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Nov 7, 2016 | 04:45 PM

tphykitt

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103 upgrade question

someone is trying to sell me an 08 dyna and they said it was upgraded to a 103. theres no paperwork to prove this. it has 103 emblems over everything. how can I tell if it was actually upgraded?

Nov 7, 2016 | 04:47 PM

cvaria

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someone is trying to sell me an 08 dyna and they said it was upgraded to a 103. theres no paperwork to prove this. it has 103 emblems over everything. how can I tell if it was actually upgraded?

how much?

Nov 7, 2016 | 05:35 PM

Ghost_13

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Take it to a dyno and verify HP / Torque

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Nov 7, 2016 | 06:46 PM

Jim Dawson

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Go race a stock 96".

Nov 7, 2016 | 06:56 PM

Nickd2689

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In my opinion, if they can't prove it, it isn't there. Pay what you would for a 96

Nov 7, 2016 | 09:04 PM

Not E'nuff Harley

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I wouldn't pay any more for the bike if it really is a 103. What real value does that even add? If you like the bike and the price, buy it. If not, keep looking.

Nov 8, 2016 | 02:38 AM

LoneWoolf

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Find a bike with documented service records, either by the owner or a shop. If someone took the time to buy and install "103" stickers and they had the work actually done, they would have a way to prove it. Bogus. Find another bike.

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Nov 8, 2016 | 06:56 AM

hotrod351

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what would the compression be on a 103. i know they have 9.5 to 1, thinking about 160psi.

Nov 8, 2016 | 10:29 AM

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NC Rob

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I agree. If they do not have anything to back it up I have to assume they are not telling the truth. Who knows what else they are hiding. I would find another bike.