131 Engine Upgrade started!
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Cosmic, Riding High in HP has completed 1, 131 build that I know of. Speedway has completed one and are starting a second one. They may be able to give you some insight. Ive had a couple of conversations with dealers around our area and the information available is slowing increasing.
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It was in the high 20's and sunny in the Shenandoah Valley today and I went for a 2 hour ride in the mountains in my backyard. Quickly adjusted to riding with the new motor, had to feather the throttle going through the twisties. Even being gentle on the throttle, I could sense the back tire wanting to break loose with any extra gas. It was a defintitely less aggressive ride compared to before my 131 upgrade.
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... does it make a difference btwn 5th & 6th ?
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So I rode the twisties where the speed limit is 25 mph and I generally can ride at 50 mph. I was in 4 th gear most of the time and had to pay attention more than normal how I was accelerating so I didn't break the rear tire loose from the pavement.
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It was in the high 20's and sunny in the Shenandoah Valley today and I went for a 2 hour ride in the mountains in my backyard. Quickly adjusted to riding with the new motor, had to feather the throttle going through the twisties. Even being gentle on the throttle, I could sense the back tire wanting to break loose with any extra gas. It was a defintitely less aggressive ride compared to before my 131 upgrade.
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Go back and take them up on the offer next chance you get. It will be worth it. I'll put another 150 miles om the bike today, trying to get 500+ and an oil change before I ride it down to bike week. We generally do between 2500 and 3000 miles that week total so it will be a good test of the motor running on the highway for 10+ hours straight as well as the stop n go traffic in the Daytona craziness.
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Kojak - please stop posting these awesome updates.. 
My kit is on back order and not scheduled to ship until 2/25. It’s supposed to be 53 degrees today and 58 tomorrow and I find myself without a bike to enjoy. Last decision I have to make about the set up is do I stay with the Ventilator air cleaner or go to the Ventilator Extreme.
On a more serious note, I look forward to your future post. Enjoy yourself and ride safe.
My kit is on back order and not scheduled to ship until 2/25. It’s supposed to be 53 degrees today and 58 tomorrow and I find myself without a bike to enjoy. Last decision I have to make about the set up is do I stay with the Ventilator air cleaner or go to the Ventilator Extreme.On a more serious note, I look forward to your future post. Enjoy yourself and ride safe.
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Kojak - please stop posting these awesome updates.. My kit is on back order and not scheduled to ship until 2/25. Its supposed to be 53 degrees today and 58 tomorrow and I find myself without a bike to enjoy. Last decision I have to make about the set up is do I stay with the Ventilator air cleaner or go to the Ventilator Extreme.
On a more serious note, I look forward to your future post. Enjoy yourself and ride safe.
My kit is on back order and not scheduled to ship until 2/25. Its supposed to be 53 degrees today and 58 tomorrow and I find myself without a bike to enjoy. Last decision I have to make about the set up is do I stay with the Ventilator air cleaner or go to the Ventilator Extreme.On a more serious note, I look forward to your future post. Enjoy yourself and ride safe.
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Awesome sounds like fun. I’ll be running S&S MK-45 slip-ons. I like their sound when running up through the gears but also the quietness when at highway speeds. I hope to have mine the Feb 29th or March 7th at the latest.
I’ll be looking for your update after Daytona.
I’ll be looking for your update after Daytona.
