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Old 09-20-2015 | 11:35 PM
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After much discussion and consideration I have decided against doing the bolt on 110 upgrade on my 2014 FLHTK in the medium term.
I have decided the best course of action is to enjoy my bike stock (the motor is really tight - burns no oil) until the time in its life when it starts to burn oil due to wear in the cylinders.
When I get to this stage of the engine's life (I hope this will take about 20 years!) I will then consider doing the 110 upgrade, as part of the package is replacement jugs, pistons and heads. This would hopefully bring me back to an oil-tight motor like new.
Sound like a good plan?
 
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Old 09-20-2015 | 11:40 PM
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Sounds good to me, i'd rather have the cash than a few more hp.
 
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Old 09-20-2015 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by clackavosticus
After much discussion and consideration I have decided against doing the bolt on 110 upgrade on my 2014 FLHTK in the medium term.
I have decided the best course of action is to enjoy my bike stock (the motor is really tight - burns no oil) until the time in its life when it starts to burn oil due to wear in the cylinders.
When I get to this stage of the engine's life (I hope this will take about 20 years!) I will then consider doing the 110 upgrade, as part of the package is replacement jugs, pistons and heads. This would hopefully bring me back to an oil-tight motor like new.
Sound like a good plan?
Sounds like a good plan to me. I honestly don't understand why people pay all that money for a brand new bike, take off perfectly good/new pistons and cylinders, just to put on bigger ones and get a few more hp. Just ride the bike and when the engine needs a rebuild, then put on bigger pistons and cylinders.
 
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Old 09-21-2015 | 04:21 AM
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Mechanic at my dealer strongly advises against any rebuilds to the engine like going to 110. He basically said it will just make everything go to **** faster....haha not sure how true that is. Good plan.
 
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Old 09-21-2015 | 04:40 AM
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I don't think the investment in more HP for a touring bike is worth the money. If I want to go fast, I'd add a V-Rod to the stable. I've been enjoying my 2015 stock Road King, the 103 High Output has good power.
 
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Old 09-21-2015 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by bdtaylor1979
Sounds like a good plan to me. I honestly don't understand why people pay all that money for a brand new bike, take off perfectly good/new pistons and cylinders, just to put on bigger ones and get a few more hp. Just ride the bike and when the engine needs a rebuild, then put on bigger pistons and cylinders.
Back in the day taking a stock 88" to 95" with flat top pistons and a cam was worth every penny (IMO). Do not have that opinion when compared with a 103 other than a proper stage one upgrade.
 
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