2018+ Softail Models Breakout

M8 128 owners in here?

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Old Sep 17, 2025 | 02:24 PM
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Finally sold my Road Glide and now I'm looking for another ride. Short list is another LRS, an ST or maybe a plain softail. I found a 2020 softail locally with a "Stage IV 128" which I'm assuming is just the HD kit. Anyone have this setup and can give feedback on it? my LRS with a cam, pipe and tune made 122/135 and was an animal. Road Glide was a pig so hoping for a little fun when cracking the throttle.
 
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That stage 4 kit will probably be comparable to your old LRS numbers. It could probably be woke up quite a bit with a cam change. I bet it's a very stout package. My 2021 Street Bob with a CR480 cam etc made similar numbers to your LRS as well. It was an absolute beast in all RPM. I'm not sure I would spend the money on that 128" kit, but I would definietly consider buying a bike that already had it (assuming the price was fair).

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The stageIV 128 kit can be a very stout performer.
I had a 21 sportglide with that setup with a Bassani 2-1 and the cr-512 cam. 145 hp 155 tq. At the wheel.
 
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