100 hp/ 100 tq 96?
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100 hp/ 100 tq 96?
Has anyone built one?
I am contemplating selling my stock 96 motor to help pay for a SE120R when they become more readily available, but what are some of the real-world disadvantages for having such an engine for long-haul touring or daily rider use?
I know everything exists in balance, and everything's a trade-off. More power, more heat, for one thing. But what else? Will an SE120R be as reliable and live as long as a stock 96?
John
I am contemplating selling my stock 96 motor to help pay for a SE120R when they become more readily available, but what are some of the real-world disadvantages for having such an engine for long-haul touring or daily rider use?
I know everything exists in balance, and everything's a trade-off. More power, more heat, for one thing. But what else? Will an SE120R be as reliable and live as long as a stock 96?
John
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Has anyone built one?
I am contemplating selling my stock 96 motor to help pay for a SE120R when they become more readily available, but what are some of the real-world disadvantages for having such an engine for long-haul touring or daily rider use?
I know everything exists in balance, and everything's a trade-off. More power, more heat, for one thing. But what else? Will an SE120R be as reliable and live as long as a stock 96?
John
I am contemplating selling my stock 96 motor to help pay for a SE120R when they become more readily available, but what are some of the real-world disadvantages for having such an engine for long-haul touring or daily rider use?
I know everything exists in balance, and everything's a trade-off. More power, more heat, for one thing. But what else? Will an SE120R be as reliable and live as long as a stock 96?
John
By the way, I was quite impressed with my stock 96 incher on this trip. Had good power and acceleration and ran great with little heat. But I have modified the mufflers, A/C and run a FuelPak, but no other mods.
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Yeah...
...I know I'd be content with my 96 with a cam, full exhaust system, PCV, and intake. Ya gotta admit, though, that 120'd be a bad *** motor, but I want my bike to last practically forever.
Are thunderous performance and longevity mutually exclusive in a big twin?
Are thunderous performance and longevity mutually exclusive in a big twin?
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I installed Fuel moto's cams, exhaust, PCV and a SE intake on my 2010 Ultra and I am running @ 100 Torque and 96 HP. I still have the reliability of the of the HD motor with a little more ummph. I love the TW6-6 cams.
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100/100 reliable and pump gas out of a 96 isn't too hard.
TW6 cams with a little more compression, pipes, breather and fuel management. I wouldn't say bolt-in, but you can do it in your driveway with a tabletop press, a few special tools and a case of beer.
TW6 cams with a little more compression, pipes, breather and fuel management. I wouldn't say bolt-in, but you can do it in your driveway with a tabletop press, a few special tools and a case of beer.
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Has anyone built one?
I am contemplating selling my stock 96 motor to help pay for a SE120R when they become more readily available, but what are some of the real-world disadvantages for having such an engine for long-haul touring or daily rider use?
I know everything exists in balance, and everything's a trade-off. More power, more heat, for one thing. But what else? Will an SE120R be as reliable and live as long as a stock 96?
John
I am contemplating selling my stock 96 motor to help pay for a SE120R when they become more readily available, but what are some of the real-world disadvantages for having such an engine for long-haul touring or daily rider use?
I know everything exists in balance, and everything's a trade-off. More power, more heat, for one thing. But what else? Will an SE120R be as reliable and live as long as a stock 96?
John
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I have a TC88 bored to a 95 and turn 103hp and 102tq so I don't see why you couldn't build a stock 96 to do the same
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Tourer
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Do you mind telling us the specifics?
Cam, compression, AC, pipes, fuel delivery system?
I would suspect the 96 to post a little flatter torque curve due than a big bore to the longer stroke.
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I'd say no . A friend has a Zipper's 107" with 130hp , 135+ pd/ft of torque . Has 20k miles on it and it's as solid as a rock . It was the whole motor , cases , and all . From what I am told , and see , a Zipper's built motor will last a very long time .
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Have been thinkin' 'bout a 95 incher for a while now.
Damn, here goes some more money!!!!