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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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I am looking into getting the new 2011 Street Glide and am thinking about getting the 103 instead of the 96. Anyone hear about any issues with the 103??
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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I can tell you that it does not come with the SE-255 cams like it does if you buy the 103 kit and add it to the 96".
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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I have a2010 Electro glide with the 103. Added Bub-7 mufflers and high flow K&N air filter with dyno tuning. Motor runs great with a good boost in torque. Have about 7,000 miles with no issues. Charleyb
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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No issues so far
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 04:49 AM
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No issues yet either. Good strong motor, IMO
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 06:39 AM
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No issues and the power is decent even in stock configuration. Next week I will be getting rid of the cat...Pro pipe/intake/dyno tune next week. The 103 is same as what came in the Ultra Limited last year and I don't hear any of those people complaining...see the post above mine.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 06:44 AM
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Have the 103 on both of my bikes and I would suggest it to anyone buying thinking of buying a new bike.
 
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The 103 is the way to go.
 
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103 is a good engine i think...mine is in process of a total rebuild ,,, because of a dropped valve... spring was broke in 3 pieces.., heads had around 77k miles on them...
 
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As already mentioned the only thing the factory 103 needs is a set of cams, exhaust, and a tune and you would have a dependable bike that pulls hard and runs good.
 
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