The 06's, EFI is standard and no longer an option.
Along with catalytic converters/ oxygen sensors.

My wife has an 06 Dyna Low. I love this bike; it handles great and goes like hell. The key relocation is a stupid idea, as somone pointed out in the off position the key falls out as you push the bike around. Aftermarket exhaust is not available unless you do the power commander. V and H is coming out with two versions in about a month, these bikes have a closed loop emission system, no CAT fortunately, but the new pipes have to have an O2 sensor bung welded into them. The six speed is sweet, I wish my 04 Road King had one, it runs 250 rpm's lower than a five speed at highway speeds. The bearing issue is disturbing, but HD eats the cost of replacement and we're told it is transferable. I was amazed at the highway ride, coming from my FLHRCI, it absorbs the road irregularities great, the roads here in PA suck. It goes in for it's thousand mile check up tomorrow and hasn't missed a beat.

The six speed is designed to meet the new noise regulations. It uses helical cut gears which are quieter than the staight cut in the five speeds. You will also see all models moving to fuel injection to meet the 2007 EPA regs. The new Buell also gets the new helical cut gear tranny this year. Noise also comes from the engine, not just the exhaust. Most manufacturers use water cooling to solve the noise coming from the engine. The water jacket absorbs most of the internal noise. My bet is that Harley will also have to use water cooling on all engines to meet the regs before 2010. I think this is where the V-rod engine comes in--Look to see more models with this engine. I do not think it's possible for the MoCo to meet the new noise regs with the twin cam engine. France (yeah I know what your gonna say) already has different cams in the twin cam engine for this same reason. The standard engine cannot meet the noise regs without the milder cams to reduce engine noise. The other change is to reduce the force needed to actuate the clutch. This is a source of many complaints from riders, especially the lady riders. Long story short is expect to see many more changes in the next 4 model years.

I have no probs at all out of my 06 WG. Smooth and responsive. As for the questions on the 15,000 mile service, yes, it is transferable from owner to owner. I have a contract from HD saying they will P/U the tab, and explaining the entire issue. "It will be replaced at 15,000 miles and at subsequent15,000 mile intervalsat no cost, and will continue until we imporvements...." It is a new design, and HD has "implemented an initial care program as they have done in the past on significant product changes" It really does not bother me at all. I love the bike. I just need some SEII slip ons in a bad way. It is way to quiet. I have to fire up the Sporty from time to time to "get my fix" (Vance and Hines straight shots)

As far as the wider downtubes, I think they look great. I like all the cosmetic changes on the Wide Glide actually. It has plenty of power and the tranny is smooth. Once I get the exhaust squared away I will be fully satisfied. Also, in regards to the many more changes to come over the next 4 model years........thats why i bought a new one now. I dont really need it to be as loud as the Sportster is, and it has plenty of power for me. Therefore, a mild upgrade to get a little rumble from the pipes, and I am happy.

If I just go with SEII slip ons, do I still need to remao, since it is now a closed loop EFI system? Or will I still be running to lean?

I was seriously thinking about selling my 04,SG and getting an 06 because of the 6sp and firmer forks,et... But when I learned that they no longer make the FXD I decided to stick with my bike.

I love my carb. I can take it off, re-jet and slap it back on. If it acts up (which it never has) I can rebuild it easily, and I don't have to buy a stinking power commander or similar computerized crapola to keep the fuel flowing. I can idle my bike down after starting using the enricher. Oh, and I don't want a stinking fuel pump on my bike. I bought my SG partially because of its simplicity. Fool injection complicates things.

EPA loves FI though because when they start smog testing bikes, they will start with the 06 FI models. SCREW THAT!

In the not to far off future, remapping EFI will be as common as rejetting. I bought the 06 because they did not have CATS. As soon as there are some good pipes available, I will be more than happy with the 06. I like the new rear fender, and the front end on the 06 wide glide is awesome. The 6 speed tranny is great as well. For me, it was a toss up between the 35 anny and the WG. The WG was on the dealer floor........the rest is history and sitting in my garage with the 03 1200C!

Will

Are you aware that if you add a DFO/TFI to your bike , the drivability and performance will be improved?

It can be removed without a trace for warrantee work also.

I love the new Dynas and was prepared to sell my 04 and get one until I learned that they no longer make the FXD. I like my carb and HATE fool injection on motorcycles. Now that I heard about that bearing problem, I will definitely keep my 04.

That bearing screw-up on the 6sp is really really bad. It makes HD look inept. There is no doubt that other bike makers are shaking their heads and laughing. This is a HUGE embarrassment for HD. They should replace that bearing AND promise to make a permanent fix or replace the tranny with a better one. I would never buy a bike that required a trans bearing fix every 15K miles.

The Japanese would never sell a bike to the public with a serious drive-train defect. Why does Harley think that they can get away with it? Folks, don't buy one. Force HD to recall them and fix the problem correctly.

They are going to replace it with a permanent fix, until then it will be replaced for free every 15000. I think people are makeing a bigger deal out of it than need be. HD is paying for it, and it is a precautionary measure. There may be nothing wrong with it??? May have been an isolated incident?? But incase it isnt, HD is taking measure to correct it. The tranny is smooth, and the bike is a pleasure to ride. I have absolutly NO regrets.

I understand how your feel about your new Dyna. If I were buying a new bike though, I would wait until they fixed the trans properly. I spoke with a salesman. I asked him about a permanent fix and he didn't know anything about it.

Personally, I like a bike with a carb. If the new Superglides just had a bearing issue and promised to do a permanent fix in the future, I might buy one. I am mostly disappointed that they no longer offer a Dyna with a carb. I bought a Harley mainly because of it's simple clean lines and straight forward mechanics. FI turns a simple machine into a complex nightmare with fuel pumps, fuel pressure regulators, numerous sensors, more complex electronics and a myriad of potential and hard to diagnose problems. When my bike eventually quits running, I want to at least have a chance of getting it back on the road. I also own a 62, Chevy, 3/4 ton. I love the simplicity of this truck but most people do not know how to drive it. What a shame.

Harley riders are getting soft, like Goldwingers and their bikes are reflecting this change. Being in-tune and understanding your machine is part of the enjoyment of riding.