Article And Photos By Jeff G. Holt
he 159ci Kit from Leading Edge V-Twin is unlike anything the custom motorcycle industry has seen before. This kit can deliver any Milwaukee Eight powered motorcycle 200+ horsepower and 210+ ft-lb of torque. This performance kit increases a Harley-Davidson M8 engine’s torque and horsepower by over 60 percent. It runs on pump gas at 11:1 compression; making it a biginch motor upgrade that can provide both consistent and dependable naturally-aspirated horsepower as well as massive amounts of torque. The Leading Edge 159ci kit comes complete with a balanced crank allowing the factory balancer assembly to be eliminated. The kit also comes complete with a Timken bearing conversion, proprietary H-beam rods, pistons, cylinders, a performance oil pump and cam plate, performance valve springs and tappets. Options also include your choice of a “horsepower” or “torque” style cam to fit your personal taste and riding style. Included items in the 159ci kit are Flywheel assembly, cylinders, pistons, Timken bearing conversion, roller bearing on pinion side, cam bearing, choice of cam, lifters, pushrods, piston jet block off plate kit, and all the necessary gaskets and seals.
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Details of what’s in the LE 159ci kit. Rods Leading Edge’s balanced rods are also made of the brand’s proprietary design in the USA. Due to their inherent design these rods are far stronger than stock and are significantly lighter. Pistons The custom-designed 11:1 compression ratio pistons are specially-dished to offer the most 28
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Big Displacement Monster Motor Leading Edge 159ci Milwaukee Eight Engine
