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01-06-2011, 07:31 PM

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Yeah I remember that Stroker sound,,,,

Blu-Blap,,,Blu-Blap,,,Blu-Blap...

remember when guys would go for a super low RPM Idle,,,,

Then crack the throttle an get flames out the back,,,

Ahhhh memories of the Glory days XD

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Originally Posted by deepsea

This may be a dumb question. I know what a flat, knuckle, pan, and shovel head engine is, but what is a stroker engine? I saw a ad for a 74 Harley stroker and wondered what it is.

A stroker engine is a engine with a longer than Factory engine was a standard stroke but when you stroke and engine it has a longer stroke to bring in more air and more Power

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Thank you for reviving this 10 year old thread with some of the dumbest replies I’ve ever read. My stomach now hurts from lmfao !!!!!

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This one time, at band camp..

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03-01-2020, 10:34 AM

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I was stroked this one time...oh wait that's a different story. LOL

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I had a '79 Ironhead Sportster that I had stroked to 74". The midrange power was a blast!

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I had a '79 Ironhead Sportster that I had stroked to 74". The midrange power was a blast!

Lots of those around here... Really pretty neat... But, ATT I am Wondering about S&S still Having those Odd-ball Pistons??? What If one needs a rebuild??? They Have Dropped the Ball on so much Stuff!!!!

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03-02-2020, 08:30 AM

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This one time, at band camp..

.... and I'll bet she was a redhead too :>)

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A stroker engine is a engine with a longer than Factory engine was a standard stroke but when you stroke and engine it has a longer stroke to bring in more air and more Power

I've never heard it put quite this way :>)

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03-02-2020, 02:46 PM

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A stroker engine is a engine with a longer than Factory engine was a standard stroke but when you stroke and engine it has a longer stroke to bring in more air and more Power

I'm sure that you know exactly what you mean . 😁

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