Considering Street Glide w/103"

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Feb 20, 2020 | 11:27 AM

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Dan89FLSTC

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Originally Posted by carburetorjones

I wonder just how much wire HD saved by going that route..?

I doubt they saved an inch of wiring, but some of the wiring got much smaller and easier to work with, especially in the handlebar switches.

And on the canbus bikes the harness between the switches and the main harness is easily replaced, connectors at each end instead of hard wired to the switches.

OP: I agree with GearheadMike, get a 14+ bike, the front end is also an improvement, with fatter fork tubes and a beefier steering stem.

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Feb 20, 2020 | 01:39 PM

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Dynamick

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Two things helped with valve train noise on my 103 (not that it was a huge issue to me anyway);

- Rockout rocker shaft inserts (the inventor is a member and vendor on here)

- Some decent lifters (ie. S&S Premiums in my case, although most any brand of aftermarket lifter is bound to be better than the OEM ones)

Feb 20, 2020 | 04:21 PM

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Dan89FLSTC

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Originally Posted by Dynamick

although most any brand of aftermarket lifter is bound to be better than the OEM ones

I`m not sure I would say that, there are a $hitload of off brand lifters out there that I wouldn`t trust in a lawnmower...there is some real junk out there, and probably counterfeit parts too...

I would only use real name brand lifters (S&S, Johnson HyLift come to mind) from a known source, not an auction website.

Feb 20, 2020 | 06:54 PM

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Dynamick

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Yeah, I guess I made a mistake by assuming that people would be smart enough not to buy those Brand X lifters.

Feb 20, 2020 | 09:55 PM

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ridingout

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I too would look for a 14 up Rushmore. many improvements over 13,not that the 12 or 13 would be a bad choice, the 14 up are just better IMO

Feb 20, 2020 | 10:06 PM

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GriffinDenim13FLHX

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Originally Posted by ridingout

I too would look for a 14 up Rushmore. many improvements over 13,not that the 12 or 13 would be a bad choice, the 14 up are just better IMO

I would say go for the 13

Feb 20, 2020 | 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammerhead Pat

Spectro 25-60 will fix the noise problem. Cross thread points??????

but will it help with gearheadmike's cruise control?

Feb 21, 2020 | 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by carburetorjones

Currently in the market for a bagger and have narrowed it down to a 2012 or 2013 Street Glide with a 103".
I've been reading a few posts on this valve train noise issue on the 103's.
Can anyone summarize the problem, the fix, and which year 103's are affected?

Have a look around my website, explains a lot about the noise, and the cure

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Feb 24, 2020 | 02:48 PM

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carburetorjones

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Wonderful! Thanks a lot guys.
I ended up looking at (4) 2013's over the weekend.

Feb 24, 2020 | 03:38 PM

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lightweight bob

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Originally Posted by carburetorjones

Wonderful! Thanks a lot guys.
I ended up looking at (4) 2013's over the weekend.

I've got the 2013 Limited and for my own reasons stayed away from the Rushmore engines. It is the same as the 2012
but beware they do run hot. I'm in SoCal and added a LeNale engine fan along with oil cooler fans and that has helped
a lot. I also do not my oil / filter changes go past 2k miles. My choice but get two kits as you need 38 oz in the primary
and the fuel treatment really does clean injectors unlike most snake oil -

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-90231-20W60HD-PowerPack/dp/B0041CAA3A/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=redline+20w60+synthetic+motorcycle+oil+kit&qid=1582579970&sr=8-5

Last edited by lightweight bob; Feb 24, 2020 at 06:08 PM. Reason: Primary capacity correction.

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