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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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I'd go 95" and with a good strong kit, you can't go wrong. If you're going to split open the cases, you may as well go to a 103 but I am here to tell you that the RIGHT 95" build will be PLENTY. NOTE: The RIGHT 95" kit, and I would strongly suggest you have a look at what Head Quarters has to offer. Just sayin!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Badbagger
I'd go 95" and with a good strong kit, you can't go wrong. If you're going to split open the cases, you may as well go to a 103 but I am here to tell you that the RIGHT 95" build will be PLENTY. NOTE: The RIGHT 95" kit, and I would strongly suggest you have a look at what Head Quarters has to offer. Just sayin!
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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What do YOU want. More power or slick wheels? I personally upgraded my motor right out of the gates, but wheels are down the line for me. Personal choice really
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Start with motor and work your way out from there..
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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You could do the engine and the front wheel for now seeing you have bags and do the rear wheel later on. It's hard to see under those bags goin' 100.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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My votes in for the engine! When riding alone you will have a chit eatin grin all the time.... Just saying.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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I would do wheels. Your motor is probably not even broke it! How many miles are on your bike?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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I'd go with wheels and gear cam drive. My friend had the 95 done, by Harley, and I couldn't feel enough difference from my stage 1, that I would want to pay for. Then again I wasn't riding his two up.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Motor. Hot wife will be pleased.
 
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