Personally, I'd do the R&R 117...simply because the crank will be balanced and welded with the Timken bearing set-up.

I'm running a "mild" 117 in an 05 softail...the thing runs like a raped-ape, nice and cool, and I have "piece of mind" that the crank will last for a very long time.

I'm sure you'll get lots of opinions, but if it were me...I'd go the 117 "if" it's easier on the pocket-book than the 120-R after you pull it apart to get the crank-thing all dialed in.

So there....go ahead an rip me to shreds....JMHO.

: )

 

R & R Makes a 155 cubic inch chromed billet engine???


...palms getting sweaty now...

 

If your willing to spend the money for a 120r I would suggest looking at the S&S 124" engine for 2007 and newer touring bikes. The crank is not a issue with them.

 

so far I'm reading what I thought. my current 103 was done twice. 1st time by my HD dealer then I got my learn on and had R and R do it from scratch. Twice the loot but the end result was worth it. Money is always a concern which is why I'm gunna buy this one used. Mark at R and R is working on a quote for an 88 to a 117 and I shoulod have that on Monday. Ive no doubts about them but was curious about the 120 and when asking around I started asking around, talk about the lower end on the 120 started coming up. NFG.

 

so far i'm reading what i thought. My current 103 was done twice. 1st time by my hd dealer then i got my learn on and had r and r do it from scratch. Twice the loot but the end result was worth it. Money is always a concern which is why i'm gunna buy this one used. Mark at r and r is working on a quote for an 88 to a 117 and i shoulod have that on monday. Ive no doubts about them but was curious about the 120 and when asking around i started asking around, talk about the lower end on the 120 started coming up. Nfg.

it's not yours, til you void the warranty

 

Hell might as well throw in the 140cui ultima black gem if you wanna go big or go home

 

Grey Beard, Be nice to keep the price under 20 G's. This bike will b local while the other one is for messing with the guys I work with. They all have touring bikes but dont like leaving their home turf, without a trailer

 

Capt,Mark and Reggie did my 117,from a 110 platform and I am very happy with the results.Plan on getting a new clutch though because the stocker wont hold.Had to replace mine with a Rivera Primo lockup.

 

digga. i have to get the same clutch for my 103. SE spring cant keep up with the demand. what were your dyno digits? I'm guessing you had to have your crank trued. How big did you go on your cams? I gotta plan my build a little better this time. Broke the 103 in, in Feb. Hats off to my Carthart one piece, saved my dumbass.

 

Cappten,

LOVE the Rivera Primo with TTP clutch. I'm using the spring next up from their standard offering (I'm pretty sure they have a stronger one...I'm using their middle one) and the clutch-pull is really nice. I originally ran the stock HD-Basket with the "Energy" +1 plates and VPC with my 117. A friend turned me on to the Rivera Primo and I gotta tell you----I immediately ran out and bought one for my 02 Road-Glide with the T-111 motor.

I'm a big fan...I think you'll really like their clutch...great choice.

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