*Note: I recognize in advance that there are many aftermarket options available that may provide comparable or even increased performance. I'm warranty conscious so SE kits are the only ones being considered at this time.
I'm looking at a 2018 FLHTKSE. Part of the deal may include a Stage III kit. I'm looking for some help understanding the value added. Stock CVO Limited 117 specs says 4.075" bore, 4.5" stroke and 10.2:1 compression. Stage III kits says 4.075" bore and 11:1 compression.
Aren't the components of a stock CVO 117 already SE parts (cylinders, valve springs, tappets, rings, etc)? That's part of the CVO package I thought. If yes, are they the same as those in the Stage III kit? If yes, then am I correct that the only major changes the Stage III kit brings to a CVO 117 are 11:1 pistons and a new cam?
Is there an advantage of this kit versus just buying the 11:1 pistons and a SE8-498 cam by themselves?
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
JB