Hi Everyone,

I take delievery of my new softail blackline this weekend. I know it is not a bike for everyone but I like it and at 20k ride away brand new I think it is a bargain. Obviously it is a 96 motor not the new 103.

I have done a lot of we research on mods but all I have done is confuse myself. I am going to ride the bike everyday, 70km round trip in Sydney traffic. I will be doing freeway most of the time M2 Sydney so a lot of 30 - 60kmh stuff.

I have ridden sports bikes for years and this is my first Harley. I really want to personalise the bike but can do that as I get ideas, what I want to know is what is the best bang for buck, relaible power upgrades.

The dealer wanted to fit the SE stage 4 kit but at the price it was out of control. I dont want a drag bike but something with more grunt than standard. Due to my riding touque is the key, will pipes, filter and tune be enough ?? or should I do somthing else 103 - 106 with just cams or with more work etc.

The key is reliable power 100/100 would be nice but a bit short of that is ok.

I have dont up a v8 calais to run 10s so I dont want to make the mistake again of not doing what I wanted from the start and in reality costing myself cash.

Any suggestions on what I should do, price and who is a repuatable shop in Northwest Syd would be appreciated.