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AmyLeVere
Jan 5, 2013, 3:13:14 PM1/5/13
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"smayton" wrote in message
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...and the 96 for that matter.
Last time I was on a Harley was in the 80's. My engine 'walked' the bike
across the lot at idle. Was great at cruising speeds.
The question here is between the 103 and 103B. I UNDERSTAND the technical
difference as far as the counter-balance and mounting questions, the dynas
vs softtails, etc...
However, what I can't seem to get an answer about is with the "B" motors
specifically. I LIKED the vibration on my old hog. Is the HD experience what
it should be with the counter-balanced "B" engines? Does the fact that it's
apparently so smooth give the HD old-school community concerns?
I'm eyeballing a 2013 Fat Boy Lo which uses 103B.
Also, is there a forum where I can get my dose of HD rider opinions as
opposed to reviews by motor mags?
>^^^
No.
Buy a Miata or a Yugo, and then drop the fuck dead.
... in front of a train
smayton
Jan 5, 2013, 3:30:51 PM1/5/13
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What are you? Some fucking retard?
smayton
Jan 5, 2013, 3:33:59 PM1/5/13
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...and the 96 for that matter.
The original question was:
Terry Coombs
Jan 5, 2013, 3:51:14 PM1/5/13
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"smayton" <sma...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> What are you? Some fucking retard?
>
>
No , that's just Panhead , the non-biking drunk that's pissed at the world
>
>
. He useta be kinda entertaining , but he's slid a long ways down and is
just an irritant now . You can either ignore him or toss him into the
bitbucket .
FWIW I ride a '90 rubbermount touring bike , last one was a '76 shovel . I
enjoyed the shovel , I enjoy the Ultra ... take a test ride !
--
Snag
AmyLeVere
Jan 5, 2013, 5:07:58 PM1/5/13
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"Terry Coombs" wrote in message news:8n0Gs.23027$qb3....@newsfe25.iad...
"smayton" <sma...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> What are you? Some fucking retard?
>
>
No , that's just Panhead , the non-biking drunk that's pissed at the world
. He useta be kinda entertaining , but he's slid a long ways down and is
just an irritant now . You can either ignore him or toss him into the
bitbucket .
There are those options, of course.
Butt, I am STILL very entertaining, and only an irritant to newbie bugs that
have no spine or cellophane like skin.
"Biking" IS very over-exaggerated after all.
Sure it's fun, but so what?
I gave up the experience, after I had my fill of the crap. Been there, built
some, seen it, ate the bugs, road there and back. Yawn.
Phil Boutros
Jan 5, 2013, 7:10:13 PM1/5/13
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<snip>
out when Demo Days are at your local dealer and just try it out.
Heck, dealers are probably getting desparate right around now, so you
can probably road test the one you're interested in directly.
Phil
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http://philb.ca EKIII rides with me: http://eddiekieger.com
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> I'm eyeballing a 2013 Fat Boy Lo which uses 103B.
No one can answer that question but you. You really need to find
out when Demo Days are at your local dealer and just try it out.
Heck, dealers are probably getting desparate right around now, so you
can probably road test the one you're interested in directly.
Phil
--
AH#61 Wolf#14 BS#89 bus#1 CCB#1 SENS KOTC#4 ph...@philb.ca
http://philb.ca EKIII rides with me: http://eddiekieger.com
v4sw6CYhw7ln6pr6OFck4ma9u7LMw3XGm7l7Si2e6t4MRb8en6g4a3Xs7Ir1p-5/-9 hackerkey.com
AmyLeVere
Jan 5, 2013, 7:41:02 PM1/5/13
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"Phil Boutros" wrote in message
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smayton <sma...@gmail.com> wrote:
> ...and the 96 for that matter.
<snip>
> I'm eyeballing a 2013 Fat Boy Lo which uses 103B.
No one can answer that question but you. You really need to find
out when Demo Days are at your local dealer and just try it out.
Heck, dealers are probably getting desparate right around now, so you
can probably road test the one you're interested in directly.
Carefull.
Some will say yer a troll!
AmyLeVere
Jan 5, 2013, 9:20:33 PM1/5/13
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"smayton" wrote in message
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> AmyLeVere. Don't you have something better to do than to be JUST
> miserable? I guess not.
> Newbie. So WTF is wrong with being a newbie? I'm not a newbie, btw. To
> you, and to that jellyfish brain of yours, anything would be a newbie.
> Keep it wigglin'.
How cute.
A newbie with an unconsciousness.
Jinks
Jan 5, 2013, 10:20:21 PM1/5/13
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On Sat, 5 Jan 2013 12:33:59 -0800 (PST), smayton <sma...@gmail.com>
wrote:
>Also, is there a forum where I can get my dose of HD rider opinions as opposed to reviews by motor mags?
hdforums.com All kinds of opinions from all kinds of
uninformed riders. Very few of them know much about any kind of
motorcycle beyond where to put the gas, but they're over flowing with
opinions. They also ask questions like "should I buy the "B" motor,
or not?" Then they argue about the answers.......you'll be right at
home.
Jinks ('86 FXRS, '07 FLTR)
#64
Remember, "No good deed goes unpunished"
wrote:
>Also, is there a forum where I can get my dose of HD rider opinions as opposed to reviews by motor mags?
uninformed riders. Very few of them know much about any kind of
motorcycle beyond where to put the gas, but they're over flowing with
opinions. They also ask questions like "should I buy the "B" motor,
or not?" Then they argue about the answers.......you'll be right at
home.
Jinks ('86 FXRS, '07 FLTR)
#64
Remember, "No good deed goes unpunished"
Greg O
Jan 5, 2013, 11:32:47 PM1/5/13
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Harley Tech Talk is a great forum, free too, but they don't mid a bit if you
send a couple bucks in.
Like others have said, do a test drive, then decide.
IMO, the balanced engine feels more like riding an import, vibration wise.
The rubber mount frames give you some thump when idling, but smooth out as
the RPM increses.
PoorUB
send a couple bucks in.
Like others have said, do a test drive, then decide.
IMO, the balanced engine feels more like riding an import, vibration wise.
The rubber mount frames give you some thump when idling, but smooth out as
the RPM increses.
PoorUB
Ronald O. Christian
Jan 8, 2013, 1:53:16 PM1/8/13
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On Sat, 5 Jan 2013 12:08:57 -0800 (PST), smayton <sma...@gmail.com>
wrote:
>...and the 96 for that matter.
>
can say that the rubber mount TC engines vibrate quite a bit at idle.
I kept the garage door opener in a pouch behind the windshield, and
noticed that when the bike (2003 UC) warms up in the driveway the
garage door would go up and down. Had to find another place to put
it.
I've read somewhere that the counterbalances in the B engine reduce
but do not eliminate the vibration. Were I you, I'd ask for a test
drive.
Now, the Sportster at idle would practically bounce the front wheel,
like it was eager to get on the road.
Ron
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2003 FLHTCUI "Noisy Glide"
http://www.christianfamilywebsite.com
http://www.ronaldchristian.com
wrote:
>...and the 96 for that matter.
>
>Last time I was on a Harley was in the 80's. My engine 'walked' the bike across the lot at idle. Was great at cruising speeds.
>
>The question here is between the 103 and 103B. I UNDERSTAND the technical difference as far as the counter-balance and mounting questions, the dynas vs softtails, etc...
>
>However, what I can't seem to get an answer about is with the "B" motors specifically. I LIKED the vibration on my old hog. Is the HD experience what it should be with the counter-balanced "B" engines? Does the fact that it's apparently so smooth give the HD old-school community concerns?
>
>I'm eyeballing a 2013 Fat Boy Lo which uses 103B.
>
>Also, is there a forum where I can get my dose of HD rider opinions as opposed to reviews by motor mags?
I can't vouch for the B engine (would like to try one some time) but I
>
>The question here is between the 103 and 103B. I UNDERSTAND the technical difference as far as the counter-balance and mounting questions, the dynas vs softtails, etc...
>
>However, what I can't seem to get an answer about is with the "B" motors specifically. I LIKED the vibration on my old hog. Is the HD experience what it should be with the counter-balanced "B" engines? Does the fact that it's apparently so smooth give the HD old-school community concerns?
>
>I'm eyeballing a 2013 Fat Boy Lo which uses 103B.
>
>Also, is there a forum where I can get my dose of HD rider opinions as opposed to reviews by motor mags?
can say that the rubber mount TC engines vibrate quite a bit at idle.
I kept the garage door opener in a pouch behind the windshield, and
noticed that when the bike (2003 UC) warms up in the driveway the
garage door would go up and down. Had to find another place to put
it.
I've read somewhere that the counterbalances in the B engine reduce
but do not eliminate the vibration. Were I you, I'd ask for a test
drive.
Now, the Sportster at idle would practically bounce the front wheel,
like it was eager to get on the road.
Ron
-
2003 FLHTCUI "Noisy Glide"
http://www.christianfamilywebsite.com
http://www.ronaldchristian.com
Dean
Jan 8, 2013, 2:54:41 PM1/8/13
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smayton <sma...@gmail.com> wrote:
>...and the 96 for that matter.
>
>Last time I was on a Harley was in the 80's. My engine 'walked' the bike across the lot at idle. Was great at cruising speeds.
>
>The question here is between the 103 and 103B. I UNDERSTAND the technical difference as far as the counter-balance and mounting questions, the dynas vs softtails, etc...
>
>However, what I can't seem to get an answer about is with the "B" motors specifically. I LIKED the vibration on my old hog. Is the HD experience what it should be with the counter-balanced "B" engines? Does the fact that it's apparently so smooth give the HD old-school community concerns?
>
>I'm eyeballing a 2013 Fat Boy Lo which uses 103B.
>
>Also, is there a forum where I can get my dose of HD rider opinions as opposed to reviews by motor mags?
Try the Delphi hosted motorcycle groups. Free access, only limits yer
>...and the 96 for that matter.
>
>Last time I was on a Harley was in the 80's. My engine 'walked' the bike across the lot at idle. Was great at cruising speeds.
>
>The question here is between the 103 and 103B. I UNDERSTAND the technical difference as far as the counter-balance and mounting questions, the dynas vs softtails, etc...
>
>However, what I can't seem to get an answer about is with the "B" motors specifically. I LIKED the vibration on my old hog. Is the HD experience what it should be with the counter-balanced "B" engines? Does the fact that it's apparently so smooth give the HD old-school community concerns?
>
>I'm eyeballing a 2013 Fat Boy Lo which uses 103B.
>
>Also, is there a forum where I can get my dose of HD rider opinions as opposed to reviews by motor mags?
ability to post photos and use signatures. There are about ten or more
mc groups, maybe 3-5 dedicated to HOG users or various stripes.
You must create a user name and pw to log in, in order to post.
http://forums.delphiforums.com/
http://www.delphiforums.com/dp-motor/index.ptt
http://forums.delphiforums.com/Ride2Live
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=hawgryder&nav=start&prettyurl=%2Fhawgryder&gid=1873872225
http://forums.delphiforums.com/anyride
http://forums.delphiforums.com/glidegarage
http://forums.delphiforums.com/HarleyDavidson
That's enough to get you going.
Dean
--
2011 FLHTK 06FLHR,Sold EKIII GFFG
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Arie Bresser
Jan 12, 2013, 10:29:44 PM1/12/13
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Tom wrote...
>
> then leave...... I mean it is one thing if you can't ride and sticking
> around,
> but your so tired and bored with it, why be here.........
He will never leave because there will always
be some jackass that will answer his nonsense.
--
Arie- Jax, FL
2011 FLTRX
>
> then leave...... I mean it is one thing if you can't ride and sticking
> around,
> but your so tired and bored with it, why be here.........
He will never leave because there will always
be some jackass that will answer his nonsense.
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Arie- Jax, FL
2011 FLTRX
Snag
Jan 16, 2013, 5:09:39 PM1/16/13
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Arie Bresser wrote:
> Tom wrote...
>>
>> then leave...... I mean it is one thing if you can't ride and
>> sticking around,
>> but your so tired and bored with it, why be here.........
>
> He will never leave because there will always
> be some jackass that will answer his nonsense.
Won't be me ... those posts you see with my "real" name are coming from my
> Tom wrote...
>>
>> then leave...... I mean it is one thing if you can't ride and
>> sticking around,
>> but your so tired and bored with it, why be here.........
>
> He will never leave because there will always
> be some jackass that will answer his nonsense.
laptop up in Arkansas . I'm still building my killfile and he slipped thru .
--
Snag
Learning keeps
you young !
AmyLeVere
Jan 16, 2013, 5:12:16 PM1/16/13
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