I'm considering adding a "Forty-eight" to the stable and would like to punch up the power. According to the HD website the 48 has 79 ft lbs of torque @ 4000 rpm the xl1200 has only 73.** ft lbs a 4000 rpm. Bore & stroke are the same for both. I found that interesting and don't understand why the xl would have less torque. Anyway what would you guys recommend to punch up the power on a 48? Cam? what one? Exhaust? Race Tuner etc? Work would be done at the dealer as I'm not much of a wrench.
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- Thread starter ewiltgen
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dbmg
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All I can say is to ride it a bit first. After not riding a 800lb bike the increase in performance might just be OK. So after riding awhile and change needed a air cleaner and mufflers with a TFI might do the trick.
nakkers
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Just the standard upgrades that provide the most bang for the buck.
Stage 1, air filter, slip ons and EFI re-map. :s
After that, things begin to get pricy and the options endless. I've read that a cam upgrade on newer Sportys doesn't net too much.....................
Unless you decide to get some head work done. Then the slope gets slippery.
Stage 1, air filter, slip ons and EFI re-map. :s
After that, things begin to get pricy and the options endless. I've read that a cam upgrade on newer Sportys doesn't net too much.....................
Unless you decide to get some head work done. Then the slope gets slippery.