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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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I am putting in a SE 120R into my 2000 FXDX. The 120 comes with chrome rocker boxes and timing cover. My FXDX 88 is all black.

Should I swap my old black rocker boxes and timing covers with my old engine to keep it all black or should I just leave it chrome?

Can't decide. The 120R sure looks good as is, but my FXDX is black...
 
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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For your bike, black no doubt. How much is the motor? What else do you need to complete the motor swap? I am itchy :P
 
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the motor was about 5K (its for a pre 2006 so that adds $500 - a 2006+ is only $4500 when I ordered it). Since I ordered it the price has gone up $500 according to the dealer.

other things must be upgraded - clutch for one and because my bike is a 2000 I need to fix the timing position sensor.

The 120R is the cheapest big bore IMHO - must less labor
 
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Originally Posted by PhotoRider
the motor was about 5K (its for a pre 2006 so that adds $500 - a 2006+ is only $4500 when I ordered it). Since I ordered it the price has gone up $500 according to the dealer.

other things must be upgraded - clutch for one and because my bike is a 2000 I need to fix the timing position sensor.

The 120R is the cheapest big bore IMHO - must less labor
Are you going to do the engine swap?
Are you keeping the stock tranny?
Please keep us updated when you get it and post pics.
 
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