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Old 08-25-2011, 06:50 PM
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thanks for getting back on that swing arm, got a couple of people working on it for me. as far as fitment.. i will give feed back as soon *** i get it, im new to this harley game but i do attend to get with it. ive been on the jap bikes since very young, now trying to chill and have a nice bike with some value!!!! i have a lot of stuff to do with this harley, 1st i had to tackle the look, its already nice but needed a meaner look, i thought the road glide wheels would set it off, i already had them custom painted, to find out the rear won't fit, thats what you get when you listen to someone and not doing your home work, well ok they got me! now hopefully i got you guys, all you in the fourm who have ,fast bikes, good looking bikes,and most important those of you, who actually ride your bike.. i need all of you, help me get on board and get my damn bike together.... ill give just a small list, #2 power, im just coming off a zx10, 999cc... now i have an 88, lol. ok, ok, so should i do 95 or 110, i dont ride fast all the time but im into larger woman so id need to pull them around, #3 exhaust need her to breathe, i like the 2 into 1... need advice on evrything, hopefully i set a spark to you guys, dont be shy step up, and lets see what you got...
 
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Old 08-25-2011, 07:06 PM
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When asking for advice... Always state the year, model & any modifications that have been done so all the folks here will know what you have & what is the correct info to give you.

If you have a 88 incher so that means you have a 2006 or earlier model. Doing a 95 kit is good & not that expensive... taking an 88 to 110 is expensive !

If your on a touring bike & hauling around some weight then going with a motor set up that produces low-mid range torque is usually more valued than just HP numbers.

There are so many combinations for your 88 that Ill let the others that have a 95 chime in on the specific motor mods
 
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New harley ridder need advice

Exactly which harley is it you are getting rid of?

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If you want good reliable power, and want to use Harley Screaming eagle stuff, 204 cams 95" motor, and an SE tuner with Vance N Hines monster rounds.
That is what I have # in my sig .
 
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the bike is a 2002 ultra classic. no mods, just factory.
 
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Old 08-25-2011, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Shakeydeal
"New harley ridder need advice"

Exactly which harley is it you are getting rid of?

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Right on . . . Shakey

When posts are riddled with ambiguities, combined with spelling and punctuation errors, I usually just ignore them and move on. Couldn't let this one go, had a bad day, so I'm being a dick. Flame on if you must!! Tomorrow is a new day!!
 
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all you in the fourm who have ,fast bikes,
Not many fast bikes here. Most of the folks on this forum ride Harleys.
 
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For the type of riding you will be doing for thrills, I would reccomend the 100mm big bore kit from Revolution Performance. It takes it out to 98" and the cylinders are all aluminum except for the nikasil coating. If your a gearhead you know that the rest of the world has been using nikasil since the late '70s. You cannot wear it out. It will be pricey but there have been issues with 95" sleeves coming loose from the heat generated by very aggressive riding coupled with stage II mods. Oh, by the way, when you start modifying one of these beasts, it gets good to you and the next thing you know, you'll have dropped way more coin than you intended, so fast, it'll make your head spin. Have fun!
 
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How big do you like your women?
 
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Don't think you need more power right away. With me and the old lady on my 80" evo I've got over 500 lbs of beef on the bike. I keep up with my buddy who's dumped thousands into is 2010 street glide, new cams, exhaust, air breather and we keep up with him until we hit 60, and he's riding solo. I cruise around 70-75 on the highway turning 2800 rpm and still have plenty of power left to jump to 85-90 in a hurry when i need it. I would focus on CHROME and give it time to decide if you need more power. A friend once told me that owning a Harley means you don't care how fast you get there, but how good you look when you get there!!!!
 


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