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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 04:25 AM
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Default VMax versus Ultra on the dyno
Anyone want to venture what it would take to put the Ultra on top?

 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 04:28 AM
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A jet pack??
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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IF you were to swap those charts around it would show soul and coolness instead of torque and horsepower and then the Glide would be on top. But could you imagine riding that V whatever 500 mils a day.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Twinrider
Anyone want to venture what it would take to put the Ultra on top?
Two more cylinders, overhead cams, watercooling.....Why is this even a comparison? Compare the Harley to any Yamaha V-Twin and you will get different results.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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a bolt on turbo would do it.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ranman469
a bolt on turbo would do it.
or any other small power adder, n20 or a procharger and a "bit" of work
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 07:22 AM
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Gee what a surprise! It's an apples to oranges comparison with a predictable outcome.
 
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What, my Ultra doesn't have as much torque or HP as a Vmax? The sales guy lied to me! I'm taking it back.

In all seriousness, I could care less. My Ultra does just fine. If I wanted something with more torque and HP, I would have bought something else. I bought my Ultra because of style, design, looks, prestige, comfort, rideability, and history; and wouldn't trade it for 2 Star bikes.

Might trade for 5 Star bikes though...then sell the 5 and get an Ultra.
 
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The torque isn't really impressive, and it's more important than the horsepower, you feel the tq. not the hp.
 
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