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ofreen · 07-10-2006, 08:14 PM

It varies.

Dangerousdave_2 · 07-10-2006, 10:09 PM

I think the motor or transmission will tell you when it's time to rebuild. I have owned a Honda Civic and and Acura Integra that both had well over 200k on them when they were traded in, and they both still ran fine. They were long haul miles, and I think that is part of the secret, along with good maintenance, and frequent oil changes. Your engine will probably just get more and more 'tired' as time goes on-- it will lose a little snap to it's accelaration, or gear noise will increase, somthing like that. A complete rebuild could turn out to not be cost effective, however. You will just have to asses how much the rebuild is going to cost and measure it against getting something much newer.

eekadog · 07-10-2006, 11:17 PM

OMG...EINSTEIN!

BillyO · 07-11-2006, 01:02 AM

I have a friend with a 91 harley EVO that had

162,000 mi. as of last year.He finally had the top end looked at.Still runnin`.

vstromer · 07-11-2006, 01:09 AM

I have a '98 Honda ACE with 99,000 miles and a '04 V-Strom with 91,000. Both still run great and neither use any oil. Is 200,000 possible? I think so.

Get the compression tested. That will tell you a much.

robb_millett · 07-11-2006, 01:21 AM

When to rebuild anhd engine isn't so much a mater of mileage, as it is maintenance and usage over it's life. Modern engines are made of very high quality materials, to much better manufacturing standards than in the past, so if' you're diligent in maintaining the oil health, and don't beat the crap out of it regularly, the engine could go into the high 100,000 miles range before giving the signals that it needed freshening.

macmanjim · 07-11-2006, 01:25 AM

First, you would probably want topost this question to the VROC main board. You'll probably get a more informed answer. http://www.vroc.org. Secondly, 1500/1600 kawasaki engines can have 2 issues. pre-2000 models have a plastic oil gear that usually fails. The other thing are the cam chain tensioners. I know of people that got over 90k out of their Nomads, and I know of on eguy that has well over 100K out of his 800 Classic. I say run it until it starts burning oil.

iamz · 07-11-2006, 02:43 AM

There is a guy over on Wildgoose who has over 300,000 miles on his Eldorado. If you want longevity, buy a Guzzi.

bigjames · 07-11-2006, 05:45 AM

Just before a rod ends up sticking out of the crank case is the best time to rebuild....

88 HD E-Glide 195,000 miles

00 BMW K1200LT 105,000 miles

03 HD Eglide 56,000 miles

None there yet, but 88 is close and the 03 will probably be long gone from my garage before then...the 00? It's a beemer, 200K before I ever start worrying.

SRMark · 07-11-2006, 05:53 AM

I'd keep it until it stops using gas all together.

07-10-2006, 08:14 PM	#1
ofreen Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 329	Re: Engine Life: How Many Miles Before Rebuild? It varies.

07-10-2006, 10:09 PM	#2
Dangerousdave_2 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,188	Re: Engine Life: How Many Miles Before Rebuild? I think the motor or transmission will tell you when it's time to rebuild. I have owned a Honda Civic and and Acura Integra that both had well over 200k on them when they were traded in, and they both still ran fine. They were long haul miles, and I think that is part of the secret, along with good maintenance, and frequent oil changes. Your engine will probably just get more and more 'tired' as time goes on-- it will lose a little snap to it's accelaration, or gear noise will increase, somthing like that. A complete rebuild could turn out to not be cost effective, however. You will just have to asses how much the rebuild is going to cost and measure it against getting something much newer.

07-10-2006, 11:17 PM	#3
eekadog Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 466	Re: Engine Life: How Many Miles Before Rebuild? OMG...EINSTEIN!

07-11-2006, 01:02 AM	#4
BillyO Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 158	Re: Engine Life: How Many Miles Before Rebuild? I have a friend with a 91 harley EVO that had 162,000 mi. as of last year.He finally had the top end looked at.Still runnin`.

07-11-2006, 01:09 AM	#5
vstromer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Engine Life: How Many Miles Before Rebuild? I have a '98 Honda ACE with 99,000 miles and a '04 V-Strom with 91,000. Both still run great and neither use any oil. Is 200,000 possible? I think so. Get the compression tested. That will tell you a much. __________________ OL Glover

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07-11-2006, 01:21 AM	#6
robb_millett Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 145	Re: Engine Life: How Many Miles Before Rebuild? When to rebuild anhd engine isn't so much a mater of mileage, as it is maintenance and usage over it's life. Modern engines are made of very high quality materials, to much better manufacturing standards than in the past, so if' you're diligent in maintaining the oil health, and don't beat the crap out of it regularly, the engine could go into the high 100,000 miles range before giving the signals that it needed freshening.

07-11-2006, 01:25 AM	#7
macmanjim Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 156	Re: Engine Life: How Many Miles Before Rebuild? First, you would probably want topost this question to the VROC main board. You'll probably get a more informed answer. http://www.vroc.org. Secondly, 1500/1600 kawasaki engines can have 2 issues. pre-2000 models have a plastic oil gear that usually fails. The other thing are the cam chain tensioners. I know of people that got over 90k out of their Nomads, and I know of on eguy that has well over 100K out of his 800 Classic. I say run it until it starts burning oil. __________________ -- \"Insisting on perfect safety is for people who don\'t have the balls to live in the real world.\" -- Mary Shafer, NASA Ames Dryden 2009 R1200RT My Motorrad

07-11-2006, 02:43 AM	#8
iamz Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 325	Re: Engine Life: How Many Miles Before Rebuild? There is a guy over on Wildgoose who has over 300,000 miles on his Eldorado. If you want longevity, buy a Guzzi.

07-11-2006, 05:45 AM	#9
bigjames Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macon, ga Posts: 409	Re: Engine Life: How Many Miles Before Rebuild? Just before a rod ends up sticking out of the crank case is the best time to rebuild.... 88 HD E-Glide 195,000 miles 00 BMW K1200LT 105,000 miles 03 HD Eglide 56,000 miles None there yet, but 88 is close and the 03 will probably be long gone from my garage before then...the 00? It's a beemer, 200K before I ever start worrying.

07-11-2006, 05:53 AM	#10
SRMark Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,465	Re: Engine Life: How Many Miles Before Rebuild? I'd keep it until it stops using gas all together.