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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 09:56 PM
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Im just wondering how much static compression i can get a way with on a street touring 103 limited twin cooled with 93 octane pump gas with no issues ? I appreciate any and all help thanks to all. Sorry i meant SSC not SST in the title it was a joke !
 

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More importantly would be your CCP. I think many who know much more than I would say about 190 CCP for reliable, no problems touring. Play around with bigboyz calculator.

My 03 RKC is around 200-205 CCP (10.83 static). Occasionally, it gets a little b!tchy with hot re-starts, but the tune is spot on.
 
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[QUOTE=rhuff;16597308]More importantly would be your CCP. I think many who know much more than I would say about 190 CCP for reliable, no problems touring. Play around with bigboyz calculator.

My 03 RKC is around 200-205 CCP (10.83 static). Occasionally, it gets a little b!tchy with hot re-starts, but the tune is spot on.[/QUOTE the size cam/ specs will play a big role if im understanding correctley ?
 
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I'd suggest paying attention to corrected. My personnel touring bike is set up at 11.5 with a cam that closes at 60 and cranking still under 200.
 
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200 ccp is doable but you better find a good tuner. They say there's a lot of good tuners out there but buyer beware.... A poor tune could lead to overheating and I've seen what overheating can do to a motor...... Take it right down..... 190 might be the right choice depending on where you live.... Or if you plan on touring.... You can't always get 93 octane.....
 
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200 ccp is doable but you better find a good tuner. They say there's a lot of good tuners out there but buyer beware.... A poor tune could lead to overheating and I've seen what overheating can do to a motor...... Take it right down..... 190 might be the right choice depending on where you live.... Or if you plan on touring.... You can't always get 93 octane.....
i under stand completeley thanks for all the info very helpful an educating in your guys opinion can i run the ccp alittle on the high side with the twin cooling keepin The temp down sum or should i still try to stick with 190 ?
 
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If you go with stage II or III heads you can push up the CCP. If no head work keep@190.....
 
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
If you go with stage II or III heads you can push up the CCP. If no head work keep@190.....
ok i plan on doin heads too im also tryin to figure out a great cam i can use now an still use later with head work and maybe 107" i think the 103 twin cooled is advertised around 10.1 maybe if that helps ? Im learning a great deal from here thanks for the replies
 
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
If you go with stage II or III heads you can push up the CCP. If no head work keep@190.....
would a 57h work on both accounts? Whats everyone take on this cam ?
 
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Originally Posted by Clayton24
would a 57h work on both accounts? Whats everyone take on this cam ?
or maybe woods tw777 ? Thanks for replies in advance i have sratched my head about this for weeks maybe a month ! Lol
 
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