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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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Hey all,normally over on the dyna side-but looking at o6 soft-tail deluxe-besides having a smaller motor and 5 speed tranny than my 08 dyna is there any problems inherent to this model year i would need to know about?heat problems,ect?i ask this because an 06 dyna is "the redheaded stepchild"of the dyna models-efi problems,ect!also what would be the easist stage 1 setup for this scoot?the bike im looking at is bone stock believe it or not-thanks in advance and look forward to coming over here in the near future
 
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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welcome to the softail side .... I have about 9000 miles on mine with no problems yet ... V&H big shots with a heavy breather kit and stage two from the dealer and its rides like a dream .
 
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Stock headers do not have O2 bungs/sensors. If you anticipate upgrading to TMAX AT (o2 sensors) anytime later, buy exhaust system with bungs, '07-later. just a thought
 
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OK,thanks for the reply-may go ahead and spring for the 07 the dealer has instead
 
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