What causes Excessive engine heat, rear cylinder heat soak on the Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy / Heritage (milwaukee-eight 114)?

Idle 10 min, feel right leg heat Estimated fix cost: $0-$600

What causes Cam chain tensioner and cam bearing wear on the Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy / Heritage (milwaukee-eight 114)?

Listen for rattle at idle, oil for glitter Estimated fix cost: $1200-$2500

What causes Hydraulic clutch and lifter noise/failure on the Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy / Heritage (milwaukee-eight 114)?

Ticking top end, clutch slip or hard shifts Estimated fix cost: $400-$1800

What causes Wet sumping and oil consumption on the Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy / Heritage (milwaukee-eight 114)?

Oil level after sitting, blue exhaust smoke Estimated fix cost: $0-$400

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Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy / Heritage (milwaukee-eight 114) Common Problems

Known issues to inspect before buying a used Harley-davidson Softail Fat Boy / Heritage (milwaukee-eight 114). What to check and how much repairs cost.

Excessive engine heat, rear cylinder heat soak

MODERATE

Idle 10 min, feel right leg heat

Fix cost: $0-$600

Cam chain tensioner and cam bearing wear

SERIOUS

Listen for rattle at idle, oil for glitter

Fix cost: $1200-$2500

Hydraulic clutch and lifter noise/failure

MODERATE

Ticking top end, clutch slip or hard shifts

Fix cost: $400-$1800

Wet sumping and oil consumption

MINOR

Oil level after sitting, blue exhaust smoke

Fix cost: $0-$400

Pre-Purchase Checklist

☐Full service records, oil change intervals

☐Cold start, listen for cam rattle

☐Check ECU for tune, aftermarket exhaust

☐Inspect fork seals, tire dates, brakes

Solid engine, good with regular maintenance