Performance upgrades...what to do first??
4th Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Performance upgrades...what to do first??
and also, does anyone have any thoughts about the kuryakyn pro-R hypercharger rather than something like just the k&n filter or the SE a/c??? i was reading on those and just curious what ya'll think about it???
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,140
Likes: 17
From: Wisconsin
RE: Performance upgrades...what to do first??
I hear FuelMoto is great. I bought Rush 2.25" slip ons, online for $336, V&H FuelPak for $210 online and got my Ness Big Sucker on E-Bay for $104. $650 total and about 2 hours last night to put it on. What a difference! Worthr every penny! I haven't used FuelMoto, but would go that route next time because the PCIII opens the doors to a lot of possibilites.
4th Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Performance upgrades...what to do first??
ok, so i just finished my stage 1 stuff.... vance and hines tru duals with the ovals, VH fuelpak and arlen ness big sucker.... love the results and easy to put it all on... took about an hour to hour and a half and can't wait to do more... man who said it was an addiction?? cause dammit, they're right.... already ordered a little 6" smoke windshield and the quick disconnect kit for tourpak. and then i'm also looking to upgrade the stereo and speakers... oh and also any other piece of chrome i can throw on the bike!! anyways.... frickin love my bike and i figure its the same for ya'll.... well, just felt i'd share that..... most of my help to do so came from this thread and the posts from all of ya'll.... so big thanks to ya'll!!
6th Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Performance upgrades...what to do first??
Ditto Norcalrider. As long as you are not worried about warrantygo for what you can afford, but do pipes, cams then heads and of course you'll need a tuner. AND, this is where you will likely toast your warranty. Our Bay Area Dealers will not honour warranty where a tuner has been scripted. So check wkth your dealer if this concerns you, or if you are like me, and can work on the bike yourself then do the above. Budget? Screw it, you'll eventually do all of the above mods and more anyway. Rubber side down dude.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
From: Lower Alabama
RE: Performance upgrades...what to do first??
Chornbe --- Bikenuts nailed it --- his Road King could probably use a little more acceleration at the higher speeds. I have 30,000 miles on my 2005 Road King (FLHR) with stock equipment, and the only area where I consider its performance to be mildly weak is when you need to jump it from 70mph to 80mph on the interstate to pass (and,yes, I am doing greater than 2500 rpm).
I am considering a stage 1 upgrade on the bike next winter to try to find that extra punch. My only hesitation about doing it is that I get mixed reviews on the impact on gas mileage. To some degree, it would seem logical that getting the bike to breathe easier through the cleaner and exhausts could produce a little more power without a significant loss of fuel economy. However, as I read through the countless posts regarding exhausts and air cleaners, there are times that it appears that motorcycle engineering defies the laws of physics
.
I am considering a stage 1 upgrade on the bike next winter to try to find that extra punch. My only hesitation about doing it is that I get mixed reviews on the impact on gas mileage. To some degree, it would seem logical that getting the bike to breathe easier through the cleaner and exhausts could produce a little more power without a significant loss of fuel economy. However, as I read through the countless posts regarding exhausts and air cleaners, there are times that it appears that motorcycle engineering defies the laws of physics
.
ORIGINAL: chornbe
Have you actually ridden the bike? If you actually let the thing rev above 2500RPM it'll go just fine.
I think I should open a "how to really ride a Harley" clinic.
Honestly.
ORIGINAL: bikenuts
Let me be more clear. What I am looking for is NOT more high end speed to go fast. The Ultra will go as "fast" as I ever want to ride. What I DO want is some more "grunt" or "torque" when I'm passing a truck on a 2 lane road and a short window of opportunity to do it. I want to fell confident when I commit to make the pass. I'm sure you all have been there. You patiently wait for the chance, and it finally comes up a grade, and you need to "punch and go". That's what I'm looking for, not 125mph on the flats.
Let me be more clear. What I am looking for is NOT more high end speed to go fast. The Ultra will go as "fast" as I ever want to ride. What I DO want is some more "grunt" or "torque" when I'm passing a truck on a 2 lane road and a short window of opportunity to do it. I want to fell confident when I commit to make the pass. I'm sure you all have been there. You patiently wait for the chance, and it finally comes up a grade, and you need to "punch and go". That's what I'm looking for, not 125mph on the flats.
I think I should open a "how to really ride a Harley" clinic.
Honestly.
