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Old May 17, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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Lightbulb Motor Work on '08 Sportster XLC

Well its riding season again and time to blow the cobwebs out of the exhaust and get back to the drawing board. I would like do some research on motor work this summer. I was wondering if you guys could get me started in the right direction. I'm looking to get more torque and horsepower out of my baby!
Right now I'm sporting Vance and Hines Sideshots, Arlen Ness Air Cleaner and Power Pack (Tuned by JD Cycles in PA, by the way he did a great job!)
Any good websites for more info then people a sharing on here?
I was thinking about cams and pistons..? YES/NO and what else?
What should I take into consideration when making a decisions on what size cams/pistons and what make?
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