Winter Performance Upgrade
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Winter Performance Upgrade
Looking for input to upgrade my stage 1 2010 RG 96 engine.
First, existing mods. Stage 1 basic HD open air cleaner and filter element. Vance and Hines Big Shot true dual, PC V with canned map. No oil cooler.
This setup yields about 42 mpg and is a dog down low but pulls great at 3k where I mostly ride. Sound at slow speed is loud, but at highway speed is tolerable and I can hear the radio at 75. Current set up does not run hot or go into EITMS.
I am aware the big shots are killing the low end, so part of the plan is either cutting the pipes off and adding slip ons or getting a de-catted 2-1-2 headpipe from an 11 model and slip ons
As to cams, wondering what people have had success with on the 96? Not looking to go bigger on engine size, already own a 120R, and a 107. Just looking for a little more umpth down low. Rarely turn past 4k, but tend to ride a 1000miles at a stretch. Mainly looking for easy start, super reliable torque cams.
Current thoughts Andrews 21, Woods 222, SE 255, or maybe one of the S&S easy start cams.
Got woods in all other bikes, but thought I might stray on this one...
Input?
First, existing mods. Stage 1 basic HD open air cleaner and filter element. Vance and Hines Big Shot true dual, PC V with canned map. No oil cooler.
This setup yields about 42 mpg and is a dog down low but pulls great at 3k where I mostly ride. Sound at slow speed is loud, but at highway speed is tolerable and I can hear the radio at 75. Current set up does not run hot or go into EITMS.
I am aware the big shots are killing the low end, so part of the plan is either cutting the pipes off and adding slip ons or getting a de-catted 2-1-2 headpipe from an 11 model and slip ons
As to cams, wondering what people have had success with on the 96? Not looking to go bigger on engine size, already own a 120R, and a 107. Just looking for a little more umpth down low. Rarely turn past 4k, but tend to ride a 1000miles at a stretch. Mainly looking for easy start, super reliable torque cams.
Current thoughts Andrews 21, Woods 222, SE 255, or maybe one of the S&S easy start cams.
Got woods in all other bikes, but thought I might stray on this one...
Input?
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I had the 222's in my 08 SG and they were awesome down low which is right where you are looking for more torque. A 2-1 exhaust combined with the cams would put a big smile on your face. That's my 2 cents.
Looking for input to upgrade my stage 1 2010 RG 96 engine.
First, existing mods. Stage 1 basic HD open air cleaner and filter element. Vance and Hines Big Shot true dual, PC V with canned map. No oil cooler.
This setup yields about 42 mpg and is a dog down low but pulls great at 3k where I mostly ride. Sound at slow speed is loud, but at highway speed is tolerable and I can hear the radio at 75. Current set up does not run hot or go into EITMS.
I am aware the big shots are killing the low end, so part of the plan is either cutting the pipes off and adding slip ons or getting a de-catted 2-1-2 headpipe from an 11 model and slip ons
As to cams, wondering what people have had success with on the 96? Not looking to go bigger on engine size, already own a 120R, and a 107. Just looking for a little more umpth down low. Rarely turn past 4k, but tend to ride a 1000miles at a stretch. Mainly looking for easy start, super reliable torque cams.
Current thoughts Andrews 21, Woods 222, SE 255, or maybe one of the S&S easy start cams.
Got woods in all other bikes, but thought I might stray on this one...
Input?
First, existing mods. Stage 1 basic HD open air cleaner and filter element. Vance and Hines Big Shot true dual, PC V with canned map. No oil cooler.
This setup yields about 42 mpg and is a dog down low but pulls great at 3k where I mostly ride. Sound at slow speed is loud, but at highway speed is tolerable and I can hear the radio at 75. Current set up does not run hot or go into EITMS.
I am aware the big shots are killing the low end, so part of the plan is either cutting the pipes off and adding slip ons or getting a de-catted 2-1-2 headpipe from an 11 model and slip ons
As to cams, wondering what people have had success with on the 96? Not looking to go bigger on engine size, already own a 120R, and a 107. Just looking for a little more umpth down low. Rarely turn past 4k, but tend to ride a 1000miles at a stretch. Mainly looking for easy start, super reliable torque cams.
Current thoughts Andrews 21, Woods 222, SE 255, or maybe one of the S&S easy start cams.
Got woods in all other bikes, but thought I might stray on this one...
Input?
You'll probably like the deeper tone better also.
Here's a vid with a few bikes that have the TTI's in them.
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Looking for input to upgrade my stage 1 2010 RG 96 engine.
First, existing mods. Stage 1 basic HD open air cleaner and filter element. Vance and Hines Big Shot true dual, PC V with canned map. No oil cooler.
This setup yields about 42 mpg and is a dog down low but pulls great at 3k where I mostly ride. Sound at slow speed is loud, but at highway speed is tolerable and I can hear the radio at 75. Current set up does not run hot or go into EITMS.
I am aware the big shots are killing the low end, so part of the plan is either cutting the pipes off and adding slip ons or getting a de-catted 2-1-2 headpipe from an 11 model and slip ons
As to cams, wondering what people have had success with on the 96? Not looking to go bigger on engine size, already own a 120R, and a 107. Just looking for a little more umpth down low. Rarely turn past 4k, but tend to ride a 1000miles at a stretch. Mainly looking for easy start, super reliable torque cams.
Current thoughts Andrews 21, Woods 222, SE 255, or maybe one of the S&S easy start cams.
Got woods in all other bikes, but thought I might stray on this one...
Input?
First, existing mods. Stage 1 basic HD open air cleaner and filter element. Vance and Hines Big Shot true dual, PC V with canned map. No oil cooler.
This setup yields about 42 mpg and is a dog down low but pulls great at 3k where I mostly ride. Sound at slow speed is loud, but at highway speed is tolerable and I can hear the radio at 75. Current set up does not run hot or go into EITMS.
I am aware the big shots are killing the low end, so part of the plan is either cutting the pipes off and adding slip ons or getting a de-catted 2-1-2 headpipe from an 11 model and slip ons
As to cams, wondering what people have had success with on the 96? Not looking to go bigger on engine size, already own a 120R, and a 107. Just looking for a little more umpth down low. Rarely turn past 4k, but tend to ride a 1000miles at a stretch. Mainly looking for easy start, super reliable torque cams.
Current thoughts Andrews 21, Woods 222, SE 255, or maybe one of the S&S easy start cams.
Got woods in all other bikes, but thought I might stray on this one...
Input?
The Woods 222 has very similar specs and would probably be a strong runner also.
No need for easy start cams or compression releases on a stage-2 96. You will need to do something with those pipes.
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Andrews 48's are definitely the way to go in a 96. Great torque and power increase across the range.
The Woods 222 has very similar specs and would probably be a strong runner also.
No need for easy start cams or compression releases on a stage-2 96. You will need to do something with those pipes.
The Woods 222 has very similar specs and would probably be a strong runner also.
No need for easy start cams or compression releases on a stage-2 96. You will need to do something with those pipes.
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I just put these cams in my Fatboy over the winter and I absolutely love them!
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