2019 CVO 117 vs. 131 Stage IV
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 149
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From: Bellevue, NE
I ended up pulling the trigger on the 131 kit myself over the weekend but install date on aug 10th so i've got a week or so to wait. I had just installed the Legend Revo ARC's on the rear end and spent the previous week getting them dialed in the way I wanted and went to schedule some shop time to do the fronts as I didn't want to do that job myself at home although I'm capable. I ended up getting the front Axeo's, accessory switches for the RGS, the 131 kit, powdercoating for lower rocker, pushrod tubes, collars and tappets and timing cover along with S&S lifters and head bolts for 7300 including labor. Little stiff but I have no plans on getting rid of this one for a long time.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: N.Y.C
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Joined: Nov 2016
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From: East TN
I'm the guy that always puts down HD kits for all their flaws, and lack of power, or power to far to the right. Have never seen a HD Stage Kit I would be interested in. That said, I think the 131 kit is worth it for two big reasons.
1. Good increase to both torque and HP, especially torque.
2. Keep warranty yet have much more power than stock.
3. When warranty is up a cam change, and good tuner and you have some really great power, add some compression and you have great power.
1. Good increase to both torque and HP, especially torque.
2. Keep warranty yet have much more power than stock.
3. When warranty is up a cam change, and good tuner and you have some really great power, add some compression and you have great power.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 284
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From: michigan
The harley 131 kit not worth it to me in the slightest now the fuel moto or zippers 128 kit well worth it, superior parts ALOT better tune 150tq /149hp...... the harley kit in comparison is sad honestly
Last edited by tberg725; Aug 6, 2020 at 04:58 PM.
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From: State of Confusion
I ended up pulling the trigger on the 131 kit myself over the weekend but install date on aug 10th so i've got a week or so to wait. I had just installed the Legend Revo ARC's on the rear end and spent the previous week getting them dialed in the way I wanted and went to schedule some shop time to do the fronts as I didn't want to do that job myself at home although I'm capable. I ended up getting the front Axeo's, accessory switches for the RGS, the 131 kit, powdercoating for lower rocker, pushrod tubes, collars and tappets and timing cover along with S&S lifters and head bolts for 7300 including labor. Little stiff but I have no plans on getting rid of this one for a long time.
man I wish I had the thousands I spent back several times for each time I said that! congrats and enjoy..it's a sickness that's for sure, but a fun one nonetheless
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Trinity NC
Im not in any way putting down the good work FM, Zippers and S&S do but if you made their kits EPA compliant would they perform any better than the H-D kit and carry a full 2 year warranty?
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Joined: Nov 2019
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From: Shelburne
If you consider the H-D kit is EPA compliant, except CA, and it still makes 131+tq at the rear wheel its not that sad. I rode mine about 2,500 miles and it was impressive for a EPA set up with a full 2 year warranty. I then swapped the head pipe to a Fuel Moto 2/1/2 using the H-D auto tuner and it took both the power and sound to another level.
Im not in any way putting down the good work FM, Zippers and S&S do but if you made their kits EPA compliant would they perform any better than the H-D kit and carry a full 2 year warranty?
Im not in any way putting down the good work FM, Zippers and S&S do but if you made their kits EPA compliant would they perform any better than the H-D kit and carry a full 2 year warranty?
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: On the Front Range, CO
If you consider the H-D kit is EPA compliant, except CA, and it still makes 131+tq at the rear wheel its not that sad. I rode mine about 2,500 miles and it was impressive for a EPA set up with a full 2 year warranty. I then swapped the head pipe to a Fuel Moto 2/1/2 using the H-D auto tuner and it took both the power and sound to another level.
Im not in any way putting down the good work FM, Zippers and S&S do but if you made their kits EPA compliant would they perform any better than the H-D kit and carry a full 2 year warranty?
Im not in any way putting down the good work FM, Zippers and S&S do but if you made their kits EPA compliant would they perform any better than the H-D kit and carry a full 2 year warranty?
That said, FM is getting 130+tq with just the WM8-22X-E cam and other stage II components.
Crazy for a bolt in cam.