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Andrews 48
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Cyclerama 570
9.85%
Woods 222
14.39%
Woods 555
6.06%
Woods 777
3.03%
TMan 555
6.82%
TTS-100
10.61%
SE204
5.30%
SE259
3.79%
S&S 570
7.58%
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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 09:21 PM
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I agree, but, I’m not ready.
 
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None taken. Quite the opposite, in fact. I've never gone into any engine. I've done most of the work on my bike, myself, but, I didn't do the cams. I paid someone to do that. Maybe someday I'll try, but not yet. I lack the knowledge and confidence to do anything like that. Besides, my wife would A.) Kill Me!!!! or B.) Leave me, if I F'd it up
Sometimes that can be a useful tool... LOL
 
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
Sometimes that can be a useful tool... LOL
:cool : My wife is hot, and she bought the bike, so, nooooooooooooo waaaay
 

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Originally Posted by Bafflingbs
:cool : My wife is hot, and she bought the bike, so, nooooooooooooo waaaay
Definitely a keeper.....
 
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Old Dec 30, 2017 | 08:32 AM
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Finally, a dyno sheet of the 48’s.... Thanks Rmblin!



'16 Ultra Classic
Jackpot stainless 2-1-2 header
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Andrews 48h cams
 

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I do believe a grin from ear-to-ear is in order. Nice job...
 
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Damn nice.
 
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