exactly. If you consider the stage I upgrade as a necessity to a 96" motor (and I do), then you would also consider it to be a necessity to the 103. At that point, you're just a set of cams away from a decent stage II motor.

I think there's enough value added to the Limited to make it the touring bike of choice. I really like the 103 motor. It should be standard equipment in all of the touring bikes.

 

Yes - any other questions?

 

I disagree. I test rode stock 96 and the 103 in quick succession - same route same day. I found there was significant difference in torque.

 

Finally, a couple of guys that think like I do. I keep wondering why so many people keep talking about adding a Stage 1 to their 96 inchers and then comparing it to a stock 103...I bought the Limited because the 103 incher was a better base to add the Stage 1, not to mention all the other goodies you get....

Heck, with the Fuel Moto set-up and Woods cam added to the 103, you are at 100hp and 100+tq!

Makes complete sense to me!!

 

I here that in 2011 the 103ci will be the standard engine in the Touring models !!!

 

This is all very helpful info... I'm on the fringe of pulling the trigger on a limited, red&black.

The choice bewteen the the Ultra vs the limited is coming down to appearance & options. The 103 can always be mod'd for more juice later but the overall look of the limited with all the extra goodies is where it's at.

If I need some speed I'll jump on my Silver SERG and twist it up!

 

Does it come with Chrome Wheels ?? Htd grips, ABS, T/P rack, 103, oil cooler, gauges, two tone. What else does it come with ?

 

The black/blue ice pearl is a beautiful color combo on the Limiteds. If they had offered the Limited in '09 I'd have gone that route, I added the tour pack rack, wanted ABS and after my wheels go stained at the dealers I really think chrome wheels would be a better option.

 

Could of bought any model H-D makes, I chose the Limited cause it was the best bike for me and my needs. I'm lov'en it!

 

Ditto