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Old 07-20-2011, 03:08 PM
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Default Spend my $5000 ! Only two rules...

I want to pull the trigger on a ProCharger but is that the best use of $5000?

1) The modifications must maintain or improve dependability and comfort. It's a touring bike after all...
2) All the cash has to go directly into bike modifications to improve performance. Please, no "Hookers and blow!!" That's a different fund altogether...

Assume that it is a BEAUTIFUL fugly 2011 Road Glide almost bone stock with only Stage 1 intake and slip-ons. I do not have an extended service plan but, of course, I won't want to completely void the warranty..

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Old 07-20-2011, 06:13 PM
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I don't see how it could do anything for comfort and I doubt it will improve dependability or reliability.
Warranty will be affected, expect engine and drive train to be pretty much voided.
 
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Old 07-20-2011, 06:21 PM
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Detachable tour pack, seat with riders back rest, foot board extensions, ditch the cat, wheels....
 
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Old 07-20-2011, 06:22 PM
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What no Hookers and Blow....man you really no how to take the fun out of the Project!!
 
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Old 07-20-2011, 06:29 PM
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A FM 107", Ohlins suspension and new front wheel oughta suck up the majority of your budget.. maybe $500 or so left over to add to the hooker and blow fund
That should give you nice bump in power, enhanced comfort and control while riding, some bling factor while hanging at the local burger joint, and some extra handy's and a good party or two to make you forget about the $ 4500 you just spent on the bike hahaha
 
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Old 07-20-2011, 06:31 PM
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Headers (to eliminate the cat)
Wild 1 bars, wired internally
Braided cables
Tinted windshield
Performance Machine Contour XL grips
New seat (touring if 2-up, otherwise solo)
Long footboards
Billet shifter and brake pedal levers
Upgraded shifter linkage with heim joints
Upgraded rear shocks
Chrome front end with upgraded springs and better oil
Upgraded speakers and amp
Brighter headlamps (whiter)
LED turn signals
 
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Old 07-20-2011, 06:58 PM
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Easy...paypal it to me
 
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Hire me. I'm the best mechanic in the world. I'll do a complete stage one with tune for 5 grand including tax.
 
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forget the procharger....unless you build out your crank and case...you are just buying into problems.

spend the money on either a 120 engine....or better yet..a screaming eagle pro crankcase set and then build it out to a 120 using the kit with the high performance crank.
 
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Old 07-20-2011, 08:29 PM
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Buy the 120R motor for under 5K online. Sell your low-mileage motor to get a couple grand back. Spend the leftover cash on suspension upgrades. Start surprising crotch rockets in the straights and corners...
 


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