88" to 95"?
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88" to 95"?
I know this probably belongs in the engine section, but wanted to ask the touring folks on upgrading an 88 to 95. (Jugs & Pistons) I have over 70k miles (motor still running good) and am thinking on going a little larger to get some pep back. Couple questions.
1. Is it worth the change in power or should I just hone and re-ring?
2. Is it reliable?
3. More shake in the motor? I drive primarily hwy miles
4. Larger jetting for the CV carburetor I'm assuming?
Thanks for your responses
1. Is it worth the change in power or should I just hone and re-ring?
2. Is it reliable?
3. More shake in the motor? I drive primarily hwy miles
4. Larger jetting for the CV carburetor I'm assuming?
Thanks for your responses
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Santa Fe NM
I'm not really the guy to answer your questions but I did my softail from 88 to 95 and I love it... done 40k since the 95 kit install and no regrets
That being said... I pull a trailer loaded with tools for work and loaded with camping gear when I go to Sturgis and she pulls the hills without breaking a sweat. I'm sure the andrews cams help with that though...
That being said... I pull a trailer loaded with tools for work and loaded with camping gear when I go to Sturgis and she pulls the hills without breaking a sweat. I'm sure the andrews cams help with that though...
Road Master
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From: Colorado Springs
I did the upgrade to my 06 Streetbob. 95 with gear driven cams.
Bike was an absolute BLAST to ride afterwards. More power than I ever needed. It would pull in sixth gear all the way to 120 and still want more.
I say DO IT.
Bike was an absolute BLAST to ride afterwards. More power than I ever needed. It would pull in sixth gear all the way to 120 and still want more.
I say DO IT.
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I know this probably belongs in the engine section, but wanted to ask the touring folks on upgrading an 88 to 95. (Jugs & Pistons) I have over 70k miles (motor still running good) and am thinking on going a little larger to get some pep back. Couple questions.
1. Is it worth the change in power or should I just hone and re-ring?
2. Is it reliable?
3. More shake in the motor? I drive primarily hwy miles
4. Larger jetting for the CV carburetor I'm assuming?
Thanks for your responses
1. Is it worth the change in power or should I just hone and re-ring?
2. Is it reliable?
3. More shake in the motor? I drive primarily hwy miles
4. Larger jetting for the CV carburetor I'm assuming?
Thanks for your responses
2) yes!
3) no!
4)most likely (depends on how its jetted now)
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I have no idea of your financial situation. But I was so Pleased with the performance gain from my Andrews 21 cams that I put the 95 out of my mind. Spent the money on more riding adventures.
But if money isn't an issue go for it!
But if money isn't an issue go for it!
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Road Captain
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From: Tallahassee, FL
I would do cams as well. If you do the jugs on a stock motor, it will perform well, but you will really get the most out of the motor if you also do cams...especially at 70k. You should have your cam chain tensioners checked anyway. Many have failed well before 70k. When they go in to check the tensioners, they are halfway into the job anyway, so again, might as well do cams along with the jugs.
