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Old May 18, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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I'm going to be taking delivery of my 08 SG from the dealer sometime next week. I'm thinking about swapping out the stock 96 cubic engine for a Jim's 131 cubic inch engine. I know, I'm a nut but I just can't leave anything stock. Any ideas what I could sell a 0 miles 96 cubic inch long block for?
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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What are you going to use the bike for? You might want to check out HQ for a kit that will get you mucho HP/TQ/MPG and reliability for a pretty good price. Use the search function.
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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if you want to do a engine swap why not just buy a used sg with alot of miles.sound like you have money like bill gates.
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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That will void your warranty.
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Will this qualify for the "parts for cost of shipping to forum members"? If so I was the first to ask!
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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I have been watching motors lately on ebay and am surprised that they don't seem to bring as much as you would think. You might get $3K for it but maybe not....

I want to buy a motor to build for my 08 and put my motor back to stock then swap the stocker back in when(if) I trade/sell.

Then, I wake up from my dream.....
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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That will void your warranty.
Should have seen the look on the salesman's face when I told him what my plans are. Never the less, he didn't try and sell me the extended warranty.
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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if you want to do a engine swap why not just buy a used sg with alot of miles.sound like you have money like bill gates.
I don't like used bikes or women for that matter. I want to be the one doing the breaking in.
 
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