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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 07:12 PM
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Okay I'm not mechanically inclined so bear with me.

I have a 2015 Ultra Limited with the 103 now. It is twin cooled obviously.

I was thinking once I get the miles up there, 65k+ I would throw a new motor in there and I was thinking of the 120st. But I know it isn't twin cooled so will I be able to do this? Or will I have to do crazy modifications with the radiators etc

Or will it be a simple swap? Obviously with a bigger clutch, throttle body, exhaust, tuner, intake.

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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Dwair
Okay I'm not mechanically inclined so bear with me.

I have a 2015 Ultra Limited with the 103 now. It is twin cooled obviously.

I was thinking once I get the miles up there, 65k+ I would throw a new motor in there and I was thinking of the 120st. But I know it isn't twin cooled so will I be able to do this? Or will I have to do crazy modifications with the radiators etc

Or will it be a simple swap? Obviously with a bigger clutch, throttle body, exhaust, tuner, intake.

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If your going to wait they will most likely have one by then.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 07:59 PM
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Have you ridden the 103? Once you do, you might realize that it is full of power.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 09:30 PM
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Have you ridden the 103? Once you do, you might realize that it is full of power.
Full a power after you do a little tweaking. The MOCO should be ashamed of themselves for how detuned this motor is outta the box
 
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 10:32 PM
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If you truly ride this bike 65K - I am betting you will change you mind a 100 times, lol...
 
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 10:39 PM
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65k miles is not "up there". Barely broke in there.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 11:56 PM
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Next question.lol
 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 12:40 AM
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At 65K you need new spark plugs, not a new motor.
 
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At 65K you need new spark plugs, not a new motor.
Well put. If you want the power of a 120 engine then why even mess with a 2015 limited. Just pick up a good used bike find a Good builder and do a high powered engine right and be done with it.
65K is just broken in if you don't let the wrong people tell you how to care for your Engine.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 04:49 AM
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By the time you get there, they may very well build the 120 st in wethead form.

If not you'll have spare radiators, fans and cooling lines to sell with that 103.
 
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