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Looking for more power
stumbled on this site looking for info bumping up my bike. I have a 97 Dyna Lowrider that I bought new and Im up in the air on what to do, either a bolt on 89 jugs and heads by S&S or someone else or maybe just a new S&S 111 or 124. Just reaching out for some info.
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Not an issue, what ever the cost, Im just thinking new engine for the reason that if I do go with piston, jugs and heads there might be a bunch of hidden cost that Im better off just doing a swap. Where are you located.
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For an Evo, you can shave the heads .050", replace the cam with an EV-27, Torrington cam bearing, and adjustable pushrods. At that age, you might consider .010" over bore on the barrels, new pistons, rings, and lifters. Depending on how much of the work you do yourself, you can get a very noticeable performance increase for around $1500 that way.
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stumbled on this site looking for info bumping up my bike. I have a 97 Dyna Lowrider that I bought new and Im up in the air on what to do, either a bolt on 89 jugs and heads by S&S or someone else or maybe just a new S&S 111 or 124. Just reaching out for some info.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-classic-models-84/
That said to get to 89" you need to change the crank.
Personally if money is no object then go with the V111.
Aces&8's just put a 111 in his dyna and has been extremely happy with the results.
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I’m just kind of curious - you said you bought the bike new but now after 20 years you want more power...how much more power are you looking at? Obviously stock has been good enough to keep you happy for two decades, I can’t see you needing to go batshit crazy on upgrades to enjoy it...
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Im just kind of curious - you said you bought the bike new but now after 20 years you want more power...how much more power are you looking at? Obviously stock has been good enough to keep you happy for two decades, I cant see you needing to go batshit crazy on upgrades to enjoy it...
I have an ev 27 s&s carb and a 2 into 1 Bassani now but Im looking to get a dresser soon so Im just looking to use this as my bang around bike. Kids are older now and I have more time for riding. Ive never left any of my bikes alone for too long.
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An Evo is a lot different than a TC when trying to power one up. TC requires lots of money. Evo not so much.
SE air cleaner setup.
Carb re-jet, the old DynoJet kits worked very well on Evo CV40.
Crane 300-2B cam or equivalent, Andrews 27 works good too.
Full compliment cam bearing to replace the INA that is stock.
Adjustable push rods.
A set of mufflers like cycle shack tapers or slash cuts.
With the little bit above you will be pleasantly surprised and wonder why HD did not give your bike that power from the factory.
If you want to go down the rabbit hole of BIG POWER be prepared for a big hit on the bank account. You will be replacing lots of drive train parts that will not in stock form hold up for very long.
SE air cleaner setup.
Carb re-jet, the old DynoJet kits worked very well on Evo CV40.
Crane 300-2B cam or equivalent, Andrews 27 works good too.
Full compliment cam bearing to replace the INA that is stock.
Adjustable push rods.
A set of mufflers like cycle shack tapers or slash cuts.
With the little bit above you will be pleasantly surprised and wonder why HD did not give your bike that power from the factory.
If you want to go down the rabbit hole of BIG POWER be prepared for a big hit on the bank account. You will be replacing lots of drive train parts that will not in stock form hold up for very long.
Last edited by Apendejo; Dec 15, 2017 at 12:53 PM.
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An Evo is a lot different than a TC when trying to power one up. TC requires lots of money. Evo not so much.
SE air cleaner setup.
Carb re-jet, the old DynoJet kits worked very well on Evo CV40.
Crane 300-2B cam or equivalent, Andrews 27 works good too.
Full compliment cam bearing to replace the INA that is stock.
Adjustable push rods.
A set of mufflers like cycle shack tapers or slash cuts.
With the little bit above you will be pleasantly surprised and wonder why HD did not give your bike that power from the factory.
If you want to go down the rabbit hole of BIG POWER be prepared for a big hit on the bank account. You will be replacing lots of drive train parts that will not in stock form hold up for very long.
SE air cleaner setup.
Carb re-jet, the old DynoJet kits worked very well on Evo CV40.
Crane 300-2B cam or equivalent, Andrews 27 works good too.
Full compliment cam bearing to replace the INA that is stock.
Adjustable push rods.
A set of mufflers like cycle shack tapers or slash cuts.
With the little bit above you will be pleasantly surprised and wonder why HD did not give your bike that power from the factory.
If you want to go down the rabbit hole of BIG POWER be prepared for a big hit on the bank account. You will be replacing lots of drive train parts that will not in stock form hold up for very long.