Sport Glide with 114 engine.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2018
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From: Payson, AZ
When I was looking to buy my Sport Glide I had the same concern. The sales guy asked what would I expect a 114 to do that a 107 could not. Fair question. Have the Sport Glide with 107 and Woods 22xe. It is not like I am wishing for more throttle. Plenty happy with the 107. Besides, there is no "winning" chasing numbers. Always one more to go.
Get the 107, you will be pleased.
Get the 107, you will be pleased.
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: coast to coast
I still enjoy my 80 Evo and 96 Twin Cam Dyna
.great bikes are not about numbers.
The 107 is a hoot and theres no reason to avoid it, but bashing the 114 is a non-starter as it is also a fantastic motor. Let it go and just enjoy what you like.
If you want facts and figures, Ive ridden both and preferred the 114 when it was an option in the bike I was buying. Plus its a lot more motor for just the cost of doing a healthy stage 1 .and resale recoups your cost while a stage 1 wont - if youre inclined to think like that.
that said, if I liked a model and it only came in a 107 I would happily buy it. Similar to another post here, I never ride my FXR or Dyna and think man I wish this had a 114 .Im completely satisfied by them all in their own way.
The 107 is a hoot and theres no reason to avoid it, but bashing the 114 is a non-starter as it is also a fantastic motor. Let it go and just enjoy what you like.
If you want facts and figures, Ive ridden both and preferred the 114 when it was an option in the bike I was buying. Plus its a lot more motor for just the cost of doing a healthy stage 1 .and resale recoups your cost while a stage 1 wont - if youre inclined to think like that.
that said, if I liked a model and it only came in a 107 I would happily buy it. Similar to another post here, I never ride my FXR or Dyna and think man I wish this had a 114 .Im completely satisfied by them all in their own way.
Last edited by Thingfish; Oct 19, 2021 at 12:55 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2021
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From: PA
107 vs 114 matters. If it didn't then Harley wouldn't be offering a 114. This bike not having a 114 is one of the reasons I went for a Fat Bob instead. I don't care if the difference is 1/2 horsepower and 1/2 ft-lb of torque. That's in stock form. Uncork them and the 114 will always perform better.
I'm just hoping the Sport Glide sticks around in any form because there are rumors by a few on this site that it's being discontinued.
I'm just hoping the Sport Glide sticks around in any form because there are rumors by a few on this site that it's being discontinued.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: SF Bay Area
I rode a used Fat Bob 107 and a used 114 (the one I bought). The 114 was better because it was Performance Orange vs Vivid Black. Otherwise I didn't really notice a huge difference on the test ride. 114 may have pulled a bit better but that could also be because I was more comfortable on the second test ride opening it up than I was on the first test ride.
Besides I'm planning on putting a 131 Derby cover on it to improve the ride and power even more!
Besides I'm planning on putting a 131 Derby cover on it to improve the ride and power even more!
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Joined: Sep 2020
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From: central NC
I drive a stock 107.
Would I like to have a 114?
Yes
Then I look at the dyno charts.
It really is a small difference on paper.
Would I like to have a 114?
Yes
Then I look at the dyno charts.
It really is a small difference on paper.
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Upstate New York
I rode both before buying my Heritage and decided there wasnt $1,500 worth of difference between them. I figured the money would be better spent changing the seat, bars and windshield to make the bike fit me.
I also wasnt a fan of that oval open air cleaner or the lame 114 graphics all over the bike.
I also wasnt a fan of that oval open air cleaner or the lame 114 graphics all over the bike.
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Wisconsin
I didn't really notice a huge difference on the test ride. 114 may have pulled a bit better but that could also be because I was more comfortable on the second test ride opening it up than I was on the first test ride.
Besides I'm planning on putting a 131 Derby cover on it to improve the ride and power even more!
Besides I'm planning on putting a 131 Derby cover on it to improve the ride and power even more!
