Re: Are oversized valves really needed?
If all you want is touring, oversized valves are not needed. A mild cam, adjustable lifters, Snyder head are fine but you will not get the full benefit without a downdraft carb. As Pete says, its all a package. That's for the fun stuff.
I would recommend first getting a counter balanced crank, center main oil kit from Pirano's (its an easy installation) and a lightened flywheel. You won't feel much performance difference, but the engine will like those things. Try them first and see you want or need to build a hotter engine. They will give you a good foundation and the confidence to build about anything from there. Not much point in doing the performance stuff if the engine is not solid to begin with.
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