Hey guys,
just looking for some feedback on this... Do you think next years model Street bob (2014) will come with 103" as standard? Is it worth waiting for? Or should I just be happy with the 96" motor. This is the only thing holding me back from buying right now.
I plan on upgrading the cams to woods tw555 and feel that they would be possibly better suited to the slightly higher stock compression of the 103". I don't plan on doing any other engine upgrades aside from cams and if I get the 96" motor I will not be doing a big bore kit (don't have the $$$).

Purchase price is also a factor, and the current model bob is great value. If it does get the 103" for the 2014 model I am guessing the price will go up?

Help me decide.

 

103 vrs 96, not a biggie, If you can get a deal on a 96 you won't miss a thing.

 

you can order the 103" in this years model (2013).....

 

You can get the 103 in black for 350.00 bucks... That's worth doing now rather than waiting till next August.

 

either try for a 2012 on close out or wait untill winter and try to beat the dealer up on price and get a deal on a stage 2 103 kit

 

You can order it now with the 103. Expect the dealer to be less enthusiastic about negotiating with you on a bike they have to order instead of moving stock off the floor. My own 103 upgrade cost closer to $1k OTD. :/

Upon order HD quoted me 6 weeks to delivery, give or take.

 

Ahh, I just checked out HD USA website and I see what you are talking about - upgrade to 103" for $350. Thats a great offer.

Unfortunately here in Australia we don't have that option otherwise that would solve my problem. Here we only have the SE stage I - IV 103" big bore kits which cost lots of $$$.

 

I agree totally. Except here in Australia we don't have the option of upgrading to a factory 103".... all we have here are the SE 103" big bore kits that the dealer offers.

 

i think you'll be happy with a 96. the 2 hp and 3 torque extra is something you wont notice.

 

+1

If its not available now, and you don't know if it will be stock next year, then go with the 96...

There are plenty of things you can do down the road to pick up these miniscule numbers for cheap, and having a 96 now is better than having nothing for the next 10 months.