Advantages or disadvantages between 2016 and 2015 Breakout?
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2015 has an updated front brake and master cylinder compared to 2014; 2016 has TBW implemented, 50mm throttle body instead of 46mm and 103" High Output meaning it has a couple of hp/tq more than previous models basically due to different cams.
Obviously I'd choose 2016...
Obviously I'd choose 2016...
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yup as said above that is pretty much it mechanically speaking. also some different paint schemes with 2016. either year is a good bike.
another advantage is with the 2016 50mm TB, it also comes with larger 4.3 injectors- so if you re doing engine mods later it will support over 100hp with the 4.3 injectors whereas the 2015 3.9's need to be upgraded. Although we're only talking a couple hundred bucks to have the SE 4.9 injectors put onto a 2015.
So if I found a smoking deal on a 2015 I'd buy that over the 2016. IMO the minor upgrade in stock cams on the 2016 and the 50mm TB are not worth paying thousands more vs. a 2015. especially when you can upgrade that stuff (cams, tb, injectors, tuning device) for about $2k and it will be faster than the stock 2016.
another advantage is with the 2016 50mm TB, it also comes with larger 4.3 injectors- so if you re doing engine mods later it will support over 100hp with the 4.3 injectors whereas the 2015 3.9's need to be upgraded. Although we're only talking a couple hundred bucks to have the SE 4.9 injectors put onto a 2015.
So if I found a smoking deal on a 2015 I'd buy that over the 2016. IMO the minor upgrade in stock cams on the 2016 and the 50mm TB are not worth paying thousands more vs. a 2015. especially when you can upgrade that stuff (cams, tb, injectors, tuning device) for about $2k and it will be faster than the stock 2016.
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Tourer
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What does TB stand for? Sorry man i am not a mechanic lol I mean what is a TB?
Throttle Body?
One of the salesmen told me the 2016 is drive by wire but he never told me what advantages that has.
Throttle Body?
One of the salesmen told me the 2016 is drive by wire but he never told me what advantages that has.
Last edited by 2015 Harley Davidson Street Bob Guy; Apr 11, 2016 at 11:43 AM. Reason: Oh never mind i think that stands for Throttle Body !!!
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Road Captain
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Yep, TB is used for throttle body and tbw is throttle by wire which has been implemented on 2016 Softail lineup.
Basically the signal of accelerating and decel is electronic instead of being mechanical. Advantages should be a quicker throttle response and one flying cable less on right side of the bike.
Basically the signal of accelerating and decel is electronic instead of being mechanical. Advantages should be a quicker throttle response and one flying cable less on right side of the bike.
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Yep, TB is used for throttle body and tbw is throttle by wire which has been implemented on 2016 Softail lineup.
Basically the signal of accelerating and decel is electronic instead of being mechanical. Advantages should be a quicker throttle response and one flying cable less on right side of the bike.
Basically the signal of accelerating and decel is electronic instead of being mechanical. Advantages should be a quicker throttle response and one flying cable less on right side of the bike.
For some unknown reasons i am more comfortable working on my Ducati than the Harley
i am always scared something will go wrong with the Harley if i work on it lol.
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if you go through this you'll have a good fundamental understanding of HD Delphi EFI, and terms like AFR ratio, VE tables, timing maps, lambda, etc. - which will help you in making the right choices for tuning / upgrading your bike. http://www530.pair.com/rowand/efibas...I%20Basics.pdf