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From: dallas
would it make more sense to look for a used engine? I would. there are lots of wrecks ( unfortunately ) start your search and bargain like hell.
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Cruiser
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I had not considered that option. Guess I was stuck on not wanting to go lower then the 110ci that was in the bike. Looking on ebay 103ci can be had pretty reasonably. Great 1 more direction to consider.
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Following up on what oakmossy said I did some surfing on Ebay looking at engines and found a few deals. Does anyone have any idea what year ranges I am looking for on the engine? Will a 2010 Streetglide 103 bolt right into my 08 Ultra?
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From: Utah
Originally Posted by Angryman
. . . I have pretty much made up my mind on going with the S&S 124LC. With that in mind does anyone have any leads on where to get 1 for the best price?
This really sucks for the OP. When I was considering buying my father's 2000 RKC from him, I started looking around for engines. What a PITA with so many crazy options. In the end I didn't buy it from him.
Now, with that said, I have a 2014 Limited with the twin cooled 103. Engine is 100% stock, same with AC and exhaust minus some SE Street Canons. I now have over 100k miles on this motor and it still runs like a champ. No internal work performed minus clutch upgrade to Rekluse TorqDrive (@70k) and compensator to a Baker (@95k). Most of the guys I know changing up cams and whathaveyou end up rebuilding or replacing at half the miles. I am sticking with how it is because I like riding it more than fixing it, lol
Now, with that said, I have a 2014 Limited with the twin cooled 103. Engine is 100% stock, same with AC and exhaust minus some SE Street Canons. I now have over 100k miles on this motor and it still runs like a champ. No internal work performed minus clutch upgrade to Rekluse TorqDrive (@70k) and compensator to a Baker (@95k). Most of the guys I know changing up cams and whathaveyou end up rebuilding or replacing at half the miles. I am sticking with how it is because I like riding it more than fixing it, lol
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From: Utah
I didn't have the throttle body, injectors, or clutch when I did mine, so there's some expense you'll not encounter as part of this project like I did. Because, as others have said, shavings have to go somewhere, I also replaced my oil pan. I stayed with the stock size, but some go with larger. Either way, I just didn't have confidence in being able to get all of the shavings out of that chambered oil pan.
Another expense is the tuner. I assume you've already got something, but that is another potential expense.
Another expense is the tuner. I assume you've already got something, but that is another potential expense.
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I didn't have the throttle body, injectors, or clutch when I did mine, so there's some expense you'll not encounter as part of this project like I did. Because, as others have said, shavings have to go somewhere, I also replaced my oil pan. I stayed with the stock size, but some go with larger. Either way, I just didn't have confidence in being able to get all of the shavings out of that chambered oil pan.
Another expense is the tuner. I assume you've already got something, but that is another potential expense.
Another expense is the tuner. I assume you've already got something, but that is another potential expense.
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In Mn, about an hour from the twin cities.