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Sep 21, 2015 | 07:52 AM

#21

Pigbacon

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From: Central Arkansas

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Originally Posted by Next In Line

What is your riding style?

I ride single, but I'm a large man. I don't do burn outs, but I do like to get on it sometimes after a stop sign or stop light.

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Originally Posted by Next In Line

Where is the engine rpm sitting at most?

Currently I'm running Andrews 57. They come on about 27-28 I ride 3-3.5. I would adjust my rpm for the new build but want it to come on quite a bit sooner. I want it down low close to low 2's.

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Originally Posted by Next In Line

How many miles do you want to get out of your existing engine / bike?

I want it to last. I need a tank. Obviously that is what everyone wants. Does it fit in with my desires? That I don't know.

Sep 21, 2015 | 08:45 AM

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Next In Line

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Look into Cycle-Rama 575 cams.

Sep 21, 2015 | 12:54 PM

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djl

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Originally Posted by Pigbacon

If I go 107" I'll probably kick myself in the butt for not going larger but I don't know that I need to go as large as 124". Thought of maybe going somewhere in between.

It may take a while before you kick yourself in the butt for building a 107", probably one riding season.:icon_wink" Once you get to the point of splitting cases for case boring, Timken conversion, crank replacement, the extra cost to build a 124" motor is marginal. I ride a 2002 FLHT, all bore 107" (124TQ/110HP on a "stingy" dyno); it is a strong runner. However, for less than $1000 more, the 107" could have been a 124". Do I need 124", not really but if the 107" was a 124", I would not be kicking myself in the butt for not spending the extra $$ for more displacement. Don't cross a 124" off your list because you think you "don't need" it.