Not many of us around on FXDXTs.
Not a rant, just a question
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RE: Not a rant, just a question
ORIGINAL: ken01976
not to be mean, but unless your bike requires it due to high compression ratio running anything over the recommended octane will not give you better performance, and in some cases will reduce performance. That being said, as concerns more power on tap, sometimes its just nice to know its there. I cannot help but modify everything I get. I strip off reflectors, but add more lighting. I immediatly change the stock exhaust and air filter. Usually rip off the top end and do a big bore kit and add cams within six months of owning a new bike. My mods cost nothing cause I either trade or wait till I find an idiot on ebay(theres plenty). My new 600 exhaust cost me 60 bucks from dennis kirk scratch and dent sale. 90% off. Theres lotsa 90% off stuff on there. I'm a modifying junkie. I even cant leave the wifes bike alone. I've even repainted and pinstriped my rudubg lawnmower. I need help.
not to be mean, but unless your bike requires it due to high compression ratio running anything over the recommended octane will not give you better performance, and in some cases will reduce performance. That being said, as concerns more power on tap, sometimes its just nice to know its there. I cannot help but modify everything I get. I strip off reflectors, but add more lighting. I immediatly change the stock exhaust and air filter. Usually rip off the top end and do a big bore kit and add cams within six months of owning a new bike. My mods cost nothing cause I either trade or wait till I find an idiot on ebay(theres plenty). My new 600 exhaust cost me 60 bucks from dennis kirk scratch and dent sale. 90% off. Theres lotsa 90% off stuff on there. I'm a modifying junkie. I even cant leave the wifes bike alone. I've even repainted and pinstriped my rudubg lawnmower. I need help.
As to the topic at hand: sometimes I like to go fast, and when I hit the throttle, I go fast! Plus the extra power has helped me avoid a couple of potential wrecks too.
Cheers!
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RE: Not a rant, just a question
ORIGINAL: Clammy
My engine is stock compression, and it just likes 94 better than 91. I ran a few tanks of 91 through it, and I noticed a drop in performance.
My engine is stock compression, and it just likes 94 better than 91. I ran a few tanks of 91 through it, and I noticed a drop in performance.
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RE: Not a rant, just a question
My favorite of any HD's
I read there were only a total of 4500 FXDXT's built over it's 3 year run. As a 103 with the right mods it suits me better than the other sport touring bikes I've tried. Cost? More; but whatever...
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I read there were only a total of 4500 FXDXT's built over it's 3 year run. As a 103 with the right mods it suits me better than the other sport touring bikes I've tried. Cost? More; but whatever...
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RE: Not a rant, just a question
dexo54; got a pic?
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RE: Not a rant, just a question
ORIGINAL: sharkey
dexo54; got a pic?
dexo54; got a pic?