the hd does have an un-even idle, because of the un-even firing pattern. i always liked that sound.
The beauty of a 45-deg single-pin crank.. This on an old carb bike is how "potato potato" was achieved.
On pom pom pom comment earlier.. Victory is also a single pin crank, so I suspect (when I pick mine up Saturday, Lord willing and the creek don't rise) that it will have a pattern closer to a harley/yamaha engine, rather than a true pom pom pom pom like a honda/suzuki v-twin (which though I'm sure they're great engines, I just can't listen to them). The latter being dual-pin cranks for a more even offset firing pattern, such as an inline engine. Smoother? Probably.. Pleasing to hear? Not for me. Anxious to experience the 106 Vic motor by comparison. Last one ridden was in '03.
Yes, I'm stoked... So yes, I'm trollin' the vic forum today.
old movie reference: I'm gettin' a high-ball Saturday moooorning.. Ding dong the bells are gonna chime. Get me to the dealer on time!!!!
On pom pom pom comment earlier.. Victory is also a single pin crank, so I suspect (when I pick mine up Saturday, Lord willing and the creek don't rise) that it will have a pattern closer to a harley/yamaha engine, rather than a true pom pom pom pom like a honda/suzuki v-twin (which though I'm sure they're great engines, I just can't listen to them).
Depending on the model you're getting, expect a more or less Singer sewing machine "tac, tac, tac" or else you'll be grossly disappointed.
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Depending on the model you're getting, expect a more or less Singer sewing machine "tac, tac, tac" or else you'll be grossly disappointed.
exactly, and if you go louder ehaust it will be pom pom pom pom..... there is no lope.
the heratage i owned had an 88" evo built by tom caldwell, originally 80" with 10 to 1 compression, crane cam& hi 4 ignition and s&s e carb, with porker pipes. if you don't know of him google tom caldwell ihra. it sounded like a small block chevy race engine. still wish i hadn't sold it.
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in order of ownership, sears compact scooter, honda 305 scrambler, honda 160 dream , triumph 500 trophy trail, honda cb450, sportster, honda f750, 2nd sportster, harley flh, harley super glide, 3rd sportster, bmw k1000, harley low rider, 2nd harley super glide, harley heratage, harley road king,
thats just the street bikes!
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bsbabcock.....like cr said, I would defiantly take your expectations down a notch or two...
I love the way my CC sounds NOW...Atom,bombs, aiv, loydz air filter and loydz tuner
sounds better than any other bike i have or have herd...my Triumph sounds almost as good
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Was hoping to do a Sound Clip, but my camera battery died.. Just have a couple pics now of the XC with Freedom True Duals, Lloyds AC and Tuned with a PCV .. I don't know if a tac, tac, tac, pom, pom, pom, whatever damn sure sounds good to me .. Sound Clip to come ..
Looks good GJ. You won't be needing the heat shields either. I would be interested in seeing a before and after dyno on these pipes if anyone can get them. The common perception is the stock head pipes do an excellent job of creating the best power but sometimes power isn't the most important issue for folks. Sometime sound and lower heat trumps it.
I would recommend getting some black cam tensioner bolt covers for it though. The rear one really stands out now.
Looks good GJ. You won't be needing the heat shields either. I would be interested in seeing a before and after dyno on these pipes if anyone can get them. The common perception is the stock head pipes do an excellent job of creating the best power but sometimes power isn't the most important issue for folks. Sometime sound and lower heat trumps it.
I would recommend getting some black cam tensioner bolt covers for it though. The rear one really stands out now.
I do have a Dyno Sheet Bob will post after my camera battery charges.. In a Nut shell gained about 5 HP and 9 Torque ..
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