Re: Wondering if I should.

SKooter Bum wrote:
Shirley, my plastic is on the bar. I know this bunch gets
awful thirsty when they start talking and I suspect there
may be a few that need a shot or two to properly
lubricate the wheels in their heads to easily answer
the following questions.

While getting the 7,500 mile oil change done on the 09 Ultra
under their "Freedom Maintenance" plan, it was mentioned to
me that shortly they would be offering a "Big Bore" sale for
those who wanted to upgrade the 96ci to a 103ci. I was
assured this upgrade was totally warranty friendly with the
cams they would use.
At present I'm at "Stage-1" with the SE air cleaner, Rush
slip-ons and the HD flash of the computer, and an oil cooler.

1. Their quote for parts and labor out the door is $2,000.00
This includes pistons, jugs, cams, gaskets, etc. and labor.
Is this in the ballpark for a HD shop upgrade that does not void
my warranty or extended warranty?


If they want to be assholes the rush mufflers probably could keep you from getting warranty work done on then engine. Personally I don't like the Harley cams. Redshift make some great power makers.


2. Is this upgrade really worth the bucks or will I even be
able to tell the difference, other than "bragging rights" that
it's been upgraded. I really feel that this bike could use a
bit more grunt. Maybe I've ridden Wings too long.


If Harley doesn't get their *** together I see a Wing in my future and power won't be the driving force in my decision. They coulda done a lot better than they did on the '09 Tourers. Still a nice bike but plenty of incomplete engineering everywhere. They charge a premium price for a not ready for prime time machine.


Had I known that the 2010 Ultras would have been offered
with a 103 right from the factory I might have waited a few
more months but that's a moot point now.
Thanks for opinions, advice from folks who have done this,
or a few flames.
SKooter




It's a lot for a little bit of improvement. That's why I recommended the Redshift cams, good *** no doubt. Plenty of people out there porting heads too. No real reason to make the engine bigger and not feed it. Airflow is king in the power game and without it you'll not get what you think you're going to get. Sure it'll make more torque and a little bit more power but will certainly not be worth what you spent. The work you've done is absolutely the biggest bang for the buck you're gonna get it's all down hill from here with strictly Harley parts. My opinions, likely not popular but wtf.




nobody #1
been there, done that
got my fuckin' Bozo button.




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