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Old 04-26-2008, 01:47 PM
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Default horse power on nightster

i have a 07 nighster with a stage 1 air and python slip ons ... what horse power should i be at ??

stock 1200 evolution motor ...

what options do i have to boost the HP ???

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Old 04-26-2008, 03:22 PM
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Default RE: horse power on nightster

Maybe 60 or so? Your options are directly porportional to the amount of $$ you want to spend. Why do you think you need/want more HP?
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Old 04-26-2008, 03:41 PM
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Default RE: horse power on nightster

Nightsters are just too different to have regular sportster parts work on them. With their special paint job nightsters are down 10 hp from other sportsters.

Seriously, the average for a Stage 1 on a rubbermount sportster is ~75 hp.
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Old 04-26-2008, 03:44 PM
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Default RE: horse power on nightster

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Seriously, the average for a Stage 1 on a rubbermount sportster is ~75 hp.
Unlikely. Especially w/o an ignition upgrade.
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Old 04-26-2008, 04:54 PM
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Default RE: horse power on nightster

more is what i WANt, not NEED ... but what do you guys know about options i have to increase ...

like i said i WANT more HP, so $$$ is negotiable, what type of options do i have ???
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Old 04-26-2008, 04:58 PM
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Default RE: horse power on nightster

A start would be to upgrade your ignition system (module, coil) and then look at a set of cams. You probably should have gotten new pipes instead of slip ons.
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Old 04-26-2008, 05:04 PM
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Default RE: horse power on nightster

2 or 4 lobes on this bike ? and as fars as ingnition what to reccommened ? and cams ?

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Old 04-26-2008, 05:29 PM
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Default RE: horse power on nightster

I'm not really qualified to get that specific. I think that they actually call them EFI controllers instead of ignition modules. Check out Dynatek or Daytona Twin Tec. As for cams, you'll need to decide whether you're looking for a high final HP number (at the expense of low end pull) or a bike that pulls hard early. My bike makes 94 HP but really at the expense of torque and my HP gains are mostly above 4500 RPM.
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Old 04-26-2008, 05:36 PM
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Default RE: horse power on nightster

In my opinion the best thing to do is call Dan at NRHS Performance and discuss what you want out of the bike performance wise. He is a great guy who really knows his stuff and also EFI Sportsters. His personal bike is a 07 883 converted to 1250cc that dynos at 102HP. Here's his website: NRHS Performance
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