103" - does it run hot?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Rochester, NY
PS: Have the ABS and it has saved my bacon at least once. A lot of those "experiecned" riders that advise putting the bike down to avoid an accident... probably did but it may not have been their first choice.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
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Glad you commented on that.
Heat issues? Got 96 & a 103. I agree with most here that all else being equal, I can't imagine the heat difference should be significant. Emphasis on equal. Having said that, my 103 has always run hotter than my 96. I originally thought the stage I upgrade would cool things a bit. Not really, in fact worse. A crap tune on my PC-V had it running REALLY hot, as in un-drivable in any sort of in-town riding. Threw my own modified tune on it and it's better. Still runs hotter than my 96. Even my girl's 96 on her SG runs decent. I know my 103 still needs tweaking though.
So, ultimately, I feel your tune will likely dictate if your bike is going to run 'normal' hot vs. way-too hot. If you can swing the dough, go with the 103. Hell, I'd go that route just for the added ABS, alarm & oil cooler.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Sparks, NV
I bought a 2011 SG w/Power Pak. Not only do you get ABS and security and an oil cooler, but you also get a higher compression ratio, 9.6:1 as opposed to 9.2:1. You also get automatic compression releases. I figure counting the oil cooler and ACR's installed, the 103" cost less than $300. Not a bad deal in my mind, but what do I know. Ride safe.
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