103 vs 96
I have both a 96" SG & 103" SG; for the brief period of time that the 103" I barely notice the difference in power. But the 96" also has a Stage 1. Since that time the I've installed a Stage 1 and TW-555 cams on the 103" and now its like comparing a VW Beetle to a Vette.
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7-cu/i isn't going to make a huge difference w/normal hwy cruising & 96" can easily be upgraded w/minor UG to match. Are you looking @ bikes, or just curious for feedback?
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My 103" Road Glide was noticeably more powerful than my 96" Ultra Classic. At least on the on-ramps, where opening up the throttle was possible. Around town and on tour, I'm not convinced the additional power showed itself that much.
In any event, I don't ever feel like I am down on power with the 96"; there is much more to motorcycling than 0-60 times.
In any event, I don't ever feel like I am down on power with the 96"; there is much more to motorcycling than 0-60 times.
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Better or quicker requires two answers and who you ask. For me, I prefer and bought a 96" over the 103" for these reasons, for the 103" they made these changes which I did not like:
1. Bushing-less cam plate
2. Bushing-less rods
The 103" was bored reducing the cylinder wall thickness, hence it runs hotter than a 96". The other may require you do some reading on over-square vs under-square motors. Not every year from Harley Davidson brings the best changes, some are made strictly due to cost. Again these are just my opinions and others here have theirs.
1. Bushing-less cam plate
2. Bushing-less rods
The 103" was bored reducing the cylinder wall thickness, hence it runs hotter than a 96". The other may require you do some reading on over-square vs under-square motors. Not every year from Harley Davidson brings the best changes, some are made strictly due to cost. Again these are just my opinions and others here have theirs.