Why such a short run on the 96" engine? Did I miss anything?

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Apr 15, 2012 | 07:30 AM

Afishinado

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Why such a short run on the 96" engine? Did I miss anything?

I am looking at buying the GF her first Harley (a Heritage). My dilema, buy a 09 with 4000 miles for $13,500 or just go $18 for a new one. Both my bikes have the 88" engine, I had a 08 FLHR with the 96 and six speed and no issues in the 4000 miles I put on it. I want something new enough to get the six speed, as we have some serious trips in the works. I don't spend enough time here to really say I haven't seen anything negative on the 96", I haven't watched... But in the back of my mind I wonder why they had such a short run. So did I miss anything?

Apr 15, 2012 | 07:35 AM

rdc401

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From: pontotoc ms

Nay.everybody just wanted bigger, hd just trying to keep up with the homebrew 96 is a good engine.

Apr 15, 2012 | 07:38 AM

rdc401

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[QUOTE=rdc401;9668595]Nay.everybody just wanted bigger, hd just trying to keep up with the jones, 96 is a good engine.[/QUOTE same as103 just smaller bore

Apr 15, 2012 | 07:47 AM

Iceman24

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Like everything else...men/women always want something bigger/better. I'm w/you on the 96cuI - plenty of power/torque for hwy + fwy speeds.

Apr 15, 2012 | 07:54 AM

JayStronghawk

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Was Happy with my 96 09 Ultra after Stage 1 ,, But far happier with it now since added the SE255's, not had a minutes trouble with it with 54,000 Miles ..

Apr 15, 2012 | 08:00 AM

Zakk13

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Ya its just a bigger better thing! Had to keep up with all the other brands with there 100 cube engines to stay with the times and what people want. 96 is a great engine!