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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 08:17 AM
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Hello everybody looking to change out my motor and transmission 03 Road King hello everybody looking to change out my motor and transmission 03 Road King classic I want a bigger motor and transmission what’s everybody recommend for a bigger motor and better transmission and after you change all that out and stay fuel injected or does it have to go carbureted I’d like to get all the inns and outs on changing out a motor and transmission
 
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Refer to post " when to walk away from bike".
 
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 09:12 AM
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There are several ways of getting a 'bigger' motor:
  • modify your current one,
  • find a bigger genuine Harley motor, which can be had secondhand,
  • buy a Harley exchange 'long-block' of larger capacity, up to 120",
  • buy a brand new aftermarket one, such as S&S - 111", 124", or how about a 143"?! That should fix any craving pdq.
There are HDF sponsors such as Fuel Moto and Hillside Cycles who can supply a range of upgrades, so it is well worth contacting either or both. Depending what size you go for there may be other essential upgrades, such as to the clutch and exhaust, new fuel injector, etc.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Keepumrolling@aol.com
Hello everybody looking to change out my motor and transmission 03 Road King hello everybody looking to change out my motor and transmission 03 Road King classic I want a bigger motor and transmission what’s everybody recommend for a bigger motor and better transmission and after you change all that out and stay fuel injected or does it have to go carbureted I’d like to get all the inns and outs on changing out a motor and transmission
I'm guessing you are talking about replace the motor and transmission here. Put an S&S 111, and a Baker six-speed and call it a day.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 06:11 PM
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That's a lot of $$ to put into a 15 YO bike. I would trade up for newer; prolly cost the same or less.
 
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That's a lot of $$ to put into a 15 YO bike. I would trade up for newer; prolly cost the same or less.
Um.....yeah.
If your for real.... Which I doubt. Sell that bike. Buy one that already comes STOCK with the features you desire. Just sayin'.
 

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