Contemplating....

i don't think i own or have ever owned a non modified vehicle,, lol,, i went thru the "how much can i get away with" phase. and after replacing a few sled engines, car engines, bike engines,, heh heh.. i'm now a mid range mod guy.. just enough to get a smile and stop right there. knock on wood but since i quit trying to be the fastest bastage on the planet i have had excellent longevity on some sweet machines and i must say they all were handed a hot supper every now n then..

A lot of it for me is that this summer, it was near impossible for me to get anyone to do work. I talked to numerous people about the engine I "wanted" but none of them stepped up to the plate. I had cold hard cash just waiting to be spent, but no takers. A lot of them that I spoke to were reputal builders too. But I discovered that a lot of them talk a good game when sitting behind a keyboard but that is it. Now, everything mechanical broke at my house this summer except for my truck and car. An expensive summer.

I can understand the frustration JB of wanting to get something done but can't get someone to do it.
If you unloaded your bikes,you'd be kicking your azz in short order once you come out of the funk you slipped into. It will pass!! I think we've all been there at one time or another.
Once you get the Glide back up and running and get out for a ride,you'll say to yourself "What the hell was I thinking"?? lol

A friend of mine asked if I had "PMS"? Parked Motorcycle Syndrom! Lmfao

I feel your pain JB, I was having oil pressure issues for almost a year, had the cam chest apart I don't know how many times, 2 new oil pumps 2 new fueling cam plates, took it to my Indys shop, left it for 3 months, got it back same thing, lost oil pressure after getting warm, took it back to Indy guy, left for another month, turns out there was a small piece of cardboard in the oil pan getting sucked up and blocking the feed hole for the oil supply.
Have you thought about a Harley remanufactured engine, take it to the dealer drop it off and get it back ready to ride with a 1 year warranty. I think you can get a 103 for your year and put the cams in that you like.

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this has been a poor year for me with little time to ride and way too much on the table to do. look at the scooter and think wtfrig why do i still have you. think there is still some time yet this year. everyone has to make decisions and hope you make one that is right for you

Yes. I have thought about a remanufactured engine but for different reasons. I have never considered one in the way to just leave it stock.

JB tinkering is ok but ridding is better. did mild upgrades on my evo wideglide, loved the thing. got bit in the butt with the piston skirt coating on roadking. Everyone has there WOW that is what i want, but then that can be short lived.

Well, as I said, the Glide is back together. Yesterday I took it out for a good run to test the cams out. Well, there is some adjusting that needs to happen. Overall, felt good to get back out on my bike.

Alrighty Johnny! Good on ya! Glad you were able to rscue victory from the jaws of defeat!

Thanks Cowboy!

Man, am I glad that I decided not to sell them. Chalk about feeling ALIVE!