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Old Nov 7, 2019 | 07:29 AM
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Bike is rg cvo 110. What are your guys thoughts on this? Bike is daily rider and touring on highways 10+ hours 3-4 times a month. Current mileage around 57k. Any input is appreciated thanks guys

HD SE 117" pistons and cylinders (granite color) set at 10.5:1 compression
Cometic head gaskets
S&S head bolts
New HD cylinder head breathers
HD SE 58mm throttle body
HD High flow fuel injectors
SE cam plate and oil pump ( currently on bike)
S&S tappets
S&S Pushrods (chrome)
S&S 585 cam (already on bike)
AIM centrifugal clutch

Port and polish heads and new valves, guides, springs and a port match 58mm tb
 
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Old Nov 7, 2019 | 07:57 AM
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This might just be a dumb question but I see you increasing the volume, including larger throttle body and high flow injectors but what about the fuel pump? Can the pump keep up with the demand that you are expecting?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2019 | 08:23 AM
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Fuel pump should be ok but I will look at the cost of upgrading it
 
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Old Nov 7, 2019 | 09:12 AM
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Have you checked with Fuelmoto to see if they have a similar upgrade that you would be happy with? Usually their kits are better and cost a bit less.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2019 | 03:47 PM
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You’re so lucky to be creating a.new build good luck 👍

All I seem to do lately is maintenance......maintenance.........and more maintenance.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2019 | 05:47 PM
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Fuel pump will be fine...might consider going to 5.3 injectors though. Better check you crank runout too...you going to put a lot more power to a motor with 57k on an already suspect bottom end. I have an 08 cvo road king and stayed at 110 but did heads and s and s 570 cams over last winter. Had about 43k on the bike at the time and .003 runout with great oil analysis results. About 7k into this riding season and I hit the rev limiter once by accident passing a few cars and the crank shifted and I found bad rod bearings on tear down. Cured with a darkhorse man o war crank. Don't let my story discourage you...build your motor and if the crank takes a crap on you then fix it. With bad bearings I was on borrowed time anyway, but now when I need to I can build a big power motor and not have to worry about my bottom end again. Good luck with the build
 
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Old Nov 7, 2019 | 07:58 PM
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crank runout will be checked and cam bearings and lifters will be replaced
 
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Old Nov 8, 2019 | 06:08 AM
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have you thought of going 124"? 110 motors are a great foundation for 124" builds
 
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I have not as thought the 124 would create too much heat for touring
 
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Old Nov 8, 2019 | 06:33 AM
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I have not as thought the 124 would create too much heat for touring
They don't & since you already have the 585 cam this would be a great build for you.
 
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