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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 07:18 PM
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I ride a 2011 Ultra Limited. I have added a Big air sucker intake, rush true duals and screaming eagle tuner to the bike. I'm thinking about adding a Stage 3 Kit to the bike, but I'm not if this is the way to go. I'm not looking to be the first off the line, but I am looking for increased power to better keep up with the newer bikes and to more easily pass other vehicles when needed. I do mostly long distance traveling as I have been all the way around this great country of ours and traveled to Sturgis 3 times, along with a lot riding in the NC, TN, VA mountains. Any advice will be appreciated.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 07:23 PM
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What does the “stage 3” consist of?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 07:39 PM
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SE 4.0" bolt-on cylinders, CVO 110 cylinder heads, SE-255 cams, forged 9.3:1 compression pistons and rings, heavy duty clutch spring, top end and cam cover gaskets, and high-capacity roller tappets

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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 08:05 PM
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Buy the 110 jugs and piston kit, get a better cam and have your heads ported and you should see much better grin factor for the money.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 08:13 PM
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Agree. You can do much better than that kit from one of the guys here—call Kirby or Hillside for starters.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 12:03 AM
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If going to the effort of 110, don't get low compression pistons and the Se255 cam. Much better options available.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 12:54 AM
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I agree with the above, there are better tailor made options to suit exactly your style of riding
 
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