A lot of new Harley owners feel the same way about their H-D's.
Like a blind man who has never seen, what do you have to compare it to
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Brian, I've never had a bone to pick with you. Are you picking on me because I bought something I could afford to ride at this point in time, or is the question rhetorical?
I'm certainly not as experienced with HD as you, or many others on the site, but I do know when something runs right, or does not. My 103 needed improvement, and I did the minimal things to make it run as it was capable of running, with the stock mechanical parts supplied by HD. I then went further to actually make it stop better. The stock Stratoliner YAMAHA could probably be improved as well, but with 113" motor out of the crate, a decent exhaust system, smooth throttle response, good TQ from 2-3K, nice ride, good steering, good frame, excellent brakes, I'm not complaining at this point. No excess heat, and I don't have to do motor work to make it better. There is a 120 kit for it...just a jug change and pistons.
I had a panhead a long time ago...I've riden all kinds of Hondas, Yamahas, and recently owned a Ducati, and a V rod. Is that a good enough point of reference? I also tweaked a few Chevy's in my day...like E-Gas motors...does that make me qualified to respond to someone about a question regarding what a PC is? I may be farsighted, but I'm not blind.