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Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: The Redneck Riviera
Hoban/Darkhorse got back to me. Said $475 to do bore and sleeve. Plus I would have to pay shipping both ways. So looks like at this moment I will be having Advance Cycle do the bore and sleeve then new cams and lifters. Bike had T-Man 662-2 cams in it. Any suggestions on a replacement? I am fine going with the same cam again just wondering if there is anything better out there. Guess I need to learn how to rebuild a Twin Cam, LOL.
I'd go with T-Man's new 585s... S&S Lifters...
High Valve Spring Pressures are the biggest source of lifter issues...
As far as building a 117,,, Cheap, Fast, Reliable, Pick any 2...
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From: Santa Clarita
...but you're getting further away from your original economical repair. ..six grand may pay for the engine but you'll have labor, tax, shipping yada yada on top of that. To me, sleeving is YOUR best option. ..new engine is THE best option!
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Cruiser
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I know. I have changed my mind about a million times on which way to go. Told my wife last night that I was frustrated and was just gonna say **** it. Push the bike in the corner for the winter and throw any and all money I can come up with in savings. See what is in there come Feb/March and let that decide the direction.
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I know. I have changed my mind about a million times on which way to go. Told my wife last night that I was frustrated and was just gonna say **** it. Push the bike in the corner for the winter and throw any and all money I can come up with in savings. See what is in there come Feb/March and let that decide the direction.
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Cruiser
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That is what I am now leaning towards. I am sure I will change my mind tomorrow, lol. Anyone who has gone with the S&S 124 have any input on surprise expenses? I know you have to get the oil line kit but anything else? I talked with S&S yesterday and they said I would be good to go with my SE 58mm throttle body and bigger injectors. Bike already has a Rivera clutch in it. I would be doing all the labor myself with the help of a very knowledgeable buddy.
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From: St. Charles, MO
Before you finalize any decisions about sleeving / repairing the lifter bores, pull the crank position sensor and check for metal, also pull the jugs and rotate the crank, check the bearings, the cases & crank need to be checked over good, if bearings are contaminated then new cases or a crate motor might be the less expensive way out...
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Bro I truly think the 124 would money you won't regret in and for the long run. That will be a special machine after all is said done and one that would cost a LOT more to duplicate - meaning you will never get 'there' for less.
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There's a temptation to get all caught up in the biggest and baddest. ..but at the end of the day, these are touring bikes. ..not street racers!
