88 twin cam motor A or B

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#11

07-13-2012 | 11:52 AM

rochkes

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Originally Posted by Sauceman

So why don't they put the B engines in the touring models?

cheers

The B motors are smoother at idle, but the A motors are smoother at riding speeds and alot smoother at upper rpms.

My softail would put my hands to sleep when crusing 80 mph for 500 miles a day. The A motor in my FLHX is much, much smoother on long rides.

Dennis

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07-13-2012 | 12:27 PM

skratch

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Originally Posted by bigirn

will the b motor work in the touring bike ?

nope, will not.

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07-13-2012 | 01:27 PM

Big E1

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That's true the a model vibrates more at idle and less while riding. And the b model the opposite.

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07-13-2012 | 01:55 PM

Shakeydeal

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+1 on what rochkes said. No way would I want a "B" motor in a touring bike. I don't miss it at all after selling my FB. Kinda buzzy at 70+ mph speeds.

Shakey

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