Upgrade to 103 from 96
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Southern California
Bought a set of used 96" Cylinders on eBay, a set of 103" 10:1 Hyper-eutectic Pistons from Kieth Black, Locally machined Cylinders, Cometic 0.030" Head Gaskets, Andrews 26H Cams, SE Clutch Spring, Gaskets, Oil, New Spark Plugs etc. Total cost was just shy of $700. Did the labor myself one Friday evening. Could have used different Cams (used 255's), Different non-Cometic MLS Head Gaskets, not changed the Clutch Spring, and used my exisitng Cylinders (but would have had to wait for the machinist) and I could have kept the cost under $500.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Vegas Baby!!
Got the complete stage II kit off ebay for $430. Already had pipes and SE A/C; sold those items from kit and my net cost was $230 for the BB kit. Helped a friend install his a few months ago; piece of cake. I decided to upgrade a few things while I'm in the engine (cam plate; oil pump; inner cam bearings; thinking about compensator upgrade too). As you can see by the posts here, the components/kit can be had for relatively little money, the big bucks is paying for the labor for install. You can save a bundle doing it yourself, it's not rocket science. You'll need to remap your fuel injection system which is $300 to $400 for a dyno plus cost of the tuner. Fuel moto will sell you a tuner and preload a map which will be damn close to being spot on to save the cost of a dyno if you're so inclined.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Colorado
I say skip the 103 and go with a 107 Fuel Moto Kit. My bike came with a 103, but if it came as a 96, I would definately go the FM-107 route.
I hear ya on that. Many deals can be found on H-D SE 103" flat tops from divided/separated kits. Many dealers may sell them for $140 after 20% off. Hell, I got pistons and had my cylinders bored-honed for total of $240. Even the experts will tell you the difference between a well matched, nicely tuned 103"/107" may be a matter of only couple hp/ft-lb tq and you can save couple/few hundred $$. If you're in no hurry, ebay can be a friend. For NEW items delivered I paid: SE 103" flat tops $120, Andrews 54H cams $208, Cometic .030 top end kit $60, Cometic cam service kit $35, 99B lifters $85, Torrington bearings $12, Barnett hd clutch spring $21, SEPST tuner $225, TPE manual compression releases $40. If you can do the work yourself it's a great deal.
Last edited by troop; Apr 27, 2011 at 09:32 AM.
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The big deal is Fuel Moto is a great company and has given more to the forum then they have gotten back...Purchase all the parts for the 103" off EBAY or your dealer and when you come to a install or drivabillity issue give the seller a call and see how much they don't help you. Fuel Moto actually cares about thier customers and you cannot put a price on that...That makes them the "god of vtwin"
The big deal is Fuel Moto is a great company and has given more to the forum then they have gotten back...Purchase all the parts for the 103" off EBAY or your dealer and when you come to a install or drivabillity issue give the seller a call and see how much they don't help you. Fuel Moto actually cares about thier customers and you cannot put a price on that...That makes them the "god of vtwin"
Last edited by troop; Apr 27, 2011 at 10:12 AM.
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From: SoCal
I wouldn't do a 107 no matter who sold the parts. Edit, I would do the S&S 106 as the cylinders should be stronger and they can be bored 1x.
Last edited by qtrracer; Apr 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Houston
You are insinuating the walls are too thin after a 107 bore. Please provide data to back up your claim.