Mission Accomplished/Ruined Friend's Day
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Road Master
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From: Springfield, MO
Mission Accomplished/Ruined Friend's Day
I ride with several guys on 103's, and my 88 was just having a heck of a time keeping up. So with help from this forum and the good friends at Fuel Moto, I made the decision to do a stage 1 upgrade consisting of SE a/c, Jack Pot Dyno Tuned slip ons, and the Power Commander V retrofit. I could tell the difference just by riding it (VERY happy) and if FM's dyno sheets are to be believed, the mods put my 88 in the neighborhood of a stock 103.
However, my best friend who rides a stock 2011 FLHX 103 seemed very skeptical. Without being rude, he implied that he didn't see how slip ons, an air cleaner, and a "little black box" plugged into the computer could make much difference. So we rode together yesterday for the first time since my upgrade.
When a light turned green, he looked over at me and said, "Try to keep up" and he was gone. He had the jump on me so I not only had to KEEP up but CATCH up. I wish I had a picture of his face when I caught him passed him!
I know, I know. Every rider's different. That's not a scientic test. It wasn't two professional riders on a closed course. Blah Blah Blah. I'm just saying that when we stopped for lunch I asked him straight up if he was giving it everything he had and he said yes, he was, but that he demanded a rematch. The rematch never happened but the point is, whether my little 88 is making as much power as a stock 103 or not, it at least put me into the margin of rider error/skill and I CAN KEEP UP.
If you're on the fence about a Fuel Moto stage 1 upgrade, DO IT.
the bike pulls strong right up to its new 6200 RPM rev limit and feels like it could keep going! And this is NOT a paid endorsement. Just a happy customer.
However, my best friend who rides a stock 2011 FLHX 103 seemed very skeptical. Without being rude, he implied that he didn't see how slip ons, an air cleaner, and a "little black box" plugged into the computer could make much difference. So we rode together yesterday for the first time since my upgrade.
When a light turned green, he looked over at me and said, "Try to keep up" and he was gone. He had the jump on me so I not only had to KEEP up but CATCH up. I wish I had a picture of his face when I caught him passed him!
I know, I know. Every rider's different. That's not a scientic test. It wasn't two professional riders on a closed course. Blah Blah Blah. I'm just saying that when we stopped for lunch I asked him straight up if he was giving it everything he had and he said yes, he was, but that he demanded a rematch. The rematch never happened but the point is, whether my little 88 is making as much power as a stock 103 or not, it at least put me into the margin of rider error/skill and I CAN KEEP UP.
If you're on the fence about a Fuel Moto stage 1 upgrade, DO IT.
the bike pulls strong right up to its new 6200 RPM rev limit and feels like it could keep going! And this is NOT a paid endorsement. Just a happy customer.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,904
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From: Indiana
Had a PCIII added to my 88 when I bought it, already had the stage 1 and pipes. When it was dynoed, it showed more hp than a friends 96. Never raced him though but did ride his bike once, I feel mine would take his. Am actually thinking of punching it out to a 103 this winter, we'll see.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,788
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From: Tennessee
I ride with several guys on 103's, and my 88 was just having a heck of a time keeping up. So with help from this forum and the good friends at Fuel Moto, I made the decision to do a stage 1 upgrade consisting of SE a/c, Jack Pot Dyno Tuned slip ons, and the Power Commander V retrofit. I could tell the difference just by riding it (VERY happy) and if FM's dyno sheets are to be believed, the mods put my 88 in the neighborhood of a stock 103.
However, my best friend who rides a stock 2011 FLHX 103 seemed very skeptical. Without being rude, he implied that he didn't see how slip ons, an air cleaner, and a "little black box" plugged into the computer could make much difference. So we rode together yesterday for the first time since my upgrade.
When a light turned green, he looked over at me and said, "Try to keep up" and he was gone. He had the jump on me so I not only had to KEEP up but CATCH up. I wish I had a picture of his face when I caught him passed him!
I know, I know. Every rider's different. That's not a scientic test. It wasn't two professional riders on a closed course. Blah Blah Blah. I'm just saying that when we stopped for lunch I asked him straight up if he was giving it everything he had and he said yes, he was, but that he demanded a rematch. The rematch never happened but the point is, whether my little 88 is making as much power as a stock 103 or not, it at least put me into the margin of rider error/skill and I CAN KEEP UP.
If you're on the fence about a Fuel Moto stage 1 upgrade, DO IT.
the bike pulls strong right up to its new 6200 RPM rev limit and feels like it could keep going! And this is NOT a paid endorsement. Just a happy customer.
However, my best friend who rides a stock 2011 FLHX 103 seemed very skeptical. Without being rude, he implied that he didn't see how slip ons, an air cleaner, and a "little black box" plugged into the computer could make much difference. So we rode together yesterday for the first time since my upgrade.
When a light turned green, he looked over at me and said, "Try to keep up" and he was gone. He had the jump on me so I not only had to KEEP up but CATCH up. I wish I had a picture of his face when I caught him passed him!
I know, I know. Every rider's different. That's not a scientic test. It wasn't two professional riders on a closed course. Blah Blah Blah. I'm just saying that when we stopped for lunch I asked him straight up if he was giving it everything he had and he said yes, he was, but that he demanded a rematch. The rematch never happened but the point is, whether my little 88 is making as much power as a stock 103 or not, it at least put me into the margin of rider error/skill and I CAN KEEP UP.
If you're on the fence about a Fuel Moto stage 1 upgrade, DO IT.
the bike pulls strong right up to its new 6200 RPM rev limit and feels like it could keep going! And this is NOT a paid endorsement. Just a happy customer.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
I ride with several guys on 103's, and my 88 was just having a heck of a time keeping up. So with help from this forum and the good friends at Fuel Moto, I made the decision to do a stage 1 upgrade consisting of SE a/c, Jack Pot Dyno Tuned slip ons, and the Power Commander V retrofit. I could tell the difference just by riding it (VERY happy) and if FM's dyno sheets are to be believed, the mods put my 88 in the neighborhood of a stock 103.
However, my best friend who rides a stock 2011 FLHX 103 seemed very skeptical. Without being rude, he implied that he didn't see how slip ons, an air cleaner, and a "little black box" plugged into the computer could make much difference. So we rode together yesterday for the first time since my upgrade.
When a light turned green, he looked over at me and said, "Try to keep up" and he was gone. He had the jump on me so I not only had to KEEP up but CATCH up. I wish I had a picture of his face when I caught him passed him!
I know, I know. Every rider's different. That's not a scientic test. It wasn't two professional riders on a closed course. Blah Blah Blah. I'm just saying that when we stopped for lunch I asked him straight up if he was giving it everything he had and he said yes, he was, but that he demanded a rematch. The rematch never happened but the point is, whether my little 88 is making as much power as a stock 103 or not, it at least put me into the margin of rider error/skill and I CAN KEEP UP.
If you're on the fence about a Fuel Moto stage 1 upgrade, DO IT.
the bike pulls strong right up to its new 6200 RPM rev limit and feels like it could keep going! And this is NOT a paid endorsement. Just a happy customer.
However, my best friend who rides a stock 2011 FLHX 103 seemed very skeptical. Without being rude, he implied that he didn't see how slip ons, an air cleaner, and a "little black box" plugged into the computer could make much difference. So we rode together yesterday for the first time since my upgrade.
When a light turned green, he looked over at me and said, "Try to keep up" and he was gone. He had the jump on me so I not only had to KEEP up but CATCH up. I wish I had a picture of his face when I caught him passed him!
I know, I know. Every rider's different. That's not a scientic test. It wasn't two professional riders on a closed course. Blah Blah Blah. I'm just saying that when we stopped for lunch I asked him straight up if he was giving it everything he had and he said yes, he was, but that he demanded a rematch. The rematch never happened but the point is, whether my little 88 is making as much power as a stock 103 or not, it at least put me into the margin of rider error/skill and I CAN KEEP UP.
If you're on the fence about a Fuel Moto stage 1 upgrade, DO IT.
the bike pulls strong right up to its new 6200 RPM rev limit and feels like it could keep going! And this is NOT a paid endorsement. Just a happy customer.
