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Old May 10, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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Gonna buy new 08 FXSTC and wanna upgrade performance. When do I do it, before or after break in period?
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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I did my engine build when it was brand new. Never started it stock.
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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When you grow tired of dependability, Good mileage, and to much cash in your pocket
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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Before my bike left the showroom, I had some performance upgrades put on. The salesman said that if I did it like that then they would be covered under the warranty.
 
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Old May 11, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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I swore I was going to wait till after break-in to begin. Couldn't wait though, it was just way too quiet. Bolted on cycle shack slip-ons and an S&S carb at about the 200 mile mark.


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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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Most likely I'll immediately bolt up better flowing intake and exhaust along with a fuel management system. I want to richen the bike up right away and get a good tune. I've read so much on here about the performance gains on the '07s from that alone. My buddy assures me that the stock 96 is gonna make me very happy. I come from 125cc dirtbikes... As time goes by I'll begin collecting parts for a 107 build. That'll probably come a couple years down the line.
 
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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Most likely I'll immediately bolt up better flowing intake and exhaust along with a fuel management system. I want to richen the bike up right away and get a good tune. I've read so much on here about the performance gains on the '07s from that alone. My buddy assures me that the stock 96 is gonna make me very happy. I come from 125cc dirtbikes... As time goes by I'll begin collecting parts for a 107 build. That'll probably come a couple years down the line.
 
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Old May 11, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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Thanks for all the replies y'all. Wanted to do the upgrades before I left the dealership and now i'm sure I will. Anybody have the SE II slipons installed?
 
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