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Old May 11, 2018 | 04:37 PM
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why did HD change manifold and flanges from 2005 to 2006
have 2002 heads on 2006 flhri
 
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Old May 12, 2018 | 07:19 AM
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Now they're 2002 heads, huh?

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/general-harley-davidson-chat/1232919-2006-flhr.html


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Old May 12, 2018 | 09:00 AM
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To make the product easier to manufacture.
 
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Old May 12, 2018 | 07:57 PM
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To stock a common part, reduce part numbers, reduce vendor cost because volume doubled and of course Max's answer is valid.
 
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