Welcome to the forum subpelon, sounds like you have a dealer not a stealer there.That is great insight. I am thinking about going from a 96 to a 103. My local dealer recommended the 103 since I originally wanted the 110. Told me that I would save money and like it better.
the 88B had the crank sprocket spin possible, throwing the timing off the balancers ( done a couple),
R. Bibgham, Sorry to here this, I'm sure you have checked engine mounts, changed spark plugs & checked for any trouble codes. The cause for the timing chain sprocket movement is caused by over revving according to Harley, 88b model motors cannot exceed 6,200 rpm. 88 can go safely to 6,500 rpm. The sprocket is a press fit on the crankshaft and comes with the fly wheel assembly for b models, only way to tell other then vibration, you know your own bike, it's really bad at handlebars & footpegs, is to pull engine and split cases and check alignment marks. If you're shure that's the problem I would send the engine to harley for re-man, in the end that would be most cost efficient. If a dealership does R&R motor has 12 months warranty if you do it they give no warranty unless your dealer will work with you, but I have never seen a problem with a re-man engine. Quality is better then new. Hope the sprocket is not your problem.Not to highjack this thread but exactly what is involved here? I think I may have this problem on my 03 Fatboy. I have noticed that it is not running as smoth as it used to. In fact it is vibrating quite a bit, almost like it is not balanced at all. I had been wondering if it was possible for the balancers to get out of time.
Thanks,
Randall