88 to 95
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88 to 95
Good morning from Texas. Have a question concerning converting my 2006 Heritage Softail Classic 88 cubic inch to a 95 cubic inch. I have already done the Stage I upgrade with the race tuner, breather and Vance and Hines 2-1 Pro-Pipe.
I was at the HD dealer yesterday get the 10,000 mile check up and we started a discussion about new heads, pistons, cams, ect. and opening my 88 to 95 and letting her breath. ($2500 turn key). I'd like to hear from some of you that have done this and what you gained in performance, etc. and was the bike still dependable? Were you pleased with the overall change to a 95, or do you wished you had left the 88 alone? Thanks for the imput. DixieBob
I was at the HD dealer yesterday get the 10,000 mile check up and we started a discussion about new heads, pistons, cams, ect. and opening my 88 to 95 and letting her breath. ($2500 turn key). I'd like to hear from some of you that have done this and what you gained in performance, etc. and was the bike still dependable? Were you pleased with the overall change to a 95, or do you wished you had left the 88 alone? Thanks for the imput. DixieBob
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From: Somewhere in NE PA
Just wished I had went bigger!
33K trouble free miles on my 95"
About as many on my 00 95"
Heads, heads, heads, heads, heads................................Send them to a GOOD shop and have them done as opposed to box stock.
33K trouble free miles on my 95"
About as many on my 00 95"
Heads, heads, heads, heads, heads................................Send them to a GOOD shop and have them done as opposed to box stock.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: MD
I did the 95'' with 203 cams. They bored out my stock cylinders. Saved me a hundred bucks. I went with 203 cams. SE Adjustable pushrods. I needed a new clutch so I went with there SE kevlar clutch. I spent 2500 and got more pep out of her. 93 HP 104 FT. I havent even opened her up yet and she pulls like a raped ape. My bike I believe should be very dependable. No head work done. Maybe in the future. I have the PC111. The guy that dynoed it did a unbelievable job. Got rid of the cough in my motor when I would hit the throttle sometimes. I liked my back firing when I let off my throttle but that is gone now to. No problems yet. They warranty there work for a year or something like that. I got a great discount because of the winter special. The clutch was included with that $2500. I can not wait to open it up.
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I'm pleased with the results I got from mine. Pulls stronger at all throttle openings. Gas mileage is a little worse (45 down to 40) but that Mikuni carb has a big thirst.
I did the work myself and the cost was a little under $1000.
SE heads $400
adj pushrods $76
Mikuni Carb $125
SE Pistons $60
203 Cams $45
bore jugs $80
gaskets, bearings, tensioners etc $150
I was able to borrow a tool to press the cams in and out, but after using it I was able to see how a workaround was easy. I got all the parts off of ebay. Some real bargains on lightly used parts.
I did the work myself and the cost was a little under $1000.
SE heads $400
adj pushrods $76
Mikuni Carb $125
SE Pistons $60
203 Cams $45
bore jugs $80
gaskets, bearings, tensioners etc $150
I was able to borrow a tool to press the cams in and out, but after using it I was able to see how a workaround was easy. I got all the parts off of ebay. Some real bargains on lightly used parts.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: So Cal
My bike came from the factory with the Stage 1 95 kit (cylinders and pistons only) I added cams and a tune with SERT and it has from day one been reliable and much stronger running than any of the 88s I have ridden with or on.
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Ruffin, North Carolina
I pieced mine together instead of the "box build". Went with SE 10.25 to 1 pistons, SE 211 cams, SE adjustable pushers, had the throttle body and heads ported. Had larger intake valves installed, compression release valves and SE bee-hive springs. Also using a PC3 to controll things. While you're in the bottom, you should change out the inner cam bearings and the cam chain tensioners, unless you chose to go gear drive, then you'll not have to worry about the tensioners.
With your ride, I'd go with SE204 cam, the 211 is more aggressive and for a touring type bike it's not going to be a good choise. But the 211 will make some noise!!!! Also you can think outside the box and use other manufactures, like woods cams, wisco pistons, etc. Good luck on your prospective build.
With your ride, I'd go with SE204 cam, the 211 is more aggressive and for a touring type bike it's not going to be a good choise. But the 211 will make some noise!!!! Also you can think outside the box and use other manufactures, like woods cams, wisco pistons, etc. Good luck on your prospective build.
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