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May 10, 2013 | 10:14 AM

#21

DPelletier

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From: b.c.

Another vote for the 2011 though I'd prefer the shiney paint, myself.

Dave

May 10, 2013 | 10:25 AM

#22

instag8tr

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From: omaha,ne.

I would get the black one

May 10, 2013 | 10:30 AM

#23

Ret50

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From: Illinois

you might want to consider if there's any warranty left on either 1 and also see if the 1000 mi checkup has been completed on them....

May 10, 2013 | 10:43 AM

#24

Joe12RK

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From: CT/FL

the price difference is really $2k because of the stage 1 mods done already. but if you can afford it, go with the newer bike. the 103 feels like a big block vs the 96, and you can actually use 6th gear.

May 10, 2013 | 11:18 AM

#25

hdelectra

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From: Kansas City, MO

I'd go with the 103" also. Not a huge fan of the primer, BUT, I'm not riding it. :0)

May 10, 2013 | 04:23 PM

#26

AZ StreetGlide

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From: Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ret50

you might want to consider if there's any warranty left on either 1 and also see if the 1000 mi checkup has been completed on them....

Both have had the 1000 mile checkup, I think the 2011 may have a few months of the factory warranty left.
Both bikes are mint and have only been ridden a couple times.

Sounds like the opinion is to go with the 103.

but, I guess if I could get the 96 for around 16k,It actually has the exhaust and a/f I was planning on getting for either bike anyways so that's some more saving in the stage 1 and might not be a bad deal.

I'm planning on keeping this one for a couple years, I had the last one for 5 years, so I'm assuming there will be something new out in another 5.

thanks for the help!

May 10, 2013 | 05:11 PM

#27

1st 96 ultra

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From: Lapeer , Mich

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowboy Rob

2011 w/103" is the way I would go. Worth a little more in the near future because of the 103",if that means anything to you. Its also a year newer for only $1k more.

yea , what he said

May 15, 2013 | 04:48 PM

#28

AZ StreetGlide

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From: Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ StreetGlide

I'm looking at picking up a new (to me) Street glide,
I've narrowed it down to 2 bikes, both are private party sellers..

2010 Vivid Black 96 engine
ABS, Security, Cruise
V&H true duals, Screaming Eagle A/F, Powercommander
4 point docking and backrest, other little misc parts
1500 miles
$17000

or

2011 Denim Black 103 engine
ABS, Security, Cruise
Stock engine
4 point docking with Backrest and other little misc parts
1000 miles
$18000

Which bike seems like a better deal? I've read a bunch of the threads on the 96 vs 103 and I have friend's that have both, some say there is a difference, some say get the 96 and use the saved 1k for some cams and a tune...

what does the internet say??

thanks for the help!!!

Ok well the 2011 isn't available anymore so I thought the decision would be easier, then I found another one...

2012 vivid black w/ 103 engine
Abs,cruise,security
Vance and Hines mufflers
4 point docking with backrest
Passenger floorboards and some other little misc stuff
Still under factory warranty
4500 miles
$18k

Any opinions on this one vs the 2010 I have up here? I'm looking to try to get something fairly soon...

Thanks!!

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May 15, 2013 | 04:51 PM

#29

ChristoHD

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From: South Bend, IN

Go for the 103, you won't be disappointed. The 2012 will do you happy - see if the price has any negotiation room, but even at $18K, that is a deal IMO.