Engine Upgrade
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Tourer
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From: Thailand
After you put in the cams, get it dyno tuned to take advantage of your power commander. Do be careful with how much cam you get - watch the intake durations. Too much intake duration will rob low-mid range rpm power and decrease gas mileage. Look online at HD's screamin eagle/pro racing parts catalog - lots of great hop-up info in there. Do look at the different cams they offer there with the specs so you get an idea of what should work for YOUR application.
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Tourer
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From: Thailand
Ok so Ihave contacted the dealer and they have recommended the Screaming Eagle 204 Cam kit including push rods and a Dyno tune. I am looking at getting that fitted with the RSD Air cleaner in the picture below. What do you all think please??
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Road Master
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I think you will be very pleased with the results. On my 2007 Fatboy I used a Vance & Hines 2 into 1 Propipe, Doherty Machines Power Pac Intake (with power vents) and a Power Commander III. I had it dyno tuned at Speeds Performance. My bike does everything I need it to do for now. I did all the mods myself (except dyno tune of course) and saved HUGE money over what the dealer would have charged. When the top end gets worn, I will do jugs, cams and lifters at that time. I also installed a Screaming Eagle compensator to handle the extra torque. I have a quick, smooth bike now. Good luck with your mods. The sky's the limit if money is no object....
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Tourer
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I think you will be very pleased with the results. On my 2007 Fatboy I used a Vance & Hines 2 into 1 Propipe, Doherty Machines Power Pac Intake (with power vents) and a Power Commander III. I had it dyno tuned at Speeds Performance. My bike does everything I need it to do for now. I did all the mods myself (except dyno tune of course) and saved HUGE money over what the dealer would have charged. When the top end gets worn, I will do jugs, cams and lifters at that time. I also installed a Screaming Eagle compensator to handle the extra torque. I have a quick, smooth bike now. Good luck with your mods. The sky's the limit if money is no object....
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Tourer
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It's very hard isn't it, listened to heaps an read very much feedback, not sure which way is right but will just try I suppose. Thanks Dr V, what do you think about where I am heading (no offence to anyone else, all great help), Thinking of the 103 upgrade later as well.
Cruiser
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From: Richland, WA
Might want to get a cover for that air filter setup if you ride in the rain (or if you get caught in it).
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Tourer
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From: Thailand
Now that was my next question, aren't thest filters oil protected these days??
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I have been caught in the rain with my open filter. It did not cause a problem. Now,mind you, this was not a torrential downpour. But I would most likely get off the road if that were the case. Light rain seems to be repelled by the oil on the filter. I do have a round cover that goes over the whole filter, but I leave it off unless doing a multi-day trip out of my home area.