When to do a big bore?
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Want to really CRUSH you some Wingers? DO a 120r like I did, or do a low compression S&S 124.
107 touring type reliable build won't do it. But... a 107 will keep you in the game.
NOTHING wins like cubic inches. Gold Wing is 1834 CCs. 120r is 1962 CCs. 107 is 1753 CCs. 124 is 2032 CCs.
I thought my 107 with Andrews 54s was hot ****. A LOT less downshifting, etc. That was until I was riding in KY and had a wingie pass me on a 6% hill like nobody's business.
Now? I can do 95 with cruise and I pass wingers. (must have TTS tuned bike to do 95 on cruise).
107 touring type reliable build won't do it. But... a 107 will keep you in the game.
NOTHING wins like cubic inches. Gold Wing is 1834 CCs. 120r is 1962 CCs. 107 is 1753 CCs. 124 is 2032 CCs.
I thought my 107 with Andrews 54s was hot ****. A LOT less downshifting, etc. That was until I was riding in KY and had a wingie pass me on a 6% hill like nobody's business.
Now? I can do 95 with cruise and I pass wingers. (must have TTS tuned bike to do 95 on cruise).
Last edited by wurk_truk; Jun 18, 2014 at 01:22 AM.
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My stock (even pipes!) '05 SEEG (103) will smoke a 110...
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Did a stage IV back in oct of 12, great for 2up touring plenty of power, 40+ mpg 18000 mi and counting. Runs great in town and on hwy. Went with HD with no regrets but lots of after market builds do great. The added power touring is great!
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From: southeastern ma
I agonized over this when I did my cam last summer. I liked how much stronger the cam made the engine and my mechanic tried to sell me on a 106 kit next. This is my first big twin of any brand so I wasn't feeling that inadequate being left behind except one day when a Concours 1400 walked away like my motor was off. I know how powerful those motors are so I got over it pretty quick.
The thing that put it over the top was a slight oil seepage on the front of the motor. I knew I had to take the top of the motor off anyway so I planned to replace the cylinders. The project ballooned into an entire top end. I'm happy I did it. I even chose to replace the exhaust. It only remains to get a proper tune.
The thing that put it over the top was a slight oil seepage on the front of the motor. I knew I had to take the top of the motor off anyway so I planned to replace the cylinders. The project ballooned into an entire top end. I'm happy I did it. I even chose to replace the exhaust. It only remains to get a proper tune.
That connie is seriously fast and i dont know many touring harleys that could hang with it, they are just that much different. Do the update if you want but keep in mind it is a big heavy bike and wont change into a sport tourer.
Last edited by 1jeep; Jun 18, 2014 at 02:18 PM.
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I also assume I would sacrifice some fuel efficiency to get the extra horses. Anybody with the 124LC that can give me an idea what kind of MPGs you're getting?
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From: Booming metropolis
If you are considering it, do it. I have a 2012 Ultra Limted and had the 107" build done in December. Totally different touring bike. Sure, it now accelerates from a stop to 100 like crazy but more important to me is the overall touring performance. It now pulls in 6th gear uphill so no more downshifts. Great passing power and I can do all this 2-up. I also believe the bike is MORE reliable as it was built by one of the top builders in the US and we used top shelf parts. My bike now has more power than a Goldwing. From a power standpoint it's still not even in the same league as the K1600 though.
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From: Booming metropolis
Want to really CRUSH you some Wingers? DO a 120r like I did, or do a low compression S&S 124.
107 touring type reliable build won't do it. But... a 107 will keep you in the game.
NOTHING wins like cubic inches. Gold Wing is 1834 CCs. 120r is 1962 CCs. 107 is 1753 CCs. 124 is 2032 CCs.
I thought my 107 with Andrews 54s was hot ****. A LOT less downshifting, etc. That was until I was riding in KY and had a wingie pass me on a 6% hill like nobody's business.
Now? I can do 95 with cruise and I pass wingers. (must have TTS tuned bike to do 95 on cruise).
107 touring type reliable build won't do it. But... a 107 will keep you in the game.
NOTHING wins like cubic inches. Gold Wing is 1834 CCs. 120r is 1962 CCs. 107 is 1753 CCs. 124 is 2032 CCs.
I thought my 107 with Andrews 54s was hot ****. A LOT less downshifting, etc. That was until I was riding in KY and had a wingie pass me on a 6% hill like nobody's business.
Now? I can do 95 with cruise and I pass wingers. (must have TTS tuned bike to do 95 on cruise).
It is nice to be able to climb the Sierra mountains, 2 up, loaded with gear in 6th as fast or as slow as I want.
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Your bike is going to fly. I want to see it when done. I will buy breakfast at Margie's in paso off of 46 when you get it done.