Stage IV Reliability - Next weak link?
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Stage IV Reliability - Next weak link?
This is my first post, been lurking, reading and learning afew months. I have a 2013 FLHTK UltraLimited Stage 1 Mods are Stage I HD Intake, V&H Dresser duals w/ Twin SlashRound, SE Street Tuner and Dyno.Normalriding flat prairies, mainly open road, occasional city and hills. 60% Solo,40% 2-UP. Normal operating RPM range 2500 to 4000 RPM.Typically only past 4500 RPM when playing.
Looking at doing upgrade - Sticking with Harley parts forwarranty and local serviceability (Yes I know other options may cost less andperform better - Bought the full 7 year warranty) I am looking at 3 upgradeoptions 1) SE Street Performance Stage IV 92500011 2) SE Stage III 92500028 3) CamOnly SE-585
I know I would be happiest with the most power but want tounderstand the downside on reliability and weak links. I need to get long term life out of thismotor - how much does higher compression affect service life? What are the nextweak points on the bike - Clutch, transmission, belt?How does the extra tourgue change things inlow traction situations.I want to builda bike with some more power that I will enjoy, especially for passing on the highway, howeverat the same time I don't want to go to wild and end up with additional serviceissue in the future. Fuel mileage doesn't matter that's the cost of havingtoys. Any feedback is appreciated.
Looking at doing upgrade - Sticking with Harley parts forwarranty and local serviceability (Yes I know other options may cost less andperform better - Bought the full 7 year warranty) I am looking at 3 upgradeoptions 1) SE Street Performance Stage IV 92500011 2) SE Stage III 92500028 3) CamOnly SE-585
I know I would be happiest with the most power but want tounderstand the downside on reliability and weak links. I need to get long term life out of thismotor - how much does higher compression affect service life? What are the nextweak points on the bike - Clutch, transmission, belt?How does the extra tourgue change things inlow traction situations.I want to builda bike with some more power that I will enjoy, especially for passing on the highway, howeverat the same time I don't want to go to wild and end up with additional serviceissue in the future. Fuel mileage doesn't matter that's the cost of havingtoys. Any feedback is appreciated.
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Honestly I am 3600 Miles into a stage 4 kit with 585 cams.... Not a huge fan... Infact my bike is now over with Scott @ Hillside... He is fixing the huge lack of downlow torque problem with my bike....before you buy a kit talk to him....
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Yea I saw your bike in the shop over the weekend. Nice scoot..... Scott will make it right up for you.
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This is my first post, been lurking, reading and learning afew months. I have a 2013 FLHTK UltraLimited Stage 1 Mods are Stage I HD Intake, V&H Dresser duals w/ Twin SlashRound, SE Street Tuner and Dyno.Normalriding flat prairies, mainly open road, occasional city and hills. 60% Solo,40% 2-UP. Normal operating RPM range 2500 to 4000 RPM.Typically only past 4500 RPM when playing.
Looking at doing upgrade - Sticking with Harley parts forwarranty and local serviceability (Yes I know other options may cost less andperform better - Bought the full 7 year warranty) I am looking at 3 upgradeoptions 1) SE Street Performance Stage IV 92500011 2) SE Stage III 92500028 3) CamOnly SE-585
I know I would be happiest with the most power but want tounderstand the downside on reliability and weak links. I need to get long term life out of thismotor - how much does higher compression affect service life? What are the nextweak points on the bike - Clutch, transmission, belt?How does the extra tourgue change things inlow traction situations.I want to builda bike with some more power that I will enjoy, especially for passing on the highway, howeverat the same time I don't want to go to wild and end up with additional serviceissue in the future. Fuel mileage doesn't matter that's the cost of havingtoys. Any feedback is appreciated.
Looking at doing upgrade - Sticking with Harley parts forwarranty and local serviceability (Yes I know other options may cost less andperform better - Bought the full 7 year warranty) I am looking at 3 upgradeoptions 1) SE Street Performance Stage IV 92500011 2) SE Stage III 92500028 3) CamOnly SE-585
I know I would be happiest with the most power but want tounderstand the downside on reliability and weak links. I need to get long term life out of thismotor - how much does higher compression affect service life? What are the nextweak points on the bike - Clutch, transmission, belt?How does the extra tourgue change things inlow traction situations.I want to builda bike with some more power that I will enjoy, especially for passing on the highway, howeverat the same time I don't want to go to wild and end up with additional serviceissue in the future. Fuel mileage doesn't matter that's the cost of havingtoys. Any feedback is appreciated.
As others have said, the 255 would be a nice inexpensive pick me up. The dresser duals are not doing you any favors on the bottom end, they're about the worse pipes aside from drag pipes for bottom end. With that being said, you mention warranty. If you read the fine print, warranty is only retained if the upgrades are performed within the 1st 60 days of the unit going in service, your 2013 is well past the 60 day mark. However the installing dealer may choose to warranty their work when Harley or the ESP will not.
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