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Hi, new guy here. This is my first BA. It's a 2002, I raked it out to a total of 50 deg and made a 10 inch over fork for it. Took the first ride today, it wasn't bad but it needs stiffer clutch springs to handle the 96 rwhp  
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Re: BA Chopper
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Complete Newb
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very nice, what shocks you got on the rear? and how you making that power? more pics?
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Re: BA Chopper
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Very cool! However, dragging those mufflers in curves much?
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 Like it! Now bob that fender to match the front   Johann
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Check Pants
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looks good!
You have that thing slammed.
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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Like it!
Now bob that fender to match the front
Johann
Yes, that would look good, but what to do about the number plate and tail light? I don't really like the side mounted look.
And yes, the mufflers do drag
Rear shocks are something I had laying around in my shop
I'm in Sweden too btw
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the 96 rwhp
Do tell.....
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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I don't see a turbo on there, anyone on here know the HP you get with the larger Wiseco stroker kits?
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Love it. But, how do you turn that thing in "The Box" ?
2007 Custom America with BUBs
I make my own parts cause I cant afford to buy theirs.
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Don't see any nitros either.
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 Honored to have you onboard! Btw, i have no question what so ever that the horsepower numbers are correct! 
Gooseman
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92 RWHP or not I do like it.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Worn Saddle
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So what did you put underneath where the regulator normally goes? A turbo running off the crossover pipe maybe?
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Nice bike, i would love to rake out my front end just not that far. It does look real sharp though. What did you do to rake it? frame mod or just the trees?
Jack
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It must that new 1620cc engine everyone is talking about! 
Learning from my mistakes... again and again.
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So what did you put underneath where the regulator normally goes? A turbo running off the crossover pipe maybe?
That would be cool, wouldn't it?
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frame mod or just the trees?
Jack
Both, it has 45deg in the frame and 5 in the trees.
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Well, you didn't move the regulator just to move it...a secret supercharger then?
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Well, you didn't move the regulator just to move it...a secret supercharger then?
You got it right the first time  it has a turbo hidden under the swingarm. I wanted a stealthy look to it, and I guess I did ok since even the BA/SM experts on this site didn't see the changes right away. If I had posted under my real name (Jojje) many would had guessed it had a turbo right away... sorry for that. Here you go BA turbo
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Yes, that is way cool and a nice bit of fabrication! So stealthy, too. How many pounds of boost are you running?
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Post deleted by The_Dog33 somehow I double posted what I said.
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Now thats slick, I couldn't see anything to give it away in the pix, I even went to your photo bucket page and looked. I like it.
I just went back and looked again and at the distance you have the shots I still don't see anything to give it away. Very cool!
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Thanks guys, since the engine is stock I only run 10psi, I know that the pistons can't take much more. At that boost it would have 110hp if it was a 904cc, now it has 96hp with a rich setting to make sure it won't ping. I used carbs on this one since EFI would stick out, but the carbs actually works real well. Boost comes on later than on my Bonnies since the turbo is at the rear but that's no all bad, less torque but not much of a turbo kick. Feels like a 790cc at 2-3000 rpm then it just pulls harder and harder till you hit that stupid revlimiter
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frame mod or just the trees?
Jack
Both, it has 45deg in the frame and 5 in the trees.
Who did the work on the triple trees or did you pick them up somewhere?
Thanks
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I made them, the only thing I bought was the innertubes and internals, the rest was made in my mill and lathe
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I'm in Sweden too btw
Wow, you Swede's are off the chart. I'd love to take that baby out for a spin just to see what that kind of rake feels like.
Al
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Could you post some pix of the re-worked neck? I'd love to see how that was accomplished.
Al
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Could you post some pix of the re-worked neck? I'd love to see how that was accomplished.
Cut and weld
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I made them, the only thing I bought was the innertubes and internals, the rest was made in my mill and lathe
Wow. Hardcore.
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Great bike, I sure would like to know what shocks you are running!
Ride Hard!!! Ride Safe!!!
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I just put a 21"wheel on the front and 17" on rear
Ride Hard!!! Ride Safe!!!
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2007 Custom America with BUBs
I make my own parts cause I cant afford to buy theirs.
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Oh my Gawd! That is absolutely the best looking America I have seen. It looks like a Viking Long Ship! I've seen some of the Swedish Harleys with the streched tanks and front ends, but this just shows what could actually be done!
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The shocks are not very good, some cheap stuff I bought a few years ago. Funny thing is that I think Triumph get their shocks from the same place, only their spings are heavier
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Now, that kicks major A**. I have been toying with a possible turbo configuration, but I want mine to be seen. But really. I am in awe of that. 
Thanks, if you want the turbo to be seen it's easier Black turbo
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Oh my Gawd! That is absolutely the best looking America I have seen. It looks like a Viking Long Ship! I've seen some of the Swedish Harleys with the streched tanks and front ends, but this just shows what could actually be done!
Thanks, I think they call this the Swedish stile, a few (20..) years ago all HD choppers over here looked like that. Then the forks kept getting longer till it just looked silly..
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That's one cool lookin steed' and a hidden turbo as well' I like very much... Amazing what a bit of time, money and imagination can accomplish...
05 SM Neon Blue/Black. Thunder Bike Cams & Pipes & Flowed Head. AI&Snork removed, Airbox Mods, 135mains, 42/17T, 140x80x17" TBS Front Wheel
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Thank you, it was more time than money though since I made everything myself.
Looks like you have a fun bike too, 79RWHP from a 865 is impressive!
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Interesting. Did you build the forks? Quote:
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Could you post some pix of the re-worked neck? I'd love to see how that was accomplished.
Cut and weld
Al
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