120R as a touring platform?
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Yes the 120R does and can burn fuel. I get anywhere from 28 to low 40's MPG on my 120R. I don't feel like I wasted my money, thats right my money, because the engine has made my Limited into a Harley I really enjoy. So when I start spending your money I'll care about your thoughts on the 120R in my bike.
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who gives a chit about gas mileage --its 120ci -- don't be a hater
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Exactly, if you don't want a 120R or can't afford the gas the solution is simple don't buy one. But don't waste any breath justifying your decision.
I wanted a 120R I bought one. I also have another bike to ride in case it breaks, hot rods do that it is the nature of high performance rides. To date I have had zero problems with this bike and believe that Harley factored more longevity into the build than folks realize. The "off road" only language is a dodge around EPA requirements in my opinion.
Well time to go ride my unreliable bike for a while...
I wanted a 120R I bought one. I also have another bike to ride in case it breaks, hot rods do that it is the nature of high performance rides. To date I have had zero problems with this bike and believe that Harley factored more longevity into the build than folks realize. The "off road" only language is a dodge around EPA requirements in my opinion.
Well time to go ride my unreliable bike for a while...
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Everything I got from everyone I spoke with is, the 120R is over kill and not needed for touring. Plus for a touring bike placing a race motor you have to question the reliability. Not to mention the heat issues you will have. If you have the money and don't care about the heat and are not worried about the reliability question, go with it. It will be more than enough power.
Only thing, going back to the original poster's message, is that I would pull the cams that come with the 120R and drop in some HQ 575s, T-Man 590's or similar cams to bring the torque curve back to the left a little to put the peak power lower in the rpm band, especially on a bagger.
Last edited by Dalton; May 7, 2011 at 05:41 AM.
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From: Maine
120r
This should be the engine the motor company puts in their bikes from the factory. The 96 and 103 are just very sad to say the least in stock form. At least now that i installed the 120s the bikes now can pass two up and get out of their own way.
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The 120 is nice if you want your ***** flying behind you...but there is nothing wrong with the stock 96 or 103. Some people don't care for high torque or speed...I have had bikes like that in the past, loved them, then I grew up and got a bagger. A stock 103 is a fine machine...to each his own.
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Good feedback on the 120R. Is there anyone else besides the white SG running a D&D Fatcat with the 120R? Wandering what the dyno #'s are with a stock 120R and Fatcat. I know D&D recommends the Zilla but I have a Fatcat (NIB) already and don't want to spend the cash on another exhaust system. Initial plans were to do a T-Man 107" kit but the 120R sounds pretty sweet.
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Good feedback on the 120R. Is there anyone else besides the white SG running a D&D Fatcat with the 120R? Wandering what the dyno #'s are with a stock 120R and Fatcat. I know D&D recommends the Zilla but I have a Fatcat (NIB) already and don't want to spend the cash on another exhaust system. Initial plans were to do a T-Man 107" kit but the 120R sounds pretty sweet.