What did you do to your 18+ softail today?
#5061
haha, Only in the wet season.
Once summer hits, we practically dont see rain till late september/early october.
Somtimes we get sunlight showers, a "Kitsune Wedding." It's actually very similar to Austria, just not as cold.
But what I see from the UK, damn is a sunny sky a rarity. :P
Once summer hits, we practically dont see rain till late september/early october.
Somtimes we get sunlight showers, a "Kitsune Wedding." It's actually very similar to Austria, just not as cold.
But what I see from the UK, damn is a sunny sky a rarity. :P
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Urban Gorilla (05-02-2023)
#5062
If you use the proper tool, then there is very little chance of damaging anything, and the bearing is very cheap. So why not? Same reason I would use new bolts if I removed the heads.
#5063
I'll chime in on this. HP doesn't affect the lifters per se, but high-performance lifters have different hydraulic control than OEM that allows them to react faster with each lift, keeping cam timing closer to what the cam manufacturer intended. Hydraulic "bleed" is better controlled with a high-perf lifter. When you add HP you usually raise the RPM limit, and valve control is critical at high RPM.
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tngarren (05-01-2023)
#5064
Thanks for all the experienced advice. Much appreciated. I'm going with the 22XE cam, Torrington-Koyo bearing, stock (plate, pump, lifter guides).
Seems I better replace the lifters as well. I'm leaning towards the Comp V Thunder lifters for around $100. I can spend another $80 to $190 and get Wood, S&S, or Feuling. I don't see the reason though.
Any disagreement?
'22 FXLRS w/ Tab slip-ons, stock heavy breather.
Seems I better replace the lifters as well. I'm leaning towards the Comp V Thunder lifters for around $100. I can spend another $80 to $190 and get Wood, S&S, or Feuling. I don't see the reason though.
Any disagreement?
'22 FXLRS w/ Tab slip-ons, stock heavy breather.
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#5066
I don't think I responded to this in time, but I did want to say this pic and advice from @YHNYDad really made me re-think the air filter choice, and along with the 120th badge I got for my bike, I think the Arlen Ness filter is the better choice for me considering how much I ride twisty roads and hanging a bit off the bike.
Once the filter comes back in stock I'm gonna order it immediately and I'm not sure what I want to do with the Air Stinger intake I have sitting in the box.
Debating about selling it now.
Once the filter comes back in stock I'm gonna order it immediately and I'm not sure what I want to do with the Air Stinger intake I have sitting in the box.
Debating about selling it now.
Maybe I’ll see next winter when I go to stage 2 and will need it re-Dyno’s then depending on how I feel after a full season of riding.
That said @FranBunnyFFXII I still stand by the recommendation I made previously. Think you’ll be happier with the Arlen Ness one when you are riding.
In terms of floorboards (have the Defiance ones) and brake pedal (with Softbrake brake pedal arm)…and I’m 5’9” in case this helps….I am having no issues with those 2 things. Foot fits on floorboard no problem and hasn’t changed my use of the break pedal.
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FranBunnyFFXII (05-01-2023)
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#5068
Just sort out a short piece of rubber or soft plastic pipe that fits over your oil can spout and hold that over the oil hole on the side of the lifter. That will be plenty good enough to get oil into them.
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tngarren (05-05-2023)
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