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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Anyone running Ultima rods? I have a friend building a pan (57) He is considering running ultima rods are they dependable ? Stock cases mild cam , just want something that will stay together.Thanks slider
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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Without a doubt they are Chinese, as most of their products are.
We WILL NOT use that type of product here in a clients bike.
I would reccomend a set of S&S rods. They have been makin' 'em for a while now.
 
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running ultima 127 ci evo in my springer.Its making 158 hp and 162 tq.No problem so far but only few thousand miles on them.But then again everyone who knows me would say that better than a gold seal of approval.Im little abusive on equipment.
 
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