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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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im buying a 06 fxst 1584cc i just want to know what year did the 96cube start.does the engine no: tell you.it starts with 5hd does this mean it is a 05 model. what is the best way to tell
 
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Unless I'm badly mistaken I was under the impression that they started with the 96" engines in 07 not 06.
If you can get the serial number off the bike try to plug it in here and see what it can tell you about the bike.

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2007 it started
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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o7 is correct,thats when all the overheating issues started.
 
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the bike you are looking at must have the 98 custom build!!!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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The 5HD means it was manufactured for sale outside the USA.
 
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