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Old 09-05-2017, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Glide83
You said "very nice curve and the bike runs well". No disrespect, but how does that make you unhappy? Getting almost 1 HP per CI on a motor that small is pretty impressive. Chasing sheet numbers is a never ending battle that gets very expensive. My recommendation would be to just go S&S 124" and end the battle. Once you go 110, you'll get bored. Once you go 113, you'll get bored. Once you go 117, you'll get bored. So on and so on.....
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When I did my 107 build i was hoping for higher numbers. At the end of the day though i realized the power is right where i want it and it puts a smile on my face every time i twist the throttle.
 
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