Any Problems with the 103 or 110 engines?
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From: New Albany, IN
Any Problems with the 103 or 110 engines?
I'm looking to buy either a 2016 Fat Bob or a Low Rider S.
They have different engines, but the bikes have similar prices. I like them both.
Any opinions about either bike?
They have different engines, but the bikes have similar prices. I like them both.
Any opinions about either bike?
honestly, I went with the standard LR with the 103HO. Not sure what actual power difference is between it and the LRS but the butt-dyno hardly showed any difference. Only got 500 miles on the break-in so can't say much about problems but seems solid to me.
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Any Problems with the 103 or 110 engines?
They drink gas..., they're loud..., obnoxious..., in your face - vibrate worse than an old washer... and gov (epa) wants to ban em
What the hell's not to love
Best rule of thumb with regards to cars..., boats...., bikes & planes
Bigger motor is always better - especially so when all else is equal
Ghost
They drink gas..., they're loud..., obnoxious..., in your face - vibrate worse than an old washer... and gov (epa) wants to ban em
What the hell's not to love
Best rule of thumb with regards to cars..., boats...., bikes & planes
Bigger motor is always better - especially so when all else is equal
Ghost
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From: Northstreet, michigan
I had s 15 street bob and loved the 103. I put 16,xxx miles on it and my front rocker box started leaking, but it was under warranty. I honestly didn't even notice til I traded it in for the low rider s so they fixed it when I traded my bike in. I love my lowrider s cause it's such a similar bike only it has more features and it's a hell of a lot faster. I think the lowrider s is very uncomfortable from the factory, but forward controls and 16 inch ape hangers make it perfect. Only have 1000 miles on it so I dunno about problems but the only difference to me is the 110 is a lot hotter (or maybe it's just in my head). Lowrider s all day. That being said, I hate the gold wheels. Nothing a little powder coat can't fix.
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The regular 103 is kind of a dog. 103HO is a much nicer version of the same motor. Personally if it was me I'd probably get a regular low rider. Most of the upgrades on the S are things I'd change/personalize/upgrade on my own anyways with non-HD parts. The option for a 117 with the S is very nice though. If you aren't considering doing that then the regular low rider is the way to go.
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