Merch 131.

[Clanman]

I have a chance to buy an FXR with  Merch 131 in it.  It is suppose to be stock. Anyone know what stock is for this motor i.e. Cam? CR?  It has a baker 6 with Barnett lock up hooking it up. Anyone have one? Had one?  Love em / hate em? Any insight would be helpful.

Thanks

[brokenwing]

Buddy has a 120" Merch. It's 10yrs. old and still runs like a bat out of hell. I think he broke a valve spring yrs ago but other than that no major problems.

[peckerwood]

i had a merch 120, was ok, they had two 120's a hi output 125 hp  and one with 110 hp,... there out of bussnes now i think

[prodrag1320]

we did alot of merch stuff back when kenny francis was there before he did the ultima program for midwest,quality was a little scary before he got everything straightened out(once he did,they fired him,then it got scary again,and they went under,for a while a shop who did alot of merch stuff bought them out,weather their still doing anything,i have no idea)

[BB]

Mid-west has some engine parts listed in the 2010 parts book , but it is very little.

[jsachs1]

Jerry Merchant moved his operation to Colorado several years ago.Don't know if he made a go of it. 
I can check with Ken F. If he is still in business,I'll post the info.
John

[Clanman]

Thanks for the replies. All is appreciated.

[Pawly]

I know it been a while since this post went up. I still have my 2001 Merch131 FXR Custom and it has never been apart cept for a broken valve spring as well. Brilliant engine that makes me smile every time i start it.
Hope you bought yours and are loving it.
Pawl