What is the horse power limit of the stock 96 rods I'm looking at doing a hammer performance kit and want to make sure I won't break the rods

 

If you're talking about a Twinkie, it would be better to ask in one of the big twin forums. However, they're going to want to know what kind of build, current crank runout, and whether you're going to weld/true the crank or if this will be a stock build. The stock crank can't really handle much more than 100hp without being welded and trued. The rods will hold more than that. The bearings will more than likely fail before the rod itself will.

 

I think he's asking how many hours/miles are a stock "1996" Sportster engine life good for.
Fleet vehicles and aircraft use hour meter time to determine scheduled parts change intervals.

 

I think it's just a typo

hours power
horse power

 

brake the rods
break the rods

?

 

It's definitely a cryptic post.

 

We love a good mystery.

 

Sorry I was trying to type fast at work before the boss came on. Any yes how much horsepower before the stock rods break

 

Honestly, the most accurate answer is likely to come from Dan or Aaron at Hammer. Give them a call, they're very helpful.

 

They are great guys and very helpful they will for sure being doing my motor work. I like that they don't try to sell you any thing you don't need