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Dana P.
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 01:32 pm: |
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Thinking about doing some motor work.Who to use?Both are reputable but don't know.Opinions please.Advice from you's that have used these businesses.Dana |
Fullpower
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 01:36 pm: |
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hey, here is a good place to start a flame war. |
Trojan
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 01:39 pm: |
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Or Axtell? |
Dana P.
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 01:39 pm: |
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No not really because the people that I'm looking for opinions from I will value theres and only theres.Its the people that have used them not the ones that haven't. |
Dana P.
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 01:41 pm: |
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Matt...NRHS uses Axtell.Which do you prefer and why?? |
Grndskpr
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 01:51 pm: |
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Hoban Brothers, they do good work, nice guys, race proven, and it would save you a few bucks in shipping OR Hals race shop, again good people, but i have never used them, might want to ask Steve S. As far as parts, Axtell or Revo, thats up to you, i am sure you could ask the guys at hals for advice R |
Dana P.
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 01:56 pm: |
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Roger yeah I know Hobans also does work.Hal's.....I suppose I'll have to give Terry or Jimm a shout and chat with them as well. |
Shazam
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 02:02 pm: |
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NRHS did right by me! |
Davefl
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 02:13 pm: |
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What about Cycle-Rama. Not as vocal as NRHS was when they were a sponsor but does good work. |
Dana P.
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 02:14 pm: |
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I don't think I'm going is far as you Shazam but looking for alittle more for sure. |
Rick_a
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 02:54 pm: |
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What about Zipper's? |
Dana P.
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 03:13 pm: |
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Well I've made my calls and have made my decision.Stay tuned for the result if it gets done. |
Dana P.
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 04:17 pm: |
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Court you were going to post???What was it?? |
Rageonthedl
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 04:31 pm: |
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AAhhhhh The best thing about working at a dealer is getting good prices and FAT hook ups. Made a few more calls this past week and looks like i maybe having some fun "tweaking" this winter....or i may just not ride for a week while its apart, im like a kid at X-mas i just cant sit still. Stock was fast, Race kit made it faster, Heads made it even better....now i need MORE!! |
Blake
| Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 09:54 pm: |
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Dana, What exactly are you wanting to achieve performance wise? I'm guessing a street worthy reliable general purpose performance enhancement, something like stage-II headwork with matchingmanifold/throttle-body work the 1250 kit along with some sort of EFI augmentation module? Are you wanting to perform the installation work yourself or have the shop do it? Do you want dyno tuning included? I'd say yes. If you are considering having the performance shop do it, are you wanting to simply drop off the entire bike or are you willing to deliver just the engine? If it were me, I'd determine what I want to achieve performance wise, put it in writing, and send it to all the reputable performance shops for a quote. If you have a strict budget, be sure to advise what that is too so they can offer as much as possible for your money. Remember Cycle-Rama too. |
Buelldyno_guy
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 04:33 am: |
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Well it's like this for some of us, you see there's these two guys who we believe can walk on water and they are partners. Something happens, someone's feet get wet and the partners break up. We all think what a shame, but it's their business and not ours. Some of us deal with one, others deal with the other, regardless don't be mistaken these are two of the most talented H-D / Buell engine guys around and you can not not go wrong ether way. But this is just my $ .02 worth |
Court
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 04:42 am: |
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Dana: Ignore the BS. . . Call them, talk to them and make your own decision. My PERSONAL S-2 is with Aaron in Colorado right now. I'm not sure I'll be riding it all that much (I told him 1-2K / year) but it's a fairly significant bike in Buell history. Also told him I was done (I hope I eat these words) with my coast to coast jaunts on the thing. We're going to do more than it "really" needs to areas like the bottom end and the clutch, but I know it's gonna take it's place next to two other keepers sitting here in my office. I'd be perfectly comfortable with either Aaron Wilson or Wes Brown working on my personal bikes. Ron Dickey, is more a supplier I believe. If you can get him to do something for you, it'll be great whatever he does. Key has more to do with you knowing what you want and planning the project. Court |
Pammy
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 07:42 am: |
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If I were you Dana, I would talk to Rob at Hals or Daves has full confidence in Hoban Brothers. Both have have huge race departments and both are WAY closer to you than Cycle-Rama or NRHS. The 88" in my X-1 puts out 157hp(with poor fuel delivery, now it will be over 160, yeah babee!) and on our site you will see a stock displacement M2 that we did for Aaron Wilson that makes over 120hp. I don't have any charts on our site for the XB's(I am computer ignorant). And of course we designed and machined the first ever, under 1650cc, pushrod, BUELL engine to go over 200MPH for TEAM ELVES (also owned by Aaron Wilson) Davefl, Is that vocal enough for ya? Thanks for the vote of confidence. I will try to post more bike info and less emotional crap in the future...again, Thanks Dave. Stop by and see us sometime. |
Dana P.
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 07:59 am: |
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Pammy...shame on you....don't you remember me????Ukes and I think I introduced you to Kringle.LOL |
Pammy
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 08:06 am: |
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Of course I remember you sweety...You B(astard) you...I am hooked on that Kringle! For some reason(maybe it's the name) I always have to have some for Christmas. Good stuff, but not as good as that you brought.Yummy! Good luck on your engine project. |
Ryker77
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 08:33 am: |
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I bought my x1 used and badly out of tune. With less than 4,000 miles on the NHRS XB stage 3 heads. The front valve seal allows oil to blow buy on on decel revs. I don't blame NHRS or the previous owner-- becuase I don't know if it was a bad product or becuase the other owner rode the bike so out of tune. I'd trust NHRS the same as any of the other awesome engine builders. For me I'd choose the shop that was close to me. |
Davefl
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 08:36 am: |
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Pammy, I should be bringing my heads and cylinders in soon. Waiting on a bit more disposable income. |
Pammy
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 09:10 am: |
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Ryker I have seen that happen on more than one occasion. Dave, I'll leave a light on for ya. |
Blake
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 10:43 am: |
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Just put a devil tube on it Dana! Sheesh, all this sponsor pandering is so irritating.
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Blake
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 10:56 am: |
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Pammy, Don't sell yourself short, that 1,640cc Cycle-Rama engine was the first ever under 2,000cc pushrod engine to propel a non-streamlined bike to a 200+ mph world record. |
Kowpow225
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 11:40 am: |
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Come on Blake, they're just weighing their options in an effort to be an informed buyer. I'm interested to hear some feedback on this topic too. |
Blake
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 12:03 pm: |
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Kowpow, Imajoker and you didn't know it. It's a great topic as the DDFI-II XB's are a bit more tough to upgrade compared to the old tube framed carbureted bikes. |
Davefl
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 12:29 pm: |
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It's easy. smiley face = happy Blake. mad face = mad Blake, you no read to good, start heading toward the light. |
Glitch
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 12:56 pm: |
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Kowpow225
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 01:04 pm: |
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Pardon the density... I should have known by the devil tube comment. Durr. |
Dana P.
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 02:23 pm: |
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Thanks for the response from all the sponsors and BadWebers.I'm approaching this with some thought of how I ride my bike and where I want the power delivered.The 12 to what I've learned just in the last couple days is that the 12 is a very good bike as is and to make big power is not just the case of throwing a big bore kit,cams and headwork on to make it work right.Cause it won't.I want a reliable turn key bike that is pushing 100-105RWHP and making better power everywhere else.This winter that will happen thanks to this forum.Blake thanks for the chat.Gotta talk to you again though.LOL |
Bud
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 04:32 pm: |
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what ever you do, do it right the first time, don't make cheap shortcuts, they will cost you dearly in the future |
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