[HDBAGR]

Considering my options of increasing displacement to either 117 or 124 platform and I was wondering which of the two options would be better route. Would you rather have your stock crank worked over or buy a new S&S crank?

 

[pat123]

S&S all the way. I bought a s&s 124LC crate motor. It come with all the goods and all I had to do is install it and get it tuned. Comes with a 1year warranty also.

 

[Desertwndrr]

S&S any day of the week. A stock crank is only good for so much even when it is worked over. To really build one to stand up to abuse you need to upgrade the rods, weld, balance, and even then you are still stuck with the stock cast flywheels. By the time that is all done you are close to the cost of an S&S crank. Once you have handled the two side by side you will see the difference.

If you are looking to build a bike into a 117" or 124" and if you are buying an S&S crank then you may as well buy the stroker and go 124". Costs between the two cranks are the same. Kill it with cubic inches. Stock cases are fine and will be bored to the same dimensions for either.

 

[Hillglide]

You will not be sorry with the S&S.

 

[SMOKENJOE]

Wrinkle black finish Keep your stock crankcases and max out the horsepower of your late Big Twins Gear drive 640 Easy Start Cams included in 07-up kits Chain drive 640 Easy Start Cams included in 99-06 kits
Wrinkle black powder-coat finish heads match factory finish
Requires crankcase boring to accept 4-1/8" cylinders
Minimal engine height change - .096" and original serial numbers retained
Kits include S&S Super Stock 91cc cylinder heads 10.8:1 CR
Stroke 4-5/8, bore 4-1/8", cylinder length 5.013"

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SS-HOTSET-124&CartID=

 

[sj01fltri]

S&S is the only way i will go.

 

[HeatWave]

When Building the 117 we considered all options.

S&S is a no brainer, .0005 installed

 

[sj01fltri]

Haven't priced a S&S crank for a 117 or a 124 what is the ball park $ on them last time i checked Revolution wanted i think about $500 to rework your crank complete with balance and weld.

 

[Desertwndrr]

You can buy one from Amazon.com for less than $1100 shipped to your door.

Stock crank reworked is $500 or so, then add shipping, then add if you are going to replace rods and bearings. It's not far off a new crank.

My crank installed measured .0004 at the pinion shaft race and .0005 at the cam support plate. It is a VERY smooth running bike.

 

[sj01fltri]

That's what i was thinking,only a couple hundred bucks diff,so S&S is the way to go

 

[HDBAGR]

Ok census says go with S&S crank. What is everyone's thoughts about the S&S 117 top end kit? What cams would everyone recommend or agree upon for a torque minded motor?

 

[Desertwndrr]

Only difference between a 117 and 124 is the stroke. I went 124 with S&S 585 cams. Tons of torque everywhere and the compression is low so it is very fuel tolerant.