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Old 10-10-2007, 10:49 PM
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Default BEST ENGINE UPGRADE FOR ELECTRA GLIDE 88"

I AM LOOKING FOR ADVICE TO UPGRADE MY 99 ELECTRA GLIDE 88" EGINE i NEED MORE HORSEPOWER WHAT SHOULD I DO?
 
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How much $$$ were you thinking about spending?
 
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Old 10-10-2007, 11:01 PM
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First ask yourself if you want horsepower or useable torque.

Then read all of this years American Rider magazines--specifically Joe Minton's article on building a 95" out of an 88 in the Feb issue.
 
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What do you have on the bike now? Were it me, I would do a 98" bolt in kit, pipes, cams and be done with it.
 
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The bottom line depends on how much torque you are looking for.I believe you can go all the way to 131ci in a stock frame.My 124" RK is an absolute wonderful combination.It sounds good, looks stock, and you do not feel your passenger or cargo.Have fun working up your plan.
 
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i got to agree with dwag. it may be the cheapest to.
 
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I would like to know what kind of set up you have if you have the rest of bike stock or what? What kind of mileage do you get, cost, etc.
I was thinking of going to a 113" but the price difference to the 124" didn't seem like much so I figured why not go 124". What do you think? Thanks for the advice!
 
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