103 kit?
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
From: North Jersey
RE: 103 kit?
I don't know about numbers but I did the 103 stage 2 kit with the cams on my 08 Rocker C and the bike runs great and pulls hard. \\;I have ridden 96in bikes and you can def feel the difference. \\; When I'm out with the boys we don't race or anything but we do \\;hammer it pretty often and I walk away from them every time. \\; I highly recommend doing the kit. \\; Dollar for dollar its well worth it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,364
Likes: 3
From: East TN
RE: 103 kit?
curious to know the costs also. the stealer quoted me 3k for the stage 2 including parts. thought this was too much.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
From: Columbus, OH
RE: 103 kit?
Not sure why so many people call them "stealers"....their labor rates, at least in my area, are dead on what independents and car dealers charge. \\; Everything they have done to my bike has been perfect, and my experience with 4 different service departments has been absolutely outstanding. \\; very professional folks.
 \\;
anyway.....I got the $1,199 Stage 2 Big Bore 103ci kit, and also got the $995 SE Cylinder heads......I was getting 79hp and 89.2 TQ with that set up, using a standard HD diag. download. \\; labor to install everything was 8 hours..
 \\;
just TODAY, I had the V/H BR 2-into-1's put on along with a Power Commander III tuner.......I will get it on the dyno at the dealer's other location this coming week. \\; wow, what a difference from a SOTP point of view. \\; pulling power like I've never experienced on the bike. \\; I'm not going to take a V-ROD at a stop light or anything, but this thing really hauls the mail.
 \\;
the thing about getting the stage 2 done....you have to get a 2-into-1 exhaust and a race tune in order to get the most out of it, or that's what i found in all of the long research I did on this. \\; The whole process gets expensive which is why I broke it up into two pieces:
 \\;
got the Stage 2 and cylinder heads done upon delivery of the bike as that was required to maintain warranty. \\; then, got the exhaust and tuner today....another $1400....
 \\;
It's not cheap, but wow, it really wakes the bike up.....I plan on keeping my FXSTC forever, so I don't mind putting good money into it......
 \\;
anyway.....I got the $1,199 Stage 2 Big Bore 103ci kit, and also got the $995 SE Cylinder heads......I was getting 79hp and 89.2 TQ with that set up, using a standard HD diag. download. \\; labor to install everything was 8 hours..
 \\;
just TODAY, I had the V/H BR 2-into-1's put on along with a Power Commander III tuner.......I will get it on the dyno at the dealer's other location this coming week. \\; wow, what a difference from a SOTP point of view. \\; pulling power like I've never experienced on the bike. \\; I'm not going to take a V-ROD at a stop light or anything, but this thing really hauls the mail.
 \\;
the thing about getting the stage 2 done....you have to get a 2-into-1 exhaust and a race tune in order to get the most out of it, or that's what i found in all of the long research I did on this. \\; The whole process gets expensive which is why I broke it up into two pieces:
 \\;
got the Stage 2 and cylinder heads done upon delivery of the bike as that was required to maintain warranty. \\; then, got the exhaust and tuner today....another $1400....
 \\;
It's not cheap, but wow, it really wakes the bike up.....I plan on keeping my FXSTC forever, so I don't mind putting good money into it......
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,018
Likes: 6
From: Edmond, Ok
RE: 103 kit?
Unless you live in a state that is DEMANDING EPA regulations be met, I'd suggest going with an after-market 103" or 107" kit.....GMR, Head-Quarters, Hillside Cycles...they all make nice set-ups. \\; You can find more info about them in the Engine Modifications section. \\; These kits are roughly the same price as a Screamin Eagle 103" Stage II set, but out perform them. \\; They usually come with cams, jugs, pistons, heads, etc. \\; More "bang for the buck." \\; I only wish I'd known about these options before I did my 103".