Now Everything is 103!
Gonzy
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,141
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From: Foggy Coastside California
Well, my RK started life as a 96, but then I upgraded it to a 103 with 255 SE cams. I'm glad I did. While I did lose a bit on the mileage (I think I have a problem with my right wrist!) the power when riding 2 up is where it really shines. If you have any thoughts of upgrading, you might want to do it soon while you're within the 60 days of purchase. That way it will still be covered under your warranty.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 795
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Do your research before taking the plunge. I wanted a 103, ABS and saddle bags. I traded my 09 FXDC for a 2010 Police FLHTP for $3250. Well worth the extra dough. Got a 103, Oil cooler, ABS, saddle bags for ~ $14k.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 49
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Coming off a 2000 EG with the 88" to a 2011 EG limited the 103 is a huge disappointment. As delivered the 103 is a choked down pig. I have no doubt that a stage 1 will wake it up, but after spending 22k on this bike, I am mad. Of course I am getting no where with HD. Pinging is out of control, the cat will fry your right leg off, fuel mileage went from 45 on my 00 to 35 at best on the 2011. I know, cut the cat out, stage one blah blah. Seven Harleys and this is the first one that hasn't made me happy. YMMV
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
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Well, my RK started life as a 96, but then I upgraded it to a 103 with 255 SE cams. I'm glad I did. While I did lose a bit on the mileage (I think I have a problem with my right wrist!) the power when riding 2 up is where it really shines. If you have any thoughts of upgrading, you might want to do it soon while you're within the 60 days of purchase. That way it will still be covered under your warranty.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,916
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From: earth
I ordered my bike in Iraq, by the time I picked it up in August, the 96"ers with 6 speeds were already on the showroom floor. I'm real happy with the 88" 5 speed, no buyers remorse here.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 147
Likes: 1
From: Alberta, Canada
I have a 2011 SG with the 103 now but when I had my '81 Low Rider, an 80" shovel with an Andrews A grind cam, Dellorto carb and Cycle Shack pipes I figured I had it aced. I'm sure that my 103 has more potential than my 80" Low Rider but it's all what you are used to, I had a lot of great times on the old shovel and I wouldn't mind having it back to blast around town on. Hell, I rode 12 hours to Sturgis on it in '92 and went on a 5000+ mile trip across most of Canada on it too.
Gonzy
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,141
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From: Foggy Coastside California
Not according to my dealer. They even have a sign at the shop stating that if up grades are done within the first 60 days they are covered under the factory warranty.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Illinois
My son had the same thing in 06 when he bought 6 weeks before the model change. He had the TC88 which went to TC96.
Don't worry about it. New stuff every year. If you waited for the 12's then you would still have something come out at half year and certainly for the 13 year.
TV, computer, camera or any thingy. New stuff is planned well ahead. You can never stay on top of the mountain. Something will always knock you down.
You need to enjoy what you have not what could be. Part of this is buyers remorse and would've, could've, should've.
Don't worry about it. New stuff every year. If you waited for the 12's then you would still have something come out at half year and certainly for the 13 year.
TV, computer, camera or any thingy. New stuff is planned well ahead. You can never stay on top of the mountain. Something will always knock you down.
You need to enjoy what you have not what could be. Part of this is buyers remorse and would've, could've, should've.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
I just traded in my 88 inch Wide glide last friday for this new 103 Road glide. You know, my WG had so many performance upgrades that it was a blast to ride! Sounded great and ran like a champ! I'm still adjusting to the new 103 and yes, it is a crap load hotter on the right leg... the engine gives off a lot more heat and its not as responsive as my WG was. But this is stock... I'm not complaining, just saying that if I put as much upgrade time into my RG as I did into the WG, this thing would scream also! Only time will tell...
for now I'm happy. Go Road Couch!
for now I'm happy. Go Road Couch!