You need much speed there, it's not that big of an island. If the speed limits are like in Japan, the max speed is 35 mph!

 

You need much speed there, it's not that big of an island. If the speed limits are like in Japan, the max speed is 35 mph!

Also lots of salt air for paint and chrome.

 

Thanks Leftcoast. They are talking about removing the fuel injection from the motor and replacing it with a new carb and ignition system, which I am ok with since it will be easier maintenance in Okinawa.

Batman, you are definitely right. I wont be going very fast in Okinawa. However, when I leave their, I will have the same bike, and I will want it to be ready for a little more speed.

 

Just had my 1999 Road King Engine worked on. I had S&S 510g gear drive cams put in. Heads had valve job ported and polished. New adjustable pushrods, tappets, 95 Kit new rings installed (while he was there) cost met @ $1600.

Rather of spent that than $21k on a new road king that looks just like mine but without any of the pretty stuff my has. lol

Lee

 

That is kind of where I am at Lee. Hopefully it ends up the same way I see it in my head.

 

you can get a S&S motor for way less than 7k -- call around -- the MAP is just that -- call bethany garage in NC they have some the lowest prices on S&S motors and free shipping.

 

I am looking at a rebuild of my entire bike at the end of the season and have been looking into this issue as well. As far as I have been able to tell the SS plant will cost you from about 6 to 10K MAP as stated depending on the model and features. The option that I have been considering and only because my bike is an 85 is the MoCo reman at around 2500 if you do the install. However (here we go) I would never consider doing a $4500 rebuild on a motor with that kind of mileage unless it had a serious problem and if I were in your situation I would consider the above mods (carb and cam) listed and doing them yourself. The motors are real easy to work on and with your gained knowledge you will be able to work on the bike when you get overseas.

 

I wouldn't. I have a 94 ultra classic with 66,000 and still going strong. Spend your money on the other things to give it that old school look you are going for. Thennnnnn if the engine needs it after about 100,000 I would consider it.

 

Thanks for all of the input guys. I guess, at the end of the day, I am looking to get some more power out of the motor. Ikr, that sounds like some good advice if I could get a motor for a similar price to what I was planning on spending in the rebuild. Kushman, I definitely agree with you on the DIY factor. The only reason it is being done by the shop is because, while the motor is apart, they are going to be painting some of the motor and covers flat black. Engine performance (and sound!) is on the top of my priority list when it comes to this bike overhaul.