BOPS's 57 transplant

[Bone Stockman]

Originally Posted by MrSurly

I'm so lost...

Now I'm trying to sort out the meaning of "yup, done with the PV"

1.) Yes, this work was performed using the PV with great success....or
2.) Yes, I am done with the PV and have switched to a different tuner...

:scratch:

Option 1.

[Fe Butte]

Oh goody great to hear.

[Fe Butte]

I guess I should have phrased the question, Was this tuning done using the PV as the tuner?

[Bone Stockman]

To be perfectly, utterly clear.....I am very happy with my PV. I am very happy with my Jackpot headpipe. I am very happy with my experience(s) dealing with Fuel Moto and Jamie Long.

I would recommend their products to anyone.

[y2kflhr]

I watched and the process and in less than an hour Smart Dave had the PV figured out and was tuning away.....It works.

[MrSurly]

Excellent news! You did confuse my little brain there for a bit.... but thanks for clearing it up!

[Bone Stockman]

And we're done. I'll scan the sheets tomorrow.

I'm very, very pleased.

[Bone Stockman]

OK, I couldn't wait. 109/113. No, it's not a balls-out build. With a Fatcat I think I would have seen the torque around 120....But then I wouldn't be able to ride it for more than 20 minutes.

We ended up with 12 discs and open caps. That makes for a deeper sound that's a bit louder than the closed caps, but not obnoxiously so. It's still quieter than the 255 with 15 discs and the closed caps.

It doesn't feel fast. It's not an arm-stretcher. The lower cylinder pressure makes for less immediacy when I jump on the throttle. There's more power, but it spools up a bit slower. There's also a TON less engine braking for the same reason.

Other than the intake noise (which I really hope I get used to) it's a great touring build. And it highlights the importance of having a builder who asks the right questions and listens to the answer(s). I did not want a beast of a motor. If I did, I would have gone with a 10.5:1 113 with a different cam (T-Man 625 probably) and headwork. I would have been well over 120/120 with a different pair of mufflers. But that's not what this build was about.

With a CCP around 192, I've got a build that won't beat the hell out of the crank (I was 215 stock), and isn't loud. I've got plenty of passing power, and great roll-on response.

BTW, the initial peak torque number was higher (with the closed caps) but the curve looks a ton better now, doesn't it? Bragging rights don't mean squat when you're going down the road.

Dave did it again.....He built the motor I wanted, not the one that makes for the dyno chart that'll sell a ton of builds.


Sent from my iPad, probably while I'm pooping.

[Backroad Mike]

And home just in time for the next snow event.

[Bone Stockman]

Screw it Mike, I'm riding tomorrow. Bike's a mess from riding in PA the last two weeks.

Oh, and our bikes suck.....I got a peek at Dave's 145 Road King. Holy smoke did he do that thing up right. He cut and re-fabbed the frame so that it looks sort-of stock.

I also learned that I'm too damn big for a Dyna. But boy is J's bike a bunch of fun to ride.


Sent from my iPad, probably while I'm pooping.

[SafetyMan]

Nice chart!

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by Bone Stockman

Screw it Mike, I'm riding tomorrow. Bike's a mess from riding in PA the last two weeks.

Oh, and our bikes suck.....I got a peek at Dave's 145 Road King. Holy smoke did he do that thing up right. He cut and re-fabbed the frame so that it looks sort-of stock.

While they aren't nearly as powerful or fast as a 145, I wouldn't say they SUCK. Besides, if I had a 145 I might as well stock up on tires and brake pads.

I also learned that I'm too damn big for a Dyna. But boy is J's bike a bunch of fun to ride.

Yeah, I don't fit a Dyna either, and your right, it was a fun bike before the latest upgrades.

145?

Have fun tomorrow, wish I could join you but I'm tied up with work unless it's shitty, and I ain't riding in shitty.

[y2kflhr]

Great I have to chase you to Iowa and back!

[Bone Stockman]

Mike - Yeah, I'd need to keep a really good lawyer on retainer if I had a 145. That bike looks dangerous when it's parked. You can tell what Dave likes though.....He's got 5 Road Kings in his garage.


Dave - What you won't be is deafened by my exhaust. I was really worried about the sound level, and it's downright docile. It's definitely quicker than it was, but it's a real Q-ship....It's sneaky fast. Good Lord I love my Fatshotz! They're really versatile mufflers.


Sent from my iPad, probably while I'm pooping.

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by Dippsy

Great I have to chase you to Iowa and back!

How is that any different than any other ride?