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[cahdbiker]

Hi Everyone, I was in my local dealer today, Simi Valley Harley, looking at Dyna Lowriders. I was speaking to the parts guy and told him I would consider one of those for later on in life as long as it had a 110 cu. inch. engine. He said pretty soon all the full size bikes are going to have 110s. Anybody else heard this? I mean they have them already in several softails so why not. CAHDBIKER

[Para Bellum]

Hadn't heard this, but wouldn't surprise me.  You probably remember the discussions how the Dynas and Softails need something to create more excitement, so this could be it.  The new drop-in 117" kit then gives the dealers a way to do more selling after the sale, and with the 120" street motor available, HD just needs to bring out a wet-head 120 for the CVOs to keep them on a higher level.  So yeah, that makes sense to boost everything to 110.

[bigchuck]

The question is not if, but when. I'm GUESSING 2019. MOCO likes to save major changes for one year after anniversary years.

[mark]

That parts guy doesn't know anymore than anyone else regarding what HD is planning. If HD is going with a bigger engine, we'll know as soon as the MoCo wants us to know.

But, I agree.  Based on HD's engine history (and Indian's standard engine being a 111) it's about time for a displacement bump.

[BigLew]

I would prefer they fix the problems the current engine has before creating something bigger!

BigLew

[cahdbiker]

I am with you on that one Lew. My lifters still tick at 3k RPM, and since I extended my warranty I will leave it the way it is since my oil consumption is so minimal it is really not worth mentioning. If the engine blows one day I guess I will get a new engine under warranty. One more thing. I asked the salesman how the bikes were moving. He said pretty good, however their is a lot of inventory in the store that was in the exact same spot 6 weeks ago. I think that is a sign that sales are down. It speaks for itself since we can ride here all year. CAHDBIKER

I would prefer they fix the problems the current engine has before creating something bigger!

BigLew

[mark]

I am with you on that one Lew. My lifters still tick at 3k RPM, and since I extended my warranty I will leave it the way it is since my oil consumption is so minimal it is really not worth mentioning. If the engine blows one day I guess I will get a new engine under warranty. One more thing. I asked the salesman how the bikes were moving. He said pretty good, however their is a lot of inventory in the store that was in the exact same spot 6 weeks ago. I think that is a sign that sales are down. It speaks for itself since we can ride here all year. CAHDBIKER

I wouldn't buy another bike with a 110...too many problems.  I hope this doesn't become the default engine for non-CVOs.  It's funny, HD sales staff seem to always tell us sales are good, even though we know they are not.