What Does a Performance Harley Build Cost? *5 Budget Planning Tips*

What Does a Performance Harley Build Cost? 5 Budget Planning Tips

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Kevin Baxter

Күн бұрын

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@SaddleTrampTV 10 ай бұрын

Dependability and longevity is gold to me. The other guy can ride like his hair is on fire if he wants to.

@PincheBuzo 10 ай бұрын

I'm doing good to keep up with maintenance on a stock bike. Doing a build is fantasy in my world. More power to those who can do it.

@jeffreysheridan5205 8 ай бұрын

Same here. Do my own maintenance.

@donphillips5471 10 ай бұрын

I’d like to see a twin cam build thank you great videos

@whip-its_dad4239 10 ай бұрын

Kevin , I even watch the commercials all the way thru because I think it helps ? I get nothing but great information about HD engines from you so thank you very much .

@jordantserghanos2604 10 ай бұрын

Great video, and great points. However, if someone is asking the cost of a build you are already underway that you are already doing on KZbin the cost has for the "most part" already been determined and that is what is being asked I think.

@JesseAbair 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the perspective. And your tear down, build, and tips-and-tricks content is phenomenal; stoked for you to share more. Thank you!

@geoffreyjones2000 10 ай бұрын

I look forward to the trans tear down

@fredflint1797 10 ай бұрын

I have long enjoyed small blocks with a mild cam, free exhaust, good carb, and tall gears. Same with Panhead, Evos and Twin Cams. I ain't racin', just havin' lots of fun for years. I did rebuild my '16 Road Glide waterhead by replacing it with a '23 Road King Special! With a dream budget I would aim for a bulletproof drive train and intake, exhaust and tune that burns optimally. Good bearings, valve train, clutch assembly, and lubrication to increase durability. My 114 already runs like stroker of old used to. Right now I'm looking at making an air breather that I don't have to stop in the rain to put a sock on! Kevin, by trying to do the best you can, I believe you are the best at all you do! You care, you share, you show, and you grow!

@theodavies8754 7 ай бұрын

I picked up a 25 year old TC 88 that the log book says had 7 previous keepers, did less than 1k miles every year for it's life. Within 10 minutes I get why, early in it's FXDL life someone decided that more HP would make it better. It's like a 1450 hot sportster tune, I like taking it easy 99% of the time so it's getting a detune next winter.

@scottschiller1153 10 ай бұрын

A awesome job and good points to consider Kevin!

@Ironh54 10 ай бұрын

Could you do a video on the treatments you mentioned for hot wether. Live in CA and ride a lot in AZ and NV

@RedbarnCyclez 10 ай бұрын

Had a customer come in back in December, and wanted a top end and cam swap on a 16 TriGlide.. pinion shaft runout.006 and Sprocketshaft had .018 runout.. needless to say his budget went right out the window as soon as we found those issues. lifter bores were pretty jacked up too.. definitely hate to see those surprises come up. and sure hard to account for upon initial quoting of the build!! only had 10,400 miles on it too.. never would have thought id see that much runout on something with such low mileage.

@grantodaniel7053 10 ай бұрын

Wasn't there a period when a lot of HDs were coming out of the factory in that condition? I'm not sure of the years/models affected... Cheers from Oz. 👍🇦🇺

@craigkemmerzell5741 10 ай бұрын

This was a very good show 👏 This was my thought process when I did my Zippers 107 Muscle Kit 💪 I wanted all my parts working together as a team I am very happy with my results 😀 Take care 😊

@austinap2248 10 ай бұрын

Remember after you do your build don't ignore the suspension because stock Harleys suspension is suspect. On my 2020 SGS I installed the Kraus inverted front end (with Ohlins internals) triple trees and their fly Moto bars while replacing the rear shocks with Ohlins and added a Famous Daves seat. It's not cheap. But hey, if your single you get to make the choice yourself as to remodeling the kitchen or building your bike. Great video as always.

@canttalk 10 ай бұрын

Sir you remind me so much of my uncle which has passed away with your knowledge and experience with answers to questions. One time I was cleaning an engine block. I walked in and asked him to come see if it was clean enough. He looked at me and said "If you have to come ask me if it's cleaned enough it's not cleaned enough " somehow your answers reminds me of that. Keep doing these please I'm learn so much from you. God bless you sir

@tomherndon7745 10 ай бұрын

Kevin Baxter , Thank you for having one of the finest KZbin channel out there in TVLand

@darrell3368 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Kelvin great to see you

@dougcox2537 10 ай бұрын

Good Video. I believe I heard all this somewhere in Winder Ga. I was just in Buford yesterday.

@laurentruesdale4088 10 ай бұрын

I've always found a happy medium is good for builds, but reliability is important to me. Looking forward to the shovel rebuild. Always look forward to your new videos, but you have many posted, so that gives me something to watch. Thanks.

@danbarrette9888 10 ай бұрын

I’ll be watching for what’s coming up.

@blackvettespeeder 10 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you for the enlightenment!

@mattbishop1228 10 ай бұрын

I think Kevin answered the question pretty good. All things considered parts will eat ya up. $$$$. You can build a good POS or something that will not leave you stranded.

@mitchelldarnell5334 10 ай бұрын

Cain't believe I'm the only one here!! Good information!

@RandyCRR 10 ай бұрын

Great info as usual Kevin. Long term subscriber.

@davidyager8817 10 ай бұрын

Great topic and well worth thinking about before doing a build.

@scruffy4647 10 ай бұрын

Well, so much about revealing costs.

@johnnythiroux3304 10 ай бұрын

Alot to think about. Thanks

@woodleydwyer473 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@KevinBaxter 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much sir!

@BWTT 10 ай бұрын

Well said Kevin

@KruseProductions 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video. We’d all love to hear a number but as you put it not possible until you have that consultation. Always enjoy your videos. I hope things are going well for you in your new shop and things are good for your family. Thanks

@juliochingaling5824 10 ай бұрын

Great video. God bless.

@reddevil331 10 ай бұрын

Great advice!

@o0Hotiron0o 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for all that Kevin

@roncoburn7771 10 ай бұрын

Hey kevin if i was a touring guy i would leave it stock. But Iam not big cubes big heat great video.

@kerrylewis2581 10 ай бұрын

Cool hat, Mr. Baxter

@ericolson8708 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Kevin

@freedom6919741 10 ай бұрын

A lot ! I know what I payed you 😂. 22000 miles on my skunk works 124 and still going strong 💪

@geraldgoodiii6993 4 ай бұрын

Got a ballpark ? Looking at having a bulletproof setup on my 2023 RG. it’s a 124 top end build currently. Idk if the cyls and pistons can be reused ..

@richardpitts6284 10 ай бұрын

How about a 06 Dyna 88 . With tapered timken bearings . Not blueprinted . The motor only . With about 75,000 . Just cross country easy riding . It's got hydraulic cam chain tensioners .

@SuperOperator4 10 ай бұрын

Quality parts really improve on fitment, which makes for more longevity etc.

@ianadams5872 10 ай бұрын

Reliable, number one

@ChasCrewChief 10 ай бұрын

I’m a mild rider, until I feel the Skunk Power! It can be addictive….no throttle control, tire budget increases, miles just seem to add up exponentially 😮

@dennyreed6321 10 ай бұрын

How much does it cost to build a 100k mile engine?

@KamaTanha 10 ай бұрын

So I take it this means somewhere between $2,500 and $25,000 then? :)

@dustin4866 10 ай бұрын

I just purchased a s&s 111 for my 09 street glide just trying to find a good clutch set up

@Chaplain161 10 ай бұрын

Have you gotten everything done with your new shop? We need an updated video tour of it.

@dpgoverride 10 ай бұрын

I am building my Twin Cam to 107" and I far exceeded my initial budget because the bike sat for 6-7 years. I did not factor in all of the small things that would need to be done. On top of that I started wanting to do more the more I thought about why would I skimp on this or why would I not go ahead and upgrade this. I went from an engine build to and entire rebuild. Bike is down to frame and transmission, I wanted to go ahead and go through the trans and opted not to because well....money and time. All this was even with me sitting down and making a list, researching parts and deciding the most logical route. Do I mind? No, I would rather just do it now and be done than build it and have to tear it down again next year to do the rest.

@rodeheavers 10 ай бұрын

Kevin, how can I get in contact with you to try and get a question answered. Thx for all these great videos btw!

@jongray9342 10 ай бұрын

Solid content...#5 good question...Carry on .. see you when mine grenades...

@joaomauriciobasiledesouza6204 10 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin! How reliable is the stock M8 flywheel/crank? I have a 2021 Fatboy that would like to install an S&S 465 cam and Feuling oil pump and cam plate but I’m so afraid to have my flywheel developing a runout after the install. How often do you see the stock flywheel shifting and developing a bigger and bigger runout as we put miles on it. Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷. I’m a big fan of you. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@georgespain6121 10 ай бұрын

Happy with my build, but the back tire seems to be going away rather quickly and I don’t do any burn outs. Wonder why that is?

@danr919 10 ай бұрын

Umm every time you ride or drive a tire wears. It’s pretty simple. 5hp or 150hp

@DAytes-vp6is 10 ай бұрын

So, what does a high power reliable monster average at?😂

@BossMan302 10 ай бұрын

It’s all about your budget nothing else. Everyone wants the baddest, fastest, most reliable build possible…….can you afford it is the question. Answer ? Yes build it yourself people.

@nealmarsh1196 10 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin. I'm reviving a 1967 flh. What carburetor do you recommend for this bike. Mostly stock with .010 over pistons

@jimmyp6443 10 ай бұрын

Horsepower cost money how fast do you want to go .

@MichaelSweeny-c8h 10 ай бұрын

Kevin my plan for my softail 2019 sport glide is to do a rebuild at 100k. Would you be interested in talking about it

@jamtmill 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin, out here doing the Lords work.

@ZevGriffin-s5u 10 ай бұрын

I still don’t understand how someone can abuse a 200hp Ducati V4 or BMW R1000 all day long and at the end of the day it still runs like new…and then we have the Harley engine that has to be built up to sustain even the lightest abuse without imploding.