Harley Davidson Stage III | 122 kit. Test Ride & Review

In the video I ride a 2022 Road Glide Special with the stage III 122 kit. I rode a new Lowrider S with the same kit and have since called it my favorite cubic inch size in a Harley. After riding the FLTRXS which is a much heavier bike, I stand by that statement.

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The opinions in this video are my own and not in any way representative of Harley Davidson or Timms Harley Davidson.

[vernlochtefeld]

I like the stage 3 119/122. You get the bigger 4.155 bores for cubes & flow for easier cylinder fill without being so thin that it has less material for heat dissipation. And cylinders that when overheated go out round so easily as with the 4.310 128/131. You also get the 11-1 pistons for better efficiency and utilizing more cam.

Harley designed a cam for the stage 3 (114/117s) being the SE-498 cam. Oddly they now hold it back with the SE-447 torque cam designed for stock compression motors. I would swap for the better cam & springs if I were buying another stage 3 kit.

Unlike the stage 4 cam that trades bottom end torque for a little high rpm power. The stage 3 cam retains bottom end torque and adds top end power just a little less than the stage 4 cam. More friendly for day to day & in town. My emissions & warranty compliant stage 3 with the SE-498 made 118 HP 122TQ. So a little less than the stage 4 kits but a lot less money & labor. More importantly daily rider friendly & reliable.

37k miles on my stage 3 & 498 cam & zero issues.

[ocglide]

The 122 kit really delivers the torque where most of us older long-distance riders live and that's between 2500 and 3500 RPM, just about perfect for a touring bike.

[Bill-cklo]

I just had my 22 ultra Dyno’d with the 122 kit. I also have tab headers, tab 4.5” mufflers with 2.5” baffles, Dyno jet wide band sensors and auto tune installed, an HPi ported intake, fuel moto cold air kit. I got 115hp and 131 lb-ft torque. The Harley cam the dealer installed was the SE8-477. I smile on every ride and enjoy every minute of it!!

[JaysonBucy]

I think the 122 is right in that optimal power range for a touring bike to have both performance and the ability to still go on long trips.

[wooddawg]

I have had 3 Harleys in my life and 1 honda Goldwing. I have never done any motor work other than installing a larger air intake and mufflers for a little more sound and with that, I have ridden all over the country carefree. To me, an upgrade to a Harley Davidson is religious oil changes, brake pad changes, and tires along with washing the bugs off.

[richmckenney]

I have the 122 on a 2020 RGS.. love it.. its perfect for me... runs fantastic and gets 48 mpg...

[Magnus]

I would really love to see some more videos on the 122.

[allanable]

yes i just bolted one on my Fatboy, its a different beast and i love it, now its actually rides like a bike and torque where you actually use it with out revving the ring out of it, i had fun with the 475 S&S cam on the 114 but it rode like a milk truck- cam never relaxed

[thomascarpenter]

I did my ‘18 RGS from a 107 to a 114 Stage 3, header pipe with true duels, no Cat… Dnyo at 126Hp, 129 Ft lbs torque!

[joshh.]

Be awesome to see that 122 kit in a new heritage classic. And I think the second camera angle from your buddy is a great addition to your test ride videos 👍🏼

[atrain]

I love the 122, I dislike the S.E tuner for it. Mine is currently getting the Star Racing 30/30 and Power Vision tuner

[randellgeuy]

Now in 2023 these kits seem hard to find, HD wants to sell the really big ones, but I prefer the “usable power” you talk about here. I just bought the kit and am excited to get it installed. It may be a bit expensive for many people but it is cheaper than buying one of the new big baggers!

[glennsands]

I have the Stage 3 in my 2020 Roadglide Special and it is awesome. Smooth power from the get go

[talkingrock]

Love my 131 kit with a header and a PV

[twistieslayer]

The Stage 3 and Stage 4 kits look nice and sound nice on paper. However, I think they’re kinda a waste of money. Because realistically you’ll never be able to utilize all that power on public roads. That’s why I’ll prolly only go as high as a stage 2. Stage 2 gets you a decent spread of power, without severely compromising fuel economy.

[RevJay_Rides]

I’ve been sitting here contemplating the 122 for my Ultra Limited I have a full exhaust, an intake, the tuner and the torque cam/stage 2. I’ve also been thinking about getting a RG Standard and doing a stage 3 on the 107, bringing it to a 119.

[The_Highway_Disciple]

I bought this kit for a brand new 2023 Road Glide Limited. Fair warning!!! If you buy a 2023 as of today HD still has not released the tune to the dealerships.

So…. I’m about to make my first payment on my bike that is still not in my possession!!!! Make sure you are willing to wait a while if you add this!!!

[charleyrider]

I have the 131 in my LRS, wish I would have waited and did the 122.

[Thirty]

For me going larger than 122ci is not worth the loss of gas milage trade off.

[FreedomRider]

Sounds GREAT ! Nice to be able to waranty the work for a few years and get piece of mind ...