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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 09:25 AM
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so I'm looking to install a big bore kit over the winter but just for labor it's 1500 and parts is 3k I have the book for my bike and I'm very mechanically inclined how hard would this be to do myself I have plenty of time to work on it just curious if it's possible to do by myself
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 09:36 AM
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What bike are you doing this on?
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 09:40 AM
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A 2009 dyna super glide custom
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 09:45 AM
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Look up Fuel Moto on YouTube. They have step by step videos on installing a big bore kit. That way you can see the process and determine if it's something you can do.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 09:49 AM
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Thanks I will definitely do that I'm upgrading the 96 I have to a s&s 106 with 585 cams and Harley ported heads
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 11:03 AM
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I've got the same bike, and did it myself in my garage. Like already mentioned, watch the Fuel Moto videos and it will walk you through it. With the videos and a factory service manual to help you, it's definitely not a terrible job.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 03:08 PM
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107",good flowing 1.9/1.63 heads,585 cams with compression set at 10.5-1 is a very good build,done many times
 
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You wont be disappointed. Very reliable. I have about 35,000 miles of my 45000 in the 106 build and it's still fun to run.
 
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$3K in parts? Which parts?
 
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3K in parts is WAY expensive,have your cylinders bored,have your heads done.a very nice 107" kit can be done for under 1500.00 in parts (all parts needed)
 
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