Seriously, is the Torque Cam worth it?
Road Warrior
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From: PNW
Can't recall the breakdown on mine, as to what was Stage 1 and what part of the price was Stage 2. But I think the total was around $2K. I ended up with a much more powerful bike, throughout the range of revs that I ride in.
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From: Boulder CO
I just had a stage 2 upgrade on my 2020 Deluxe. For me it was worth it not just for the increase in torque but a better sound out of the pipes (SE street canons). I did have an issue after I got the upgrade done - the breather bolts installed were defective and caused high oil pressure. That is now fixed. That is kind of a freak incident and was covered under factory warrantee.
After the upgrade I went to a dealer to demo a 2020 stock Heritage 107 to see if liked riding with a windshield and the torque difference was very noticeable between my stage 2 deluxe 107 and the stock Heritage 107. My stage 2 was definitely more fun to ride.
I paid 2k for the stage 1 and 2 combined. Note that most of the labor is the tuning. So if you go stage 1 and 2 combined you will save on the labor cost for tuning only once verses twice if done separately.
After the upgrade I went to a dealer to demo a 2020 stock Heritage 107 to see if liked riding with a windshield and the torque difference was very noticeable between my stage 2 deluxe 107 and the stock Heritage 107. My stage 2 was definitely more fun to ride.
I paid 2k for the stage 1 and 2 combined. Note that most of the labor is the tuning. So if you go stage 1 and 2 combined you will save on the labor cost for tuning only once verses twice if done separately.
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From: Wisconsin
If you're not using full throttle, you don't need engine parts, just twist your wrist. Never add performance accessories unless you find that you have the throttle WIDE OPEN and thinking..........that's lame, I need more.
Tourer
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From: Twin Lakes, WI
It will never beat the new Rocket III.
At some cost point, you could install the new M8 133 Crate Engine.
At some cost point, you could install the new M8 133 Crate Engine.
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Why mess with a good thing.
I'm going to try to leave it alone for now, though I reserve the right, indeed I demand the right to do it at a later date, if I am infected with another serious need for more speed.
I'm usually pretty decisive, but this is one of those rare deals I just cannot make up my mind about.
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From: Tiffin,Oh
Ya know, this is very true. I never go wide open on either of my bikes. I guess a meaner sound would be cool though. I'd imagine I'd enjoy the increased torque at less than wide open throttle too. The Gearhead in me still wants one I guess, despite not necessary
