FXR models and newer engine fitment?
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10-30-2012 | 10:03 AM
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10-30-2012 | 11:20 AM
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That 111" S&S "square" motor is really nice (and smooth, of course), and I think it would be a fantastic motor for a bagger. For a FXR...ummm, not so much.
I'm putting my '93 FXR back together now, and I'm keeping it a Harley (in the eyes of the DMV). I got brand new Evo cases from the MoCo, with my original engine number stamped on them for a real good price. I just had to send them my old cases, and I had the new ones in less than 2 weeks. The rest of the engine is getting a little S&S love.
She'll be getting a S&S stroker flywheel kit (4 5/8" stroke) that will yield 89" with 3 1/2" pistons. No case boring. With ported heads, Wood cam, Thunderheader, and a few other tricks up my sleeve, this FXR will be very lightweight, maneuverable, fast, and have excellent street manners to boot.
Bottom line is...you don't need a big bore Evo to humble some unsuspecting **** on his brand new 103" twinkie. A well built 80-90" Evo motor in a FXR can and will take care of business.
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10-30-2012 | 11:44 AM
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The only problem with doing that is the bike would no longer be a Harley in the eyes of the DMV (at least where I live). It would be a custom build. Maybe that's not important to some people, but it is to me.
That 111" S&S "square" motor is really nice (and smooth, of course), and I think it would be a fantastic motor for a bagger. For a FXR...ummm, not so much.
I'm putting my '93 FXR back together now, and I'm keeping it a Harley (in the eyes of the DMV). I got brand new Evo cases from the MoCo, with my original engine number stamped on them for a real good price. I just had to send them my old cases, and I had the new ones in less than 2 weeks. The rest of the engine is getting a little S&S love.
She'll be getting a S&S stroker flywheel kit (4 5/8" stroke) that will yield 89" with 3 1/2" pistons. No case boring. With ported heads, Wood cam, Thunderheader, and a few other tricks up my sleeve, this FXR will be very lightweight, maneuverable, fast, and have excellent street manners to boot.
Bottom line is...you don't need a big bore Evo to humble some unsuspecting **** on his brand new 103" twinkie. A well built 80-90" Evo motor in a FXR can and will take care of business.
That 111" S&S "square" motor is really nice (and smooth, of course), and I think it would be a fantastic motor for a bagger. For a FXR...ummm, not so much.
I'm putting my '93 FXR back together now, and I'm keeping it a Harley (in the eyes of the DMV). I got brand new Evo cases from the MoCo, with my original engine number stamped on them for a real good price. I just had to send them my old cases, and I had the new ones in less than 2 weeks. The rest of the engine is getting a little S&S love.
She'll be getting a S&S stroker flywheel kit (4 5/8" stroke) that will yield 89" with 3 1/2" pistons. No case boring. With ported heads, Wood cam, Thunderheader, and a few other tricks up my sleeve, this FXR will be very lightweight, maneuverable, fast, and have excellent street manners to boot.
Bottom line is...you don't need a big bore Evo to humble some unsuspecting **** on his brand new 103" twinkie. A well built 80-90" Evo motor in a FXR can and will take care of business.
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10-30-2012 | 05:15 PM
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10-30-2012 | 07:57 PM
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10-30-2012 | 08:50 PM
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check out this moded roadking prodject
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...2b8282&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...2b8282&vxp=mtr