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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 01:59 PM
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When asked: You wouldn't happen to make this in a B engine would you? Or is it strictly A engine only? Sorry, we don't have cases for the "B" engines.
Why wouldn't they have cases for the B bike? A patent issue? I mean you can have just about anything made today if you have the cash.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 02:16 PM
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You can build a 131" B engine.
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Old Aug 15, 2018 | 09:13 AM
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When asked: You wouldn't happen to make this in a B engine would you? Or is it strictly A engine only? Sorry, we don't have cases for the "B" engines.
Why wouldn't they have cases for the B bike? A patent issue? I mean you can have just about anything made today if you have the cash.
Very simple - first you have to be convinced there are the customers out there, to make it worth spending that cash! I suspect the 143" took some serious expenditure to get it right. In the meantime you have the offer of a 131", which should keep you happy for a while.....
 
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A 131" is a formidable powerplant.
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And how many performance outfits make the 131?
 
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What’s the cost of a 131 upgrade?
 
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I guess this post I started is not of much interest? Well I'll keep asking around for a more powerful engine for the bile we'll be making in the coming months. I suggest you, Yo Boss, do the same thing.
 
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And how many performance outfits make the 131?
Well at least one that we know of! You keep dropping hints that you are building a new bike and want a new engine? It always helps to give us a full picture of what lurks behind your enquiry! You may be able to find an older S&S 145".....
 
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If you want big power modify the bike to fit a 500hp turbo A motor, or some powerful non turbo A motor
 
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And how many performance outfits make the 131?
We do, and like to use a CVO 110" cylinder head casting when doing so.
Late response, as we are......building engines.
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