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Just the right thing to do go Stage 2.
 
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On my 2020 EGS with a 107 the stage 2 was a big improvement. A 114 may not need it.
 
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On my 2020 EGS with a 107 the stage 2 was a big improvement. A 114 may not need it.
I only did a dyno tuned Stage 1 on my 107, but left my 114 alone as it pulled stronger through the gears..no an OEM cam won't set you back in your seat, stretch your arms and give you that adrenaline and eyeball watering punch..but it is smooth and linear power band that by 4500 rpm has given every last bit it has to offer.....but by then having gone thru the gears you'll have crushed every speed limit there is easily...I've moved past wanting to spend money, fuss over things, potentially reduce reliability, go deaf, buy more tires and max out my Chevron credit card every trip....I just enjoy racking up miles of fun
 
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On my 2020 EGS with a 107 the stage 2 was a big improvement. A 114 may not need it.


Yeah, it does, and so does the 117, LoL.
 
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Yeah, it does, and so does the 117, LoL.
I have to agree here (pretty crazy huh Quik)...my stock 114 ran out of steam by 4-4500 rpms...added torque cam, now pulls right to redline...not eyeball popping, but plenty of power for me anyway...
 
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I have to agree here (pretty crazy huh Quik)...my stock 114 ran out of steam by 4-4500 rpms...added torque cam, now pulls right to redline...not eyeball popping, but plenty of power for me anyway...
I have to disagree here (pretty crazy huh) because the key word is........ "On my 2020 EGS with a 107 the stage 2 was a big improvement. A 114 may not need it"

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somebody cannot quickly and easily exceed the speed limits with a stock 114 then they should take 6 months off and then quit riding for good....these don't need a Stage 2..people like, prefer and want them because it provides more fun from adrenaline rush which is perfectly understandable....been riding for many years with friends and couples who are, to try and put nicely, rather plump and even when they had stock 103s they could keep up on road trips bombing along down the highways. I could easily lose my license every time I ride my stock 114 from going way faster than is allowed by law, just sayin'
 
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I have to agree here (pretty crazy huh Quik)...
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my stock 114 ran out of steam by 4-4500 rpms...added torque cam, now pulls right to redline...not eyeball popping, but plenty of power for me anyway...
Yes sir, we can all get along! LoL
 
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I have to disagree here (pretty crazy huh) because the key word is........ "On my 2020 EGS with a 107 the stage 2 was a big improvement. A 114 may not need it"

if
somebody cannot quickly and easily exceed the speed limits with a stock 114 then they should take 6 months off and then quit riding for good....these don't need a Stage 2..people like, prefer and want them because it provides more fun from adrenaline rush which is perfectly understandable....been riding for many years with friends and couples who are, to try and put nicely, rather plump and even when they had stock 103s they could keep up on road trips bombing along down the highways. I could easily lose my license every time I ride my stock 114 from going way faster than is allowed by law, just sayin'
You can purchase a moped that will exceed the speed limit, but highly unlikely it’s gonna put a smile on your face doing it. I know there are tons of people who are perfectly happy with the stock power of any flavor M8, I just like to poke fun here because I am not one of those people. The stock 107, 114, and 117 just did absolutely nothing for me. I am a power junkie and I’ve got to have way more than these stock M8’s put out or I’m bored with it after a few days, that’s just me and I know not everyone feels the same way and that is perfectly fine, that’s why I said I like to poke fun here about it, it’s all just fun and if stock does it for you then that’s great and I mean that (even if I do bust ***** about it) I’m sure as I age that need will lessen (possibly) but I’m still a strapping young(ish) buck and I’ve got to feed my need!
 
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Originally Posted by Quik
You can purchase a moped that will exceed the speed limit, but highly unlikely it’s gonna put a smile on your face doing it. I know there are tons of people who are perfectly happy with the stock power of any flavor M8, I just like to poke fun here because I am not one of those people. The stock 107, 114, and 117 just did absolutely nothing for me. I am a power junkie and I’ve got to have way more than these stock M8’s put out or I’m bored with it after a few days, that’s just me and I know not everyone feels the same way and that is perfectly fine, that’s why I said I like to poke fun here about it, it’s all just fun and if stock does it for you then that’s great and I mean that (even if I do bust ***** about it) I’m sure as I age that need will lessen (possibly) but I’m still a strapping young(ish) buck and I’ve got to feed my need!
I know, I just like playing the devil's advocate..my point is it's more about the rider and their skill that determines what riding fast can mean..you can have a Stage 100 and Marc Marquez will embarrass you with a stock engine on stretches of road that doesn't have the words 'drag strip' in them, so who goes 'faster'?..we like more power, doesn't mean it's necessarily needed is all
 


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