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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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Default Engine swap on a BADBOY
Latest thought was bout buyin a Badboy and swappin the 80" for a 100"-115" RevTech/S&S
Has anyone done this, and im i askin for more trouble than its worth?

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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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Lil bump!!!
 
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Nope bore and stroke the stocker thats one of the few bikes that might be worth some money someday don't f*(k it up
 
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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Nope bore and stroke the stocker thats one of the few bikes that might be worth some money someday don't f*(k it up
What if i keep the 80" on a shelf?
 
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you would have to change the title to match the motor to frame ...not worth it..keep it og, or find a differnt springer....
 
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DyNaBoB
you would have to change the title to match the motor to frame ...not worth it..keep it og, or find a differnt springer....
Yeah thats starting to get too much like work!!
Why the Hell i got to be so damn picky!! Whats the secret to findin "MY" bike? haha
 
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find a badboy and build the stock motor up them evos are tougher than a junk ultima rev tech......im always keeping an eye out for a badboy " good choice" for YOUR bike
 
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Originally Posted by DyNaBoB
find a badboy and build the stock motor up them evos are tougher than a junk ultima rev tech......im always keeping an eye out for a badboy " good choice" for YOUR bike
With heads, cams, and a bore kit what can u get (hp,tq) out of a Evo?
 
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I just saw a badboy for sale at a local HD dealer here for 9k with 120k plus miles on it...no joke. Keep the original engine and sell that sucker someday for a bathtub full of cash!
 
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Originally Posted by AThousandHurricanes
I just saw a badboy for sale at a local HD dealer here for 9k with 120k plus miles on it...no joke. Keep the original engine and sell that sucker someday for a bathtub full of cash!
Keep it on a shelf or on the bike?
 
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