58 degrees up here in Ontario Canada and on the 18th of February no less. A buddy and I went for ride today. I have an 03 RKC and he has 2010 Ultra classic. I have the 88 engine and he has the 96. Half way through the ride he asked to try mine out as he is considering a road king. So for about five miles on some real twisty roads we swapped. I was surprised how smooth his engine was. A little more low end torque than mine but given weight differenced, both bike pretty much keep up with each other with neither running away from the other. I personally like the feel of my engine as I can feel every pulse. I'm wondering why given both bikes are rubber isolated that his is so much smother upon acceleration to the point of almost not fun. I know two different bikes but what a difference the way the motors feel going down the road. His is a beautiful bike but almost boring though.

randy

 

his rubbermounts won;t have the wear of yours.

and any combination of tuner/ timing modifications etc.

will change the throb and exhaust note




58 degrees here too- I have the furnace on and 2 sweatshirts!

rainy, no ride for me

Mike

 

That makes sense. I have a tuner and he doesn't. his bike as 20,000 Km and mine has 38,000. Speaking of mounts, mind look fine but should I change them out? Both bikes idling have the same HD Shake.

randy

 

The 2010 will have a different frame than your bike. That along with a different motor. 2009 and up is a totally different animal.

I suggest Google.

 

Was just wondering why I can feel every pulse of the engine and the 2010 feels like an internally balanced motor. Nothing wrong with either but what difference.

randy

 

So what is the best replacement mount to get. I'm up here in Ontario Canada

randy