HD 103, first impressions
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HD 103, first impressions
Just a quick word to say to anyone considering the HD 103 that it does wake the bike up considerably. I rode back up into the mountains to home from Folsom HD today which is in the valley. The feeling in the seat of increase in torque is substantial for a small increase in cubic inches, must be the cams working. I think I am really going to like the 255 cams, they turned my bike into a fast tractor. The throttle is much more responsive, the ThunderHeader became very LOUD, and passing cars on the slab going up hill is quick and easy. To be honest I have never ridden any other built HD's so I dont have anything to compare to, but I didnt expect this much increase in performance so I am very happy with the up grade. This thing is a freaking blast to ride. A tip for those who are like me and which is not a motor head, use adjustable push rods so if you want to try different cams down the road, its easier and cheaper to do. But I think I will probably stick with these cams.
Last edited by Hoffy; Dec 11, 2008 at 01:06 AM.
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Last summer several HDF members who are old school stated in previuos threads to wait untill winter because dealers come out with specials. They were right. Folsom also has a 110 special for 2800.00 that includes heads Reno HD is having a grand opening of their high performance shop and have specials for their high compression super builds for about 3500.00
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Going to pick my bike up tonight from my indy.I had a stock 88,but not anymore.He put 96 jugs,bored to 98 ci.Leaveing room for 103 in the future.It's putting out 97 hp over 69 stock and 107 lb tq over 70 lb tq stock. Head work,S&S 510 cam,adj. push rods,and gear drive. The smile should go away in about two weeks.
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