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Jun 29, 2011 | 03:32 PM

#41

MNPGRider

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Originally Posted by IAMSWUTIAMS

I didn't see the MSRP on the 2012's

Click on the link at the end of the article. click on any picture of a bike and it gives you basic price.

Jun 29, 2011 | 03:32 PM

#42

KWC6

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What is automatic compression release?

Jun 29, 2011 | 03:35 PM

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royston

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Originally Posted by KWC6

What is automatic compression release?

???agreed and was it on the 2011 103s??
R

Jun 29, 2011 | 03:39 PM

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hdelectra

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From: Kansas City, MO

As for the colors, I'm interested in the Big Blue Pearl and Midnight Pearl. It looks nice via the website, but you really never can tell until you see them in person and in the sunlight.

I'm sure the upgrading to the 103" for the rest of the touring line was just to get to a consistent platform for whatever changes are coming down the pike for the 2013 EPA standards compliance.

Jun 29, 2011 | 03:41 PM

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beary

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Originally Posted by royston

???agreed and was it on the 2011 103s??
R

It was not, and neither was the oil cooler. Makes me wonder if they are using a different cam as well.

Beary

Jun 29, 2011 | 03:45 PM

#46

CurtisO

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Don't see anything to make me trade up yet!

Jun 29, 2011 | 03:47 PM

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CoastlineAmps

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Originally Posted by jeffreyjames

Well, we couldn't expect too much.. Looks like '09 was the big change. They have to put the 103" in, as the 96" with the emission B.S. could be very upsetting to the people that don't want to increase airflow with pipes, etc.. Frankly, many will agree that even the 103's are dogs with out modification. Nothing really too interesting here... Maybe they will come out with another cool bike in the Dyna line.

I have an 09 with 103" and ABS....And to me there wouldn't be anything different for me to buy a new bike. you probably could not see the difference from an 2009 to an 2012 IMO. I bet in 10 to 15 years the touring bikes will still remain the same with the exception of a standard 107" or 110" in the future. As long as they keep having great sells, there is no reason for HD R&D to develop a new style bike in the touring group.

Jun 29, 2011 | 03:51 PM

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Texas Fat Boy

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I guess I'll have to wait on the CVOs then. I already have the 103 and oil cooler.

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Jun 29, 2011 | 03:54 PM

#49

Guntoter

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From: Central Illinois

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Originally Posted by beary

It was not, and neither was the oil cooler. Makes me wonder if they are using a different cam as well.

Beary

Yes, the automatic compression releases are on the previous factory 103's. You cannot see it as it is under the rocker covers but they are there. I doubt the cams changed, but one never knows. The camshaft design is for emissions so I don't really see it changing too much.

For those that have the 96" engine, I would not think you have some outdated money losing rock. It's a very good engine and does have decent power and torque. I have no problem with mine and no desire to modify it. I have found if you shift at 3000 rpm, the bike performs a lot better and the shifting is smoother. If you guys ever rode a stock 74 incher, the "big" Harley OHV engine for many years, you would think those lame 96's were rocket ships. Those 74 inch bikes were ridden all over the world too.