my fxdls se 117 install step by step
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**** yea. Unfortunately I'm gonna have to. Got 500 miles til I'm comfortable stompin on it. Hopin dyno jet sends me the right tune by the time I take lunch so I can start the break in today.
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Great write up and detailed pics man good job. I can't help but laugh at the statement if I can do it anyone then also reading master mechanic, not reassuring lol. Just picking but yeh I am curious to see your final numbers and hear how much fun it is.
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im using the performance wrapped baffle.
Quick update, I did got a new tune from dyno jet, did my first 50 miles in auto tune. Ran like complete ****. About 20 miles in I export learned values, and reflashed, bike ran nice and smooth. No more popping and dying on accel, still stayed under 2500 rpm, and only 1/4 throttle. Noticed I have that "cammy" sound both in the exhaust, and also through the air cleaner. Not sure if that's normal or if it needs to be tuned out or what, but so far I'm very happy, and I can't wait for break in to be over.
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Great Job Nick, You're definitely a better mechanic than photographer 
! Just kidding, this comes in really handy when talking about the order of doing things. I 'm about to replace my cylinders and pistons for the first time, but it will be the second time going in from the top. This has been really helpful.
Good luck with the break in and ride safe!
! Just kidding, this comes in really handy when talking about the order of doing things. I 'm about to replace my cylinders and pistons for the first time, but it will be the second time going in from the top. This has been really helpful.Good luck with the break in and ride safe!
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Great Job Nick, You're definitely a better mechanic than photographer ! Just kidding, this comes in really handy when talking about the order of doing things. I 'm about to replace my cylinders and pistons for the first time, but it will be the second time going in from the top. This has been really helpful.
Good luck with the break in and ride safe!
! Just kidding, this comes in really handy when talking about the order of doing things. I 'm about to replace my cylinders and pistons for the first time, but it will be the second time going in from the top. This has been really helpful.Good luck with the break in and ride safe!
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Very nice job Nick! Did a 103 kit to a 96 adding new cams, cam plate and oil pump along with it a few years ago with the help of a friend. Basically the same thing without messing with replacing the TB. Did it in an easy weekend taking our time cleaning and analyzing things as we went. You are right Nick; anyone who knows which end of a wrench to use should be able to do this. It's not rocket science. I read the kit instructions a few times and went through the pertinent parts of the SM so I was familiar with what had to be done. Just follow instructions and shop manual as you go. Very satisfying when it's all done. Again, thanks for posting the procedure. I'm sure you'll inspire more folks to "dive in" and just do it!