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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Got any dyno charts on those things? I'd be especially interested to see before and after runs?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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I was just about ready to install a 103 BB kit in my 07 when I took a test ride on my 2011 103. Traded my 07 and sold all the parts on Ebay.

Love the 103 especially since I did the stage 1.


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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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I really like my stage 1 2011 RGU 103 but my 04 mild 95" electraglide would leave it for dead in a top gear roll on even if I was shifting down on my new one. Still the new one rides and handles much better.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sifularson
I was just about ready to install a 103 BB kit in my 07 when I took a test ride on my 2011 103. Traded my 07 and sold all the parts on Ebay.

Love the 103 especially since I did the stage 1.


Steve
Nice Bike Steve, I just watched the video.. LOL! Looks and sounds great!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Change the exhaust to something that flows and put on a PCV, then you can really comment about the grin on your face........
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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I was thinking about doing the 103 kit on my Night Train, but then got my SG with the 103 on it instead.

Yea....I doubt I'll ever own a 96 or smaller again.
The wife's replacement Dyna can be....but not "my" bike.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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I just picked up my 2011 Road King Classic today (traded my 2005 Heritage Classic 88B in)... I have 167 miles on it now and even though I am in "break in mod" I can tell I made the right decision !! I am looking forward to a Stage One and some pipes (can anyone recommend pipes or slip-ons?)
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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Love mine , 4800 miles now and seems to be getting stronger
 
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Originally Posted by boogaloodude
If you like it with a good stage I, you'd love it with a decent set of cams.
Understatement of the year. A cam will wake that motor up big time.
There are a few ponies left on the table with that set up. Nice cruising torque though.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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I sorta skipped the EVO -88-96 Era rode my shovel till i got old enough to want a bagger and bought a 11 SG that handles like a dream.

The engine is a lil bit of a downer......2000 miles of cooking my privates and my right leg has gotten a lil old and it just seems lacking somewhere on the power ....hopefully the suggestion of some of the folks ive met thru here will get this thing to get out of its own way,the potential is there
 
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