S&S 124" bagger build
#131
01-20-2018, 05:33 AM
I'm happy with what I have and I busted my *** to get what I have. I think I'm out of my league here. I just wanted my 124" and enjoy it. Of course there are MANY other people with more power and more money to throw at being the top dog. I'm not into that anymore. I have exactly what I set out to achieve and I'm happy with it. Later.
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#132
01-20-2018, 07:55 AM
Road Warrior
#133
01-20-2018, 08:10 AM
Banned
It can be rough out there but i broke my #1 rule that i made for myself before i joined this forum and that rule is do not discuss numbers. It's typical for people to get offended with numbers talk. The dyno graph will ready whatever it reads. I will be looking at Tq curve, peak Tq rpms and AFR. I'm riding a practical bagger and looking for practical bagger power. You don't put a race car engine in a school bus.
I agree,when building a motor,build it for YOUR riding style,not others.we do a lot of 124" builds,from very mild touring motors to very aggressive builds.one thing we don't do is try to push anything on anybody,its built to the way they want it.my personal bike is a 2002 RG with a VERY mild 124",131/142,with 2 nitro bikes & the shop to run,i want a fun bike to ride & tour on,but don't want to be messing with it all the time.have fun with the new build!!
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01-22-2018, 09:58 AM
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#136
02-05-2018, 03:21 AM
#137
02-07-2018, 05:04 PM
I agree,when building a motor,build it for YOUR riding style,not others.we do a lot of 124" builds,from very mild touring motors to very aggressive builds.one thing we don't do is try to push anything on anybody,its built to the way they want it.my personal bike is a 2002 RG with a VERY mild 124",131/142,with 2 nitro bikes & the shop to run,i want a fun bike to ride & tour on,but don't want to be messing with it all the time.have fun with the new build!!
#140
02-10-2018, 07:21 PM
Congrats,
Sounds like the build is giving you everything and more based on your goals.
Don't give a crap who or what has more power than you, cause, guess what, someone always has more than that guy. Trust me, I know. You ain't drag racing it or doing Dyno shootouts. Besides, most of those Dyno number guys will whip out their laminated Dyno sheets, post it for everyone to see (I never post my current, real Dyno numbers on my bikes), and brag how much power their bikes make for anyone who will listen.....will never, ever actually run their bikes on the track-in fear of being embarrassed by how slow their bikes actually are.
You have a sweet running, powerful, reliable so far, bad ***, bagger to do and go wherever, and whenever you want....win/win.
Nice-
Sounds like the build is giving you everything and more based on your goals.
Don't give a crap who or what has more power than you, cause, guess what, someone always has more than that guy. Trust me, I know. You ain't drag racing it or doing Dyno shootouts. Besides, most of those Dyno number guys will whip out their laminated Dyno sheets, post it for everyone to see (I never post my current, real Dyno numbers on my bikes), and brag how much power their bikes make for anyone who will listen.....will never, ever actually run their bikes on the track-in fear of being embarrassed by how slow their bikes actually are.
You have a sweet running, powerful, reliable so far, bad ***, bagger to do and go wherever, and whenever you want....win/win.
Nice-
Last edited by PWMORRIS; 02-10-2018 at 07:25 PM.