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Aug 25, 2013 | 08:03 PM

#21

AmishindianHD

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From: florida

'13 models already have hydraulic cam chain tensioners.

Aug 25, 2013 | 08:16 PM

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rdc401

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From: pontotoc ms

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Originally Posted by AmishindianHD

'13 models already have hydraulic cam chain tensioners.

Yea this.

Aug 25, 2013 | 08:22 PM

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djl

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Originally Posted by EdandGrace

thanks for the replies. with the cam upgrade they suggest the hydraulic cam tensioner and adjustable push rods. All in all the stage 4 will be a little over 500 bucks more. I do get a 15% discount on parts. $500 extra, worth doing the stage 4? I am thinking yes. Right now have 79 Hp and 99 torque. With stage 4 looks like I may get up around 115-120 in torque?

Your bike already has the hydraulic tensioners; I suspect the dealer is suggesting to upgrade to the billet plate and hi capacity oil pump. As I said in my previous, the 9200011 kit is the way to go; there are two Stage IV kits; don't get confused. If you are getting the 92500011 kit for $500 more than a cam upgrade, that's not a bad deal.

One thing that none of the previous post have mentioned is the affect on aftermarket modifications on the warranty. If one has an extended warranty, aftermarket kits will void that factory warranty. Even other H-D stage kits void the factory warranty; the 92500011 kit is the first to maintain the factory warranty. Individual dealers may warrant the other stage kits but the factory will not, so, if you break down on the road, other dealers will not honor the factory warranty.

If I were you, I would request a .030" head gasket instead of the OEM head gasket for the .3 or so points of increased compression. You never mentioned what exhaust system you were running; very important to optimize performance. Take a look at the Fullsac X-pipe and their recored baffles for OEM mufflers; reasonably priced and they perform.

Good luck.

Aug 25, 2013 | 09:25 PM

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DTTJGlide

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From: North Cental Iowa

If you want bang for the buck don't use SE parts or kits, find a good indy & go from there.

Aug 26, 2013 | 07:01 AM

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SubZer0

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From: Gig Harbor, WA

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Originally Posted by djl

One thing that none of the previous post have mentioned is the affect on aftermarket modifications on the warranty. If one has an extended warranty, aftermarket kits will void that factory warranty. Even other H-D stage kits void the factory warranty; the 92500011 kit is the first to maintain the factory warranty. Individual dealers may warrant the other stage kits but the factory will not, so, if you break down on the road, other dealers will not honor the factory warranty.

That only holds true if you install the stage IV kit within 60 days of delivery of your new bike. After that is just like any other modification, Not covered under warranty.
I just when through this with my local dealer.