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[North Star]

I posted this in another thread, but I might as well keep it all in this one from now on. This was in reference to the fact the plan was to go with a bore job and .005 or .010 over stock compression HD pistons.

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This is now a moot point- I had a dealer check inventory, and there are 3 .010 over piston sets (as in 3 pistons- 1 per pkg) in all of North America. They are backordered until June 28 with a status "Re-Sourced", which to me means they are either looking at another piston maker, or it's a sign the 110 is on its way out. The .005 overs are obsolete.

One was in Lousiana- one piston does me no good. The last 2 were at Sacremento HD. Talked to a really great parts guy there, John, who had them in hand, and was all ready to ship them to me, when at the last minute he was told that they were on hold for another shop. Bummer.

Long story short, I checked with a discount HD dealer and was amazed to find new cylinders ARE ONLY $115 each! (PN 17454-08A). Dealer has to order them in, but at least they aren't backordered.

So, going with new OEM cylinders and pistons because that's what the builder wants. I mentioned Axtells since they have regular compression forged flat tops, but he wants to stick with the HD stuff- something about weight and heat disapation or something. He also now doesn't like the Gaterman 1023's, so I'm going to exchange them for the 1021's, which are the old HD "b" lifters.

I know I'm going to get negative comments about my builder since he's very anal and traditional with what parts he uses in his package, but I really feel he has a formula for getting these engines to perform they way they should. It really boils down to the fact he said he is the one who is responsible for the build and he has to stand behind his work, so it's best for us not compromise on what parts I think I need, and trust him to use what he feels comfortable with.

[North Star]

This dyno chart is from a dyno run I did at his place about 2 years ago.

The red lines are my run, and then he overlayed the blue lines which is a dyno run from another bike that had his 110 package done to it.

This should give an indication of what my dyno chart should look like when the bikes done. Maybe even a bit better since at that point he had only done about a dozen 110's, and is now up to 30 bikes completed- I think he's made some tweaks to his headwork as time went on.

Note that the graph format is different than the usual charts you see....obviously the lower lines are the torque and the higher ones the HP.

[rw3673]

No kidding.  You were the the dude parked behind me in the vw?

[North Star]

Yup. I was waiting patiently in his chair while you picked up your heads  .

[murphy]

These posts are starting to sound kinda stalkerish.

[North Star]

These posts are starting to sound kinda stalkerish.

I saw you sitting at your desk typing that .........

[North Star]

GO LEAFS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

[rw3673]

North Star, I see you have the Hawgwired 6 pack. I just got same this morning from Frank Drago. I had the Hogtunes 6 speaker set up on my 07 cvo and it was just ok. How do you like the Hawg wired 2 speaker set up? (I don't understand why they call it a 6 pack either) I am trying to keep this 04 I have now a bit cleaner looking as I put it back together and didn't want more than 2 speakers

[North Star]

I originally had a small hogtunes amp and speakers, which came with bike. Sound was just ok and not loud enough. Switched speakers to J&M, was better. Wanted more volume and the Hawg Wired is great. Just make sure when setting up initial adjustments, follow what they recommend in the manual.

[rw3673]

Cool. Thanks

[North Star]

NP. Not sure if you're going back to Don's in the next few days, but if you do, feel free to have him turn it on and give it a listen- just tell him I said it's okay.

[rw3673]

I will likely have the bike back together by Tuesday. Then I will take it up to him for tune before we leave for Kentucky next weekend.  The 6 pack will be in mine by then. Thanks for offer

[rw3673]

This is what my bike looked like this morning.         

[rw3673]

Not much left but frame and bottom end

[Twolanerider]

Not much left but frame and bottom end

Huh......  I never thought of hanging the bike upside down and just letting the cylinders fall off.  I always did it the hard way and lifted them by hand  .