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Old May 6, 2018 | 01:39 PM
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I ride a 2003 100th anniversary fat boy. Purchased with V&H pipes already on it.

I decided I want more power with this near virgin engine while being the least invasive I can since its basically new. Good thing I know this guy by the name Don Morris who ownes "stay tuned" in mount hope area. His reputation is nothing short of EXCELLENT. I followed his suggestions and had an Andrews 37 cam installed, updated cam plate with new tensioner, new oiling system and a aet of adjustable push rods. Also purchased a power commander 5 as per Dons request as he finds that to be the best programmer for him to work with on that model year.

ill be going to see Don on Saturday for a dyno tune.
 
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Old May 6, 2018 | 01:53 PM
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Make sure you post up the results!
 
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Make sure you post up the results!
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Old May 12, 2018 | 09:27 AM
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I'm at stay tuned right now with the bike on the dyno about to find a baseline. Seeing as bike run on the dyno is a first for me, this is pretty cool.
 
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well???
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Well, to sum it up, basically a unforseen technical issue arose. A few hours later, after a long fought battle against technology, an apology and an explanation of the issue came along with no charge.

My bike is fine but the day was basically lost. I will be back to see Don for a proper dyno tune as planned once my schedule is open enough.

I still have faith and trust in the guy. The problem was not him or his skills at all, just some technical BS got in the way.
 
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Interested in how this turns out. Did the same on my 2003 Road King this winter. 37N cam advanced four degrees, new style cam plate and tensioners. Used a TTS tuner with a provided map.
 
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Interested in how this turns out. Did the same on my 2003 Road King this winter. 37N cam advanced four degrees, new style cam plate and tensioners. Used a TTS tuner with a provided map.
baseline test as the bike showed up with a downloaded tune showed around 80hp and 90lbft while still not having optimal air/fuel ratio at below 3000 nor above 5000. (I didn't care to dedicate the exact numbers to memory since they will soon be irrelevant)

when I go back I know those ranges will be straightened out and I could end up with a little more power.

we will see. I'll be back soon hopefully.
 
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Any luck on getting your tune?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2018 | 06:16 AM
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Not to be a kill-joy, but we like to use an Andrews 21, or an S&S .509 in an 88" plug & play application.
Both come in much quicker, and will show more peak torque, in an untouched 88".
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