You seem upset… How did I offend you with my statement? I was trying to be encouraging.

 

I've seen too many folks trivialize changes when I find them to be major ordeals.

Not all of us have a full bike shop. Comments more in line of what the capability level needed need to go along with the recommendation.

 

Wow. Well you completely screwed up your assessment of my intention. Where I might have been able to you, I’ll now make sure to keep my comments to myself. Good luck.

 

@Mchad I really want you to do another build thread. The last one was entertaining and epic!

 

If an exhaust baffle is kicking your ***, then I would suggest finding a good Indy if you're considering any performance mods. The stress of "learning" is not always worth the money some pay to have it done right.

 

Don't worry, brother. You came across correct, and I remember your first build thread.

 

Yep - so, my son is a professional mechanic and couldn't remove it. So I call S&S. Again.

Me: wtf? you website says baffles are removable if you want louder sound
They: that's our marketing department they shouldn't say that.
Me: wtf?
They: i'll tell them to remove that statement.
Me: what do I do in the meantime with parts I can't use?
They: well, as you discovered the EPA lock screws aren't just a torx safety screw, they're company specials. we would have to send a special kit to one of our dealers, we can't legally send to an end-user.
Me: well, ok, where's you closest dealer?
They: looks like 150 miles away
Me: you got a dealer map? (yes) - I look up ,there's my builder, 10 miles away.

to add a "simple" exhaust insert.
anyone getting my point yet?

 

Out of curiosity, I started pricing out a 107 ---> 124 big bore upgrade using FM as a guide.

So far, I'm up to $4,000, and counting. FM advertises a conversion "kit" for $1,559, then announces a list of "also needed parts" that are expensive, as well.

Considering I can buy an entire new Hemi 409 hp V8 engine for $9,500 or so, $4,000+ to add maybe 20 hp to a two cylinder engine seems too spendy to me.

 

definitely put the HEMI V8 in your bike instead

 

Too simple. Going air-cooled rotary aircraft engine concept. Carcasses still available.