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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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Was debating on trading in my 07 ultra with 11000 mikes for a new bike, but decided to spend some money instead on upgrades. Bought an SE compensator, 103 Stage II kit, take off clutch basket, take off set of heads to send out for MCR, new battery. Might go ahead and upgrade the starter. Will probably have the inner primary bearing replaced while everything is exposed. Spent about 1350 on parts (100 on battery, 525 on stage II kit, 175 on SE compensator, 250 on take off heads, 200 on take off clutch basket). No problem with doing the work myself. Looking mainly for reliability and a little performance boost.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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Basically a 5 yr old bike with 11K on it, and you were going to trade it in? I think you made the SMART choice. Your bike is just broke in!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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I agree with JonnyD.
 
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