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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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I love my 103, but it isn't quite, but, "so what".
I don't have a problem with the noise, because
it only gets noisy when i cod the snot out of it.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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2011 Limited, Stock (for now)
4 months old 12,000 mi
No Problems
 
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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New 2012 SG 103, Less than three months old with 4500 mile no problems here yet. Completely stock for now.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Had mine since the end of april and have 4,002 miles no problems.........
 
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Bought my new 2011 RKC in April, now have 3500 happy trouble free miles. Stage 1, and fitting the bike to me almost weekly. 103 has been excellent, not any problems. With my own Mobil V-Twin in all 3 holes and checking it all over regularly, I think I have a keeper. Would not be afraid to ride anywhere. I guess the MoCo will make out on the extended warranty, but peace of mind is OK. Setting these bikes up to fit you is key. I am the kind of guy that doesn't mind paying a little more to get quality and to get what I want. Mission accomplished!
 
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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My 2010 street glide is a stage II 103 and it doesn't have any problems. Sounds like your bike is new enough that it is still under warranty sooo maybe you should spend more time riding and less time stressing?
 

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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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Problems? Whats a problems?
 
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Seems like the valve train is louder than my 96, and it has the neutral rattle......but power is better, addition of VH slipon's helped, can't wait to see how it runs with other upgrades..intend to ride the pi** out of it!!
 
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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11 LTD 103, noisier then my 10 Ultra 96, but not by much.

I had an oil leak by my oil cooler......simple fix.

I personally cant wait for liquid cooling!
 
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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2011 RKC 7500 miles and no problems just ride.
 
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