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On an engine that young I'd be inclined to use up the stock parts first and just enjoy the ride
Yeah it's got a Super E a stock look 2-2 performance exhaust, Twin Fire 2, Progressive suspension. Day 2 stuff. It runs great. I'm just going to keep it the survivor it is. I have faster bikes.
I doubt OP wants to replace everything on that motorcycle and we shouldn't forget stock can be fun and reasonably durable.
Truth. I like it as is. I have learned to leave a survivor alone. That's typically my stance but it's cold out and I have cabin fever. I have a supercharger on my Mustang that I can't fuck with due to temps as well.
(Although I think a stock motor is commonly known to produce 52 - 54 hp.)
Jim
Factory HP is rated at the crank, there will be about a 20% loss though the drive train before it gets to the ground ..
The charts was generated using Rear Wheel Horse Power ... Could change the chart parameters to read at the crank ...
Factory HP is rated at the crank, there will be about a 20% loss though the drive train before it gets to the ground ..
The charts was generated using Rear Wheel Horse Power ... Could change the chart parameters to read at the crank ...
I bet running that simulation with a stock H cam would yield better hp numbers.
Drag's charts show that power can be improved considerably with very little work. (Although I think a stock motor is commonly known to produce 52 - 54 hp.)
Because it's so easy and relatively inexpensive, I would do it now, and enjoy the change. I don't see any reason to wait, as farmall suggests. (And my Scots blood seethes when I have to take a new or near new or really nice motor apart to hop it up.) But I think it's always worth it, and a low mileage motor, no matter its age, will stand up to a good bit of roddin'.
Jim
Good points. Seems the way to go is 9.5 or leave alone. I'm def impressed by the improvement. Going to keep looking into it over the winter. Was surprised when Sportsters seemed twice as fast last time I was at a charity ride and I used to have one. Haha
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