A 96 to ???
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A 96 to ???
I'm getting ready to pull my '08 TC96 to have the crank rebuilt. I'll check the stock cylinders when they come out.
If the cylinders are out of spec, what upgrade (a bit larger) should I consider without the need to do any head or case work?
Should I bore and hone the stock cylinders (assuming they're still serviceable) or replace them with aftermarket cylinders and matching pistons if not?
I've replaced the stock cams with the Andrews 26. Overall I like the mild performance of the bike as I do a lot of long distance, one up, easy touring.
Your feedback is appreciated!
If the cylinders are out of spec, what upgrade (a bit larger) should I consider without the need to do any head or case work?
Should I bore and hone the stock cylinders (assuming they're still serviceable) or replace them with aftermarket cylinders and matching pistons if not?
I've replaced the stock cams with the Andrews 26. Overall I like the mild performance of the bike as I do a lot of long distance, one up, easy touring.
Your feedback is appreciated!
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Whats your budget? Whos your mechanic? What gear do they work with?
S&S make a 106" kit that you dont have to machine the cases for, just plug and play.
S&S make a 124" kit - if your stock crank is shot then why put money into that flimsy piece of crap? Might as well put a new one in. But you need to timken the bottom end - more $$.
You could go 106 with cams for not much $$. But if the cases are already split then I would 124" the sucker.
S&S make a 106" kit that you dont have to machine the cases for, just plug and play.
S&S make a 124" kit - if your stock crank is shot then why put money into that flimsy piece of crap? Might as well put a new one in. But you need to timken the bottom end - more $$.
You could go 106 with cams for not much $$. But if the cases are already split then I would 124" the sucker.
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I just did the S&S 106" and I'm really happy so far - I had planned on getting heads done in a couple weeks but the more I drive it I may just hold off and do them next winter, the bike is way too much fun to be stuck in the shop for a week or two!! I do have a SE clutch spring and compensator on order. Lots of bang for your buck with this setup.
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IMHO, check out the FM 107 kit before you check out the S+S 106 kit. It seems as though a lot of people have had very good luck with the FM kit over the S+S kit. Another consideration is go to 103" with your stock cylinders.
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