2014 cvo ultra limited
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I can't answer for Buelligan666but I will offer a suggestion. You could call Scott at Hillside Cycles. He is obviously (as I suspected) aware of the issue.
Just tell him you bought a 2009 CVO Ultra Limited. You are worried about the lifters, valve springs and want to switch cams. Ask him what he would recommend to get good cams, and update lifters and valve springs. Tell him you are on a budget, but want a long range reliable bike.
I'm sure he would be able to recommend a course of action that will make it reliable, and not oversell services....
I must admit, Buelligan666's engine mods sound real fun... and apparently they are pretty reliable too....
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From: Ontario
I can't answer for Buelligan666but I will offer a suggestion. You could call Scott at Hillside Cycles. He is obviously (as I suspected) aware of the issue.
Just tell him you bought a 2009 CVO Ultra Limited. You are worried about the lifters, valve springs and want to switch cams. Ask him what he would recommend to get good cams, and update lifters and valve springs. Tell him you are on a budget, but want a long range reliable bike.
I'm sure he would be able to recommend a course of action that will make it reliable, and not oversell services....
I must admit, Buelligan666's engine mods sound real fun... and apparently they are pretty reliable too....
Just tell him you bought a 2009 CVO Ultra Limited. You are worried about the lifters, valve springs and want to switch cams. Ask him what he would recommend to get good cams, and update lifters and valve springs. Tell him you are on a budget, but want a long range reliable bike.
I'm sure he would be able to recommend a course of action that will make it reliable, and not oversell services....
I must admit, Buelligan666's engine mods sound real fun... and apparently they are pretty reliable too....
Your suggestion sounds like a step in the right direction just need to find a shop North of the border that's trustworthy. I'm gonna have to start asking around.
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I did the disassembly and reassembly. I shipped the heads to hillside. He sent them back with all the upgraded parts I needed to get the job done. Gaskets included. I basically reassembled following the factory service manual, and Scott's recommendations. Then I had it dyno tuned. Any reputable shop would either work with Hillside or have their own version of Hillside that they use. I did the work on the bike in the winter. Great experience all around.
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From: Ontario
I did the disassembly and reassembly. I shipped the heads to hillside. He sent them back with all the upgraded parts I needed to get the job done. Gaskets included. I basically reassembled following the factory service manual, and Scott's recommendations. Then I had it dyno tuned. Any reputable shop would either work with Hillside or have their own version of Hillside that they use. I did the work on the bike in the winter. Great experience all around.
Probably saved yourself a bundle doing most of the work yourself. What was the rough cost of what the shop provided or would you rather not say? I'm just trying to get a handle on where I stand on the cost is all.
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From: NW MO
I would keep it stock for now, just put some good lifters in it and enjoy it instead of diving head first into the modification rabbit hole. I do my own work so Im just guessing, but Id think around 500-600 USD or so for Larrys best lifters, genuine HD upper rocker gaskets/pushrod o-rings and labor. Doing more gets a lot more expensive, fast, and its not something that should be done without knowing exactly what you want and exactly how to get there.
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From: Ontario
I would keep it stock for now, just put some good lifters in it and enjoy it instead of diving head first into the modification rabbit hole. I do my own work so Im just guessing, but Id think around 500-600 USD or so for Larrys best lifters, genuine HD upper rocker gaskets/pushrod o-rings and labor. Doing more gets a lot more expensive, fast, and its not something that should be done without knowing exactly what you want and exactly how to get there.
Next question... Is there any advantage to the Vance and Hines " Xheader" not sure if that's the correct term or not. This bike has Vance and Hines pipes. Slip ons I'm guessing?
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From: NW MO
V&H power duals, I like the pipe but the mufflers are probably louder than Id want. If its too loud for your liking you can keep the pipe and change just the mufflers. Youre at the edge of the rabbit hole now. Its a 10 year old bike and you dont know if its had different cams, pistons etc. and has it been tuned for whatever modifications, if so then by whom with what device. If you can track down some history it might come in handy if you wanted to mess with it.
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From: Ontario
V&H power duals, I like the pipe but the mufflers are probably louder than Id want. If its too loud for your liking you can keep the pipe and change just the mufflers. Youre at the edge of the rabbit hole now. Its a 10 year old bike and you dont know if its had different cams, pistons etc. and has it been tuned for whatever modifications, if so then by whom with what device. If you can track down some history it might come in handy if you wanted to mess with it.
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From: Ontario
Sorry for my ignorance but is this then considered a full exhaust system rather then just slip on aftermarket mufflers? I'm assuming so.