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TOPIC: Re:engine mods for the technically challenged
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engine mods for the technically challenged 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago
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Confession: I am a rider not a wrencher...I know very little about engine mechanics, I just love to ride. With that disclaimer up front, I would like some input on recomended cost-effective engine modications. My bike is an 01 midnight star with a stage one jet kit, big air and a dyna 3000. I am about to have the tranny recall work done and want to take advantage of the free teardown.
So, what can I do replacement parts wise to upgrade performance without spending a lot of money or putting the long term integrity of the bike at risk?
Blackhorse |
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Re:engine mods for the technically challenged 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago
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You messed up and put "I dont want to spend a lot of money" in there. I had a ton of ideas how to spend your money until then. Since you have BAK and the DYna I recommend an aftermarket exhaust and ported manifold. Not cheap but lots of bang for the buck. |
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Re:engine mods for the technically challenged 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago
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On my recall I had HC pistons put in, that will give you about 10 hp |
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Re:engine mods for the technically challenged 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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stock or modified exhaust ?
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Re:engine mods for the technically challenged 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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My bike has Roadhouse Classic (2 iinto 1)exhaust in addition to previously listed modifications.
Blackhorse
PS If price was not a consideration, what would you reccomend?
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Re:engine mods for the technically challenged 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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Would suggest you replace the oil pump drive gear with the new and improved one...  |
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Re:engine mods for the technically challenged 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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High Comprssion pistons, upgraded stator and oil pump gear, better valve springs, Nemesis or hand-ported stock manifold.  |
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Re:engine mods for the technically challenged 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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What would an "upgraded stator" do for the bike?
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Re:engine mods for the technically challenged 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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BlackHorse wrote:
What would an "upgraded stator" do for the bike?
You can't just upgrade the stator. You need to upgrade the Regulator / Rectifier too. It will give you a stronger charging system.
"1600's (and 04 1700's)
21amp stator
18amp input to rectifier w/output regulated between 14.1v to 14.9v @ no load (that is the output of regulator not connected to battery)
05 & up 1700's
29amp stator
35amp input to rectifier (same regulated output as above)"
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Re:engine mods for the technically challenged 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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The stator, along with an upgraded rectifier would up your electrical capacity. I don't know the exact numbers but I thing you gain around 10 amps..  But you must do both... |
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