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Technical Forums => Iron Head => Topic started by: MrMark on November 07, 2008, 10:33:53 PM

Title: Iron Head 1000 Max Bore
Post by: MrMark on November 07, 2008, 10:33:53 PM
Just how big can you go and maintain longevity.....  .070 .080 ? 
Title: Re: Iron Head 1000 Max Bore
Post by: JK on November 08, 2008, 05:42:20 AM
Late '73 and later cylinders can go to +.070" safely.  '72-E73 cylinders, +.020".  JK
Title: Re: Iron Head 1000 Max Bore
Post by: Hillside Motorcycle on November 08, 2008, 10:41:02 AM
If more power is what your shooting for, you can install an S&S 4 5/8" stroker flywheel/piston assembly. 74 CI.
Set up correctly, you can show a lot of folks your tailight.
Title: Re: Iron Head 1000 Max Bore
Post by: help-u2 on November 08, 2008, 04:03:54 PM
many years ago i did the 77 inch storke.  (1974 cylinders) then went 60 over cause of the welding up oil return holes and wear... its been that way many years and miles...
granted, i dont run it as hard as in old days.  still reliable as can be...
fun ride.  i take it out a couple times a month.  old broken leg dosent like to kick start it..
good power to say the least...