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Old Feb 10, 2016 | 09:05 PM
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Hey guys I'm really ignorant about engines. All I know is I like to wheelie and go fast haha. I currently have a little 88ci 2006 fxd and I've been beating the hell out of it. And I'm ready for more power but I'm on a budget. I have a guy that is going to. do my build just going with a SE 95" kit with the 203 cams that are included in the kit. My mechanic is recommending I do a 30 head gasket and mill the head down .025 he says that combo will help raise the compression ratio. He is also doing a mile port and polish.

I have a buddy with a softail he has a 95" with 10.5:1 comp and it's a bitch to start sometimes. I was wondering where I would be in relation to his bike
 
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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 12:03 AM
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Get compression releases and a good tune...
 
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