View Poll Results: Stock motor or Upgraded
Kept Motor Stock
213
71.00%
Did Big Bore
3
1.00%
Did Big Bore and Cams
57
19.00%
Went Crazy with heads crank BB and cams
27
9.00%
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Poll, Keep bike motor stock?
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 607
Likes: 1
From: JAX Florida
have always left my motors stock going all the way back to my 1,000cc 76 Sporty. thought my 78 FLH 80" was pretty impresive when I got it. Now here we are with 96" as the stanadard. I can still beat most VWs off the line, so who needs more than that.
I have always put a lot of miles on my scoots, and felt staying stock would prove to be more reliable. (I must admit though that 76 Sporty was anything but reliable. I think I could write a horror novel about it, cept it would only **** me off again.)
I have always put a lot of miles on my scoots, and felt staying stock would prove to be more reliable. (I must admit though that 76 Sporty was anything but reliable. I think I could write a horror novel about it, cept it would only **** me off again.)
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,217
Likes: 53
From: Gladys, VA
Been 20+ years and on my 5th HD, other that simple stage I and chrome, never been in the motor. Stock is fine for me. We just enjoy the sights and the ride. I guess we will meet you there. 
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,313
Likes: 1
From: Wagoner, Oklahoma
The only reason I made the changes that I did is because the 96" motor is a bit week in the shorts when it comes to torque. That is why I added the cams, the tuner was to better make the Air Fuel Mixture right on.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 783
Likes: 66
From: Sacramento
Cams, heavy breather intake, rinehart slip ons, PCV autotune and saving my lunch money for more displacement and minor head work. Just added the Variable Pressure Clutch to (VPC) to keep the stock easypull clutch setup and still have a clutch that locks up under the higher power. Leave it stock? Ha
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,878
Likes: 17
From: The Desert SouthWest
To each his own. Some simply cannot leave things alone and have to tinker, upgrade, etc. If this is you then go for it.
My bike is completely stock with just a handful of H-D accessories like detachable passenger backrest, rear luggage rack and leather RK tourpak for bigger trips. I've also got a Danny Gray Big Seat if I feel like going with that solo look. Just recently went with the Reduced Reach bars also. Otherwise this bike is just like I got it from the showroom floor and I'm very pleased with it as it is.
I'm not a hot-rodder and not an aggressive rider. Mellow cruising is my style. I log 25-30k a year on the open road with my commute in the San Diego area and a couple road trips each year. Very little city riding. Reliability and fuel economy are my main concerns. To me this 96" motor is plenty powerful for my needs and the bike is super comfortable.
The main thing is enjoy your bike and have fun.
My bike is completely stock with just a handful of H-D accessories like detachable passenger backrest, rear luggage rack and leather RK tourpak for bigger trips. I've also got a Danny Gray Big Seat if I feel like going with that solo look. Just recently went with the Reduced Reach bars also. Otherwise this bike is just like I got it from the showroom floor and I'm very pleased with it as it is.
I'm not a hot-rodder and not an aggressive rider. Mellow cruising is my style. I log 25-30k a year on the open road with my commute in the San Diego area and a couple road trips each year. Very little city riding. Reliability and fuel economy are my main concerns. To me this 96" motor is plenty powerful for my needs and the bike is super comfortable.
The main thing is enjoy your bike and have fun.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 39,907
Likes: 2,121
From: Central, Ca.
Agree to that, Stage 1 is good enough for me
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 833
Likes: 0
From: Corpus Christi Texas Area
Never been inside the motor. Too much $$$! Maybe one day when I have more money than I know what to do with ...
For now, I'll just keep adding and modifying for creature comforts, etc.
Ride safe!
For now, I'll just keep adding and modifying for creature comforts, etc.
Ride safe!
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 28,128
Likes: 21
From: US poverty capital, california
Would cams in a stock motor make it run cooler and get same or better mileage?
I rarely ever get over 3k rpm....I shift there, I cruise there,,,,
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I rarely ever get over 3k rpm....I shift there, I cruise there,,,,
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Last edited by teqsand; Mar 27, 2010 at 01:17 PM.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,345
Likes: 0
From: Metro Denver
Did a 103" with SE251 cams prior to taking delivery.
I may look into a monster build by one of the incredible builders on HDF at some point down the road (4 or 5 years). For now, my scoot gives me plenty of power and good fuel economy!
I may look into a monster build by one of the incredible builders on HDF at some point down the road (4 or 5 years). For now, my scoot gives me plenty of power and good fuel economy!
