Time was when you could predict the new model tooling and cut over in production based on when the factory tour at York was closed. Easiest way to find out. Also I believe Harley officially introduces their next year line-up at Sturgis and closely guards everything right up until then. August 6th-14th
I think they unvail them at the Dealership owners meeting held in July. With first ones getting shipped to the Dealerships sometime in late August.
It would not surprise me.. sales are sluggish and with so many people needing to run out and get the latest and greatest it would make sense. 96 devalued the 88's 6 speed devalued the 5 speeds. It is all part of the marketing and HD is one of the best in the business at that.
96 or 103, water cooled or not........ none make much difference to me.
RG Ultra, 2 pipes exiting with better hp out of the crate might get a real look from me. I don't care so much how they get there. Except it does have to have the look, fit and finish of an HD.