Compression Release Recommendations ?
Compression Release Recommendations ?
103" owner opinions are that I should go ahead and have compression releases installed when I get my 103" stage II work done. Being right at the 10:1 cr I may not need them all the time but they may come in handy. Should I get manuals or automatics ? I see SE manuals for about $75, Vulcan Works on ebay for $46, Goodsons for $55/shipped and generics for $36. I also have access to Jims for about $81/pair and Engineering Total Performance for $42/pair. H-D autos (2) with harness would be about $120. Input ?? Troop
Last edited by troop; Feb 6, 2010 at 04:42 PM.
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Manuals. I run the Goodsons- I like 'em because the tops are carbon fiber, and don't burn your finger prints off when you push them down. Downside (if you call it that) is that I think they're kind of weak. I could almost use a stiffer unit.
Ok, that is good to know. I was lookng at the Goodsons until it showed $15.84 to UPS them 140 miles. I understand handleing fees but they can be shipped much cheaper than that. I sent them an email to see if they supply to any local power equipment shops. I may just go with the SE units (newer black tops) at the time of the build. Maybe they'll warranty tem 
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Nothing wrong withthe ACRs and the newer bikes are prewired for them, but...I still am old skool and would put in manuals. I am not one to haggle over price, hell, you gotta pay for machining anyway so put in some good ones.
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Good advice and I might add that I have used the chainsaw releases with no problems but they only have 1/2 inch of threads compared to most others like the better goodson units that have 3/4 inch of threads. And by all means, at 10 to1 install them and have peace of mind on a hot day and save your starter a lot of grief.
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Good advice and I might add that I have used the chainsaw releases with no problems but they only have 1/2 inch of threads compared to most others like the better goodson units that have 3/4 inch of threads. And by all means, at 10 to1 install them and have peace of mind on a hot day and save your starter a lot of grief.
look at them as cheap insurance +1 on the manuals
http://www.tpeng.com/compression_releases.php