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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Cool FLHR, FLHRC, FLHX engine
Why doesn't harley use the 96B engine on the FLHR, FLHRC and FLHX models?
 
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Because it's inferior!
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Because it's inferior!
+1. Why would/should they?
 
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The bigger bikes need the extra power that is lost in a balanced engine.
 
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Originally Posted by SamStone
The bigger bikes need the extra power that is lost in a balanced engine.
What SamStone said. My understanding is the counterbalancer robs some torque from the engine.

The rubber engine mounting on the FL touring bikes allows the bike to be smoother at highway speeds then the B engines, but have that great shake when idling.
 
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I like the shake. Shaken bake.
 
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Because we don't like sewing machines for engines.
 
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I most of us had our way thump even harded and shake even more.
 
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Originally Posted by Pumba11
What SamStone said. My understanding is the counterbalancer robs some torque from the engine.

The rubber engine mounting on the FL touring bikes allows the bike to be smoother at highway speeds then the B engines, but have that great shake when idling.

+1...yes. more power, more torque.
 
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