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Oct 31, 2009 | 10:49 PM

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1931jamesw

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Id go with the 95 incher too. They are some runnin MFers.

Oct 31, 2009 | 11:47 PM

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First, congrats on the new ride and that sounds like a very good buy. Second, I would do as previously posted and put some miles on it and then decide what are your priorities for the bike. If you decide to put the $3K into performance, you can do some good things for that amount.

Nov 1, 2009 | 07:50 AM

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WWECOUGAR

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Take the 3K and buy a used R1 or CBR1000 or similar sportbike. Yes this is the answer as you will recieve a whole motorcycle with more power than you will ever get out of a 45 degree v-twin. While i guess it may be possible, it won't happen for 3K! Or, if you are totally averse to metrics, apparently you can get a new Buell for way cheap, and they have powah!

Oct 10, 2010 | 04:40 AM

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may_dp02

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Originally Posted by Cattivo

Hi all,

I just bought a 2006 Road King with 43,000 miles for $8k. I'd like to throw about $3k into the motor...for more power and whatever stability that might get me. I had a 2005 Softail Deluxe that I had the dealer install a Stage II kit on, that seemed strong enough, but I wouldn't mind even more power. Would that be the way to go now? Could Stage III be had for that much? Additionally, what should I be checking or concerned about for this model with these models?

Lots of questions I know, but in spite on NOT being a new rider, I have no mechanical know-how whatsoever. Please advise. Thanks.

Me too, have nothing to know about the mechanical or whatsoever... But, one thing is for sure, I might advise to you,listen to the expert and just listen to your heart. I know you can do it!