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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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2011, 103 Ultra Limited w/ Stage 1 complete. Suppose you had a grand and wanted to increase power. What would you do/add/change? I am just starting this, but you guys have provided ideas for other projects.
 
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In a word, CAMS...
 
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Cams man. Ask for Jamie... http://www.fuelmotousa.com/ he'll give you the straight scoop.
 
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Ok guys... I was wondering about cams. So which would you recommend for an '11, 103?

If I upgrade my cams, is there a risk of hurting my other componets?

Can you replace/upgrade cams without changing anything else?
 
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Check Fuelmoto site for cams, and perhaps a PowerVision tuner.
 
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Originally Posted by A Whole lotta Rosey
Ok guys... I was wondering about cams. So which would you recommend for an '11, 103?

If I upgrade my cams, is there a risk of hurting my other componets?

Can you replace/upgrade cams without changing anything else?
I have found after cams, I started wearing my tires out faster by constantly wanting to ride my bike.

So yes, cams hurt your tires
 
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Originally Posted by A Whole lotta Rosey
Ok guys... I was wondering about cams. So which would you recommend for an '11, 103?

If I upgrade my cams, is there a risk of hurting my other componets?

Can you replace/upgrade cams without changing anything else?
You shouldn't hurt other components, but I personally wouldn't change cams without also fitting a suitable tuner, to get the best out of the change.
 
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In a word, CAMS...
and a Tuner like TTS or Power vision
 
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I have found after cams, I started wearing my tires out faster by constantly wanting to ride my bike.

So yes, cams hurt your tires
That is funny!
Cams are the obvious choice. A less obvious choice would be to lighten the bike. Ever thought of a removable tour pack? Maybe taking off the lowers?
 
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