at 9000 miles. The dealer came out at midnight with the service van and a cold six pack.We loaded the bike and took it to the shop and he took me home.Called the next day and said it's ready covered under recall or warranty or something. I told him might as well make it a 95" ,raise the compression,put a 45 mm Mikuni on,add some Andrews .550 cams,roller rockers,valve springs and S.E. heads.S.E. had just come out with a 7500rpm adjustable ignition set so it was installed also. The Dealer was a national record holder for quarter mile,so I requested the rider /mechanic,Frank,do the work and tuning. I never got beat on the street and that engine is still together in the same bike.My buddy has it, I moved on to a '22 Lowrider S. I had to have a S.E. race clutch assembly installed cause I started slipping factory clutch in 4-5th topend. I loved the TC and the bike, excellent reliability under any conditions, especially high rpm hard use.👍💀
yeah right, then you woke up
my 2005 twin cam 88b puts a smile on my face ....
Hell yeah, my 04 heritage does that to me to.
My new to me 2001 TC 88 fat Boy puts a big smile on my face. I just know what to check every 5000 miles to keep it running right, thanks to your videos.
Thanks for the compliment
Had a Twin Cam 2007 Dyna and never had any engine issues for 8 years and it was ridden pretty hard, kept up with the maintenance, never engine problems !
Absolutely
2002 softail standard and 2001 roadking classic touring . Replaced tensioners myself . Other than that I love em both .
My 2005 Twin Cam 88 at 47K is pure music to my ears. Still loving it !!!!
Hell yeah
I've own a 00 TC 88, 08 TC 96, 13 TC 103, and now a 16 TC 103 HO, and I've loved them all with zero mechanical issues with any of them. So in my experience the TC engine has been rock solid.
Had a 09 electa glide with a 96" and loved it. When i bought my Lowrider I knew i wanted one with a 96". No problems with either.
I've had 4 twin cam, two 88ci, a 96, and a 103 ci. So far the only issue I be had was on the 96ci I had to replace the compensator. I did add oil coolers to all of them. I service them every 5k mikes and run Amsoil products and they just keep on running. My biggest complaint is the catalyst producing so much heat!
I agree
Iput 118,600 miles on my TC88 before selling it. Issues was fuel pump and the hassle it was to replace it,.. Never had an electrical failure and swapped tensioners out 3 times
Got my 06 softail standard new and still have it. Not much is totally stock anymore but have kept it as close to that look as i could discipline myself to. About a year ago i upgraded the ole 88 from stage one. Went with the S&S 510c cam chest and installed a fuel map etc etc, everything after 87.000 miles was still in tolerance as well. The difference its made is like nite and day, its an outstanding upgrade. With the changes made in 2006 for the softail standard, the wider frame, the wide glide front end, the 200 series rear tire and now these newer engine upgrades ive made, im more than happy i went with the rock solid 88. The S&S chest fixed any future cam tensioner or sump problems to. Been riding for 52 years now and have had many many bikes, this ones a keeper. Be safe people, head on a swivel...ENJOY D RIDE!
Ordered my 2004 FXSTI January 2004. Bought and took home the FSM and the parts book. Bike arrived at the dealership April 2004. 20 years and over 75,000 miles later, it's still a great bike. I replaced the cam chain tensioners for the first time last year at 71,000 miles with spring tensioners since the originals look pretty decent considering the miles. I did the job the long way as I didn't want to go the adjustable push rods route and wanted to replace the rocker cover gaskets, o rings, filters and generally check out everything. I like my TC88 just fine.
Good to see you on here again Dave. I’ve had a shovel head and I had to work on it a lot. It sounded righteous though. My first twin cam was a 99 Electra Glide standard and I liked that bike a lot plus it still sounded good but not as good as the shovel. I had several twin cams after that one till the M8 came out now that bike sounds like shit even with the big cam I put into it when I bumped it up to 131. As you know I just bought a 2003 screamin eagle deuce last spring with 2400 miles on it. Except for the idle problem when it’s cold I absolutely love that bike. I changed the exhaust and redone the air cleaner so it could breath as well as got rid of the venting into the cylinders. I tuned it and I can’t believe how quick it is with SE 203 cams. Plus it sounds so good. I guess you can figure out which is my favorite. Take care my friend!
Thanks now that I'm all healed up from the motor home trying to kill me were back at it.
By nature I am an Evo guy. I have owned 6 and I love them. Everyone of them was modified and everyone of them leaked oil like a sieve, with vibrations so strong, parts constantly vibrated off. I have had4 TCs including my current 2002 FLHCI. I have had ZERO issues in any of them. 1999-2002 are probably my favorite TC since they still have forged cranks and Timken bearings. They are a great motor and with a few dollhairs thrown at them, make decent power. My current TC is a SE 95CI transplant and it flat gets after it. It is one of the quickest HD's I have owned. People are parrots and always repeat what they see, especially the negative stuff.
Original owner 2001 TC 88.
Followed your video on tensioner replacement.
You even answered a technical question. Still riding it no problems.
Hi 👋, DP P, I have had a 1200 sportster, never any problems mind you I didn’t have it very long, I then purchased in 1996/7 a 1992/93 FXR, I spent a lot of money on it, not anything going wrong, I updated cam new electronic ignition, HSR 42 Mikuni, braided cables,, et cetera,
Then in I purchased a brand-new softail deuce, and yes, I fell in love with it, Something I forgot to say is that I got more back for my FXR when I traded it in then what I paid paid for it, that was a deal and a half, I had a lot of work done to my deuce big bore kit 1550, cams ignition 2-1 exhaust, , sadly in 2019 I had to sell it, as I had been scammed by my ex female partner, I decided then to move from UK to France where I now live retired, and in my 70s, and I’ve just purchased another deuce, 2003 model, sadly to say this has not been looked after very well, it has had some work done on it, but there’s no paperwork to confirm who done at work, I’ve just found out that it has had a pair of S&S cams .
And it needs a new drive belt , which I am trying to my self, but need to buy some tools, and it as got a bad misfire ,
I had a price of having the belt replaced from HD €1600+ Vat , SO THE BIG QUESTION 🙋♂️ YES I LOVE MY DEUCE,
JUST Which I can get my original one back! , Got approximately 50,000 miles on the clock, And never let me down, unlike my ex partner,
Stay safe, right free ,
How did you like riding the fxr.
@@DeathProofProductions It was not as good as the Deuce, The FXR I only rode it the Uk , The sportster , hard Rock Cafe London Hard Rock Cafe in Paris, approximately 600 odd miles or just over in total, long weekend,
Then, two up roughly London to Lake Garda , 17 bikes, Approximately 2000 miles, And that was heavy going, Especially as I had a blowout on the back wheel, One of my colleagues stayed with me waiting for breakdown truck on motorway, After having a new tire fitted, my colleague and I were clocking approximately 100 miles an hour trying to catch up with the rest of the group,
My Deuce, that is another story, When I sold it in 2019, approximately 50,000 miles on the clock, I would say only 4 to 5000 of that was done in the UK, a brief list of where I’ve been in Europe, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Most of these going to the Hog European rallies,
As they say, got the T-shirt , sometimes many times over, Though I done one trip with my ex partner, riding down the right hand side of France top end of Spain across to the top end of Portugal, all way down to the Algarve, then back into Spain and then into France up the right hand side,
Approximately 4000 odd miles in two weeks ,
Been out today, not on the bike as it is in pieces , Trying to replace the reardrive belt, been out to register my bike, and found out that it has got to have an MOT/control techniques before it can be registered, so sadly I’ve got to wait until probably the middle of next month, As I am waiting for parts, that I believe has got to come from the US, Obviously, because the bike is so old, gone with the days where you could, go into a dealership and get parts of the shelf, I believe this is a bad letdown, it seems like it doesn’t matter what you require even for a modern bike the parts still have to come from the states, I hope this gives you an insight into what I’ve been doing, and where I’ve been,
Thanks for the info, this year I'm set up to ride the isle of man Scotland and Ireland for me it's a dream come true rode all 48 states and across Alaska but I'm more excited about this one. You ever been over there.
I’ve had my TC88 for 20yrs, 170,000 Kay’s later,( that’s Aussie for kilometres) apart from cam problems I would not change motor for all the tea in China !
Yep
I love the twin cam, I bought a TC 103b over 10 years ago and it's never let me down once. I can't say the same for my other bikes and cars.
Couldn't agree more!
Just got a 2014 Dyna Low Rider 103 ... my first Harley ... the sound and feel of the engine climbing over itself before it starts has me hooked for life ... love my twin cam !!! ... and Thanks, for what you do ...
Thanks for the compliment
I had a 01 Road king and an 02 FHSTC they both ran fine for me. I did a bunch of work on other guys twin cams that lead me to sell both mine before I had a major issue. I'll stick with my 72 FLH and 98 Evo they run great.
i have the 2015 cvo 110 twin cam it gets its oil changed and a yearly tune up has 40 000km on it and runs like a champ no issues
I put 90,000 miles on an '04 Heritage with zero engine issues. I did upgrade to SE 204 cams at 46,000 miles so got new tensioners then. Zero engine issues though. And I rode that 88" hard, very hard.
I think the power potential from a Twin Cam is far more than from an Evo. Part of that is the increase in cubic inches obviously but the heads and cam options really raised the bar. The only drawback on the Twin Cams in my opinion is the seemingly inevitable valve train noise.
Your right about that.
Started out with a 75 sportster 40 years ago then to a 1980 shovelhead then to a brand new 92 Heritage evo and now a 2005 Softail Springer Classic. Changed the tensioners last year with the help of your video. i have had no issues with the 88 and it is bone stock.
Glade to be able to help with the vid.
Iv bought a new 2003 Duece back in the day, has the twin cam 88. Never had any issues to this day. Not even a drop of oil has leaked. I currently have 80,000km & I’m thinking to replace the cam tensioners & upgrade to the screaming eagle hydraulic. Love this bike ❤
I'm like you I got 100,000 miles on both of mine and not a drop of oil leaks.
2011 TC 103, great engine. Bought new, performance upgraded to 255 cam, SERT, SEAC, no cat, V&H Power Duals. Then comp went out - went SE Upgraded Comp - it went out - another upgraded comp, new starter, now runs and rides like a dream. Upgrades tend to reveal weak links, then it's all good.
Right folks have to remember its a machine thats engineered by som guy's. There not perfect.
Took delivery of my '01 FXD in early March of 2001, when I was 40. Have loved every minute of riding that thing over the past 23 years. And I like that it's carbureted! I put a Mustang seat on it and a wide fork kit and Road King handlebars. Did a carb rebuild last summer so she's running smooth as silk. The only other thing I wouldn't mind having on it is a six-speed w/overdrive to lower the revs a bit on the highway.
I feel the same, mine is like one of my kid's.
have a 2000 HD Dyna Wide Glide Carburetor, Screamin Eagle 2 Exhaust and honestly every time I fire it up and start riding it brings a smile to my face and joy to my soul. Drive carefully, but hurry slowly!
I feel the same as you.
picked up my first twin96 project, brought it back to life after being parked for 5 yrs and now in the process of switching to quickee pushrods and new cam chain tensioners. I've also experienced the oil sumping phenomenon for the very first time so hopefully new pump o-rings will do the trick. sounds and feels really nice though running up and down the street but yet to take her on a longer trip, time will tell but looking forward to it.
She won't let you down.
I've had my tc for 22 years with a 1550 kit since day one never had a problem. 02 softail
I had and rode a '55 Panhead and a '68 generator Shovelhead for many years when the Evo came out and the 'Instant (credit-card) Biker' craze was born. I was firmly in the "Hear No Evo, See No Evo, Ride No Evo" camp.
When the Twin Cam or "Twinkie" came out, and I saw how it was put together 😳, I went out and bought my first Evo, a '97 FLHPi! Still riding all 3!
I do love my evo but i love my pans shovels and flathead to. Really I just like bikes.
I've had a 1999 Super Glide TC88, a 2006 Road King, TC88, a 2009 Street Glide TW 96, and 2016 Road Glide TC103HO. The only major issue I had with the TC was the compensator went out. Replaced it with a SE comp and never had another issue with. I have good experiences with the twin cams.
Right on.
I agree with you, people seem to like them or dislike them more than other engines. I’ve never had an issue with my twin cam. I did switch to gear drive cams to avoid any issues and 40k later it’s still making me smile!
Love my 96” in my Heritage. At stage 2 right now. May or may not go further on the performance but, Twin Cams might also be the most workable engine they’ve ever made with the biggest selection of aftermarket upgrades. Only complaint is the heat it throws off which, is a lot.
I agree, they really were smart and took advantage of people wanting upgrades when they designed that engine.
Love my 03 TC Heritage Softail . It ran great but rocker boxes started to leak at 46,000 mi . only problem so far , just keep up regular maintenance . Thank you for you videos .
Thanks for the compliment means alot to know your work is appreciated
Only harleys iv had were twin cams im not very mechanically inclined i do my own oils tighten a few things that come loose is about it. My 2016 electra glide runs great i bought with 2k on it in 2021 and have done alot of things to it suspension bars pipe tune etc it now has 18k. I love this bike very sentimental now once the house is paid off ill have a wood 222 cam done with oil pump and cam plate and i should be HOPEFULLY done with upgrades.
I loved my 103 HO on my 2016 RG. It does not do well in heat however. When I moved to Florida I had to do a lot of heat mods. My sons 2010 Super was a blast.
1st harley was a 07 heritage. The previous owner bulletproof the primary and had a hot lil Andrew's cam in it. Love and miss that bike. Traded it for a 2018 road glide special. Then traded that for a 2023 lowrider st. The fxlrst has a star 3030 cam, alot of extras and making 124 and 135. Have to say the m8 is my favorite so far
I have owned a 92 Evo FXSTC, 01 TC 88 FLHR, 01 TC-88 Fatboy FLTF, 02 TC-88 FXSTB, and CURRENTLY own and ride my TC-88 FXDI, and 15 TC103 FLTRXS. I love the Twin Cam platform.
Love my 2000 Twin Cam, 56,000 trouble free miles and counting.
Yes, I have fitted an S&S Cam Gear Drive and Andrews 37G cams, but that was well before all of the controversy with the chain tensioners, I just didn't like the spring tensioners on my bike.
It still has the standard Harley cam chest and oil pump, that gives perfect oil pressure.
I've got a 2000 Fat Boy that I really enjoy. Not fast, but its taken me all over the eastern U.S. without much drama. Trickiest part is I'm a carb tuning novice, and mine's giving me a little bit of hesitation just off idle. Otherwise, I love the bike. Comfy and chill ride, all the way.
does it surge at low speed
I have the 88 in.³ 2006 model it’s got just under 16,000 miles right now. I’ve bought the fueling kit to switch out the template pump. The whole works my center. Still looks fine but I’m not gonna wait. Gonna rebuild the compensator next and the clutch basket if it’s needed motorcycle runs real good but have had some issues with compensator noise periodically don’t know if it’s getting ready to fail, but I’m replaced that I’ve had with the bike is the heat that thing cooks my eggs every time I ride unless it’s a cold day and then it’s just wonderful. The bike runs really good and cool weather Struggles a little bit and noise when it’s a warm or hot day above 80° if I was gonna say anything about the twin camas, I wish I could just swap over to the 103 but finances being what they are in the economy, being what it is, I’m just choosing to upgrade components, that are wear items It’s my sincere belief that Harley should come out with oil coolers on these things along time ago, but they were more worried about cosmetics that’s about it. My bike is bad ass. It’s a FLSTCI EFI
Reread what I wrote last night well, I didn’t write it. I used diction on Apple iPhone. I’ve got to quit doing that when I reread what I had written there was a lot of spots that made no sense and I don’t know how the words get switched the way they do sorry about that, I think it still is understandable, but gotta get used to my fat fingers typing
I’ve had a couple twin cams. Loved em. I’ve got a m8 now and so far I love it.
There's a lot of bike owners like me gen x that all they ever had was a twin cam. Not old enough to have the older engines and not rich enough to have a newer one. 60k miles now and the only work I've had done is a new stator.
I've owned and rode all of them from the knucklehead up and I can tell you that they have there issues. People should remember there all just a evolution of the one before it.
I absolutely loved my '04 Road King twin cam. God, I miss that bike!
I have an 04 tc88. I’ve changed tensioners, inner cam bearings, upgraded oil pump. Runs great. At times it’s a little underpowered but nothing that can’t be upgraded.
yep i agree
cant tell you much other than my twin cam has only 1500 miles and really no problems beside changing out the carbureator because of the bike just sitting in my garage and found the float pin to be wedged in and stuck when attempting a rebuild. i replaced the stupid float bowlscrews in the aftermarket carb with all usa made socket head capscrews for future disassembly. the bike runs great now. no other concerns other than the future servicing of the cam chain tensionizers. 2000 flstf stone stock they way they belong. glad to see other owners are not having real problems with proper maintenance.
I just picked up an 02 springer, love it so far.
I always loved the Springer
I'm glad you mentioned early gens and late gens. I think this is absolutely true for every kind of motor ever built and people really need to understand this and just not automatically lable something as junk. That said I have a 2016 dyna switchback, great bike no issues more than enough power for me but I will be getting a m8 heritage in the future but a 2021 or later I think I'm safe as early m8s had some issues but again I believe still great motors!
Well said!
Love my 2010 96 ci softail custom. Only thing is a lot more noise from the top of the motor than my 1340 evo. The evo had more of that raw and old school feeling but the twin cam is more comfortable for everyday use. Wish i had both 😂
I agree with you
Got two TC Dyna 88 and Electra 103 love them both... easy to work on and reliable. Milwaukee 8 also have their problems in early production... all engines will ....
Yes
I've ridden two motorcycles powered with Twin Cams. They were both dealer demo rides and while I wanted to love them, I just didn't. They didn't have whatever it is that makes the previous models special. They just felt like motorcycles. They didn't feel like "Harleys."
I have ridden Knuckles, Shovels, Evos, and twin cams. All of them had "it" except for the twin cams.
I don't hate Twin Cams, but every time that I see one, I am a little bit heart broken.
I have had great experiences with the 88b. My current 05 Road King runs like new. I’m sure there is more power out there but bang for the buck, I don’t think you can beat it.
I agree love both of mine, got alot of good memories with them.
Last year i traided a car for a 2004 heratiage. the bike had 57000 miles on it. it ran great i dont know what work was done to it but I know the tensioners needed replaced. I sold it for 5500 and bought me a 2020 milwauki 8. I have to say , I miss the 2004
My 06 dyna still running strong but still enjoy my 93 softail with evo more
Both great engines
I agree, heck I even love shovelheads.
Unfortunately never rode a shovelhead.but the sound is amazing
I absolutely love my twin cam 103”. Dead reliable, good power. It’s a tough engine.
I agree
I love the late model twin cam engines they proved to be very versatile in modifying.
just looked at your avatar pic i have that same norton atlas and i love it to, you got one.
I love my 2009 FLHTCU the amazing sound and reliability does it for me!
I agree 100%
done 200ks on my 2012 96" dyna no oil use changed lifters a couple of times rear rocker box leak great motor
Owned a 1200 sporty and a 92 heritage. Both Evo, listened to all the chatter about the twin cam so never fooled with one. I mainly fix ride and sell metric bikes. Been seeing plenty of tc powered bikes for sale in a price range that I can afford (cash no finance), might just try one out. Besides if I can tear down and fix a complicated metric engine I reckon I can work on a tc. Evo was pretty easy to work on. Key thing this time is low miles for me. It's cool to bring a bike back from the dead, but I kinda don't want to have to for a change 😅
im like you i don't need another project.
@@DeathProofProductions there is a difference, some projects are taken on, brought back to life and sold for a small profit just to do it. 2 reasons, #1 because ot keeps me busy and that helps me maintain the 3 years 6 months of sobriety I've maintained by doing this, #2 to get someone out in the wind inexpensively and possibly spread hope that a better life is out there through motorcycles and fixing them. But always have 1 bike that's my "cleaned up goin to town" bike, and one that's a grocery getter daily ride type bike. The rest are just passing through. My cleaned up hike is a 2000 Yamaha roadstar, interesting engine configuration on that machine. Close to a tc engine, close to the Milwaukee 8. 4 valves per cylinder, one crankpin, heavy flywheel, pushrod activated valves, dual gear driven cams. It rides, sounds, feels just like a tc powered softail. The thong is that there is 0 aftermarket for it, and eventually parts will be impossible to find. Mat sell it and buy a tc powered Harley simply because as long as s and s exists there will always be parts available. Kind of a "forever bike" to me. I'm old school in Mt thinking and riding. Thanks for the response my dude!
I have an 09 street glide with 170k been a great motorcycle not many issues mine since new
My 2003 Heritage Springer’s Twin Cam is Da Bomb.
Coming off a 1979 1340 Shovel Head, the Twin Cam is more reliable & doesn’t Leak oil.
But you do have to upgrade the tensioner to Hydraulic & put at least a 509 cam in it.
Then it will purr like a kitten.
TC 103 SG. Triple Nickel 555 cams and runs great with 45K miles. My stage 2 keeps up with all stock 114s 🤷🏼♂️ So why upgrade just yet
Love my evo Fatboy and my tc Ultra Classic. Don't know if that camera angle with the antlers above your head was intentional or not but it was a nice touch to another good video.
No I had to set the camera up to match the green screen alot of people liked them though.
2003 Twin cam 88 FXDL - Love it so far, but know what to look out for (which I will upgrade at some point)
I've owned two Twin cams. 2004 I put 40000 miles on it. I still own my 2007 with 61000 on it. I love my twin cams. Almost no issues. I've had one 95 Evo it was good too. I still ride a 1982 Shovelhead also. Love that motor even though it leaks a bit. Every motor has its issues. But I do love the Twin cam.
I agree with you.
I have 105,000 miles on my 07 twin cam , did the top end at 75,ooo . It has been a very reliable bike and I would not trade it for anyting . but i would not trade off my shovel or evo eather .
I'm like you I love them all.
Same spot as you, bought my 07 new and now hitting 100k. Complete rebuild with Baker DD7 since 60k. Starting to think it's time to do crank. Bike runs so strong I hate to tear it down but figured it's closing in on crank life span.
I have a 2000 FLSTC with 60k on it. Just changed the tensioners and cams to 509s&s. I have personally owned this bike since 06. I have no intention of getting rid of it. Guess I would qualify as a TC lover.
Happy to hear you've had good luck with yours like I have.
I've owned three Twin Cams. Still have one and had no problems with them.
I rode sportys back in 70s.quit riding in 80.bought my RK in 18,i love my TW cam 88.hd put a screaming eagle kit in at 50,200 miles it has 70,000 now
No problems except header pipe getting lose because the saddle bag rails breaking.
Yeah that is a common problem.
Hey bud! Love your channel…please keep doing what you are doing! Would love a twin cam the fact that the fly wheel is pressed is concerning but as long as you are building a 124 engine and change the oil/ service it regularly you should be all set for a long time. Remind me was the 1999-2002 pressed or bolted? Not sure on that aspect…lol ride safe and glad you are doing well since your accident! Be well. Mark G
Thanks for the compliment, they were pressed.
Being currently that my newest bike is a 98, I have to be fair and say that I've owned two twincams. 100k miles on a 2003 superglide and 40k miles on a 2012 heritage and never had to touch the engine. Can't really say the same for the others that I've owned. Not really a bad thing. Just a thing.
That's about the mileage on my superglide only thing I've really had break was the belt a few time but I think that's my fault from doing to many burnouts
I have a 04 Heritage since 2 years. Bought it with 8k miles. Put another 8k miles on it. Now the inner primary seal is leaking. Some work to do, but manageable. Most annoying for me, as it is a german Model, is the alarm system. I wish it didnt have it. Other than that, I love it.
I hate the freaking alarm system, when I was working at the dealership and it first came out I thought this is some dumb shit.
Twincams are cool man. Every motor had its quirks. Those early twincam 88 fxds hauled ass. Smoked some of the early 96 inch fxds
Yep
I own a 2002 Fatboy stock 88ci, a 2003 Heritage with 95ci big bore kit screamin eagle cnc heads and a 2014 stock Electraglide Limited with twin cooled 103ci. I doubt I'll ever own anything but the twin cam.
Ride on brother
I absolutely love my 110 twin cam..
Hmmm. I have a twin cam night train 2001 . and a shovelhead 1340 wideglide . I had a lot og bikesin my life. Im 60 now. But getting more in love with old bikes now. The twin cam er upgraded with new cam system. Else the motor is very good. Regards from South in Norway
I have a 13 SuperGlide. No problems with the engine.
Love my twin cam paired up with my Python 3 exhaust
Guess I’m about to find out. Just picked up a 07 FatBoy 96ci EFI. Need to go thru the fuel system it’s been sitting 3 years only has 19,000 on it.
your gonna like it.
Just got my first Harley
09 Dyna Super Glide
Twin Cam 96
I absolutely love the bike
Good choice!
Love my 02 FLSTS . Bought new and still ride old girl.
Heck yeah.
Currently have 80fxe, 85flhtc, 99rk/p, they’re all special. Stay death proof 💪🏻
Very true
Never had an issue with a Twin Cam or an Evo. You maintain them and they'll treat you just fine...
Thats a fact.
I have a 2003 100 yr anniversary softail twincam 88 B with 38k. I performed 3 hole oil and adjustment maintenance when I bought it from original owner last year. Installed hydraulic cam chain tensioner kit also. Noticed a lower end knock that may be from the balancer weight bearing. Only hear it at idle. Rod knock? Understand that some have removed the ballancer chain and weights to solve problem. What is your opinion of this. I have owned two shovel heads and Evo in the past.
Can you send me a a vid were I can hear it my email is davethom2004flstc@gmail.com
It's a generational thing. I came of riding age in 2000. I've had both Evos and TC's. I had two FXRs and foolishly sold them both. Then I decided I wanted something newer and picked up a 2014 FLHTK. It was a great bike, but bigger than I wanted and just didn't feel quite right. I now have a 2003 FXDX which is just right. I think the 99-05 Dynas are what I'm going to ride from hear on out. Like I said, they just feel right.
Your absolutely right about the generational view. Like fx model's are my favorite.
Bought my 2008 Ultra Classic new with TC96. Got 33k miles on it. Arlen Ness intake, V&H Duals slip ons. No problems. Getting older, looking at TriGlides, but not sure about moving to M8 motor, plus the prices are insane! Thinking about upgrading TC96 with Fuel Moto cam kit, maybe increasing displacement with new jugs and pistons. Any recommendations for the TC96 for more torque?
I have a 99 Ultra classic,it needs cam tennsioners. That was my back up bike
I ride a 05Road King,had tennsioners and cams changed out at 50,020 miles.love my bike.88 cui.
Just curious but do you do the upgrade on the drive bearing on the cam plate to a roller bearing.
Just curious if you upgraded the drive cam bearing on the cam plate to the roller one.
Well presented information I have evo in sportster only experience which I have 05 Custom and Twin Cam many versions A and B 01-17 and M8 18-21 now back to a 2013 Heritage 103B as I've found this version best suited to me, Thanks for sharing video. Ride on
Thankyou for the compliment.