Convert back to stock
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It's DEFINITELY excessive, as far as I'm concerned. He's got an S&S 124 with all kinds of other really nasty **** on it - blower, exhaust, hd tranny, etc.. It's loud & fast as hell and he gets about 100 miles to the tank.
Here's the thing, though. It breaks down (big time) at least once a season! 2 years ago he tore the stock tranny out of it because the motor had so much power. Last year he blew his motor just because he was beating the hell out of it. This spring is when he got the 124 - we rode 2 weeks ago, stopped at a convenience store and the damn thing wouldn't start - bad starter out of nowhere.
IDK, I've never really been a motor head, but IMO he turned a real nice bike into something that is only really practical for bar hopping or a getting traffic fines. B
ut, I guess we all have our vices/obsessions.
Here's the thing, though. It breaks down (big time) at least once a season! 2 years ago he tore the stock tranny out of it because the motor had so much power. Last year he blew his motor just because he was beating the hell out of it. This spring is when he got the 124 - we rode 2 weeks ago, stopped at a convenience store and the damn thing wouldn't start - bad starter out of nowhere.
IDK, I've never really been a motor head, but IMO he turned a real nice bike into something that is only really practical for bar hopping or a getting traffic fines. B
ut, I guess we all have our vices/obsessions.
Road Master
Joined: May 2012
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From: Canada
Just bought a set of stock mufflers and put them on yesterday, I can now hear the stereo and no more ringing ears by the time I get to work.
The only mods done to my EGC are a shorter sheild and a dynojet kit to run better. The only other thing planned is a set of gear driven cams for some piece of mind.
If I want to drive fast I have a 92 ZX11 Ninja to scratch that itch
cheers
The only mods done to my EGC are a shorter sheild and a dynojet kit to run better. The only other thing planned is a set of gear driven cams for some piece of mind.
If I want to drive fast I have a 92 ZX11 Ninja to scratch that itch
cheers
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Fair Oaks, Caliphornia
I have a buddy who dumped about 9G's into a 2008 Street Glide. It got to a point he was afraid to park it anywhere for the fear something would happen to it. He got bored and sold it. He realized he did all the mods trying to keep up with the Jones' as it were. He started to miss riding so about 3 months ago he bought a new Road King. He did a basic Stage 1 to it along with just a few other simple farkle mods making it what he wants it to be and loves it. He now wears a grin I've never seen before. Go figure!!!
As for me, I have a simpler Stage 1 with pipes that are just a tad bit louder tan stock. Will I go back.... I don' think so...
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As for me, I have a simpler Stage 1 with pipes that are just a tad bit louder tan stock. Will I go back.... I don' think so...
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From: Kentucky
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Just a stg1, SERT , dyno and simple bolt in cams is plenty of motors mods for me..
Then put on the touring pads and floorboards for the wife comfort. Plus the usual $3 - $4 K in bling and add ons.
Wouldn't want to go back to stock on what I've done so far.
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Then put on the touring pads and floorboards for the wife comfort. Plus the usual $3 - $4 K in bling and add ons.
Wouldn't want to go back to stock on what I've done so far.
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From: Central Texas
Yes I thought about it onced but I rolled over and went back to sleep
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
If I had to to it all over again, I would have probably stayed with my stock exhaust. However, I would have still installed the Stage I and SERT. As far as engine mods, anything past a cam and some head work just kills your reliability. Like an earlier post alluded to, if you want to go fast, buy a GSXR or something like that.
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From: Southeast Wisconsin
My Sporty had 1 3/4" open straights.
My RK came completely stock, it now has a Stage I with Bub 7 True duals.
I miss the Sporty's sound, and yes it was used for more than short rides. So no, I wouldn't ever go back to stock. For mods I like to keep my bike reliable and rideable on long rides.
My RK came completely stock, it now has a Stage I with Bub 7 True duals.
I miss the Sporty's sound, and yes it was used for more than short rides. So no, I wouldn't ever go back to stock. For mods I like to keep my bike reliable and rideable on long rides.
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