HD dealer meeting started today.... any news....?

[rageglide]

No more lower rocker box gasket to leak or install improperly. 

Looks like they've gone back to base gasket instead of an o-ring on the spigot.

The cut aways of the cylinders shows a huge amount of material on the rear cylinder with very shallow fins.  Maybe this is to reduce radiant heat directly under the rider?

[a2wheeler]

Is this direct injection between those spark plugs.

[rageglide]

Is this direct injection between those spark plugs.

Compression release

[rbabos]

No more lower rocker box gasket to leak or install improperly. 

Looks like they've gone back to base gasket instead of an o-ring on the spigot.

The cut aways of the cylinders shows a huge amount of material on the rear cylinder with very shallow fins.  Maybe this is to reduce radiant heat directly under the rider?

With today's metal viton coated that should be fine. It will force them to have better matching deck surfaces if nothing else.
Ron

[rageglide]

With today's metal viton coated that should be fine. It will force them to have better matching deck surfaces if nothing else.
Ron

Agreed.   The new tech gaskets work very well.

[PoorUB]

Look at the rocker arms, how are they adjusting valve lash, to compensate in stem height differences between the two valves. I would have assumed at least one adjustor screw over one valve, but I don't see any?


http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/sites/motorcyclistonline.com/files/styles/large_1x_/public/images/2016/08/milwaukee-eight_rocker_arms.jpg?itok=xSnbO1d3

[VDeuce]

Look at the rocker arms, how are they adjusting valve lash, to compensate in stem height differences between the two valves. I would have assumed at least one adjustor screw over one valve, but I don't see any?


http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/sites/motorcyclistonline.com/files/styles/large_1x_/public/images/2016/08/milwaukee-eight_rocker_arms.jpg?itok=xSnbO1d3

Says they are adjusted for life of the motor. Not sure how...

[rigidthumper]

Lifter holds preload, one valve touches, one valve ticks 8^0

[06roadglide]

Look at the rocker arms, how are they adjusting valve lash, to compensate in stem height differences between the two valves. I would have assumed at least one adjustor screw over one valve, but I don't see any?


http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/sites/motorcyclistonline.com/files/styles/large_1x_/public/images/2016/08/milwaukee-eight_rocker_arms.jpg?itok=xSnbO1d3

I would only assume a shim cap on the stems. It'd be shotty at best if they relied on stem protrusion to be perfect at all times.

[VDeuce]

I gotta say that I like what I am seeing here. From the looks of it I would guess we won't see nearly as many lifters trashed or cam(s) eaten. I'm guessing they will sell the crap out of these and they won't be able to keep the early ones in stock.

[harleytuner]

3 new ECM and codes

41000326
41000434
41000307

Running data software on this now



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[Ohio HD]

Cycle-Rama posted a dyno sheet for the Milwaukee-Eight. Assuming this is the 107.


http://tinyurl.com/jasjhxe

or

https://www.facebook.com/177477223889/photos/a.10151417948893890.506298.177477223889/10154413037268890/?type=3&theater&notif_t=notify_me_page&notif_id=1471978044538801

[No Cents]

3 new ECM and codes

41000326
41000434
41000307

Running data software on this now



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...and proudly not stamped "made in the USA" on it. 

[Soft 02]

Looks like parent metal tapered rods.


http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/harleys-all-new-milwaukee-eight-big-twin#page-10

[Soft 02]

[a2wheeler]

Front end changes look good. They have video scattered on the website, found this one only on the Road Glide Ultra features.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/video.600-front-suspension-apr.html

[harleytuner]

Cycle-Rama posted a dyno sheet for the Milwaukee-Eight. Assuming this is the 107.


http://tinyurl.com/jasjhxe

or

https://www.facebook.com/177477223889/photos/a.10151417948893890.506298.177477223889/10154413037268890/?type=3&theater&notif_t=notify_me_page&notif_id=1471978044538801

Speed limiter in 5th gear?  Looks like that run stopped at around 5100 RPM.

[Ohio HD]

Cycle-Rama posted a dyno sheet for the Milwaukee-Eight. Assuming this is the 107.


http://tinyurl.com/jasjhxe

or

https://www.facebook.com/177477223889/photos/a.10151417948893890.506298.177477223889/10154413037268890/?type=3&theater&notif_t=notify_me_page&notif_id=1471978044538801

Speed limiter in 5th gear?  Looks like that run stopped at around 5100 RPM.

     Guess Harley is playing it safe?

[Ohio HD]

I wonder if it's roller bearings at the big end? Would make sense to be babbitt bearings.

[Just Nick]

http://www.stcharlesharleydavidson.com/OEMpartfinder.htm#/Harley-Davidson%c2%ae/FLTRX_1KHC_ROAD_GLIDE_(2017)/CRANKCASE_AND_ENGINE_OIL_FILTER/1KHC%2f%2f2017/FLTRX_1KHC_ROAD_GLIDE_(2017)%2f%2fCRANKCASE_AND_ENGINE


Looks like it is roller bearings same bearing as all 07 up bottom ends

[mattVA]

Cycle-Rama posted a dyno sheet for the Milwaukee-Eight. Assuming this is the 107.


http://tinyurl.com/jasjhxe

or

https://www.facebook.com/177477223889/photos/a.10151417948893890.506298.177477223889/10154413037268890/?type=3&theater&notif_t=notify_me_page&notif_id=1471978044538801

Speed limiter in 5th gear?  Looks like that run stopped at around 5100 RPM.

One of the articles said it's set to limit at 5500rpm.

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[Coyote]

3 new ECM and codes

41000326
41000434
41000307

Running data software on this now



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[Just Nick]

They are still using the -99c lifters with a different anti rotation device according to the parts book

[HV]

SO ...Not sure how many of you have seen a new engine in person yet .....but we opened the new 2017 Street Glide we got in today...had a good look at it....No riding yet but...its with out doubt the worst looking UGLY Rocker Box Ive ever seen...looks like a  Honda Shadow 1100 or a Vulcan POS   

[CowboyTutt]

I'm a little underwhelmed at the overall look of the engine, cases included.  Its very functional looking but even the new Indian engine looks much better to me (we have one at work).  -Tutt