Cheap HP gains
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Cheap HP gains
Hello i have a 98 sportster (883) with a 1200 kit on it. It has stock pipes and has been raked / lowered. Due to my fincial sitution (college) i simply cannot afford 600+ dollar pipes etc.....Anyone have any sugestions for some cheap power add ons.
Thanks -Danny
this is the only picture i currently have. sorry
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...47254_4778.jpg
this is my dads bike, he bought the sporty so i would stay off of his........lol
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...0/DSCF0141.jpg
This is our other expensive hobby.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...SCF0197cad.jpg
video as well
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Thanks -Danny
this is the only picture i currently have. sorry
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...47254_4778.jpg
this is my dads bike, he bought the sporty so i would stay off of his........lol
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...0/DSCF0141.jpg
This is our other expensive hobby.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...SCF0197cad.jpg
video as well
http://s50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...t=DSCN4379.flv
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RE: Cheap HP gains
Yep, I gots a suggestion....invest in a grinder, a nice hammer drill, some nice bits, and a whole bunch of rattle cannage and don't worry bout performance til you got the cash.
Seriously, though...you can find pipes, baffles, cones, jet kits, air cleaner/breather kits, pistons, valves, etc. for reasonable prices...you just gotta look in the right places, be patient, and make sure you have a plan.
My bike started out as a BONE STOCK '981200C....and since I laid it down, I have only put about 2K into it to get it where it is now. Over half of which was getting parts to make it road-ready again. If I'd just put that into it without having to replace so much, it would be MUCH faster, and MUCH better looking.
Be creative and use your resources and you can build a kick-*** bike for next to nothing. If you want prime examples of what I mean, go to www.quadcambastards.com and check out the member gallery. ALL of those bikes were built in their owners' garages.
Seriously, though...you can find pipes, baffles, cones, jet kits, air cleaner/breather kits, pistons, valves, etc. for reasonable prices...you just gotta look in the right places, be patient, and make sure you have a plan.
My bike started out as a BONE STOCK '981200C....and since I laid it down, I have only put about 2K into it to get it where it is now. Over half of which was getting parts to make it road-ready again. If I'd just put that into it without having to replace so much, it would be MUCH faster, and MUCH better looking.
Be creative and use your resources and you can build a kick-*** bike for next to nothing. If you want prime examples of what I mean, go to www.quadcambastards.com and check out the member gallery. ALL of those bikes were built in their owners' garages.
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RE: Cheap HP gains
Best thing to do is decide what style you're going for, first of all. Next decide what all you'll need to achieve that mental picture...
The way I do it is going on google and searching for what style I'm interested in (ie. BOBBER, CHOPPER, CAFE RACER, RAT BIKE, BORING STOCKER, MIRROR MACHINE[8D], Etc.). Find out if it suits you, then start taking note of what PARTSyou'll need and then find a reliable community to gain knowledge from.
With the motor....it's best to start with air/exhaust, then move into drive train (ie. bigger/smaller pulleys, gear sets, frame & suspension, etc.), then move into the actualheads, cams, pistons, etc. This will ensure everything else can HANDLE what you dump into the actual power plant.
Basically, take your time and enjoy working on your bike. You ain't gotta have money to build a kick *** ride, just patience, vision,toolsand common sense. lol
Whatever direction you decide to go, good luck and keep us posted.
The way I do it is going on google and searching for what style I'm interested in (ie. BOBBER, CHOPPER, CAFE RACER, RAT BIKE, BORING STOCKER, MIRROR MACHINE[8D], Etc.). Find out if it suits you, then start taking note of what PARTSyou'll need and then find a reliable community to gain knowledge from.
With the motor....it's best to start with air/exhaust, then move into drive train (ie. bigger/smaller pulleys, gear sets, frame & suspension, etc.), then move into the actualheads, cams, pistons, etc. This will ensure everything else can HANDLE what you dump into the actual power plant.
Basically, take your time and enjoy working on your bike. You ain't gotta have money to build a kick *** ride, just patience, vision,toolsand common sense. lol
Whatever direction you decide to go, good luck and keep us posted.
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RE: Cheap HP gains
go ebay for take offs ans used stuff. Really HP is fleeting at any price, just learning to keep it tuned and running and maintained yourself will save you tons of cash.
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RE: Cheap HP gains
craigslist is good too, and junkyards...get a set of heads off a wreck, cylinders, etc. for cheap, then just pay for machining to have em ported, bored, etc. cuts out a GREAT deal of the cost.
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RE: Cheap HP gains
i would much rather keep outta the enternals. i figured a different carb / intake / pipes would really make a difference. I also thought about a more agressive cam as well.
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RE: Cheap HP gains
Well, cams is internals...cuz in some cases you have to get adjustable pushrods, oversize valves, etc. BUT...I believe you can get Screamin Eagle cams that just bolt right in with higher lift and duration for around 300$. And if you REALLY wanna get the most out of a carb, upgrade to a mikuni. They kick the ever-lovin $hit outta the Keihins.