2010 96" Internals vs. 2011+ 96"/103" Internals
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2010 96" Internals vs. 2011+ 96"/103" Internals
I have been searching for a late model Street Glide to replace my Night Rod for a few months now and have sold my "toy" Camaro for the cash to make the purchase this fall/winter season. My search was mainly focused on 103's since I have found them to be similarily priced to the 96's. My plan is to go with a 107" build and have discussed it with a few builders wherein lies my dilemma.
I was told by one reputable builder that Harley engine revisions run in cycles ... every 4th year is the best that Harley builds since the next year begins a new release. Basically, 2002, 2006 and 2010 are the best since these were the last years of the improvements to that design released 3 years prior thus 2003, 2007 and 2011 are the release dates of their "new designs".
This relates to my search since I was told that the 2010 96" is better than the 2011-current 96"/103" design (changes from metal bushings to plastic, changes to lesser grade bolts, etc - I don't remember all the particular changes I was told) and a 2010 will be a more reliable engine after the build. Can anyone confirm or refute this? This particular builder said he has been inside numerous 2010 96's and 2011+ 96/103's and has seen a downgrade in parts to raise profits on behalf of Harley.
For those with the opinion that I am over-thinking this, you are right and I already know that ... I do this with everything! It drives my wife crazy!
I was told by one reputable builder that Harley engine revisions run in cycles ... every 4th year is the best that Harley builds since the next year begins a new release. Basically, 2002, 2006 and 2010 are the best since these were the last years of the improvements to that design released 3 years prior thus 2003, 2007 and 2011 are the release dates of their "new designs".
This relates to my search since I was told that the 2010 96" is better than the 2011-current 96"/103" design (changes from metal bushings to plastic, changes to lesser grade bolts, etc - I don't remember all the particular changes I was told) and a 2010 will be a more reliable engine after the build. Can anyone confirm or refute this? This particular builder said he has been inside numerous 2010 96's and 2011+ 96/103's and has seen a downgrade in parts to raise profits on behalf of Harley.
For those with the opinion that I am over-thinking this, you are right and I already know that ... I do this with everything! It drives my wife crazy!
Last edited by BrianSF-GA; Nov 19, 2012 at 01:13 PM.
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I think the biggest change other than the 103 was the SE compensator came standard in 2011. Lots of goodies with the 103 compression releases etc. I will say I'm not buying what your builder is sayin. Not that many changes in bolts etc... What bushings changed?
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I have also been told the stock clutch will not handle the additional torque by some and no problem from another with the addition of SE springs at no additional cost.
Like I mentioned, I don't recall specifics on the parts including the bushings.
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From what I am seeing in the market, low mileage '10-'12's are no more than $2,000 apart. I am only trying to do my due diligence before dropping the cash! There are even several '10's in the market place that are more than a comparable '12.
... and yes, I already know I am over thinking, but for $18,000 + another $4,000+ in the motor build, I want to make sure I get what I want and not be sorry with what I end up with!
Last edited by BrianSF-GA; Nov 19, 2012 at 02:40 PM.
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I would like to know who your builder is that is giving you this information? you might want to talk to another engine builder and get some second opinions before you get started. I would talk to Fuel Moto (sponsors on forum) about their 107 kit.
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My next step was seeing what FM thought about that information. They did answer all my questions about my Night Rod mods a few years ago and I used their tuner with their preloaded map for my Night Rod's Bub 7 and topless K&N and I have no complaints with it.
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