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07-10-2009, 12:47 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Sooner State
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Anyone done Stage 2 or 3 Engine upgrade on '09 ?
I'm concerned about the lack of power of my new ultra classic. Dealer says that doing stage 2 (103ci) will not void warranty and will give me more power. How much more power and is it significant enough to justify the cost?
Thanks
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07-10-2009, 08:29 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Gladys, VA
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The dealer should be able to provide you with specs detailing what kind of power you will get from the upgrade. Then you will be able to decide if its worth the cost. If not, I would find another dealer.
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2009 FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide - Vivid Black
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07-10-2009, 11:43 PM
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09 Ultra Classic
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Medical Lake, WA
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Wow, you really need more power, eh? Mine seems to have more than enough for me. Don't forget it's a touring bike and it's supposed to keep both tires on the ground at all times.
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07-11-2009, 06:00 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 526
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My Bike has enough Power for Me, I added the Rinehart Pipes and
Ness Big Sucker Intake and it Runs great, the upgrades will be Pricey, it is up to you if you want to spend the Money!
2009 Road Glide - Red Sunglo
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07-11-2009, 07:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 123
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Stage 2 big bore on my Roadking gave me about 16% more HP and 21.6% more torque. It's significant and to me it was well worth it. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
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10-26-2009, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Owasso, OK (Tulsa)
Posts: 7
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Ever been behind a chicken truck in Arkansas??? Seriously need power to do two lane passing. Been spoiled by bikes with 2-6x the power/weight and some are touring. Ultra is a nice two up ride however.
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10-26-2009, 01:50 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Sooner State
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ralford
Ever been behind a chicken truck in Arkansas??? Seriously need power to do two lane passing. Been spoiled by bikes with 2-6x the power/weight and some are touring. Ultra is a nice two up ride however.
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 No, but been behind plenty of RV's headed thru Wyoming and Montana before I bumped my 09 to 103".. had some scary passes.. it now has plenty of power to make those passes.. 
Just plan on spending $2500 to get 'er done.. |
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10-28-2009, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Central FL
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Down shifting will give you the easiest hp increase of all. It's always there and doesn't make the bike any louder. Getting the engine to where the max hp in the rpm range is is what you acomplish by downshifting. It's cheap too.
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10-28-2009, 08:18 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Central Florida
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I did the stage 2 SE and am amazed at the torque. My wife and I tour near or over the GVW so torque is what I wanted. 98.4 ft #s of it made a huge difference to me.
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11-06-2009, 08:05 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: kennesaw, Ga
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local dealer has special for 1500
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