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Until I rode my son's 2000 Deuce last year. Now I'm a believer. Love that smooth riding bike. He's got the B series motor which I believe is counter balanced (what does a touring guy know anyway?).
So if I want to add a used softail to my collection some day......and I really like the smoothness and ride of his Deuce....which model years Softail should I be looking for to get that same motor??
Never knew what I was missing. Thanks Softailers......
Nothing newer than 2002 IMO. Preferable carberated.
Yes Softy.....Like his carb'd 2000 MY.
So.....we have narrowed it to 2000-2002 model years.
The wealth of knowledge on this forum just continues to amaze me.
HaHa - Thanks!
Wiki says: Harley solved the issue by designing an engine variant known as Twin Cam 88B. It is basically the same engine as the original (now called "Twin Cam 88A"), but with a modified engine block design that incorporates twin chain-driven balance shafts The Twin Cam 96B engine was released at the same time as the Twin Cam 96A model, for the 2007 model year, and was equiped on all Softail models until it was replaced by the 103 ci
With that said, the 103 on my deluxe is a 103b. From what I understand the 103 on the road kings are not.
Last edited by Tampa Fatboy; Apr 21, 2015 at 03:41 PM.
06 was the last for carbs. I'm still looking for an 06 Train, first year of the wide rear tire and last year for carbs. It's gotta be one out there for me....
Yes Softy.....Like his carb'd 2000 MY.
So.....we have narrowed it to 2000-2002 model years.
The wealth of knowledge on this forum just continues to amaze me.
HaHa - Thanks!
Good luck. I have seen quiet a few Dueces in those years around here for about $8000 +-.
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