Opinions on my build?
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#12
Longevity should not be an issue excluding abuse and lack of regular maintenance. Both motors are "stroked" so the additional piston speed is not an issue. Anyway, consider how many miles you ride in a year; 2000, 5000 or more. Even if the longevity was affected, say by 20%. 100K miles on the 103" becomes 80K miles on the 117"; how many years is that?
When guys start talking longevity or lack thereof in cases like this, I just have to scratch my head and wonder what they are concerned about. Put engine life in perspective and the context of how many miles one will roll up in a year.
#13
What I am concerned about is the added heat and more wear and tear on the valve train, namely the springs, seats, pushrods. I am meticulous in my maintenance. My 37k 103 motor issue started when my stock internal parts and crank started to get excessive run out.
I do ride interstate usually in Aug/Sept and it can get friggin hot. So I think I am going to stay with the 103, it will be built bulletproof and everything will be balanced, flowed and matched.
I do ride interstate usually in Aug/Sept and it can get friggin hot. So I think I am going to stay with the 103, it will be built bulletproof and everything will be balanced, flowed and matched.
#14
#15
I was considering going to a 2-1. I think I'll hold off for a while. Honestly, this bike has more than I will ever need on the street and it just doesn't seem worth it to drop 600-1200 for the few HP and TQ I'd get. The screamin eagle II's sound great as it is. I think I'll just ride the **** out of it for now and in a couple years maybe switch to a 2-1 if, or when, my current exhaust starts to rust or look like ****. Like I said, at over 100/100....the bike has plenty of **** and get and the cost of the exhaust doesn't seem worth it. I think my next mod will be getting rid of my rear signals and switching to an LED layback taillight with built it turn signals. Maybe get a few things powder coated.
#16
What I am concerned about is the added heat and more wear and tear on the valve train, namely the springs, seats, pushrods. I am meticulous in my maintenance. My 37k 103 motor issue started when my stock internal parts and crank started to get excessive run out. I do ride interstate usually in Aug/Sept and it can get friggin hot. So I think I am going to stay with the 103, it will be built bulletproof and everything will be balanced, flowed and matched.
Last edited by djl; 04-10-2013 at 10:19 PM.
#17
I was considering going to a 2-1. I think I'll hold off for a while. Honestly, this bike has more than I will ever need on the street and it just doesn't seem worth it to drop 600-1200 for the few HP and TQ I'd get. The screamin eagle II's sound great as it is. I think I'll just ride the **** out of it for now and in a couple years maybe switch to a 2-1 if, or when, my current exhaust starts to rust or look like ****. Like I said, at over 100/100....the bike has plenty of **** and get and the cost of the exhaust doesn't seem worth it. I think my next mod will be getting rid of my rear signals and switching to an LED layback taillight with built it turn signals. Maybe get a few things powder coated.
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