Congrats RDM.

FWIW - When I did mine, before I started it I pulled the plugs and cranked it over with the starter until the oil pressure gauge came up. Only took about 5 or 6 cycles of 3 seconds on 5 seconds off with the starter.

Zach

 

I ended up paying an hour labor plus the cost of the SE CRs. I got 20% off list for the CRs. Tax and all was like $150. I took them in the morning and had them back at lunch.

After a long discussion with a local builder I decided to leave the heads alone for now. If I get the itch to go bigger with this one, I'll have the heads done to match whatever kit I decide on. The key to me was wanting the heads to match with a bigger build when/if I go there.

 

The Limited has the same motor the TriGlide,which I have. Only difference between the 96 and the 103 is punched out jugs. They dont come with a 255 cam.....same cam as the 96.

 

The Ultra Limited does not have 255 cams, they have the same cams that are in the 96" bikes. Our final numbers on our Ultra Limited were 99Hp/106Tq, however this was not with just a cam change. It included a wide range of upgrades including swapping the stock mufflers and restrictive catalyst head pipe with the Jackpot 2/1/2 and Jackpot Dyno tuned mufflers, replacing the stock air cleaner with a Stage 1, and for engine management the Dynojet PC-V with several hours of dyno tuning. Each of these mods did their part to add to the end result, however the cams added approx +15Hp/6Tq to the combination.

 

I've been contemplating the 2/1/2 head pipe, but I haven't seen any information that shows the relative benefits of using it. I realize that it is part of an overall system, but what level of performance increase would I be looking at if I were to add it to my current set up?

Right now I have the Dyno Tuned Jackpots, the FM A/C, PCV and Auto Tune. I just ordered the Woods cams, pushrods and install kit.

 

The Jackpot 2/1/2 really helps performance, especially low end torque. These gains are primarily a result of the large diameter "tandem flow" merge collector in this pipe. The dyno chart below is a specific back to back test between the stock headpipe and the Jackpot 2/1/2 on a 2009 bike equipped with Jackpot Dyno Tuned mufflers, a stage 1 air cleaner and PC-V. The headpipe will work equally well with your Woods cams. We have several other charts on the Jackpot website for these pipes as well.

 

Dammit, I knew it was a mistake to ask, lol.

 

I am mechanically inclined but like my ducks in order. So a couple of questions if I may:

I have the SE 103 kit (but am considering S&S 106), Andrews 26H and bearings, Barnet clutch kit with heavy spring, SE push rods, not sure on the compression releases yet , probably will send them up to Vulcan in NH for the mechanical CRs but plan on calling the dealer first. Anyway….

Can I pry the circlips off that hold the pistons on without a special tool?

Will I need the dealer to flash the computer or will the PCIII be able to compensate?

Can I do the compression releases myself without the jig or make a homemade one? I mean shoot a drill bit and tap. I should be able to find the instructions on line somewhere as far as depth and angle.

Good work here, thanks for the help and inspiration.

 

Well, I just bought a 2010 FLHTCU. I am going to have the 103 kit with the 255 cams, their SE slippons.

SO...do the 2010 stock bikes come with compression releases already installled? I think I read that the Limited versions do....

ANd if not, is the wiring harness already there? I couldn't find a part number for 09's or 10's....

Finally, what is the general experience with the dealer download for this kit vs a tuner? I've obviously used the tts tuner successfully. (See signature) But if the download will work,....might just save the money for a tuner, etc. for awhile....

Thanks!