Well I have been gathering information for my winter motor build for several months. It has been and still is quite the learning experience. I would like to thank all the members of this site. Many have offered very timely information on various issues such as chain vs gear drive, Timkin / Torrington bearings, cam support plate, etc.
A special thanks to the following for sharing their knowledge and patience:
Dennis - Cripple Creek
Dave & Otto - Engines by Otto
Steve - GMR Performance
TR - T Man's Performance
Roger & Kevin - Gutterridge Harley Davidson (Danville, IL - motor builder)
I have several options I am looking at so I thought I would post them here to get the input from this group. I understand I must carefully weigh the responses, but many heads in the huddle can work if your careful.
All options will have the crank sent to Darkhorse Crank / Hobbin Bros to replace the rod, reassemble, balance and true. Timken bearings and Torrington bearing installed for crank and cam. A billet cam support plate (R&R, Fueling, or the new Harley SE plate #25282-07) I am going to do what I can, within my budget, to bulletproof the bottom. I plan on keeping this scoot for life. I would like to thank the MoCo for making me spend more money to do what should be OEM.
Option 1: 110 cu motorT-Man head work on 110 SE Heads w/manual compression releases
T-Man CP pistons
T-Man 590 cam
T-Man modify existing 50mm TB
SE Roller Rockers
SE Quick Install Pushrod
SE Rocker Arm Support
SE Cylinder Studs
Clearance Rocker Boxes & Cam Chest
Upgrade clutch springs
Chrome Billet Aluminum Covers (gotta have something chrome)
Least expensive option
Note: TR (T-Man) does not think much of these heads for a 110, intake valve too large. I may get used SE Performance Heads to keep the "Screamin Eagle" logo.
Option 2: 117 / 124 cu motor I can pick either, same price
T-Man head work on 110 SE Heads w/manual compression releases
Revolution Performance 117 or 124 cu cylinder and piston kit
T-Man machining case to increase bore size
T-Man 590 cam
SE 58mmTB
SE Pro High Flow Injector Kit
SE Roller Rockers
SE Quick Install Pushrod
SE Rocker Arm Support
SE Cylinder Studs
Clearance Rocker Boxes & Cam Chest
Upgrade clutch springs
Chrome Billet Aluminum Covers
Most expensive
Option 3: 110 cu motor Gear drive camGMR Performance weld / head work on existing 110 SE Head with manual compression releases
HD stock flat head pistons
Gear Drive Install Kit
R&R 615 / 585
gear drive cam
R&R Cam Plate, Cover, New Style Oil Pump
Inner and outer gear drive kit
Roller Rockers
4130 Chromemoly Pushrod
SE Rocker Arm Support
SE Cylinder Studs
Clearance Rocker Boxes & Cam Chest
Upgrade clutch springs
Chrome Billet Aluminum Covers
Note: Steve (GRM was only builder to recommend gear drive due to poor HD lower problems with crank, cam plate, etc.
see his post
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=17908.msg285966#msg285966These options run in the area from $5000 to $7500. A great deal of that cost is the lower end. My builder is giving me 20% off on Harley parts. They will warranty their work. I have a lot of trust in these guys based on my own experiences with them. Guys and Gals, let me know you ideas and thoughts.
JW