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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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many many thanks for all the responce and input. My harley will be exported to Jamaica where i live so anything the dealer does would be final with no real warranty as the bike wont be around for them to fix anything that may be wrong. Thats actually why i wavered on letting them do the 1200 upgrade as i do mechanics for a living and do my own repairs on all my 7 bikes. I did not mind having harley do the job but i thought $900.00 in labour was a bit too high for a jug swap. The first thing i am going to do though is fit the apes from the street bob and see how it feels.
 
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Go with the NRHS 88'' cubic inch kit with stage 3 headwork, adjustable pushrods, cams, etc. Let me know how that goes.

I want the so bad along with a trask turbo.
 
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Originally Posted by NRHS
For $700 I can turn your bike into a 1250cc fire breather with a much superior quality cylinder and we only use forged pistons while most of the other kits are using cheap cast pistons.
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many many thanks for all the responce and input. My harley will be exported to Jamaica where i live so anything the dealer does would be final with no real warranty as the bike wont be around for them to fix anything that may be wrong. Thats actually why i wavered on letting them do the 1200 upgrade as i do mechanics for a living and do my own repairs on all my 7 bikes. I did not mind having harley do the job but i thought $900.00 in labour was a bit too high for a jug swap. The first thing i am going to do though is fit the apes from the street bob and see how it feels.
Seeing that you can work on a bike and it will not be here for service if needed by all means go with NRHS.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DanHuuN
Go with the NRHS 88'' cubic inch kit with stage 3 headwork, adjustable pushrods, cams, etc. Let me know how that goes.

I want the so bad along with a trask turbo.
Talkin' a solid $10K there aren't ya? Daaaaamn.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Talkin' a solid $10K there aren't ya? Daaaaamn.
RIGHT!? LOL, but having the baddest sporty on the block (still wouldnt be worth 10k) Not on my wallet at least.
 
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I can hook you up with my turbo builder if you want...no need to go to 1200.
 
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Originally Posted by rickss69
I can hook you up with my turbo builder if you want...no need to go to 1200.
mines a 1200 already, but who's your turbo builder?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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I can hook you up with my turbo builder if you want...no need to go to 1200.
Curious as well.
 
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Originally Posted by DanHuuN
mines a 1200 already, but who's your turbo builder?
Jason Sarratt over at the XL forum...look for my install thread next week. If you want an honest 100hp 1200 with mild street manners this is for you. Here are a few links to peruse:

http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s....php?t=1348610

http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s....php?t=1387291



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The above bike has run in the 9's in the quarter mile just like it sits with increased boost. The 100hp figure is with a mild and safe 5psi tune. If you decide to contact Jason, tell him "Rick" sent you.
 
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Originally Posted by rickss69
Jason Sarratt over at the XL forum...look for my install thread next week. If you want an honest 100hp 1200 with mild street manners this is for you. Here are a few links to peruse:

http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s....php?t=1348610

http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s....php?t=1387291



The test mule...



The above bike has run in the 9's in the quarter mile just like it sits with increased boost. The 100hp figure is with a mild and safe 5psi tune. If you decide to contact Jason, tell him "Rick" sent you.
How much did he charge?
 
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