The kit came with fitted pistons which are cast, high compression type domed. The kit included new cylinder, gaskets and rings.

 

I've got a 10.25:1 C.R. on my 103 (was 96). Compression releases are necessary. I'm running the stock starter as my H-D shop said the high-torque starters will eventually tear up the ring gear. 31k miles and zero troubles.

 

Did you have any head work done?

 

I have SE 10.25:1 cast domes in my 95" 2000. No comp releases, no headwork.
Should have done CR's, though I get by just giving the starter a quick bump, then starting the bike.

FWIW, I've got about 40,000 kms on the build.

 

You didn't' mention any cams. I hope your not going to try and run the 26's with that kind of compression. If your going to run over 10.1 comp you will also need to choose a cam that's right for your application as well, this will help bleed off some of that comp. A SE 211 or a S&S 570 comes to mind.
The 211 will require no headwork but the 570 will.

 

krusen--I appreciate thrift, but you ought to wait until you have a plan for a build that takes into account tuner, exhaust, intake, heads, etc. If you do great; but, if you don't you are doing a "science project" as a friend of mine, who is in the HD performance business, refers to cobbling together a bunch of parts.

In any case, good luck with your project.

Carl

 

Rickie comes to the rescue, but hasn't responded to my PM's. Hmm

 

I hear you Ping. I am. I already have cam installed, my bike is Carbed with an Mikuni HSR 42, I have dual exhaust with 4" Rhineharts.

 

I have spoke with the folks at night rider, it's not that I haven't done research.

 

Your best source of advice is V-Twin. Have you bought a kit for installing on a stock TC88 bike, or did you specify that you were going to be using later spec TC96 heads? If it is for a stock engine I don't see a problem!