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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 10:24 PM
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I have a co worker who apparently has an opportunity to buy a 2013 softail on the cheap. The one hiccup is that the bike is in need of a new motor. He's looking at motors on ebay (any better places to look?) and the question is could he replace to 103b with a 96b? What hurdles would we face going this route if it's possible? Thanks in advance guys!
 
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Unless there a hole in the cases, why not fix whatever is wrong with it or rebuild it?
 
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I went from 96 to 103HO, touring frame though with no issues....the "B" should bolt up with no issues, He should look for a 14 to het the HO version. I am glad I did.
 
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Unless there a hole in the cases, why not fix whatever is wrong with it or rebuild it?
Really, what is wrong with the old motor? Harley offers long and short blocks pretty cheap.
 
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Curious to know what is wrong... I misread the first post, he wants to go to a smaller motor which I wouldn't do. I would go to a 14 or 15...
 
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