120R as a touring platform?
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From: Spokane, WA.
what is the diff here ? 120 upgrade kit or 120R??
Sorry- probably stupid question on my part. I would think the 120 R would be nice to have when I can afford it in 2 years.
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From: Bedford UK
There is not going to be a simple answer to that question. It is worth doing a search on 120R in the Touring forum and reading the threads with 120R in the title. The engine can be bought cheap from some dealers, well below list price. If you live near one of them then total cost including fitting is likely to be much less than local supply and fit if you buy at list price.
Road Warrior
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From: Canada
I chose tue complete engine as now I have a spare engine. It sits in the dining room waiting...
The kit will also keep the numbers matching on your engine to your frame.
The kit will allow for easy upgrades though. Roller rockers, cams etc where the crate engine costs labour to change anything. I left my 120r stock even though I was considering a cam swap.
I still might as I'm more 3-4k rpm not 5-6k rpm.
But for now she's pretty much a daily rider and it is just awesome.
I went Rivera primo clutch and it pulls like a dog. I did a skills course and had a sore forearm after two days of riding. Glad the spacers settled out the clutch pull.
Later
H
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From: Kansas City Area
All of the above can be done with the crate engine, but you have the added labor of tearing it down before you start.
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From: Bedford UK
Road Captain
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From: griffin ga
I saw a 120 R installed in a 2012 street glide in the hd shop.. looks & sounds bad ***... I like that idea..if it will hold up... the tq & power sure sounds great.. I'd love to have 1.. maybe 1 day...
Road Warrior
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From: Frederick, CO
Ordered mine last week. They said 60 to 90 days out. It was $6800.00 with throttle body, injectors, chain drive, and sprockets, clutch all the bullshit I needed basically. I am going to run rinehart extreme true dials when I get it in there. I will let you guys know what happens.
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From: Green Country Oklahoma
I don't think I will ever need 120R unless I can't do anything else with my money.As for as power how much more power do we really need or can actually use it on regular riding conditions, if you are going to take it to the drag strip for racing sure you need it and may be lot more then 120R. As for touring on your bike on back country roads even 110" fine tuned and modified is way too much power.
Road Warrior
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From: Frederick, CO
When I get home tonight i will put the detailed parts list and retail prices on here. I believe that the retail price for my order was around $7250.00. The head mechanic here in Gillette WY, recomended clutch and drivetrain upgrades becuase the motor pulls so hard on the dyno you might have sliping and eventually have to replace it anyways. My dealer offers open shop to customers in the winter so I ordered now that way it will be here when the snow flies and I can install it myself with the help of a Harley mechanic to help point me in the right direction. And that way I dont have to pay for labor. Just parts.