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88 or 95

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Deuce03, May 22, 2005.

  1. Deuce03

    Deuce03 New Member

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    I am looking to put a "203" cam in my 2003 Duece. Some people are telling me to do an upgrade to a 95". My question is: Is it really worth the money to go to a 95"
    Thanks
    Deuce03, May 22, 2005
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    wmiconi New Member

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    88 to 95

    I was talking to my friend / Parts manager and HD where iam is only charging 1000 for the stock upgrade to 95.

    I will do this, but i want to get my ape hangers on first.
    w
    wmiconi, May 23, 2005
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    bxbutch New Member

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    the 95 inch upgrade is worth the money but you would be better off with the 204 cams & if you can afford it some basic porrting of your heads
    bxbutch, May 24, 2005
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    Like women these bikes respond to a lot of little changes done together, one small change gets a brief smile but 20 things done togther make a memorable package that keeps on giving ;)

    Yes the cams will help but not as much as a set of cams and a big bore, or add heads, exhaust, ignition, increase fuel (carb or EFI)

    One set of cams that will work well in the 88 may not work as well later in the 95 with heads.

    IMHO best bet is to build it with a full package, if budget isn't up to the all at once, then buy the parts and stockpile them until you get all you need and build it once. But again things don't always work out that way.

    I would suggest Kuryakyn tg-1 cams which are chain drive, or woods tw-6 chain cams. SE 204 is good if you go big bore a SE211 with heads is still better.

    On a softail you need to build a quick amount of tq with the lower rev limits.

    Do you have the complete stage 1 pipes, filter and tune up on the bike?

    If so then 204's would be better.
    hotroadking, May 26, 2005
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  6. Deuce03

    Deuce03 New Member

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    I have the stage 1 air breather (screaming eagle) and pipes (V&H Big Shots)
    I talked to the guy at the local harely shop and he told me that it would be $1,500 to do the 95" stage 2. Is that a reasonable price? I have heard that the dealers are usually a little pricey?

    Thanks for the responses.
    Deuce03, May 26, 2005
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