117" build update : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

road king 100 · 10-21-2009, 07:10 PM

I thought you folks would enjoy an update on my 117" build as I have about 3500mi. on it now. 80% of these miles were rode in the mountains of No. Az. and Co. The other 20% were put on in "the Valley of the Sun" (Phoenix area) with temps ranging from high 90's to 110-115. This thing didn't miss a lick and the "smile factor" is still there everytime I throw a leg over her. Just blip the throttle on her going up a steep grade in the mountains and you are around people in an instant. All around mileage is 40-45mpg depending on how hard you want to hammer it. Hit starter button and starts every time(hot or cold). Have forgotten comp. releases a couple times but it starts right up. Real happy with the build. Thanks again Steve and Michele!! Will have to make an apptmt soon for a new rear tire!!

arealinvestor · 10-21-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by road king 100

I thought you folks would enjoy an update on my 117" build as I have about 3500mi. on it now. 80% of these miles were rode in the mountains of No. Az. and Co. The other 20% were put on in "the Valley of the Sun" (Phoenix area) with temps ranging from high 90's to 110-115. This thing didn't miss a lick and the "smile factor" is still there everytime I throw a leg over her. Just blip the throttle on her going up a steep grade in the mountains and you are around people in an instant. All around mileage is 40-45mpg depending on how hard you want to hammer it. Hit starter button and starts every time(hot or cold). Have forgotten comp. releases a couple times but it starts right up. Real happy with the build. Thanks again Steve and Michele!! Will have to make an apptmt soon for a new rear tire!!

What rod lenth are you running?? I see you have Axtell pistons & cylinders & a R&R crank!!

towboattrash34 · 10-22-2009, 12:44 AM

Crag the R&R is 7.690 i think....

arealinvestor · 10-22-2009, 03:13 AM

So I guess You have to get Axtell to make longer cylinders? Because isn't the standard S&S rod a 7.600????Or can you run the regular Axtell cylinders with this longer rod???

ndmp40 · 10-22-2009, 07:59 AM

Adj the pin height.

todd comer · 10-22-2009, 08:59 AM

Spoke with Axtell and they said no problem extending cylinder heigth for the R&R crank.

**HDWRENCH** · 10-22-2009, 09:35 AM

Most times with the R&R crank you still have to adjust piston TDC. Can be done on a mill or a lathe. I use a mill with a 3 jaw chuck on a rotary table ( with sine plate ) with custom made jaws that hold the piston in the oil ring groove.

syco · 10-22-2009, 09:47 AM

I had Randy (King of Cubes) build me his ductile iron cylinders for my build and they were rite on the money.

kdietz · 10-22-2009, 03:17 PM

Excellent news on your build....I hope I get 40-45mpg with mine!

I'll pick it up Monday and will head back to Texas

arealinvestor · 10-22-2009, 03:36 PM

Does anyone know if the SE billet camplate will work with the R&R crank???Or do you have to use their camplate??

road king 100 · 10-22-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by arealinvestor

Does anyone know if the SE billet camplate will work with the R&R crank???Or do you have to use their camplate??

I am running the SE camplate in this build. See sig. The motor is super quiet although the neighbors sure don't like the D&D big bore perf. baffle. I kind of take it easy thru the neighborhood but I let it warm up 3-4 minutes before I take off and everyone knows road king 100 is going for a "putt".

arealinvestor · 10-22-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by road king 100

I am running the SE camplate in this build. See sig. The motor is super quiet although the neighbors sure don't like the D&D big bore perf. baffle. I kind of take it easy thru the neighborhood but I let it warm up 3-4 minutes before I take off and everyone knows road king 100 is going for a "putt".

Thanks Road,I bet that thing sounds great & runs great!!!