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Old Jun 18, 2022 | 02:23 AM
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So, I lost the engine in my 2017 Ultra Limited @ 42K miles. I'm not going to get into bashing the dealer that did the cam install @ 8 miles of ownership even though it was their shitty work that caused the problem.
What I do want to know is how OWNERS of the 128 kit like it or don't.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2022 | 03:43 AM
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You haven't learned your lesson with SE kits and dealer performance upgrades? What is the rated hp of that monster 128? 125? I've got that beat with my twin cam 107.
 
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Good for you. I did ask for responses from 128 owners though.

On the other hand, if the previous dealer had installed the parts correctly, I wouldn't be asking.

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Originally Posted by 620Jester
So, I lost the engine in my 2017 Ultra Limited @ 42K miles. I'm not going to get into bashing the dealer that did the cam install @ 8 miles of ownership even though it was their shitty work that caused the problem.
What I do want to know is how OWNERS of the 128 kit like it or don't.
Not an owner but I have built a few for friends. The main thing I see is the cylinders are not always the best in there cylinder finish. We have had to fix more than a few and some have gotten sent back and exchanged. Once that's handled and a proper assembly is done, they seem to be fine. One friend has over 30K on his now and loves it.
 
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