2 to 3 bike lengths performance gain for Milwaukee 8
#11
08-24-2016, 06:22 PM
#12
08-24-2016, 06:26 PM
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Lol at the new 107.
There is a reason why I didn't buy a Rushmore bike when I decided to jump from my Dyna to a Touring bike.
I knew I wanted a Street Glide, but the vent on the 2014+ models (functional as it may be) is ugly as sin and I hate it. Second was the fact that the motor was unchanged, why go with a Rushmore bike when a 2013 has the same 103ci engine minus the ugly **** fairing vent?
The only other thing better than the 2013 on the Rushmore bikes was the new radio and the SGS hand adjustable shocks instead of the air shocks. Oh, and the Enforcer wheels, I like those.
So what did I do? I bought a 2013 Street Glide. Then I put 2014 SGS shocks and Enforcer wheels on it. Boom, it's like a Rushmore bike but without the ugly fairing.
The new 107 leaves much to be desired, from what I have seen so far. Hell, at this point, I'd rather drop coin on a bigger S&S motor than buy a new bike.
There is a reason why I didn't buy a Rushmore bike when I decided to jump from my Dyna to a Touring bike.
I knew I wanted a Street Glide, but the vent on the 2014+ models (functional as it may be) is ugly as sin and I hate it. Second was the fact that the motor was unchanged, why go with a Rushmore bike when a 2013 has the same 103ci engine minus the ugly **** fairing vent?
The only other thing better than the 2013 on the Rushmore bikes was the new radio and the SGS hand adjustable shocks instead of the air shocks. Oh, and the Enforcer wheels, I like those.
So what did I do? I bought a 2013 Street Glide. Then I put 2014 SGS shocks and Enforcer wheels on it. Boom, it's like a Rushmore bike but without the ugly fairing.
The new 107 leaves much to be desired, from what I have seen so far. Hell, at this point, I'd rather drop coin on a bigger S&S motor than buy a new bike.
If you really think those things you mentioned were the only differences between the '13 & '14 bikes you didn't do your research very well.
#14
08-24-2016, 06:29 PM
I agree with the OP. More bullshit magic talk with nothing to back it up. Notice they intentionally don't compare to any other bike manufacturers performance in the same category. Who the f$&@$ measures speed in bikes lengths as compared to to other models. I remember the days when you couldn't give one away. Looks likes the price increase will be measured in bike lengths per thousand dollars. The customers are lined up waiting to get in and take one home.
#15
08-24-2016, 06:30 PM
To me when I fire up my harley it's supposed to shake. I need to look at it and see the motor shaking the entire bike.
You don't get that on the softail. It's missing. I can't really explain it but it doesn't feel the same. the touring harleys feel plenty smooth at speed. Not sure why they needed to go with a counterbalanced motor but I'm not entirely against it.
You don't get that on the softail. It's missing. I can't really explain it but it doesn't feel the same. the touring harleys feel plenty smooth at speed. Not sure why they needed to go with a counterbalanced motor but I'm not entirely against it.
#16
08-24-2016, 06:38 PM
Tourer
New is always better... That's the line thats been suckering americans for decades into selling their 1 or 2 year old model vehicle and hoping into a brand spanking new fat payment, until next year, when the "new and improved" model comes along.
I feel bad for the guys that just bought their 103s and now are left with a slow, shaky antiquated bike. Sheeesh, Imagine how I must feel with my 16 y/o bike and I will be able to "keep up" with my riding buddies.
If I wanted a quiet, smooth running bike, I'd buy a Honda
I feel bad for the guys that just bought their 103s and now are left with a slow, shaky antiquated bike. Sheeesh, Imagine how I must feel with my 16 y/o bike and I will be able to "keep up" with my riding buddies.
If I wanted a quiet, smooth running bike, I'd buy a Honda
#17
08-24-2016, 06:41 PM
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#18
08-24-2016, 06:47 PM
Noice....That's what I've been saying for years.....Not a 103, but a well built TC95 with Andrews....That's two cams.....Spitting out HP a n d TQ.....
#19
08-24-2016, 06:58 PM
#20
08-24-2016, 07:07 PM
Stellar HDF Member
To me when I fire up my harley it's supposed to shake. I need to look at it and see the motor shaking the entire bike.
You don't get that on the softail. It's missing. I can't really explain it but it doesn't feel the same. the touring harleys feel plenty smooth at speed. Not sure why they needed to go with a counterbalanced motor but I'm not entirely against it.
You don't get that on the softail. It's missing. I can't really explain it but it doesn't feel the same. the touring harleys feel plenty smooth at speed. Not sure why they needed to go with a counterbalanced motor but I'm not entirely against it.