need evo mod suggestions
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From: Powder Springs, GA
Actually with our Stage II Heads, Wiseco pistons, Wood 6, at 10.0 cr, 80 and 90 ft/lbs is what those will show........and more.
CV carb, Mikuni, or S&S.
Slip-on mufflers, or a good 2/1.
Shop on Long Island NY tuned one of our clients 80"ers a while ago, Wood 6, Stage II Heads, with a t/jetted S&S E, Crane ignition, and V&H Big Radius...............86 hp, 94 ft/lbs., sae.
Fellow forum member gsxrboy96 has one of our high-output 80"ers with a Wood 8, that was on a dyno over in Missouri............103 hp.
He has said that it eat's 95" T/C's for lunch. hehe.
Scott
Scott
CV carb, Mikuni, or S&S.
Slip-on mufflers, or a good 2/1.
Shop on Long Island NY tuned one of our clients 80"ers a while ago, Wood 6, Stage II Heads, with a t/jetted S&S E, Crane ignition, and V&H Big Radius...............86 hp, 94 ft/lbs., sae.
Fellow forum member gsxrboy96 has one of our high-output 80"ers with a Wood 8, that was on a dyno over in Missouri............103 hp.
He has said that it eat's 95" T/C's for lunch. hehe.
Scott
Scott
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Im new to the Harley scene and I have everything tore apart on the bike (95 tour glide ultra classic 1340) for paint and other custom stuff being done but I wanted to go ahead and freshen the motor up since I have that much tore down. I was thinking about doing the big bore kit on it but not sure if I really need it or should bother with it. I just like the sound of the cams and want some but I'm not looking to race just a little added power and a good lope when idling. Im all ears on this and what any suggestions while I have the bike tore down for the first time.
Consider just changing gaskets.
Getting the bike reliable.
If anything review and change simple stuff like shift linkage, air cleaner and pipes.
Reason:
You state you are new to the Harley scene...this may or may not be your last harley...It is nothing to spend $2000 to $3000 and you will not get it back.
Get the bike clean, running and enjoy what you have.
Time will let you know what you like.
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From: LA
Wise, wise words ... It is nothing to spend $3000 to $5000 and you will not get it back either! Ditto $5 to $8 ...
It would be a good question to ask at what point - both for yourself and the bike - would it be best to not to spend it on an old bike, but save it for a newer bike. Like im writes, you really will not get it back. Stock bikes get better prices.
There are good arguments for sticking with the Evo format, but my first dollars would go on upgrading the suspension and brakes, e.g. new 'takeoff' fork lowers and four pot brakes, rear shocks etc. You can find a lot of very cheap bits to make nearly like new.
Given that it's almost riding season now, I'd just get it back together this year ... and get a feel for what you want ... then next winter start on the big ideas.
Build your own 'designer bike' from scratch, a motor and a frame, keeping this one fairly standard.
I started by just doing some "small jobs" and ended up doing a near total restoration ... retrospectively, I would have been far better off taking my time and building a new bike up from scratch with a powerful new or S&S engine at the heart of it.
Although 80/80 or even 100/100 is possible ... the 1340 engine is really pretty close to its design limits, and you'll hit them very fast and expensively. I'd love to do an Axtell big bore too ... but can I really conscience the money and labor to do it? Do I really need it?
On the other hand, if 50% of what you are upto is the pleasure of doing craftwork in the garage on it, then it's a different equation. Please go ahead and "play and learn", as a friend used to say.
It would be a good question to ask at what point - both for yourself and the bike - would it be best to not to spend it on an old bike, but save it for a newer bike. Like im writes, you really will not get it back. Stock bikes get better prices.
There are good arguments for sticking with the Evo format, but my first dollars would go on upgrading the suspension and brakes, e.g. new 'takeoff' fork lowers and four pot brakes, rear shocks etc. You can find a lot of very cheap bits to make nearly like new.
Given that it's almost riding season now, I'd just get it back together this year ... and get a feel for what you want ... then next winter start on the big ideas.
Build your own 'designer bike' from scratch, a motor and a frame, keeping this one fairly standard.
I started by just doing some "small jobs" and ended up doing a near total restoration ... retrospectively, I would have been far better off taking my time and building a new bike up from scratch with a powerful new or S&S engine at the heart of it.
Although 80/80 or even 100/100 is possible ... the 1340 engine is really pretty close to its design limits, and you'll hit them very fast and expensively. I'd love to do an Axtell big bore too ... but can I really conscience the money and labor to do it? Do I really need it?
On the other hand, if 50% of what you are upto is the pleasure of doing craftwork in the garage on it, then it's a different equation. Please go ahead and "play and learn", as a friend used to say.
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Wise words IM! I just read a post by a member who has bought a new 2014 bike so he can start modifying it - uh?! 
Ride, enjoy, let the inspiration come to you out on the road. Some of us are still being inspired 40 years on......
Ride, enjoy, let the inspiration come to you out on the road. Some of us are still being inspired 40 years on......
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