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Old May 27, 2016 | 08:30 PM
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Over here visiting from the Evo section. Read some of threads looks like a helpful group so I'll ask.

I'm looking at putting a 103 in place of a 96 in a 2008 UC. The oil pump puked and the end of the crank is junk not mention the bushing in plate looks like somebody ran a pipe tap through it.

Since I'm looking for a used 103 my question is are there any pitfalls as to a year that won't work or maybe alot of problems I'm not considering?

This bike doesn't show (online parts ficsh) to have oil lines, just a gasket between the motor and trans.

Do Appreciate the help

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Old May 27, 2016 | 08:57 PM
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No changes in the 103 from 07 to current to be Leary of. The oil lines are internal, so yes, just the gasket. You can find low to no mile take outs for very little money. I'm taking one out of a 2015 road glide this week with 4000 miles on it that has head work and cams in it. I can find out what the owner wants, for it if you are interested
 
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No changes in the 103 from 07 to current to be Leary of. The oil lines are internal, so yes, just the gasket. You can find low to no mile take outs for very little money. I'm taking one out of a 2015 road glide this week with 4000 miles on it that has head work and cams in it. I can find out what the owner wants, for it if you are interested
Yes Sir That would be of interest to me.
When did the liquid cooled stuff begin. Heads I think??

A PM would be good
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Old May 28, 2016 | 06:07 AM
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to go 103" out of your 96",simply bore your cylinders from 3.750" to 3.875" (ide think about going 107" 3.935" bore)
 
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Old May 28, 2016 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by prodrag1320
to go 103" out of your 96",simply bore your cylinders from 3.750" to 3.875" (ide think about going 107" 3.935" bore)
As far as I understood, the 96 engine is wrecked
 
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Yes Sir That would be of interest to me.
When did the liquid cooled stuff begin. Heads I think??

A PM would be good
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Liquid cooled came out in 2014 in some touring models with lower fairings. The one I'm taking out isn't cooled. I'll check with my customer and pm you
 
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I just transplanted a 2015 103HO into my 2007 FLHTC...so happy.
 
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Originally Posted by Wide Open Cycles
Liquid cooled came out in 2014 in some touring models with lower fairings. The one I'm taking out isn't cooled. I'll check with my customer and pm you
We have had an aunt pass away . My time here will be limited for a day or two.

Please do ck on the motor

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Originally Posted by prodrag1320
to go 103" out of your 96",simply bore your cylinders from 3.750" to 3.875" (ide think about going 107" 3.935" bore)
Yup motor looks to be junk.

Nice site ya have Sir Will ck it out

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Originally Posted by Notgrownup
I just transplanted a 2015 103HO into my 2007 FLHTC...so happy.
If time permits a question please

Was different module needed? Such as power commander I. think

Appreciate all info

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