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Can I weld on my Sportsers frame and not hurt any of the electronics?

has anyboy put the stage 2 kit on there bike? most people have stage 1 but dont hear much about stage 2

Are there any current books or manuals out there on how to set up a big bore bike (103 or larger...) for street and touring... not drag or race...if not would somebody please hurry up and write one...

Ok looking for any tips here. First my drain plug tends to drip. I was following the service manual using thread sealant with Teflon and leaving the plug out from the case as per the book, sorry don't have that number handy. Anyhow it dripped, so I tried a high temp thread sealant and it dripped. Tried Teflon tape, worked for about 1000k miles then it dripped. So I finally went with a high temp gasket silicone and tightened the plug in until it stopped turning, I did not use any force but turned until it pushed back. Anyhow that has stopped the leak I think however what is the deal with leaving the drain plug so far out as per the book? I understand its a tapered plug and if you torque it down you can wallow out the threads but if I go by the book I see no way to get a seal good...

I've got a 04 FLSTC:
95", low comp flat tops
Daytona twin tec ign
V&H pro pipe
HSR 42 Mikuni
Oil cooler
Andrews TW-37 Gear Drive cams
Any advice on rather having the heads ported or just outright purchase of new heads such as Delkron,S&S,etc...