2014 HD 103 high output motor ?
#22
10-28-2013, 07:26 AM
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#23
10-30-2013, 01:13 PM
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How long will the 103 motor be used in the touring line up when the competition have better performing more powerful motors 106" Victory and 111" Indian?
I'm asking cause I'm looking at trading my dyna for a streetglide, but if I wait another 12 months maybe they will update the motor again to bring it in line with the competition, or maybe slot a 110" motor in as standard??
Any thoughts on this?
I'm asking cause I'm looking at trading my dyna for a streetglide, but if I wait another 12 months maybe they will update the motor again to bring it in line with the competition, or maybe slot a 110" motor in as standard??
Any thoughts on this?
Last edited by aschro75; 10-30-2013 at 01:18 PM.
#25
10-30-2013, 02:45 PM
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I jus recently traded in my victory highball 106 - 2013. For a new 2014 SG. Best decision i ever made. The bigger number means nothing. My SG hands down has more torque and better handling that my highball that was tuned and had pipes. My SG is still stock. Don't let the 103 scare you off - it's more than enough. I'm 6'5" 250 lbs...
#26
10-30-2013, 06:05 PM
Would you buy a Harley Touring bike if they took a V-Rod engine punch it out to 1500 CC's and turn it for torque and hide the radiators in the lowers like the limited and the CVO's ? I think not, the point is how long will the air cooled engine be around. The EPA is going to be all over for the air cooled engines to run clean & lean around 2020 or so.
#27
10-30-2013, 06:11 PM
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Would you buy a Harley Touring bike if they took a V-Rod engine punch it out to 1500 CC's and turn it for torque and hide the radiators in the lowers like the limited and the CVO's ? I think not, the point is how long will the air cooled engine be around. The EPA is going to be all over for the air cooled engines to run clean & lean around 2020 or so.
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10-31-2013, 08:49 AM
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Why would you think a motor or total motorcycle is better simply because it has more displacement?? I'm thinkin if you judge the quality of a bike simply by the displacement of the engine, you lose all the soul of riding a Harley Davidson. Go buy that Victory, or Indian, they are both Polaris products, and never will be true competition of Harley. Gee how many times has the Indian brand been unzombied now, 5 , 6. It just aint gonna float or be any real competiton for Harley. I would never judge the total worth of a motorcycle simply by power and frankly the new 103 is fine right out of the box.