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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Had 4, 5 and 6 speed, the 6 speed is the best. Reminds me of the close ratio gear set I put in my 78 superglide back in the day. Except now I have two more gears on top.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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I use 6th gear sometimes.......when I'm doing 75 mph or more. lol
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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My 05' Train seems to be barely idling at 70MPH in 5th. 80MPH seems to be where its happiest....Must be my 211 cams. I would want the 6 speed just to stay out of 6th and have that better 5th on the 6 speed. Dang thats confusing.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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I agree, I love my 08 Train with the 6 speed. Although I really only use it when I get above 80 or 90, or moooooooooore, LOL. In all seriousness, I have been on both, and they both are good.
 
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i saw a dealer here that has a 2007 FXSTC for under 10,000 and it has a stage 1 with V&H
 
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depends on riding. we hardly ever ride on Interstate, so most riding is on reg st roads at 55 or so. at 55 should still be in 5th and I get my best mileage at that speed. Seems like the lowest speed for 6th is around 62-63 for rpms to be in the right range...
so if i didnt have 6th i dont think Id miss it.
 
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6 speed is sweet on long highway trips !!! My sporty 5 speed sounded redlined at 80. My 6 speed Dyna cruises at 80.
 
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