Feb 13, 2015, 01:41 PM
Last edit by: IB Advertising
Everything Breakout! Find out everything you need to know! Some topics include:
• Customizing you bike
• Seats
• Risers
• And much more!
For more information check out these threads:More Threads
• Customizing you bike
• Seats
• Risers
• And much more!
For more information check out these threads:More Threads
The Everything Breakout Thread
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 852
Likes: 5
From: Virginia Beach, VA
Has anyone done any major engine work on their breakout? I'll be calling Jamie over at FM and starting the beginning process of figuring costs for their 107" kit. I'm also going to have them port the heads and looking at either the TW 777 or 888 cams (haven't decided which yet until I talk to Jamie). Upping the compression as well with the kit. I'm figuring somewhere along the $2200 - $2300 range, which, with everything else I've read should put her in the 120-125 range for torque.
Curious to see what you come up with from FM though. Why only 107" btw.....don't want to have bragging right to rip on all of those CVO weenies "love you guys, haha" who had too much money to blow when they bought their bike.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,126
Likes: 2
From: PA
I'm giving it another year before I start the mechanical side. I want to make sure I'm fully comfortable on the bike before I dump money into the engine, plus I'm having too much fun riding it as it is now. Figured if I wait another year, I'll get bored and want to mod something anyway so it would be a good time to do the mechanical.
Curious to see what you come up with from FM though. Why only 107" btw.....don't want to have bragging right to rip on all of those CVO weenies "love you guys, haha" who had too much money to blow when they bought their bike.
Curious to see what you come up with from FM though. Why only 107" btw.....don't want to have bragging right to rip on all of those CVO weenies "love you guys, haha" who had too much money to blow when they bought their bike.
It's even more bragging rights when they're looking at the tail lights (or I'm at least keeping up..) of a smaller ci bike.. hahaNot to mention, I've only ever heard and read good things about the FM 107 upgrades - especially with the heads being opened up. She'll be a beastie when it's all said and done.
Last edited by Pa-Rider; Jan 2, 2014 at 12:28 PM.
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 60
Likes: 2
From: Nortonville, ND
Bobbie, I also like the drag bar look/feel, but didn't like the reach. I had a set custom made by Greg's Cycles. Took the FOREVER to finish, but they did a nice job. Unfortunately, by the time they arrived, we had snow. So I have only "driven" it around the shop! lol
I don't like ape's, so these are 0" rise with a 9" pullback. I sit more comfortable on the back, and not bent over so. Can't wait for spring!
Here's a few pics.
I don't like ape's, so these are 0" rise with a 9" pullback. I sit more comfortable on the back, and not bent over so. Can't wait for spring!
Here's a few pics.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Denver CO
Bobbie, I also like the drag bar look/feel, but didn't like the reach. I had a set custom made by Greg's Cycles. Took the FOREVER to finish, but they did a nice job. Unfortunately, by the time they arrived, we had snow. So I have only "driven" it around the shop! lol
I don't like ape's, so these are 0" rise with a 9" pullback. I sit more comfortable on the back, and not bent over so. Can't wait for spring!
Here's a few pics.
I don't like ape's, so these are 0" rise with a 9" pullback. I sit more comfortable on the back, and not bent over so. Can't wait for spring!
Here's a few pics.
I am yet to spring for one how well does it work for you?
Visor
Visor
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 60
Likes: 2
From: Nortonville, ND
As for the visor, its ok. Just ok. I thought it would be a little better quality (i.e. chromed sheetmetal or something BESIDES PLASTIC). So I was a little disappointed with their choice of materials. As for shade, it seems to do a decent job. Nothing with be perfect or spectacular, as the weather changes too much. I don't have too many issues seeing the display on most days that I've ridden with it so far. I do think it finishes it off nicely, looks more "complete". And for the $14 I paid for it, I guess I am getting my money's worth from it. :-)
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Denver CO
Jweinsteiger - Not sure if you are asking about the PV or just the Visor, so I'll give my opinion on each! :-) So far, I am liking the PowerVision. The wide range of things you can monitor should making tuning a lot easier. I haven't played with the tune much yet, though. Ran into winter, so can't give you much of an opinion there. However, just playing around with it on the comp, I don't think it will be too bad.
As for the visor, its ok. Just ok. I thought it would be a little better quality (i.e. chromed sheetmetal or something BESIDES PLASTIC). So I was a little disappointed with their choice of materials. As for shade, it seems to do a decent job. Nothing with be perfect or spectacular, as the weather changes too much. I don't have too many issues seeing the display on most days that I've ridden with it so far. I do think it finishes it off nicely, looks more "complete". And for the $14 I paid for it, I guess I am getting my money's worth from it. :-)
As for the visor, its ok. Just ok. I thought it would be a little better quality (i.e. chromed sheetmetal or something BESIDES PLASTIC). So I was a little disappointed with their choice of materials. As for shade, it seems to do a decent job. Nothing with be perfect or spectacular, as the weather changes too much. I don't have too many issues seeing the display on most days that I've ridden with it so far. I do think it finishes it off nicely, looks more "complete". And for the $14 I paid for it, I guess I am getting my money's worth from it. :-)
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 852
Likes: 5
From: Virginia Beach, VA
Bobbie, I also like the drag bar look/feel, but didn't like the reach. I had a set custom made by Greg's Cycles. Took the FOREVER to finish, but they did a nice job. Unfortunately, by the time they arrived, we had snow. So I have only "driven" it around the shop! lol
I don't like ape's, so these are 0" rise with a 9" pullback. I sit more comfortable on the back, and not bent over so. Can't wait for spring!
Here's a few pics.
I don't like ape's, so these are 0" rise with a 9" pullback. I sit more comfortable on the back, and not bent over so. Can't wait for spring!
Here's a few pics.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 541
Likes: 3
From: Sherwood Park AB Canada
Joe, what is the windshield you have. It is the perfect size and it looks like a quick detachable, yes?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 6,174
Likes: 1,960
From: Great State of Canada
Tools
Apologies for the mundane silly new guy nature of this but; as a Breakout owner, what as a minimum should I pack along for tools on a road trip ? A kit advertized commercially includes:
3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 and 10mm wrenches
5/8 plug wrench
8" adjustable
Electrical tape, cable ties, shop towel, AA flashlight.
I'd like to make up my own kit, of course, subtracting from the above list what I'm unlikely to need for a "Breakout" and adding to it the more likely necessities. A flat rear tire would require a cell phone I'm guessing
.
3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 and 10mm wrenches
5/8 plug wrench
8" adjustable
Electrical tape, cable ties, shop towel, AA flashlight.
I'd like to make up my own kit, of course, subtracting from the above list what I'm unlikely to need for a "Breakout" and adding to it the more likely necessities. A flat rear tire would require a cell phone I'm guessing
.