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

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 !❤

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.

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

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.👍👍

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

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 .

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

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

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.

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

I absolutely love my 103 twin cam!

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).

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

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

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.

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.

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"

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!

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!

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. 👍

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

i had a 2003 Electra Glide standard carbureted from the factory i sold it with almost 100k miles and had ZERO issues, it was stock except for a pair of Sampson slip on mufflers, it was one of the best bikes i have owned and i have had 8 Harleys. Great motor as far as I'm concerned.

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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 🇳🇿

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..

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!

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.

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.

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.

Love my twincam 103ci. Never misses a beat. 46000km on it.

I found an 01 FXDX with only 4900 miles. Since then I've installed new inner cam bearings, SE cam plate and high flow oil filter, .510 S&S cams, S&S gear drive, Jagg oil cooler. I've got a Zippers 98" big bore kit sitting in a box. 30,000 miles. No problems

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

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

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.

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 .

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.

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

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

I Personally bought one of the first twin cam's in 1999. After I put 15,000 miles on it the problems with the timing chain and tensioners were becoming well known. I had H-D DLR install S&S gear drive with 510 cams in it with a new oil pump, they also installed an after market tuner so I had basically an after market stage 2. This really improved the bottom and mid range power and the bike was very fun to ride. I put 100,000 miles on it before I sold it to my nephew who still has it. the engine has never been apart and has never leaked oil. Oh and I had also moved the vent tube strait down from the motor with a place PCV hose from NAPA because from day 1 I was getting oil dripping from the air filter. I don't know if that added to the engine life or not. I took a 3600 mile trip with it jut before I sold it and it used a pint of oil. I also own a 1998 EVO that we had to rebuild the engine with 92,000 miles on it because it was literally using a quart of oil every 50 miles. Both bikes had the oil changed every 3,000 miles through their lives. I now own a 2014 103 TC with an after market stage 1 with a power vision tuner license and I love the bike and how it runs. I also own a 2017 Milwaukee 8 with an aftermarket stage 2, CR480 cam, S&S cam plate, oil pump, lifters, cuffs, and a TSS tuner. I also installed an additional crankcase vent using a vented dipstick from Feuling. This is also a very fun bike to ride. I will probably have to replace the cylinders, pistons, at some point with the M8 from what I have been reading and expecting head gasket failure and ring failure around 50,000 miles. Once that happens and I replace those parts with good aftermarket ones I expect that it will be ready for another 100,000 miles but I will probably never put those kind of miles on it because I am riding less than I used to. In my opinion the TC is a great motor better than the EVO for both power and engine life. The M8 I expect after all of the mods will also be a great motor that will be long lasting and boy the power is so much fun.

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

I had an 02 Electra glide standard. TC 88. Rode that thing all over the eastern US and Canada. Never a single issue ever period. I have nothing bad to say about them. Everyone I rode with had them as well. I've moved on to the M8 so Farr so good

TC 103 here. Great motor, much better sound than the M8

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.

My 2010 flhtk 103 CI still going with 85,900 on it love the engine!

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.

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.

I had two oil pumps fail on my 07 CVO in the last twelve years. Had to rebuild it from the crank up twice. Fixed the issues and still ride it.

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.

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

I ❤️ my 05 twin cam 88. It's got 86000 miles on it and still running good.. other than routine things and two sets of tensioners it's been worry free and a blast with a tune and thunder header

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

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!

I’m on my second TC88, an 06 Road King fuel injected. My first was a 2001 Deuce, carbureted. No issues with either. I’m going to install a Jagg oil cooler on the Road King this weekend.

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

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

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

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

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.

Love my 103. My 88 efi never had problems but that macaroni fuel injection, good luck with finding parts.

My 08 TC with 103 stage III pro kit runs strong no problems, keeps me smiling every time i crank the throttle

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.

My bought new 2011 103 Road King has been excellent, the salesman advised updates, 6 months later I had them done. SEAC, SERT, SE255 cam, new headers (Cat GONE), dyno brought it all together, and it transformed from bike to beast. Heat was gone, and 6 gear developed purpose in two up riding. A real treasure to ride. Mobil 1 V-Twin Syn in all 3 holes, keeping this bike for a long, long time.

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.

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.

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

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

I have 148,000 miles on my 2006 Ultra Classic. Once I upgraded the cam chain tensioners to hydraulic at 50,000, it’s been mostly wear & tear repairs. Just got it back in the road for the 2024 season and it’s running great. Very happy with my original 88 Twin Cam and no desire to get something newer.

I have a 2012 103 twin cam I have 146000 Km about 91000 miles no issues runs great. Never been torn apart I do all my service and never let me down.I did change the oils to synthetic which made a big difference in the amount of heat. Runs cooler

So far I love the twin cam. The sound and the feel. The heat is a small issue but in all it’s not a bad engine. I did love the evo too.

I'm enjoying my 01FLSTS. Did change tensioners,cam plate,went with high volume oil pump,adjustable pushrods,new lifters,carb kit,backing plate and mild cams. Run

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

78,000 on 2005 Deluxe. Have driven it hard. Reliable with no problems

the 103 was my fav

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

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

Currently own 3 TBW - TCs 09 FLSTSB (96B) / 26k Miles 14 FLHTK (103HO) / 57k Miles 15 FLHR (103) / 37k Miles All had 1 prior owner & pretty much stock when I got them - each serves its purpose for me and from an engine perspective, have been very reliable, (FLHTK has taken me to TX, Sturgis, & MD - the other 2 stay in FL for solo day/weekend trips). Regular Maintenance is a MUST on any engine & I have an excellent indy mechanic who has done all the work + upgrades on them - expecting well over 150k miles from each before having to rebuild or replace to an S&S. Always like your videos, even the non-TC ones - TY

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!!

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.

My 2011 street bob (bought new) runs like a beast granted here in Wisconsin it sits in the garage 6 months out of the year. Put in the 110 tire shredder kit in 2017 when it came out and have had ZERO issues with it, dyno'd at 106hp/122tq which is plenty fast enough for me!!!!

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.

😎👍 Once again... Some great information... I have a twin cam 103 converted to a Screaming Eagle 110 ... Love the additional torque... Hated waiting 75 days for parts...

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

Twin cam are great motor

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

Have 2 of them, 05RK and 2012CVO, love them both. Had an M8 Street Bob for 1 year that was great, Woods Stage 2, beat the crap out of and it took it all, traded for the 2012 CVO, no regrets.

07 stc 47k only thing I had was a stator failed. She does run hot but has never failed me.

103 in a FLHP (2008 police road king) that just turned 30K (12K in service, another 12K with the last owner and 6K with me in the two years I have owned it). In swapping the cams (TW555), the cam tensioner shoes looked great with what I would consider typical wear; OE cams wear looked acceptable and the lifter rollers felt good. Even the stock cam bearings had no visible or feel issues. Crank runout was .003 - .005. I bore-scoped the cylinder's when I purchased the bike and they still have the cross hatch visible. All good news for a service bike most purchasers would not touch. But it's not without issues - ETC connector (TSB known); Charging regulator replacement; Fuel pump and filter housing leak issue (known TSB) and the typical leaky fuel line tank connector. These issues were easy to diagnose and fix (handyman style) with all the info out there on these engines. All-in-all happy as punch with the 103. Police bikes came stock with Screaming Eagle compensators and clutch packs so no issues there. Had it dyno tuned (99HP / 114TQ) and it runs great, sounds awesome, runs cool and has just the right amount of Harley shake for this guy.

I had a 96 ci for 7 years. It had several engine problems during that time, the most expensive being compensator failure. The main complaint I had was that it cooked my right leg. I have a M8 now and my right leg is much cooler.