I would like more power.

I'd do exhaust, intake and a tuner first. See what you think. Next step would be cams before you go to heavier mods.


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What he said.

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Thank you guys.


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Go with a GOOD exhaust now........one that'll allow more later, as it sounds as though you may not end it, with just that.
Scott

bump compression to 10.5-1
S&S .585 cam kit
1.90/1.60 headwork
V&H pro pipe or SUPERTRAPP supermeg
58mm t. body
this will make 110+/115+

Turbo!


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Prodrag, will a larger throttle body give me more top end horse? Or is it low and mid. I'm asking because I have yet to do that mod. The shops that will bore mine inflate the numbers I'm afraid.

Hillside
I want to get V&H big shot 2into2 pipes.
Prodrag
I am not building a race bike lol, it needs to be good for the street also. It sounds like your list would lead to a bad ass race bike..... Or am I wrong?
I would love those power numbers if it's reliable and doesn't lead to like.....30 mpg!


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Nothin wrong with 110 horse. Not crazy at all. Lots o fun. And that's not over the top. But that's just me.

Fatboyhd1 said:

Hillside
I want to get V&H big shot 2into2 pipes.
Prodrag
I am not building a race bike lol, it needs to be good for the street also. It sounds like your list would lead to a bad ass race bike..... Or am I wrong?
I would love those power numbers if it's reliable and doesn't lead to like.....30 mpg!


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HD motor mods have come a long way. Built right and maintained properly, it would be very reliable for street use.
Can`t speak about gas mileage. A lot will depend on your right wrist.

The best exhaust for performance is usually 2 into 1. Then a good performance air cleaner. Mild cam and tune and I think you'll be happy. Our roady has that and it's dynoed at 75 hp and 90 tk on a 2010 96". You have a 103" so youlle see a lil more.

I do realize my mpg relies a lot on my riding habits. If it is not going to effect daily driver reliability and won't drastically affect my mpg then yes I would love to have that much power. The only thing left that I would worry about is whether or not the stock transmission and clutch can handle it.


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Fatboyhd1 said:

I have a stock 2012 fatboy lo with the 103. It has decent power for cruising but I have gotten to the point to when I "have a wild hair up my ass" the wide open "fun power" doesn't really cut it for me. I thought about investing in a stage 2 big bore kit and intake and exhaust. To be more specific, a screamin eagle intake and a V&H exhaust with a tuner. Does anyone have inputs on ways to get reliable power for a daily driver?


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I too wanted more power and don't regret what I did for a moment. Went from 96 to 103 with a race tuner, cams, header, exhaust, heavy breather air cleaner and got 100 hp and 111 torque. Still get good mileage and drive it every day, all day, long trips or short. Very reliable. DO IT! You will love the results.

And yes, Your stock trans and clutch will handle it with ease.

It sounds like you might want to go the more milder route I was talking about. Intake,exhaust,cam, tune. I think you'll be happy. The torque improvement is what's gonna give you wood. Your not gonna brake the bank and you may even see better mileage with the proper riding style. I'm a different kind of rider. I like scaring the crap out of myself. That's what the warrior is for.

Again. The life of the trans, clutch will have a lot to do with your riding style.
But upgrading to a good set of clutches never hurts.
On the cheaper side of things I believe there is a spring kit that can be added to the stock clutch set-up. Helps eliminate slippage, which increases clutch life. And increases clutch plate pressure so you put more of them ponies to the ground.
Like Warrior said. Ask questions.
Plan carefully.
You can start mild. With the right combination of parts you may be able to bump it up a bit at a time without having to repeat buying the same part(s) with higher performance specs.

to answer both questions,the build I listed is far from any kind of radical,race bike stuff.its a build we do a lot of,makes good power with almost stock like dependability & reliability (fuel millage would be 35+ with a proper tune).a bigger t. body will enhance mid & upper RPM ranges