Model(s) covered: 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Electra Glide Ultra Classic
It finally happened…over half a million miles on Harley Davidson motorcycles when I was dealt my first true heartbreak; a major engine malfunction on the street. I did blow a motor up at the drag strip while racing my son, Dean, but that is a story for another time. Most of my H-D mileage has been on Evo's and Twin Cams but there have been a few Shovel Heads, a Pan Head, and an Iron Head thrown in the mix over the years. The bike that I had the problem with was a 2004 Ultra Classic that, at a few ticks past 45,000 miles, had the oil pump let go, taking the rest of the motor with it, leaving me in an awkward situation. The Drill Team I ride on had a performance in Memphis and I needed a running Harley Electraglide Classic or Ultra in 3 weeks. I’ve had a great run of luck over the years, but to get back on the road, I was looking the cost of replacing the motor with a remanufactured one, plus, of course, the added cost of an upgrade or two which you might as well do while you’re in there
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