09 power
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09 power
Hi all ! my first post here , here go's, i ride a 01 nighttrain with a stage 1 kit se pipes ac & down load. I'm happy with the power of this bike, what I'm planning is getting a 09 bagger so the wife and i can be a little more comfortable .I'm worried about the heavier bike being a little down on power,so do you think a stage one kit for the bigger motor will keep the bagger as spunky as my nighttrain ? Will the bagger need the 103" kit to keep our fun factor up ? Yes my wife enjoys it when i crank it up now and again
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From: Collegeville, PA
Well. let's see...
Nighttrain: 600+lbs
Bagger: 800+lbs
Same basic HP & Tq
Math says the bagger will be significantly slower
There are a lot of options besides that 103" kit to get the fun factor up. Check out some of the posts at the top of this section for ideas.
Nighttrain: 600+lbs
Bagger: 800+lbs
Same basic HP & Tq
Math says the bagger will be significantly slower
There are a lot of options besides that 103" kit to get the fun factor up. Check out some of the posts at the top of this section for ideas.
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on long trips the added wieght will seem meaningless with the added comfort. nothing like the bat wing and lowers in the cold rain.and if u got deep pockets a bagger with the front end in the air...........!
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actually the softail has the balances motor which actually robs some power and tourqe if you look on HD website it is like 5 ftlbs less tourqe. i have a RK stage one, a/f and rhinehart s/o's and my buddy has a stock night train and i whoop it up on him so i think ride it first then look for mods.
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They are heavy and thus slower.
I want an SG for ride quality, I have a 10 sec GTO for going fast.
Though I will say that my XL 1200N has been a blast with pipes, aircleaner, and tune...
I want an SG for ride quality, I have a 10 sec GTO for going fast.
Though I will say that my XL 1200N has been a blast with pipes, aircleaner, and tune...
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From: CLUTE,TX
ditto.
luv crusin and with just a little more power. but do not make it a hassle to ride.
got a low 8 second sbc drag truck for that.
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Torque is the key. Bagger has more from the factory but it is heavier. If you can turn a wrench for about $400 you put in a set of cams and greatly improve the power.
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From: CLUTE,TX
hhhmmmm
do tell.
what cams?
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