Best Bang for the buck
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Road Captain
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From: York Haven Pa
Best Bang for the buck
Hello all,
Its that time of year again here in the Northeast and I need to get some work done to my bike. I have a lot of blow by and power loss on my 2011 FLHTK 103 with 44k on it. I need to get some things done, new belt and new shocks and some engine work.
My question to you all is what should I look to do? HD dealer is running 35% off all labor so I want to take advantage of that. They have suggested the SE stage 3 110 big bore kit, the 103 stage 3 kit, (both with the 585 cams).
I am a long ride tourer. I get on it when I need to but, usually run about 80-85 on the hwy 2 up.
I know i need the work done but, not sure if I should just get the old cylinders honed and upgrade the cams or go for the 110.
On a budget but need to get it done.
Suggestions? Thanks Fave!
Its that time of year again here in the Northeast and I need to get some work done to my bike. I have a lot of blow by and power loss on my 2011 FLHTK 103 with 44k on it. I need to get some things done, new belt and new shocks and some engine work.
My question to you all is what should I look to do? HD dealer is running 35% off all labor so I want to take advantage of that. They have suggested the SE stage 3 110 big bore kit, the 103 stage 3 kit, (both with the 585 cams).
I am a long ride tourer. I get on it when I need to but, usually run about 80-85 on the hwy 2 up.
I know i need the work done but, not sure if I should just get the old cylinders honed and upgrade the cams or go for the 110.
On a budget but need to get it done.
Suggestions? Thanks Fave!
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i would look aftermarket even with 35% off labor u should be able to find a kit from a engine builder that will give u more "bang for the buck" and it will be built by a guy whis livelihood depends on his reputation and not some kid at a dealership who's main goal is di it fast and get bonus money for doing it fast.
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Haven't been hearing good things about the 110 drop in kits. Head to the Rushmore section and check out the "ticking" threads.
Especially if you're on a budget, buy some new take off 103 parts to replace yours and get some head work done. Apples to apples tuning on a 103 vs a 110 really doesn't yield that big of a difference. My 103 runs stronger than two of my buddies 110s. That 7 c.i. really doesn't do much other than increase ***** size at bike night.
Especially if you're on a budget, buy some new take off 103 parts to replace yours and get some head work done. Apples to apples tuning on a 103 vs a 110 really doesn't yield that big of a difference. My 103 runs stronger than two of my buddies 110s. That 7 c.i. really doesn't do much other than increase ***** size at bike night.
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The HD Dealer is not the place to shop "performance".
there are aftermarket solutions, proven packages which will cost 1/2 and likely deliver twice the added power of a HD kit.
new belt- is yours damaged? or did someone tell you to do this- the belt is cheap but the labor will be expensive to pull the primary drive and swingarm
Mike
there are aftermarket solutions, proven packages which will cost 1/2 and likely deliver twice the added power of a HD kit.
new belt- is yours damaged? or did someone tell you to do this- the belt is cheap but the labor will be expensive to pull the primary drive and swingarm
Mike
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Road Captain
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From: York Haven Pa
Thanks guys, I will shop around. I am on a budget but need to get the work done. I am doing the belt because I am at the end of my adjustment. I am surprised that after 44k it is stretched or the sproket is worn but, it needs to be changed.
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I've just had the 110 stage 3 with SE585 cams installed in my 16 Breakout from new. I love it. Bags of torque and it has a slight edge off the mark to my mates 120R Fatboy. I also own a 14 Wide Glide with a stage 1 and they just don't compare. The only problem with it was the tolerance was too tight on one of the jugs so we had to give it a hone before assembly.