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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Default Comparing the 88" vs 96" eng

Just wondering how the latest TC version (07 I believe, correct me if I'm wrong) is comparing to the previous motor ?

I know it has both a bigger bore (maybe) and stroke, any other major changes ?

And what is the overall review of this newest version ?[/align]
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Default RE: Comparing the 88" vs 96" eng

I think the bore is the same, just longer stroke.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Default RE: Comparing the 88" vs 96" eng

The bore is the same just the stroke is longer. The 96 has a much improved cam chain setup with roller chains and hydraulic tensioners, a bigger oil pump, and the cams have bigger bearing journals. You also get an auto adjusting primary chain tensioner and a 6 speed tranny in 07-08 bikes.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Default RE: Comparing the 88" vs 96" eng

96" = stroked 88"
same bore

that's the biggest difference

Steve

 
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