i hear people say i just don't see why people want to modify their engines...it's so stupid! They don't know what riding a Harley is all about...it's not the speed it's the ride
I get those same comments all the time! "It's a CRUISER" -- "If you want fast, buy a 'Busa" -- "Why spend big bucks to make a slow bike fast?"-- "The speed limit is 65" -- "You spent WHAT???" People think I'm bat-sh!t-crazy.
Then there's guys that say "It's all about the torque. These things make 80 ft-lbs at 2400 RPM". They're right, it is all about torque, that's why I make 100 ft-lbs off-idle... and that's why my bagger will run 11s thru the 1/4 mile with the ol' lady on the back.
As the guys here have found out, under warranty they will put the bike back to stock. How'd that work out for ya? The warranty will still cover everything but the drive train... and I don't want the dealer workin' on the motor anyway, so I'll take my chances.
I wish I had been smart enough to do it right, all at once. That would have cost me around $6800. But no! I did it in steps and didn't listen to the right advice, and it ended up costing $10 grand! No matter. This will be one FUN riding season!