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Old Oct 8, 2020 | 04:10 PM
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I only need ones for my 2017 RK Special head bolts.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2020 | 04:16 PM
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We here did you get the auxiliary light kit (part #?)? I cannot find for my 2017 RK Special. Everything I’ve found online states that it won’t fit my ride. Much thanks.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2020 | 07:48 PM
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These things I installed today made my lower body go “wow!”


 
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Old Oct 8, 2020 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by npinguelo
I’m new to the forum. I have a 2017 RK Special and having a hell of a time finding black head bolt caps that fit. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
One word answer...POWDERCOAT!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2020 | 08:48 PM
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Are those the Legend Revo A rear shocks? I wanna upgrade my Special this winter...along with the COMPLETE Red Shift 468 cam kit (around $1500.00!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2020 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon Bassett
Are those the Legend Revo A rear shocks? I wanna upgrade my Special this winter...along with the COMPLETE Red Shift 468 cam kit (around $1500.00!
hey Jon, if you asking me then yes, Revo A’s. After riding back home on a bumpy road I could hear my lower back saying “thank you” . Will certainly rebuild the fork with their Axeo kit. I got 468 also. Like it a lot.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 07:47 AM
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Very cool, thanks! We got same taste man. I'm looking at the S&S 457C cam kit vs the 468 kit. Not sure which one yet...
Revo A's going in this winter too!
 
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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jon Bassett
Very cool, thanks! We got same taste man. I'm looking at the S&S 457C cam kit vs the 468 kit. Not sure which one yet...
Revo A's going in this winter too!
no problem, man! When I was researching cams parts guy at my local Harley shop (the one I trust) recommended 468 over 475 for lower torque and that’s why I picked 468. But S&S makes some really nice cams for sure. Good luck with your mods! It’s an endless and pricey journey lol
 
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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 08:05 AM
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Definitely go for the 13". I know they say size doesn't matter, but who are we kidding. That extra inch counts.

As for the cams, I can't give a first hand opinion, but most people prefer the loping sound of the 475C and the low-end performance of the 468.
In all fairness, looking at dyno charts, there isn't much difference between the performance. We're talking 2/3 ft lbs either way with the 468 a bit better in the lower and the 475 a bit better in the upper RPMs. You can't go wrong with either of the them.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Bloody Marvelous
Definitely go for the 13". I know they say size doesn't matter, but who are we kidding. That extra inch counts.

As for the cams, I can't give a first hand opinion, but most people prefer the loping sound of the 475C and the low-end performance of the 468.
In all fairness, looking at dyno charts, there isn't much difference between the performance. We're talking 2/3 ft lbs either way with the 468 a bit better in the lower and the 475 a bit better in the upper RPMs. You can't go wrong with either of the them.
I did 12’s and they still “wowed” my lower back. Didn’t want to raise the rear end, just my preference.

in regards to cams if you do full stage 2 with open exhaust that’s gonna shift torque/power curves towards mid range RPMs, so in reality there will be low end torque loss. And I agree that the performance difference between quality cams is negligible, it’s all about how good the dyno was performed and how picky was the tech tuning up AFR values.
 

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