Hey all! I am a first time poster here so I am not sure if this has been discussed before so I am sorry if it has.

My questions is for those that have ridden the 96 and 103 Wide Glide. I am looking at buying one or the other. The question comes up because I can get a good price on a 2011 WG which has the 96 or buying something 2012 or newer that comes with the 103. Is it worth the extra money to go for the 103? I would do a Stage 1 on either as well.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

Not a huge difference, and if you do your own work its not a big deal to turn a 96" into a 103" (or 106", or 107"...). All things equal I'd get the one with the 103" from the factory, but if you get a good deal on a 96" you like go for it.

 

Thanks for the response! I would appreciate more feedback from anyone with an opinion on this.

 

You have to REALLY look ahead and see where you want your build to be at.....

If you will NEVER bore your cylinders then I would get 103, but if you're gonna go bigger there is no point spending the extra coin for something that you will tear apart and make bigger than a 103.

Like reindeer said a 96 & 103 can both be built to a max of 107 (w/o longer rods). If you are getting a smokin deal on 96" go for it.

 

pretty much. a 107 kit is $1300 bux or so ( w/ cams). so if the price difference is more than that then its probably not worth it (assuming identical condition bikes). the other difference in the 11 vs 12+ is canbus vs delphi which might affect your fuel processor choice.

personally im fine with the 96" on my fatbob (once i got off the stock map). for me suspension upgrades would be a better place to spend the money than a 103 or 107 upgrade. now if i happen to have the money sitting around after the suspension upgrades......