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Beefing up drivetrain for 107 build?

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Old 08-13-2014 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by EasternSP
107 with Axtel jugs, 585EZG S&S cams, headwork, SE clutch spring, 121T/132T and a car tire for added traction. A little over 40K on the motor now.
Nice, I know you have more rubber on the ground but don't the motorcycle tires have a little more traction.

I have addressed everything everyone has brought up, except heat. U running any cooling add ons?
 
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Old 08-13-2014 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by stic2it
Fuel moto told me to go 777 and not 555. Who did your build? No slipping on the stock spring, wouldn't u not need the vpc if u didn't go with a heavier spring.

Oil cooler or ward fans?
Fuel Moto did the build at their place last October. Went with the 555 on their recommendation based on my bike and desires. As I recall, the 555 torque curve came on a bit sooner than the 777, maybe at the expense of a few higher-end ponies.

The AIM VPC adds higher clamping force at higher RPMs. Gives the benefit of a heavier spring at high RPMs, but without the extra effort at the lever. Dyno curve doesn't show any slipping, and I've not felt a single slip.

No fans, but my '11 FLHTK has the stock oil cooler. No problems with heat.
 
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Old 08-13-2014 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by stic2it
Nice, I know you have more rubber on the ground but don't the motorcycle tires have a little more traction.

I have addressed everything everyone has brought up, except heat. U running any cooling add ons?
The motorcycle tires I was running were bald in about 4-5K miles. After I installed the car tire, I noticed the acceleration off the line was a bit better, probably because the rear tire wasn't slipping. The bike kinda jumps off the line now. I suppose MTs would have better traction when leaning way down in a curve, but I don't do canyon carving on the Road Glide. Long haul on the freeways is where this beast lives.
I have an oil cooler down front. I think it drops the oil temp about 20 -30 degrees.
 
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Old 08-13-2014 | 08:49 PM
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had mine built by FM in april, I've put around 600 miles on with not one hick-up! I know I need to get out more but a new born put a damper in the outtings!
 
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Old 08-13-2014 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Primetime_2
had mine built by FM in april, I've put around 600 miles on with not one hick-up! I know I need to get out more but a new born put a damper in the outtings!
Been there, mine are 3 and almost 2. I got my boys clipped no more newborns, I'm done with the kids. Can't wait till they can watch themselves and I don't have to watch them. Love my kids but Dad needs a break sometimes!
 
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