How's this setup sound and what am I missing?
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How's this setup sound and what am I missing?
Alright so I think I'm ready to add a little power to the bike. Mostly stock 04 Road King. All I have is a stage I tune and true dual pipes. I'm going to get a quote tomorrow from the local dealership but I figured I would run the mods by you guys and see if I need anything or I don't need anything.
88" to 95" bore. (probably the stock jugs at the dealership)
SE high compression cast pistons
SE Kompressor heads
SE-211 cams
Manual compression releases
Clutch disc upgrade
I'm not positive I need the clutch upgrade and I don't know if the SE-211 cams will be the best idea for the engine size as well. I know everyone has their own opinion on cams. I'm not looking to do any racing (hence the cast pistons) just driving to and from work but I always love to get on it every now and then. I've heard a couple sound clips and the SE-211's sound good at idle and sound like they do well with higher compression engines. Is there any other upgrades that I absolutely need? I may consider the automatic primary chain tensioner since I have everything apart.
Hopefully I can get a quote and figure out what the dealership will charge and see if I can keep it around $3000. I miss the power my old 96" had but I know I can definitely get that and then some with a 95."
88" to 95" bore. (probably the stock jugs at the dealership)
SE high compression cast pistons
SE Kompressor heads
SE-211 cams
Manual compression releases
Clutch disc upgrade
I'm not positive I need the clutch upgrade and I don't know if the SE-211 cams will be the best idea for the engine size as well. I know everyone has their own opinion on cams. I'm not looking to do any racing (hence the cast pistons) just driving to and from work but I always love to get on it every now and then. I've heard a couple sound clips and the SE-211's sound good at idle and sound like they do well with higher compression engines. Is there any other upgrades that I absolutely need? I may consider the automatic primary chain tensioner since I have everything apart.
Hopefully I can get a quote and figure out what the dealership will charge and see if I can keep it around $3000. I miss the power my old 96" had but I know I can definitely get that and then some with a 95."
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Alright so I think I'm ready to add a little power to the bike. Mostly stock 04 Road King. All I have is a stage I tune and true dual pipes. I'm going to get a quote tomorrow from the local dealership but I figured I would run the mods by you guys and see if I need anything or I don't need anything.
88" to 95" bore. (probably the stock jugs at the dealership)
SE high compression cast pistons
SE Kompressor heads
SE-211 cams
Manual compression releases
Clutch disc upgrade
I'm not positive I need the clutch upgrade and I don't know if the SE-211 cams will be the best idea for the engine size as well. I know everyone has their own opinion on cams. I'm not looking to do any racing (hence the cast pistons) just driving to and from work but I always love to get on it every now and then. I've heard a couple sound clips and the SE-211's sound good at idle and sound like they do well with higher compression engines. Is there any other upgrades that I absolutely need? I may consider the automatic primary chain tensioner since I have everything apart.
Hopefully I can get a quote and figure out what the dealership will charge and see if I can keep it around $3000. I miss the power my old 96" had but I know I can definitely get that and then some with a 95."
88" to 95" bore. (probably the stock jugs at the dealership)
SE high compression cast pistons
SE Kompressor heads
SE-211 cams
Manual compression releases
Clutch disc upgrade
I'm not positive I need the clutch upgrade and I don't know if the SE-211 cams will be the best idea for the engine size as well. I know everyone has their own opinion on cams. I'm not looking to do any racing (hence the cast pistons) just driving to and from work but I always love to get on it every now and then. I've heard a couple sound clips and the SE-211's sound good at idle and sound like they do well with higher compression engines. Is there any other upgrades that I absolutely need? I may consider the automatic primary chain tensioner since I have everything apart.
Hopefully I can get a quote and figure out what the dealership will charge and see if I can keep it around $3000. I miss the power my old 96" had but I know I can definitely get that and then some with a 95."
Lots of choices for cams, Andrews, Mackie, Woods, & SE. Look into search mode and/orHDF member dbl from Texas. Knows his stuff on the mighty 88 to 95 builds. Ran against some stage one cvo and passed them with a Big smile. Just saying, Best of luck and enjoy the smile, D
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Looks like a good combination. Where are you planning on having the work done, Adamec's? If you are, see if James Forte is still working there & if you can have him do the work. He builds good motors. If not, run by "One at a Time" on St. Augustine Rd. & talk to Tom Ried. He'll know where James is, & may have better prices. Both guys do good work.
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HD's SE products represent poor value performance wise.
Checkout the aftermarket guys like bigboyz, head-quarters, hillside, and gmr.
HDF used have lots of build threads and great info here in the touring forum, but the best contributors, e.g. PHILM, stopped posting. I suggest you use the search function and find his posts from a couple of years ago.
I wouldn't drop that coin for SE stuff.
Carl
Checkout the aftermarket guys like bigboyz, head-quarters, hillside, and gmr.
HDF used have lots of build threads and great info here in the touring forum, but the best contributors, e.g. PHILM, stopped posting. I suggest you use the search function and find his posts from a couple of years ago.
I wouldn't drop that coin for SE stuff.
Carl
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Looks like a good combination. Where are you planning on having the work done, Adamec's? If you are, see if James Forte is still working there & if you can have him do the work. He builds good motors. If not, run by "One at a Time" on St. Augustine Rd. & talk to Tom Ried. He'll know where James is, & may have better prices. Both guys do good work.
HD's SE products represent poor value performance wise.
Checkout the aftermarket guys like bigboyz, head-quarters, hillside, and gmr.
HDF used have lots of build threads and great info here in the touring forum, but the best contributors, e.g. PHILM, stopped posting. I suggest you use the search function and find his posts from a couple of years ago.
I wouldn't drop that coin for SE stuff.
Carl
Checkout the aftermarket guys like bigboyz, head-quarters, hillside, and gmr.
HDF used have lots of build threads and great info here in the touring forum, but the best contributors, e.g. PHILM, stopped posting. I suggest you use the search function and find his posts from a couple of years ago.
I wouldn't drop that coin for SE stuff.
Carl
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As harleypingman said an indy will give you a lot more bang for the buck. Check with Kirby at Vee Twin Racing in Deland www.veetwinperformance.com
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Even if ya stick with SE the Kompressor heads don't offer any performance gain (stock milled heads). There some ok SE 95s out there but, I agree, the aftermarket is a better option and the above mentioned ones are a great place to start.
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Road Warrior
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John Fritsch at Adamec took care of me when I had my cams installed. Great guy to talk to and very knowledgeable.
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As harleypingman said an indy will give you a lot more bang for the buck. Check with Kirby at Vee Twin Racing in Deland www.veetwinperformance.com
That's just too far of a ride. Especially since I would have to drop the bike off and have someone bring me back. I'll have to look around for someone a little more local.
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I'm going to give him a call on Tuesday. Hopefully tomorrow I get my speakers in and get those installed and then I can worry about the 95" kit. Anyone know what kind of power the SE upgrades would give me? I'm just used to the 96" power that I had and I need to keep up with the old mans bike when he visits.
I would love to save money and get more power but there's no way I can make a long trip with the bike to get it done.