View Poll Results: Is your bike Stock or have you modified her ?
Stock
43
22.87%
Stage 1
66
35.11%
Stage 2
30
15.96%
Stage 3
12
6.38%
Stage 4
20
10.64%
Not in a Stage category but I did upgrade the motor to make my bike perform better.
17
9.04%
Voters: 188. You may not vote on this poll
Is your Engine Stock or Modified ?
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,556
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From: Albuquerque, NM
I clicked the last option. I don't know what stage my bike fits into. I did the work myself, for my own enjoyment. I didn't feel a great need for more power, but it was a nice bonus after I was done.
Crazy
Crazy
I TOTALLY AGREE with you!!! RLAP rocks!
That said, i had the stage 1 setup when I bought the bike, later putting Andrews 21 torque cams in.
Now I ride around in my power band, don't have to attract attention to get power or pass morons, and mileage is ....ok. I just can't keep my FIST out of it, with that SEAT pushing in the small of my back thru each gear!
Pulling my trailer, with a larger back (darkside) tire also benefits from the torque, pulling hills at 70 with a full load and woman on the back. TC88, acting right.
That said, i had the stage 1 setup when I bought the bike, later putting Andrews 21 torque cams in.
Now I ride around in my power band, don't have to attract attention to get power or pass morons, and mileage is ....ok. I just can't keep my FIST out of it, with that SEAT pushing in the small of my back thru each gear!
Pulling my trailer, with a larger back (darkside) tire also benefits from the torque, pulling hills at 70 with a full load and woman on the back. TC88, acting right.
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 95
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From: australia
after owning 74s and 80s, the 96 is a rocket.
when/if it break's, it will be modified.
very happy with the stage one combo, i have been running for 2 year's, v&h straight shot's, s&s teardrop+ k&n and the thundermax a/t.
grumpy.
when/if it break's, it will be modified.
very happy with the stage one combo, i have been running for 2 year's, v&h straight shot's, s&s teardrop+ k&n and the thundermax a/t.
grumpy.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,109
Likes: 89
From: Tampa, FL
Well since no one else replied, i'll take a stab at it. I am sure my stages are not perfect, but it is how i interpret them.
Stage I, high flow AC with aftermarket pipes. Allows more airflow intake and exhaust
Stage II, not sure on this one, so I'll go with CI's. Big bore kit, or bore the engine to the next higher step. for me it was 96 to 103. if you have an 88, it is 88 to 95.
Stage III, proper cams. the stock cams suck in any configuration.
Stage IV port the heads.
Except for stage I, i think all would require some type of fuel management system.
before the bashing begins, I know i may not be exactly right, but no one else gave it a shot.
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5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Texas
I agree Totally Bored, i originally went with a Stage 1 and their was no difference to me. So i upgraded to the Stage 4 with new cams and the big bore kit and wow what a difference that made.
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,427
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From: Smack Dab in the Middle of Louisiana
I saw no listing for the work I have done to my bike so I did not vote.........
I know not what stage it is at. All I can say is that the motor has been spanked, and runs like a Raped Ape.
I know not what stage it is at. All I can say is that the motor has been spanked, and runs like a Raped Ape.
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 542
Likes: 5
From: New York
Well since no one else replied, i'll take a stab at it. I am sure my stages are not perfect, but it is how i interpret them.
Stage I, high flow AC with aftermarket pipes. Allows more airflow intake and exhaust
Stage II, not sure on this one, so I'll go with CI's. Big bore kit, or bore the engine to the next higher step. for me it was 96 to 103. if you have an 88, it is 88 to 95.
Stage III, proper cams. the stock cams suck in any configuration.
Stage IV port the heads.
Except for stage I, i think all would require some type of fuel management system.
before the bashing begins, I know i may not be exactly right, but no one else gave it a shot.
.
Stage I, high flow AC with aftermarket pipes. Allows more airflow intake and exhaust
Stage II, not sure on this one, so I'll go with CI's. Big bore kit, or bore the engine to the next higher step. for me it was 96 to 103. if you have an 88, it is 88 to 95.
Stage III, proper cams. the stock cams suck in any configuration.
Stage IV port the heads.
Except for stage I, i think all would require some type of fuel management system.
before the bashing begins, I know i may not be exactly right, but no one else gave it a shot.
.
My Stage 4 has Higher compression pistons. Bigger throttle body. Cams and Heads and some "OTHER" stuff
Last edited by Totally Bored; Sep 28, 2012 at 08:35 PM.