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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by cardboard, Jun 29, 2010.

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  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Some have the 96 engine and some have the 103 engine, so what is the Escort?
    FLHTbiker, Jun 30, 2010
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Cop/Govt Bike is my guess
    hotroadking, Jun 30, 2010
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  4. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Well maybe its a funeral Escort bike.
    FLHTbiker, Jun 30, 2010
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    any escort bike....parade, dignitarys, ect........
    chucktx, Jun 30, 2010
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    If you are riding a bagger going from a 96 to a 103 won't be that much of an increase. when you start pushing 1,000 lbs down the road 7 more ci just isn't going to make it that much more.
    steveb, Jun 30, 2010
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    But it gives you a lot to work with
    stick some cams in and a little head work and a thundermax
    cardboard, Jun 30, 2010
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  8. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I can upgrade my 96 to a 103 with cams for a whole lot less than buying a new one.
    FLHTbiker, Jun 30, 2010
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    Sure if you have more horses you use them...sometimes. I usually cruise about 75 and that's where I stay. But being able to twist it on at 75 and get the heck out of the way is comforting.
    GreyBear, Jul 1, 2010
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  10. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    hey greybear!!! how ya been???? nice to see ya!
    chucktx, Jul 1, 2010
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Yep...............:cool:

    And if you ever feel the Pull of the Power of the motor you don't want to go back to less power to something that strains.
    cardboard, Jul 1, 2010
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    Talk about hypertechnical!! :gah::gah::roflmao::roflmao:
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 1, 2010
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  13. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I test rode a SE 110 Roadking at Sturgis one year. My only comment when I came back was... Man I gotta have one of these.
    When I got back on my 96 it felt underpowered.
    FLHTbiker, Jul 2, 2010
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  14. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I would like to have one of those 110" too but I know that I would get myself into trouble with that. With my car that I started building, I just could not leave the engine alone. More power. I really do think though that ona bike with that much power, it would be insane.
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 2, 2010
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    You can buy one in the crate for about 6500.00 from HD but you have to change yer throttle body and injectors out.
    Got a friend that did one.
    And for about that kind of money we got a Harley dealer that will build you a 113cu motor.
    cardboard, Jul 2, 2010
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  16. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I got a 7 year warranty on my Harley 09 Ultra think I'll be keeping it for awhile. Plus its a pretty good looking bike. :D

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    FLHTbiker, Jul 2, 2010
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Ain't nothin like the smell and shine of a new Harley in the Garage......:cussing:
    cardboard, Jul 2, 2010
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  18. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Mine still shines up pretty good still and I like the color.
    FLHTbiker, Jul 2, 2010
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    Especially when it has just come in off the road and everything is hot and smelling good.
    HarleysLR, Jul 2, 2010
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  20. JohnnyBiker

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    You know, I was thinking pretty hard about getting a new 2011 bike, but when I was at my bike guy's place geting my carb looked over, I saw this 84 Shovel that I absolutely went ga ga over. It was an FL. It was cool. :cool: 80 CI
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 2, 2010
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Shovel was a nice bike back in the 70's.
    But for the type of riding I do i will stick with my Old Twin Cam motor.:gah:
    cardboard, Jul 2, 2010
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