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Cylinder Heads

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by JohnnyBiker, Oct 31, 2011.

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Which Cylinder Head do You Prefer

Poll closed Nov 30, 2011.

  1. SE 55cc Sportster Head

    1 vote(s)
    100.0%

  2. Buell ThunderStorm Heads

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    OK, now changing the heads is something that I am willing do do vs. spending money on porting and other stuff that just may not turn results that I am looking for.

    This is a poll to see which heads are the most popular. The choices given are the only ones that I am interested in at this point So please, if you don't like these two choices, DON'T PARTICIPATE....

    If you have any specific reasons as to why you made the choice that you did, I am interested in hearing it..
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 31, 2011
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  3. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    OK, I voted for the SE 55cc heads because these heads are the ones that were recommended to me. After installing these heads my bike ran way better than that of the stock heads. I have no idea about the flow characteristics of these heads over the ThunderStorms so I am going to stay with these for now.
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 31, 2011
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  4. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    How about an option to tune the carb properly first...
    hotroadking, Oct 31, 2011
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  5. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Maybe.....:rolleyes:
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 31, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    God, :rolleyes: I thought somebody actually bit on this. Agree with you 100% HRK
    FLHTbiker, Oct 31, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    So what no choice.

    I wanted multiple choice and the other ain't on there.
    cardboard, Oct 31, 2011
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  8. prodrag1320

    prodrag1320 Active Member

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    very hard to have a "best head",one head may be the best for a certain build,but not good for another build.its up to the combination of parts being used to work in unison with the heads that will best fit that perticular build
    prodrag1320, Oct 31, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Another Reason I suggested to talk to a Head man. Like Bean.... Or Scott.
    They would know what to do and could advise you.
    But if'n yer carb is giving you problems, you need to fix that 1st or you might just create a bigger problem.
    cardboard, Oct 31, 2011
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    prodrag1320 Active Member

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    get yourself some BIGBOYZ (bean) heads,you`ll be shopping around for something else soon after,they struggle to make a HP per CID.(we get alot of requests to "fix" their heads)
    prodrag1320, Oct 31, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Don't think he's building a Race bike.

    It may have to fit his price range too.
    Had a set of Big Boyz heads on a 103 WGl they did great.
    But Scott With Hillside does some good heads as well Wolfgang grasser.
    cardboard, Oct 31, 2011
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  12. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    What do you mean he don't want a race bike. Didn't he post that he rides it wide open between the gears. :rolleyes:
    FLHTbiker, Oct 31, 2011
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  13. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Ok, so what is it that you need to know about my combination??
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 31, 2011
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  14. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I thought it was 46L 65N 195W:roflmao:
    hotroadking, Oct 31, 2011
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  15. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    No No No it's a 48L 65N and a 190W :rolleyes: get it right, or maybe you did :roflmao::roflmao:
    FLHTbiker, Oct 31, 2011
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