103 special for $1690
Road Warrior
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From: Melissa, TX
If you're looking for a straight "yes" or "no" answer, good luck.
Worth/value is subjective, and only YOU can decide after fact if the money you spent was worth the results your dollars produced.
Me personally? I'm glad the cams were included in the price I paid. But those were special circumstances that influenced my perception of the value.
Worth/value is subjective, and only YOU can decide after fact if the money you spent was worth the results your dollars produced.
Me personally? I'm glad the cams were included in the price I paid. But those were special circumstances that influenced my perception of the value.
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From: Atlanta, GA
If you're looking for a straight "yes" or "no" answer, good luck.
Worth/value is subjective, and only YOU can decide after fact if the money you spent was worth the results your dollars produced.
Me personally? I'm glad the cams were included in the price I paid. But those were special circumstances that influenced my perception of the value.
Worth/value is subjective, and only YOU can decide after fact if the money you spent was worth the results your dollars produced.
Me personally? I'm glad the cams were included in the price I paid. But those were special circumstances that influenced my perception of the value.
Road Warrior
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From: Delaware
a big + 1 on this
Sorry guys. I have both and love my SG BUT, I have smoked a SE Ultra 110 with no problem on my GW
Sorry guys. I have both and love my SG BUT, I have smoked a SE Ultra 110 with no problem on my GW
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Take a look at the dyno thread at the top of this section.
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Can I ask you all, What's wrong with running a stock 96 engine right out of the factory ?. What's the real need to beef up the engine ?. Just to be Hardcore Tire-Kickers or what ?. No pun intended here...Just want to hear what you Guys have to say for your own reasons.
Thanks,
Thorey
Thanks,
Thorey
I guess it all depends on if you like slow, quiet rides or if you like speed. To me it is like asking why an amusement park would put in a bigger, faster roller coaster when the old slow one will get you from where you get on the ride to where you get off it. Most of my past bikes were much faster than my current one. The adrenaline rush from the speed is one of the biggest reasons I ride a bike instead of a car.
Dennis
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Can I ask you all, What's wrong with running a stock 96 engine right out of the factory ?. What's the real need to beef up the engine ?. Just to be Hardcore Tire-Kickers or what ?. No pun intended here...Just want to hear what you Guys have to say for your own reasons.
Thanks,
Thorey
Thanks,
Thorey
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From: Sierra Nevada Mountains of N. Calif
Well, all I can say is I am doing it for more seat thrill. I raced honda 450's, jumped 60'tripples, ect.. so I am used to a little more than usual and when I open the throttle to pass a car I want it to respond faster. Hell, if I had money I would of went all the way and got a HQ120. But for now, I will have to settle for the 103. But my buddies tell me that I will like it just fine.
Took her in this morning for the engine work. I am realizing I might need some counseling though. I am pacing around the house, nervous and figity and getting on the wifes nerves. I feel like a family member is having surgery.
Took her in this morning for the engine work. I am realizing I might need some counseling though. I am pacing around the house, nervous and figity and getting on the wifes nerves. I feel like a family member is having surgery.
Road Warrior
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From: Atlanta, GA
Thanks for this idea. I did take a look - wow there are a lot of posts. The dyno chart in the Harley catalog also has some good info. I am still not sure how much more hp and grunt the cams will provide. I could be fairly ok sinking $1,250 or so into a 103 upgrade. No can do if it is much more than that. I spent north of $4,000 on my last bike, a 2007 Fatty and as the previous poster said - that does not come back (becuase it didn't)
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I would say the 103 kit isnt worth it esp w/o cams. A 96 incher with aftermarket cams may even outrun a 103 HD kit,HD cams of course... Spending the difference on head work would benefit the 96 incher even more..with a good tune on each builds.Its what you want,where you want the power increase,what you want to spend,still retain a so called warranty etc.
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From: Atlanta, GA
I would say the 103 kit isnt worth it esp w/o cams. A 96 incher with aftermarket cams may even outrun a 103 HD kit,HD cams of course... Spending the difference on head work would benefit the 96 incher even more..with a good tune on each builds.Its what you want,where you want the power increase,what you want to spend,still retain a so called warranty etc.