Harleys, Choppers, Cruisers Thread

[Bft12890]

Can you explain what these "stages" are? I've been reading about them but didn't wuite grasp more about it ither than it being a tuning "stage"... How many are there and are they officially done, aka, does every mechanic automatically know what i mean when i say i want to have stage 1 done? Thanks, will rep helpful answers obviously... I'm nice like that...

upgrade packages

Stage one - intake, exhaust, tune

Im unsure where the boundries lie after that, but stage 2 and 3 you start messing with the heads, pistons etc.

EDIT: reps off r/c

[Carson92]

Had a Harley, want another. It would mainly be for busting around town as my motard does fine for commuter duties. I'd kill for a west coast club style FXR though.

[ESPforMe]

Can you explain what these "stages" are? I've been reading about them but didn't wuite grasp more about it ither than it being a tuning "stage"... How many are there and are they officially done, aka, does every mechanic automatically know what i mean when i say i want to have stage 1 done? Thanks, will rep helpful answers obviously... I'm nice like that...

Yeah like was said above stage 1 would be upgrading the exhaust, air cleaner and a tune. It gives better performance over stock but it's not a massive upgrade

Stage 2 would be something like "light" engine upgrades. Perhaps changing cams in addition to the stage 1 upgrades

Stage 3 would be big engine upgrades. So better heads, cams, perhaps increasing displacement and a handful of other things in addition to stage 1 upgrades


I don't think there's exact definitions for these aside from stage 1. I'm no expert either so someone else may be able to explain it better

[JeepCreeper]

Trying to post pic of my '09 Fat Bob from flickr. They have totally f*cked up their $hit. Can't get the F*cking picture to show. Just a mangled url that can't be clicked. And I am using the BB code from flicker.

[texasaxe]

Yeah like was said above stage 1 would be upgrading the exhaust, air cleaner and a tune. It gives better performance over stock but it's not a massive upgrade

Stage 2 would be something like "light" engine upgrades. Perhaps changing cams in addition to the stage 1 upgrades

Stage 3 would be big engine upgrades. So better heads, cams, perhaps increasing displacement and a handful of other things in addition to stage 1 upgrades


I don't think there's exact definitions for these aside from stage 1. I'm no expert either so someone else may be able to explain it better

that's my basic understanding too, and i think stage 1-3 change depending on the vehicle. Autothority had stage 1-3 upgrades for the 911 turbo i had. stage 1 was tune, 2 was intake, better tune, exhaust, 3 was bigger turbos or something, etc.

the advantage of things like the stage options is system approach. if someone just puts different exhaust on, might make it run better or worse, same with intake, but by doing both with a different jetting or tune, the whole system is more optimized to increase power and maintain drivability.

[Electrical]

that's my basic understanding too, and i think stage 1-3 change depending on the vehicle. Autothority had stage 1-3 upgrades for the 911 turbo i had. stage 1 was tune, 2 was intake, better tune, exhaust, 3 was bigger turbos or something, etc.

the advantage of things like the stage options is system approach. if someone just puts different exhaust on, might make it run better or worse, same with intake, but by doing both with a different jetting or tune, the whole system is more optimized to increase power and maintain drivability.

good stuff, thanks for that.

i'm aware of car garages offering "stages" as tuning packages that sub-sumize previous stages (stage 2 requires stage 1 and stage 3 requires both), just wasn't sure it's a standard offering for all harleys...

any way, this thread lacks pics, so i'll post what my wife wants for our wedding anniversary (FAT BOY):
[img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C9_23S_K7bs/UaUY_zLW****/AAAAAAAATm4/lurONgiB928/s640/np3lex.jpg[/img]

for my, i'll be getting something with a tad more "bite", aka, das VROD:

[klaassenp]

both very nice bikes. vrod is a porsche designed engine, great product. only beef i had with an early one i drove was the fuel tank isn't where it should be. it was under the seat, and as a result had a really small capacity. i think the newer ones have some improved fuel capacity, but just something to watch. enjoy!

Just an FYI Porsche didn't design the engine Harley racing did Porsche was asked to make the engine last for 100,000 miles not just one race. Since 2007 all Vrods have had 5 gallon tanks. This is the best bike Harley has made I have put over 50,000 miles on mine. Still can do 0 to 60 in under 4 sec and can hit a 100 in 5 sec. Cant beet going down the highway knowing that you have all that power in 5th gear and can pass anything on the road when you need to.

[Firefightn24]

here's one I'd like to build

I just frowed up in my mouf.

I ride an R6, but also have a little Shadow 600 that will be turned into a bobber one day. One of the best bikes for such a project imo.


This belongs to a guy over on VW Vortex forums. 2005 Softail Deluxe, username koemm over.

[SebastianG]

[texasaxe]

10-4 on the vrod engine design info. couldn't remember all the details. one guy i built a chopper for years ago rode a nightrod rental once and absolutely loved it. i've never owned one, but they are sharp looking an higher engineered than twincams.

some cool pics, all. love to get my hands on that old panhead and make it sparkle!

[Rodzilla01]

My chopper and V-Rod Muscle:

[jaygee15]

I just frowed up in my mouf.

I ride an R6, but also have a little Shadow 600 that will be turned into a bobber one day. One of the best bikes for such a project imo.


This belongs to a guy over on VW Vortex forums. 2005 Softail Deluxe, username koemm over.

those pics are badass, thats exactly what i want to build. hnnnng

[Electrical]

So i was down at the local harley-davidson dealership to go talk about their deals they've got going on for the FatBoy and VRod muscle (for my wife and me respectively).

The dealer mentioned that the new 2015 models will be out (introduced and orderable) next week, perhaps the VRod will even get a Flat Black color optiok this year, same as the FatBoy LO (special).

I just wanted give you brahs a heads up, since prices for the current models will fall shortly, so you can save some cash for gear if you wait a bit and get the "current-model-2-weeks-ago" bike.

Personally i always need the newest, and so i'll wait for the dealer to call me next week and let me know what options are available...

[Electrical]

This thread needs a bumbing...

[Tuesdayclub]

Here's my 05 xvs1100. Still need to finish the 21" wheel swap and I'll be done with this bike. Going to try and buy a shovel for my next project this winter.

[Bft12890]

None are mine, but heres a pic dump.

[Tuesdayclub]

Fuking miring that pan. She yours?

[TXBuddy]

My Gennie Shovel

Rigid frame
Tank shift
Foot clutch
Kick only
etc...




I do pinstriping and leaf as a hobby..

[Bft12890]

My Gennie Shovel

Rigid frame
Tank shift
Foot clutch
Kick only
etc...




I do pinstriping and leaf as a hobby..

Fukkkkkkkkk mirin hard, great looking bike.

[bezarker]

I was gonna buy this bad boy a couple of months ago for 4500 but I backed out at the last moment...

[Bft12890]

I was gonna buy this bad boy a couple of months ago for 4500 but I backed out at the last moment...

Whyd you back out? Still looking for another?

[Firefightn24]

My Gennie Shovel

Rigid frame
Tank shift
Foot clutch
Kick only
etc...



I do pinstriping and leaf as a hobby..

Spent a year on a kick start. I've heard people around my age say how it would be cool if companies brought them back...

No, no it would not. :P The novelty wore off pretty damn quick. Nice bike though!

[bezarker]

Whyd you back out? Still looking for another?

I decided to pay off my pathfinder instead, I test drove a Fat Bob and I'm in love with that bike. I found a couple of good deals but I need to save up so I can go the Randy Moss way...

[LargeWill]

I decided to pay off my pathfinder instead, I test drove a Fat Bob and I'm in love with that bike. I found a couple of good deals but I need to save up so I can go the Randy Moss way...

Same here bro. Was considering financing one, but said f*ck that, would rather pay straight cash homie and own it myself. Fat bobs are fun bikes though, can't wait to pick one up.

[TXBuddy]

Spent a year on a kick start. I've heard people around my age say how it would be cool if companies brought them back...

No, no it would not. :P The novelty wore off pretty damn quick. Nice bike though!

I hear you. Mine kicks real easy, my wife can can do it, so it is not such a pain. Nevver had a bad kick-back.

[Bft12890]

I decided to pay off my pathfinder instead, I test drove a Fat Bob and I'm in love with that bike. I found a couple of good deals but I need to save up so I can go the Randy Moss way...

I bought mine new at 20yo so i had to finance, hopefully next will be cash

[Firefightn24]

I bought mine new at 20yo so i had to finance, hopefully next will be cash

I told myself a few years ago that I will never finance a motorcycle... so I won't be buying any new Harleys.

Friend of mine has a Street Glide that he bought new when he was 22 and working in the oilfields in west Texas, and actually had money. Dat feeling when you pay $22,000 for a motorcycle and get 18% on financing... holy **** he's a moron.

[Electrical]

I told myself a few years ago that I will never finance a motorcycle... so I won't be buying any new Harleys.

Friend of mine has a Street Glide that he bought new when he was 22 and working in the oilfields in west Texas, and actually had money. Dat feeling when you pay $22,000 for a motorcycle and get 18% on financing... holy **** he's a moron.

Financing is 4% here, so not that bad...

[Bft12890]

I told myself a few years ago that I will never finance a motorcycle... so I won't be buying any new Harleys.

Friend of mine has a Street Glide that he bought new when he was 22 and working in the oilfields in west Texas, and actually had money. Dat feeling when you pay $22,000 for a motorcycle and get 18% on financing... holy **** he's a moron.

My next will be a street glide.

Had my dad cosign my current, got 9%.

[Filthy Animal]

bought an '07 dyna super glide a couple months ago. first bike..love it. i'll try to get some pics up later