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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 01:07 PM
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Hello to all. I have been reading through the Stage lll and Sumping threads today and can say
I am a little scared. I have a 2018 SG 107 getting the Stage lll kit today. After reading it looks like
I am setting myself up for definite sumping issue. Seems a little strange, why would a Stage lll
kit insure Sumping, wouldn't a stock 107 Sump just as easily?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 01:13 PM
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Make sure they install the new recommended oil pump cover at the very least. A few have stated that they’ve had good results after sumping with this cover. The part number is 62400206. This cover is now recommend for stage 2-4 kits. Good luck and have fun with your stage three!
 
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Certainly not definite. There are more out there that don't sump than those that do. Enjoy your upgrade.
 
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Make sure they install the new recommended oil pump cover at the very least. A few have stated that they’ve had good results after sumping with this cover. The part number is 62400206. This cover is now recommend for stage 2-4 kits. Good luck and have fun with your stage three!
Thanks, just got off the phone to remind them to do this. Thanks to all.
 
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I have over 10K miles, stage III and no sumping thus far. Bike still runs great.
 
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I have over 10K miles, stage III and no sumping thus far. Bike still runs great.
Good to hear. How is the low end, from a stop?
 
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Good to hear. How is the low end, from a stop?
Eh, I'd say it is average. But I've had a vmax and a turbo vrod so maybe I'm not good at judging this type of bike. Seems my '19 114 fat boy pulls better - but it is a couple hundred pounds less.
 
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Eh, I'd say it is average. But I've had a vmax and a turbo vrod so maybe I'm not good at judging this type of bike. Seems my '19 114 fat boy pulls better - but it is a couple hundred pounds less.
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Originally Posted by harleymf
Hello to all. I have been reading through the Stage lll and Sumping threads today and can say
I am a little scared. I have a 2018 SG 107 getting the Stage lll kit today. After reading it looks like
I am setting myself up for definite sumping issue. Seems a little strange, why would a Stage lll
kit insure Sumping, wouldn't a stock 107 Sump just as easily?
I had no trouble getting 3 stock 107s to sump, trust me.
 
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So I am running a Stage lll CVO.. now not only is it a 117" Stage lll I have opted for a FM 2-1-2 header and a Wood WM8-222 cam. 8700 miles since the Stage lll and no signs of sumping. I thought for a brief moment it was but it turned out to be my paranoia from reading posts.. Temps and throttle response don't lie... this thing screams
 
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