cant decide new 1012 or used roadkings help?
#11
12-06-2011, 08:19 AM
#12
12-06-2011, 02:35 PM
Why?
Every time HD comes out with a larger motor (88 vs. 80, 96 vs. 88, and now 103 vs 96) someone posts that if you ride two up, you need the bigger motor. Sure, a little more power is always nice to have, but come on, we're not talking about 50 hp increases here. People rode two up for thousands of miles on the old 74" (1200 cc) motors. Granted, the difference between the 103 and the 74 is pretty large, but over it's predecessor? Will never get me to believe that. If HD had that philosophy, they'd put 110 motors in everything but the Sportsters.
#13
12-06-2011, 02:49 PM
#14
12-06-2011, 03:00 PM
My choice would be either the 11 or 12. Since you said you have the money for any of them why not just go for the 12? It’s got the 103 (10% more power), the oil cooler and is one year newer. No brainer in my book…
As far as the heat thing; I have the 103 with the stuff you see in my sig. On hot days, hot is hot, don't care what anyone says...
As far as the heat thing; I have the 103 with the stuff you see in my sig. On hot days, hot is hot, don't care what anyone says...
#15
12-06-2011, 03:08 PM
Why?
Every time HD comes out with a larger motor (88 vs. 80, 96 vs. 88, and now 103 vs 96) someone posts that if you ride two up, you need the bigger motor. Sure, a little more power is always nice to have, but come on, we're not talking about 50 hp increases here. People rode two up for thousands of miles on the old 74" (1200 cc) motors. Granted, the difference between the 103 and the 74 is pretty large, but over it's predecessor? Will never get me to believe that. If HD had that philosophy, they'd put 110 motors in everything but the Sportsters.
Every time HD comes out with a larger motor (88 vs. 80, 96 vs. 88, and now 103 vs 96) someone posts that if you ride two up, you need the bigger motor. Sure, a little more power is always nice to have, but come on, we're not talking about 50 hp increases here. People rode two up for thousands of miles on the old 74" (1200 cc) motors. Granted, the difference between the 103 and the 74 is pretty large, but over it's predecessor? Will never get me to believe that. If HD had that philosophy, they'd put 110 motors in everything but the Sportsters.
#17
12-06-2011, 03:37 PM
Road Master
I have the money have have got some pretty deals offered to me 18,800 out the door for a 2011 flhr roadking , cruise abs security. Also 2012 flhr cruise abs security oil cooler 103 20,300 out the door. Either of these I will replace cat with new pipe. Heard 103 run to hot but heard it will be cured by catless pipe. Can by 6000 mile road king classic 2006 for $10,500 with 6k on the speedo and clean it up a little bit, probalby be in ite $13,000 max. I was told add a frame brace and pretty good combination. Was told abs a very good thing got me thinking. I drive conservativly, Confused please chime in thanks, JL
#18
12-06-2011, 03:43 PM
Ultimate HDF Member
#19
12-06-2011, 03:50 PM
