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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SeaZund
LMAO ! Well said ! Had Steve build a GMR 106 in my 2006 Ultra last summer...122 hp / 119 tq. It runs circles around the CVO 110's.
Steve built my 107 last December. 121 tq / 111 hp. CVO's, Goldwings, 2 up 6th gear acceleration, passing power, uphill, etc., etc.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 09:48 PM
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Went from 96 Stage 1 to FM 107 and gained 30hp and 30tq---121/106. The ride back from WI was fantastic. Remember: faster and quicker is safer (that's what I told the OL anyway).
 
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 10:05 PM
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I was just wondering about these builds, how reliable are they and how many miles do people get out of them? Maybe they are just as good as stock with a little tuning. I was toying with the build idea.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Rocket Boy
I was just wondering about these builds, how reliable are they and how many miles do people get out of them? Maybe they are just as good as stock with a little tuning. I was toying with the build idea.
Higher quality parts vs stock = more reliability IMO
 
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 06:21 AM
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Just finished my 103 w/255s. Very pleased. For the money, it is all good. Probably a better cam out there, but overall not a bad combo.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 08:23 AM
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Might as well change to a 30T pulley while you at it.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 07:01 PM
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When you say quality parts, do you mean HD parts or other?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 07:05 PM
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103-107 nahh. Go for the 124". Easily get 120/120.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rocket Boy
When you say quality parts, do you mean HD parts or other?
Other, higher quality parts.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 07:21 PM
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Where do you get your parts then? All kinds out there. What are the best?
 
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