HarleyTechTalk

I'm a horseshit welder and only have a 110 wire feed. I'd be afraid to do that.

Check the roller on the lifters. Feel for tight spots, rough spots, etc.

these are only 2k miles oil pump looks good, better than the cams and plate. checked crank pinion runout again. .005 total

I was hoping to hear a little more increase in HP. But no doubt it's scaled on what the motor can produce on gasoline. I have a lot to learn before deciding.

I've used loctite green with good results 

E85 is popular in Miami- Jorge @ All American Cycles tunes with it a lot, typically adds up to 5 HP over conventional E10. They use bigger injectors w/stock fuel pump & lines on small engines. IDK what fuel delivery they use for big engines.

spot tig the stock race on   

I'm considering running E85 in the 124" hot rod that I've been working on. This bike won't be a main daily rider, so I'm thinking of maybe going E85 to get some additional power. But I have some questions as I've not been around E85 use. So I'm hoping that some of our members can speak about what going to E85 entails for a Harley Davidson.

Some questions:
(1) What about sizing fuel injectors?
(2) Is there a need for higher than OEM fuel pressure?
(3) Full the OEM fuel pump, pressure regulator, fuel filter, fuel lines, o-rings, etc. hold up with E85?
(4) Does the ION sensing still work as designed with E85, I assume yes?
(5) Naturally aspired, what percentage of power increase is reasonable?
(6) HPI throttle body, is it compatible with E85?

I think these basic questions may help me decide on using E85. And of course anything that I should know is also appreciated.

I read this article about using E85 in performance applications, and they're recommending to run a little high viscosity due to oil dilution at a higher rate when running E85. In general E85 runs at an AFR of 9.8 vs. gasoline at 14.7 AFR. Performance applications will be richer in either E85 or gasoline in parts of the MAP. 

I'm trying to educate myself on E85 usage. It makes complete sense as far as running a slightly higher viscosity, but it's something that didn't enter my mind until I read this.

https://www.enginelabs.com/tech-stories/selecting-the-right-oil-for-your-e85-powered-application/

Correct, only race available anywhere for a stock 07 transmisson is thru Harley. Called the dealer to check stock said they had 4 and they always keep them in stock. Design flaw that they corrected by putting a shoulder on the shaft.