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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 06:47 AM
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We're going to trike out a 2006 UC and I feel we need to build the motor. Would the big bore kit, 96 in from HD be a good choice, or is there other options.


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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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I would do a 103 on a trike. You will be adding a lot of weight. I would also spend a little more and go with a good set of gear drive cams.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 09:58 AM
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I would do a 103 on a trike. You will be adding a lot of weight. I would also spend a little more and go with a good set of gear drive cams.
Ditto what Mack said. The 103 will provide the extra torque, espcially if you ad a set of good cams.

How much torque do you want to run? Adding a good cam setup (do a gear drive) to your 88 or 95 will boost it up quite a bit without spending huge $.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Wouldnt the gear ratio in the rearend dictate the torque? I see plenty of stock motors in trikes and bikes with sidecars, I don't think its a have to do, unless you want to.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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The only thing that you might need is the '95' kit.They do it when they trike a new one at the dealership for sale.Trikes are alot of fun plus ya don't have to put your feet down when you stop........JB.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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if your taking the motor completely out of the frame, might as well stroke it.....103 sounds good to me......
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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one of our new sponsors.. Revolution Performance has some really nice kits...mines just a little ole 98"
 
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You wont want to be flying around on a trike.Ever get one of those in a auto rutted road?The ones where the ctr of road is higher than where car tires ride.
 
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Once you learn how to handle a trike,you will be able to ride it as good in the twisties or on any road as any 2 wheelers......JerryB.
 
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