2016 RGS stage IV tire shredder with no labor cost??
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2016 RGS stage IV tire shredder with no labor cost??
Hey y'all,
Ok, so here's what's happening. I just had my bike serviced and with only just under 1000 miles my crankcase is leaking. So I'm bringing it back in two weeks to get the clutch reservoir recall and crankcase leak fixed under warranty of course. I'll be leaving it for almost 4 months while I'm deployed. I then started asking about upgrading the engine while it's there and to my surprise I can everything done with no labor cost!! Since the motor has to come out anyway, they aren't charging me. I'm looking at the stage IV tire shredder, SE air intake, D&D fat cat 2 into 1 and a tune of course.
Since the motor has to come apart anyway, should I be looking into upgrading the crank as well? Could I possibly work it to get more displacement? Is there a better, comparably priced option out there? Or should I just go with everything I listed and be happy? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Ok, so here's what's happening. I just had my bike serviced and with only just under 1000 miles my crankcase is leaking. So I'm bringing it back in two weeks to get the clutch reservoir recall and crankcase leak fixed under warranty of course. I'll be leaving it for almost 4 months while I'm deployed. I then started asking about upgrading the engine while it's there and to my surprise I can everything done with no labor cost!! Since the motor has to come out anyway, they aren't charging me. I'm looking at the stage IV tire shredder, SE air intake, D&D fat cat 2 into 1 and a tune of course.
Since the motor has to come apart anyway, should I be looking into upgrading the crank as well? Could I possibly work it to get more displacement? Is there a better, comparably priced option out there? Or should I just go with everything I listed and be happy? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Make sure the tech checks run out before installing the kit. If within acceptable limits, install the kit and deal with crank issues should they develop down the road. If run out is excessive, the decision to replace the crank or have yours worked over by Hoban Bros, etc. will be up to you; another $1000 or thereabouts. There are varying opinions on how uch run out is acceptable with chain driven cams; I would say anything greater than .005" would be excessive and hard on the oil pump but that's JMHO.
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Thank you, I'll make sure I talk to the tech first. What should I ask for if the run out is outside of the .005"? I probably won't be able to communicate with them too much throughout the process being out of the country and all. I trust them enough to do what they need to do if something needs to be modified or changed. I just need to know what I should ask for. Thank you👍🏼👍🏼
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Thank you, I'll make sure I talk to the tech first. What should I ask for if the run out is outside of the .005"? I probably won't be able to communicate with them too much throughout the process being out of the country and all. I trust them enough to do what they need to do if something needs to be modified or changed. I just need to know what I should ask for. Thank you👍🏼👍🏼
I read your OP again and if I understand correctly, the motor is coming out of the frame to repair a case leak? Do you know is the cases are being split to make the repair? If so and budget allows, you could pony up the $1400 for an S&S crank and the associated labor to install the crank and eliminate the potential for any crank related issues in the future.
If the cases will not be split and run out exceeds .005"-.006", you will have to decide if you want to go ahead with the kit install knowing that the run out could grow with the increased HP//TQ and a lower unit rebuild could be required down the road or not; a crap shoot and only you can make that decision.
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I am jaded but I would insist on establishing a line of communication via internet with a clear understanding that not a wrench is turned without your knowledge.
I read your OP again and if I understand correctly, the motor is coming out of the frame to repair a case leak? Do you know is the cases are being split to make the repair? If so and budget allows, you could pony up the $1400 for an S&S crank and the associated labor to install the crank and eliminate the potential for any crank related issues in the future.
If the cases will not be split and run out exceeds .005"-.006", you will have to decide if you want to go ahead with the kit install knowing that the run out could grow with the increased HP//TQ and a lower unit rebuild could be required down the road or not; a crap shoot and only you can make that decision.
I read your OP again and if I understand correctly, the motor is coming out of the frame to repair a case leak? Do you know is the cases are being split to make the repair? If so and budget allows, you could pony up the $1400 for an S&S crank and the associated labor to install the crank and eliminate the potential for any crank related issues in the future.
If the cases will not be split and run out exceeds .005"-.006", you will have to decide if you want to go ahead with the kit install knowing that the run out could grow with the increased HP//TQ and a lower unit rebuild could be required down the road or not; a crap shoot and only you can make that decision.
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