I know that some of the SE stuff comes up lacking a bit right out of the box but are their flwheels any good? If I decide on an older model bike like an '06 FXST that I have my eyes on right now, will I be dissapointed with being able to upgrade the cubic inches. I guess basically a GOOD big bore kit & new longer stroke flywheels is all that's needed for that but who's the best source for those flywheels?

Obviously good ported heads, exhaust, tuning & ofcourse cams are needed for really good performance but this is about flywheels for now.

Thanks

 

I didn't upgrade my flywheel when I did my big bore kit..

100hp/ 100 tq

25K miles since the upgrade

 

How big are you looking to go? How big is your budget? If you're getting a 88", and you're looking to go to 95" or 98", then there's no need to upgrade flywheels. If you're going larger than that, and want some serious power, then I'd suggest sending your stock crank to Darkhorse to be re-worked by them.

 

Honestly, I'd like to go to atleast 107 if I do it but 110 or 113 isn't out of the question. In all honesty, I've even considered one of the extra big bore 107 kits for the 88 that retains the stock stroke. It's all about research @ this point, whatever might work best. Anyone here ever done one of the 4.125 bore kits on an 88? I know the case needs boring but that's no big deal, tons of people do that.

 

I haven't done a 107" out of a stock 88", but I've seen some killer 107" builds using the stock 4" stroke. Some have been a little higher compression to make the power. I'm no builder, but my suggestion would be this- contact a builer (or builders) and speak directly with them. They're going to ask you how you ride, what you're looking for, budget, what rpm range you want the power to be in, etc. They can suggest combinations that will accomplish what you're looking for. Just keep this in mind- power is a very addictive drug. So build more than you think you need.....otherwise, you'll end up tearing apart again (and maybe again). Don't ask me how I know!

 

Trust me dude, I know all about that addiction, I've got 2 Camaro's! I kinda like the sound of that 107 with the 4" stroke, might look into that a lil further.

 

S&S makes good kits