103 engine
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103 engine
I have a Sporty and am wanting to move up to a Dyna Superglide for more room for two up riding. First does the Superglide give you enough room for comfortable two riding, we are both about 5'8' and I am right at 200 lbs? Second are they going to be adding the 103 engine to the 2014 Superglide? Which leads to my last question. Is the 103 going to make noticable difference in passing especially on the highway? Thanks for your replys.
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You will be real happy with a superglide coming off a sporty even with 2up. I did the same thing 2 years ago. Stock for stock you will not notice a whole lot of difference between the 96 and the 103. I know my 96 with stage one will woop any 103 off the showroom floor. If the 103 dodn't cost much more it would be worth getting but don't let it be a deal breaker if you find a dyna you like with the 96.
My wife rode 2up on the sporty but it was cramped. The dyna is very comfy for her and she has all kinds of room. I did add a backrest, a touring seat, and the mini floorboards for her...she loves the set up and the only time I even feel her on there is in very slow manuvering and braking. I've done 100mph with her on the back and there was much more throttle still left.
Whatever year you get, I would suggest not skimping with the stage one. A quality 2-1 pipe (no slip ons), A/C, and a quality tuner and maybe a dyno tune.
You'll find the dyna will do just as well as the sporty in the twistys but will be a lot more stable at higher hiway speeds.
My wife rode 2up on the sporty but it was cramped. The dyna is very comfy for her and she has all kinds of room. I did add a backrest, a touring seat, and the mini floorboards for her...she loves the set up and the only time I even feel her on there is in very slow manuvering and braking. I've done 100mph with her on the back and there was much more throttle still left.
Whatever year you get, I would suggest not skimping with the stage one. A quality 2-1 pipe (no slip ons), A/C, and a quality tuner and maybe a dyno tune.
You'll find the dyna will do just as well as the sporty in the twistys but will be a lot more stable at higher hiway speeds.
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You will be real happy with a superglide coming off a sporty even with 2up. I did the same thing 2 years ago. Stock for stock you will not notice a whole lot of difference between the 96 and the 103. I know my 96 with stage one will woop any 103 off the showroom floor. If the 103 dodn't cost much more it would be worth getting but don't let it be a deal breaker if you find a dyna you like with the 96.
My wife rode 2up on the sporty but it was cramped. The dyna is very comfy for her and she has all kinds of room. I did add a backrest, a touring seat, and the mini floorboards for her...she loves the set up and the only time I even feel her on there is in very slow manuvering and braking. I've done 100mph with her on the back and there was much more throttle still left.
Whatever year you get, I would suggest not skimping with the stage one. A quality 2-1 pipe (no slip ons), A/C, and a quality tuner and maybe a dyno tune.
You'll find the dyna will do just as well as the sporty in the twistys but will be a lot more stable at higher hiway speeds.
My wife rode 2up on the sporty but it was cramped. The dyna is very comfy for her and she has all kinds of room. I did add a backrest, a touring seat, and the mini floorboards for her...she loves the set up and the only time I even feel her on there is in very slow manuvering and braking. I've done 100mph with her on the back and there was much more throttle still left.
Whatever year you get, I would suggest not skimping with the stage one. A quality 2-1 pipe (no slip ons), A/C, and a quality tuner and maybe a dyno tune.
You'll find the dyna will do just as well as the sporty in the twistys but will be a lot more stable at higher hiway speeds.
I think the 103 is about 5hp more than the 96. Not a huge deal, but its something.
Spend good money on a seat for your passenger and a backrest, and she'll be happy. I'm running the Mustang Vintage Wide setup and its awesome.
Here's my '09 set up with the detachable backrest, saddlebags, and passenger pillion installed. I can go from this to stripped down solo in a minute.
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Thanks for the replies. I know the benefit of a better seat is worth the money. I have a Sundowner on my Sporty so I will be looking for a good two up seat when I get the Superglide. Also the money difference between a good used 96 incher like an 09 or up compared to the price of a new 14 model might lead me to the 96 inch motor. I imagine I could do a lot of upgrades for the price difference.
All posted are good info. The difference between the 96 and 103 are marginal. Recommended improvements on either are as follows assuming what you get has the 6 speed tranny (would be my minimum criteria):
1. Quality 2:1 pipe
2. AC, either SE 1 or similar
3. Quality Tuner (I prefer the SEPRT)
4. 30T drive pulley
You will be amazed at the improvements with these. The ridability will be vastly improved and you will have a much wider more useable power band.
Secondary improvements:
1. Better 2 up seat
2. True-Track or similar
3. Suspension improvements as money becomes available (shocks, fork kit).
Bob
1. Quality 2:1 pipe
2. AC, either SE 1 or similar
3. Quality Tuner (I prefer the SEPRT)
4. 30T drive pulley
You will be amazed at the improvements with these. The ridability will be vastly improved and you will have a much wider more useable power band.
Secondary improvements:
1. Better 2 up seat
2. True-Track or similar
3. Suspension improvements as money becomes available (shocks, fork kit).
Bob
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Why not just buy a Heritage???? I found the seat is fine for a long ride, comes with a backrest, windshield, saddle bags, and I have no desire to change out the shocks.
So why buy a larger sportster and have to spend more money to set it up for two up ridding?
Its like buying a two door car and having to add two more doors for the family.
So why buy a larger sportster and have to spend more money to set it up for two up ridding?
Its like buying a two door car and having to add two more doors for the family.
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Why not just buy a Heritage???? I found the seat is fine for a long ride, comes with a backrest, windshield, saddle bags, and I have no desire to change out the shocks.
So why buy a larger sportster and have to spend more money to set it up for two up ridding?
Its like buying a two door car and having to add two more doors for the family.
So why buy a larger sportster and have to spend more money to set it up for two up ridding?
Its like buying a two door car and having to add two more doors for the family.