Isn't a used 2009 Harley with 96" engine just about the best bargain out there?
#81
01-14-2013, 11:28 AM
No. Just because your's came with the 103ci didn't mean it was "Standard Equipment", just ordered with the option.
It was not standard until the 2012 model year.
The 103ci was an option on almost all of the 2011 models, not standard. But most dealers ordered those with the option with the 103ci from the factory. As a matter of fact, the Ultra didn't even have the option for the 103ci motor. It came with the 96ci only. But the Limited had the 103ci standard. So most bought the Limited with a 103ci instead of the Ultra Glide model with only the 96ci motor.
It was not standard until the 2012 model year.
The 103ci was an option on almost all of the 2011 models, not standard. But most dealers ordered those with the option with the 103ci from the factory. As a matter of fact, the Ultra didn't even have the option for the 103ci motor. It came with the 96ci only. But the Limited had the 103ci standard. So most bought the Limited with a 103ci instead of the Ultra Glide model with only the 96ci motor.
#84
01-14-2013, 12:52 PM
I bought my previously enjoyed 2008 FLHRC a cpl years ago low miles already with about $6,000 in extra bling , 2 years exstended service and performance extras .
For a lot less $$$ than new .
I am puzzeled buy those riders that say at highway speed 70 they can't excelirate fast ? huh ummm just shift to 5th blip the throttle and you take off like a rocket then shift back to 6th doh .
Any way the stage one 08 96 has lots of power for a touring bike and i bet the 09 is just as good . plenty of super deals$$$ on both those years out there.
For a lot less $$$ than new .
I am puzzeled buy those riders that say at highway speed 70 they can't excelirate fast ? huh ummm just shift to 5th blip the throttle and you take off like a rocket then shift back to 6th doh .
Any way the stage one 08 96 has lots of power for a touring bike and i bet the 09 is just as good . plenty of super deals$$$ on both those years out there.
Last edited by baust55; 01-14-2013 at 12:55 PM.
#86
01-14-2013, 02:20 PM
"You do realize that the 103 is a 96 bored out right? Which means thinner cylinder walls=more heat. Same cams and 6 speed transmission. Slightly more HP & torque but go stage 1 on a 96 and your about the same. Of course every year new will have enhancement but that's how the world turns. Now if they decide to put 120's in all the touring bikes, that's a different story.
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'09 SG, Black Pearl, Cruise, Security, ABS, MGS Duals/Pipes, Fuel Moto A/F, Rev. Performance EMS, SE255 Cams, VThunder Lifters, Zippers Dual Piston Tensioners, Baisley Oil Spring, HD CC Anarchy Wheels, Satellite Radio, LED Lighting, HD Pull Back Bars, JRI Shocks, Race Tech Springs w/ modded Intiminators, Chrome Front End, King Tour Pak, Headwinds Headlight Bezel, Biketronics Amp & Speakers, Jagg 10 Row Oil Cooler, K & P Oil Filter, True-Track Stabilizer, and the sickness continues..."
Interesting how your bike includes a tremendous list of expensive options in a post claiming a used 09 is a great financial deal : ?)
And yes, a stage one 96" with cams runs just as strong, or stronger than a Stock 103. (Stage 1 103 with cams will run away from both of them)
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'09 SG, Black Pearl, Cruise, Security, ABS, MGS Duals/Pipes, Fuel Moto A/F, Rev. Performance EMS, SE255 Cams, VThunder Lifters, Zippers Dual Piston Tensioners, Baisley Oil Spring, HD CC Anarchy Wheels, Satellite Radio, LED Lighting, HD Pull Back Bars, JRI Shocks, Race Tech Springs w/ modded Intiminators, Chrome Front End, King Tour Pak, Headwinds Headlight Bezel, Biketronics Amp & Speakers, Jagg 10 Row Oil Cooler, K & P Oil Filter, True-Track Stabilizer, and the sickness continues..."
Interesting how your bike includes a tremendous list of expensive options in a post claiming a used 09 is a great financial deal : ?)
And yes, a stage one 96" with cams runs just as strong, or stronger than a Stock 103. (Stage 1 103 with cams will run away from both of them)
#87
01-14-2013, 02:26 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
Not really rocket science here.
When Harley offered the 103 upgrade with automatic compression releases and factory oil cooler, lots of people payed over $1000 for the upgrade.
If you had your choice of 96 or 103 at the same price, which would you take.
All around, mod for mod, the 103 is the better engine. (Better still when you take out the cat)
When Harley offered the 103 upgrade with automatic compression releases and factory oil cooler, lots of people payed over $1000 for the upgrade.
If you had your choice of 96 or 103 at the same price, which would you take.
All around, mod for mod, the 103 is the better engine. (Better still when you take out the cat)
#88
01-14-2013, 04:03 PM
Road Warrior
A monkey can turn a 96 into a 103 for a little over 500.00 and neither one will have enough power to wright home about. These thing are way under powered in any forum. They are cruisers not race bikes. I hate hearing people talk about how mean their harleys are. They must have never road a fast motor cycle before like a ZX1400 with 190 rwhp from factory now that is power. I would not own one because i like my 08 Road Glide with 6gal tank Brembo brakes drive by wire just small frame and tire but who need a stiff frame and a bigger tie to make like mid to upper 70's in horse power. Shoot you can almost make twice that much with a 600cc sport bike. Like i say i will ride my outdated turd and love it and ride it like it was made to ride Slow and purdy
Yes I know that they also were looking to reduce the cost of manufacture too.
And for those that point out how wrong I am about the Ci motor. I did not go back to find and list every model that had the Ci motor standard. I just said that it was an option for most models. It was standard on all Police models and on the higher cost models (CVO and Limited). The Road Glide Ultra was not offered until the 2011 model year and it was standard but not offered at all for the 2011 Ultra Glide model. (I am not an expert. Just what I remember when I was shopping for a new Harley.)
Besides it does not matter what was standard or could be ordered back then. It is only what is available now.
#89
01-14-2013, 07:06 PM
Cruiser
I bought my 2010 RG with a 96" and saved a nice chunk of change. It pulls me and my sweety down the road and up the hills no problem. As I put more and more miles on it and start getting bored with it, I can always bore it out to 103, (or 107) and freshen up the top end and pick up some easy HP. Gives me something to do over the winter. That said..... The 96" isn't boring yet!
#90
01-15-2013, 07:31 AM
+1; No Cat means $$$$$ stays in your pocket and you put a stage 1 upgrade on without any fuel management system. I put the XIEDs on for a hundred bucks and my 09 ultra runs terrific w/o a fuel mgt system, or removing headers. Low $$$s upgrades to wake it up. If shopping for the best bang for the buck in used, then an 09 is an excellent choice not to say there aren't good pre and post 09s good deals too.