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What do you think of these proposed engine mods?

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Old 10-02-2010, 08:53 AM
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Ditch the ignition idea......
Go with a 98" big bore instead of the 95".
 
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Adding to what others are saying; start over. Stay away from dome pistons; much easier to set squish with flat tops. '05 heads were the worst; they need some work. You will need a fuel management system if the bike is EFI, like SERT or TTS Mastertune and you will need to find a competent tuner; don't need the S&S ignition parts. You will need to open up the air cleaner if you haven't already; the SE unit will work fine.

If your guy will do the work for $100, take a look at at package like this

http://www.automotivemachine.com/ind...d=46&Itemid=53

and you are done except for tune for $1600. I am not believing the labor price.
 
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I take it you are around chicago? Call Otto @Engines by Otto in Sugargrove and talk to him.This guy is a engine guru and knows what works and what doesn't.
 
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Thank you for the suggestions, will I notice a lot more overall power going from a 88 to 95 or 98 on one of these kits, or will all of these mods really be even more than that. This guys has been doing egeine work for a long time in Chicago, his website is www.raysplace.com. Also, it is a carbed bike.
 

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Originally Posted by bluebagger06
I take it you are around chicago? Call Otto @Engines by Otto in Sugargrove and talk to him.This guy is a engine guru and knows what works and what doesn't.
Yeah, from what I hear, Otto's the man.
 
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chicagoland area I would go with Carl from lake shore harley, he worked there for over 20 years doing just motors till harley greedy bastards took away the machine shop from the dealer so they could just sell inferior screamin eagle garbage. heard he is still doing motor work,
 
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How much does a 98 upgrade cost installed generally?
 
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So I finally went with an independent mechanic I have known for years and he talked me into a new minuki Carb, a se air cleaner, and a 95 kit from s and s.
 
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