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The Everything Breakout Thread
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: 90210
Ok i'm still learning this Harley stuff, so don't flame me for this question please....... But is the harley sprockets the same as a sport bike? Going down 1 tooth on a front sprocket is like going up 3 on the rear on a sport bike, Just wondering if it's the same on the breakout?
The most optimal town bike gearing for any new Harley Dyna or Softail is 30 front and 70 rear. Touring guys usually prefer a 30t front / 68t rear. but even with 30/70 there is negligible penalty in 6th as far as economy- it is only a 13% difference vs stock but will make a huge difference off the line and in-gear roll ons, as well as helping to get more out of a performance cam upgrade.
Right now it is 100% verified that you can go 30t front and 68t rear on the Breakout using a front pulley from a tri-glide and a rear pulley from a sportster, with the stock belt- It works fantastic at a roughly 10% improvement in TQ. I am presently working on finding out which 70t pulley from other HD models will fit the Breakout, and the easiest way to do it.
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From: 90210
On the above note I have a 70t Arlen Ness rear pulley on the way, for 2004-2006 FLHT. I discovered (via various forums) the 68t sportster pulley that fits the Breakout will also fit those bikes, so I'm anxious to see if it will work out. Given that I have the 30t front pulley installed I have plenty of belt adjustment left to accommodate the 70t.
Anyway, will update with results in a week or two.
Anyway, will update with results in a week or two.
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From: 90210
But honestly the #1 thing that will make your BO corner and brake MUCH better is going with single rate springs and better dampers. it's not an expensive or difficult DIY especially given you are already familiar with the process. See my sticky at the top of the softail forum. Trust me, this is a hands down, no question, massive improvement. and it will still work with your longer fork tubes, the only difference will be your oil fill level and longer preload spacers. but you'd buy the exact same springs / dampers parts as for the regular length stock tubes.
[EDIT] - oh wait, ok you have to tell us what fork tubes you used and post some pics- the wide glide fork tubes are only 1.5" longer than stock and you added 3+ inches- I'd love to see that! - Back to the point, you can still use the same upgrade springs / dampers, you'll just cut longer preload spacers and use an appropriate amount of oil. The aftermarket parts vendors I listed in my sticky can help advise you on that, especially Ricor.
Last edited by LA_Dog; Jan 9, 2016 at 12:20 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Danburg, Georgia
Rode 10 or 15 miles today on the new bike (not really supposed to be riding yet but can't help it, elbow still a little sore). Biggest/only difference I can tell so far is the throttle by wire. Instant throttle response compared to the cable. No lag at all. I like it from what little bit I rode.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: North Jersey, USA
Rode 10 or 15 miles today on the new bike (not really supposed to be riding yet but can't help it, elbow still a little sore). Biggest/only difference I can tell so far is the throttle by wire. Instant throttle response compared to the cable. No lag at all. I like it from what little bit I rode.
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 147
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From: Australia
This site has several available, and there's others..http://www.southern-mc.com/puandsp.html
Thanks for the link, much appreciated
i have already done the tri glide 30T upgrade & still looking for a little more
the 70 tooth idea has me thinking
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From: Lynchburg Va.
Welcome to the forum- Yes it is generally the same whether it's a sport bike, Harley or dirt bike. it's not an exact figure but a close approximation.
The most optimal town bike gearing for any new Harley Dyna or Softail is 30 front and 70 rear. Touring guys usually prefer a 30t front / 68t rear. but even with 30/70 there is negligible penalty in 6th as far as economy- it is only a 13% difference vs stock but will make a huge difference off the line and in-gear roll ons, as well as helping to get more out of a performance cam upgrade.
Right now it is 100% verified that you can go 30t front and 68t rear on the Breakout using a front pulley from a tri-glide and a rear pulley from a sportster, with the stock belt- It works fantastic at a roughly 10% improvement in TQ. I am presently working on finding out which 70t pulley from other HD models will fit the Breakout, and the easiest way to do it.
The most optimal town bike gearing for any new Harley Dyna or Softail is 30 front and 70 rear. Touring guys usually prefer a 30t front / 68t rear. but even with 30/70 there is negligible penalty in 6th as far as economy- it is only a 13% difference vs stock but will make a huge difference off the line and in-gear roll ons, as well as helping to get more out of a performance cam upgrade.
Right now it is 100% verified that you can go 30t front and 68t rear on the Breakout using a front pulley from a tri-glide and a rear pulley from a sportster, with the stock belt- It works fantastic at a roughly 10% improvement in TQ. I am presently working on finding out which 70t pulley from other HD models will fit the Breakout, and the easiest way to do it.
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From: Great State of Canada
I'm 235 lbs, ride solo, and I'm thinking of running my Dunlop E3 250 rear tire at 36 psi cold vs the recommended 42. Anyone else running lower pressures ?
Sorry, I searched the thread and found no prior posts dealing with this.
Sorry, I searched the thread and found no prior posts dealing with this.