Engine swap on a BADBOY
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Road Captain
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They run up the prices!! But hands down the BadBoy is a sick bike and prolly will go up in value one day! But i want a bike not investment, u know. Dollars and cents to me... what bike takes less mods to get it how i want it!!
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If you want to swap the motor go ahead. Just keep the original EVO for later if you want to restore it. I'm not sure why someone mentioned getting a new title, here in MI the bike is titled off the frame vin not the motor. If you buy a new motor it will come with an MSO, just hang onto it and if someone questions the motor (very doubtfull) just show them the MSO in your name.
I am doing basically the same thing with my 87 Lowrider, changing out all the parts I don't like but keeping the old ones in case I get a feeling of nostalgia and want to restore it back to original. Have fun with your project.
I am doing basically the same thing with my 87 Lowrider, changing out all the parts I don't like but keeping the old ones in case I get a feeling of nostalgia and want to restore it back to original. Have fun with your project.
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If you were building a full on custom and had to have it inspected to get a title issued the motor serial number is needed as well as the frame and transmission. But if your just changing the motor out of a HD titled bike then it will always be titled as an HD bike unless you remove the vin on the frame for some reason
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If you want to swap the motor go ahead. Just keep the original EVO for later if you want to restore it. I'm not sure why someone mentioned getting a new title, here in MI the bike is titled off the frame vin not the motor. If you buy a new motor it will come with an MSO, just hang onto it and if someone questions the motor (very doubtfull) just show them the MSO in your name.
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I'd say if you want a Bad Boy and you have a chance to get one, go for it. They're not going to be any easier to get later on. Worry about the engine mods later. The Evo engine is a good start.
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Got any motor work done to yours? How does the "seat of pants" power feel to you?
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Stock Evo with the usual pipes, AC, ignition, and rejetted CV. I'm content with the power. But then again, if I have a need to go fast on two wheels, I have a stretched 07 ZX10R for that. My car is pretty fast too! My Harley is for cruisin.
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