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Old Mar 6, 2017 | 04:13 PM
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hey guys, will I have to loosen my engine on a 05 roadking to install S&S 100 inch pistons and cylinders? any help with tips would be helpful. Have done top end on shovel and evo before. not worked much on twin cam. has carb and pipes on it thanks
 
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hey guys, will I have to loosen my engine on a 05 roadking to install S&S 100 inch pistons and cylinders? any help with tips would be helpful. Have done top end on shovel and evo before. not worked much on twin cam. has carb and pipes on it thanks
Use the jugs you have on it and bore them.Then get some pistons you can go up to 98ci isnt a 100ci but its easy to do.
 
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already purchased s&s kit
 
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service manual say some models have to loosen engine?
 
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I didn't have to do it on my 2004 ultra
 
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Cool thanks rear cylinder looks tight
 
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It is but with the heads off it gives you plenty of room
 
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meant to say rear rocker cover
 
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