Fast Forty-Eight
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Fast Forty-Eight
Hello fellow Harley riders,
I recently got a Stage 1 upgrade on my 48. V&H short shots, SE Stage 1 Air Intake, and SE Super Tuner. The bike runs like a totally new beast. 75 Hp & 75 ft. lbs. I dont know why the bikes dont just come like this from the factory.
The bike is plenty fun, but I'm looking to add even more power. When cruising at 120+ with my friends with sport bikes, the Sportster feels like its straining. What are some good power adding options to make this bike a true beast. People will suggest getting a bigger bike, but I'm looking for a light muscle car feel, not something like a diesel truck. The sporty is the perfect size to zip around, I'm just looking for ways to boost the power so that I can smoke these sport bike clowns. A 1200 cc bike should easily be able to do so.
Totally new power train mabey? Would something from S&S and a 6 speed fit? Any and all suggestions appreciated.
I recently got a Stage 1 upgrade on my 48. V&H short shots, SE Stage 1 Air Intake, and SE Super Tuner. The bike runs like a totally new beast. 75 Hp & 75 ft. lbs. I dont know why the bikes dont just come like this from the factory.
The bike is plenty fun, but I'm looking to add even more power. When cruising at 120+ with my friends with sport bikes, the Sportster feels like its straining. What are some good power adding options to make this bike a true beast. People will suggest getting a bigger bike, but I'm looking for a light muscle car feel, not something like a diesel truck. The sporty is the perfect size to zip around, I'm just looking for ways to boost the power so that I can smoke these sport bike clowns. A 1200 cc bike should easily be able to do so.
Totally new power train mabey? Would something from S&S and a 6 speed fit? Any and all suggestions appreciated.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2012
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From: Maui
Yeah, blowing down the road at 120 isn't only unsafe for you, it's unsafe for others. Not a cool move in my opinion.
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Joined: May 2012
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You might want to consider getting another bike.
Will be cheaper (than redoing basically the whole engine), and very likely safer to ride.
Will be cheaper (than redoing basically the whole engine), and very likely safer to ride.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Home of Harley
Huh?
I just picked up a 48 for the wife, and can't imagine going 120 on a 48 , can it even do that my white lightning barely went that? Hell my road glide with a 120R can just barley make it ,maybe just a little quicker . If you want to ( cruise) at that speed first good luck second dont get a Harley!
