Stage 3 worth it?

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Sep 6, 2017 | 01:27 AM

Kyle Moore

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Stage 3 worth it?

After talking to my dealer I'm gonna stay away from the dynojet and headers for another year and a half or so. Thinking about doing the stage 3 kit, the stage 4 kit seems like it's a more high rpm race setup. The stage 3 seems to be more grunt oriented. Is the 1500 bucks worth it? I have a month to go till my 60
Days are up so I was gonna call my dealer and and ask if I build the motor and buy the parts from them if they'll put it on my factory warranty or do their techs have to do it. If their techs have to do it I wanna buy the parts and have them install em later when it's shitty and wet outside.

Sep 6, 2017 | 01:33 AM

davewear

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If your gonna stay with HD and retain your warranty then I'd say ya go for a stage 3 over a stage 4. The HD stage 4 numbers I've seen are terrible below 3k.

Sep 6, 2017 | 01:40 AM

Kyle Moore

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Yeah that's my thinking, I could more power for riding 2 up and hauling gear. Solo
It's plenty. My thinking is when the warranty gets close if the bikes proven reliable I'll do a PV tune and a woods cam and a header.

Sep 6, 2017 | 02:21 AM

paullavery

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Having mine done on the 25th of this month so I'll let you know then what I think.

Sep 6, 2017 | 06:32 AM

Chinashop bull

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Originally Posted by davewear

If your gonna stay with HD and retain your warranty then I'd say ya go for a stage 3 over a stage 4. The HD stage 4 numbers I've seen are terrible below 3k.

Don't forget the sumping issue you get for free with stage 4.

Sep 6, 2017 | 07:04 AM

Peak Seaker

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Stage 3 is pretty great from 2500 through 5000. I love it. Stage 4, your way up higher in the RPM's and piston speed = wear. MHO.

Sep 6, 2017 | 08:40 AM

teedoff65

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I dont see the point in wasting money on a stage 3 if as you say you're gonna tunr around and redo everything anyway with a woods cam and pv tuner. I think the M8's have plenty of power for 2 up riding with just even the stock or base stage 1 upgrade.

I'm saving my money for the real upgrade with aftermarket tuner and cams. Just my opinion.