Should I be upset?
Road Captain
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From: Syracuse, NY
RE: Should I be upset?
ORIGINAL: rotorhead
I just bought a 06 black pearl deluxe (50 miles) and the 07 comes out with a bigger engine and 6 speed transmisson. I love my bike but it is a little disappointing that if I had waited two weeks that I could have had the 07. Someone just kick me and tell me how lucky I am to have my 06 and I am just being stupid.
I just bought a 06 black pearl deluxe (50 miles) and the 07 comes out with a bigger engine and 6 speed transmisson. I love my bike but it is a little disappointing that if I had waited two weeks that I could have had the 07. Someone just kick me and tell me how lucky I am to have my 06 and I am just being stupid.
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Cruiser
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RE: Should I be upset?
THANKS ALL FOR THE COMPLEMENTS--
I just took a ride this morning - an I'm still happy with my 1991- I still would like a 6 speed.... Sounds like the next project and keep my old bike..
THANKS AGAIN ALL
I just took a ride this morning - an I'm still happy with my 1991- I still would like a 6 speed.... Sounds like the next project and keep my old bike..
THANKS AGAIN ALL
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Maryland
RE: Should I be upset?
ORIGINAL: rotorhead
I just bought a 06 black pearl deluxe (50 miles) and the 07 comes out with a bigger engine and 6 speed transmisson. I love my bike but it is a little disappointing that if I had waited two weeks that I could have had the 07. Someone just kick me and tell me how lucky I am to have my 06 and I am just being stupid.
I just bought a 06 black pearl deluxe (50 miles) and the 07 comes out with a bigger engine and 6 speed transmisson. I love my bike but it is a little disappointing that if I had waited two weeks that I could have had the 07. Someone just kick me and tell me how lucky I am to have my 06 and I am just being stupid.
You can upgrade your enigne to be the same size as the 07's and it is not as expensive as you might think. You can even upgrade you r engine so it's bigger than the 07's. You can also upgrade to six speeds but that is sort of pricey.
I had a six speed motorcycle before and I ended up skipping either 3rd or 4th gear. I don't know why people get so excited about 6 speeds. Do you find yourself missing something right now about the gearings in the 5 speed??
And if power and speed is what you wanted you will be disappointed whether you got a 06 or 07 deluxe. I am sure the 07's are still going to be on the lower end of motorcycles for acceleration.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 422
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From: Brookville, Ohio
RE: Should I be upset?
I have an 05 FLSTCI and I felt a little disappointed after reading about the 07 models. That feeling went away as soon as I took a little trip around the countryside. I didn't even think once about the new models. Don't worry about it. Enjoy your ride.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 28
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RE: Should I be upset?
I would not be to upset . No doubt there will be issues with the newer engines and gearbox (To some degree however minor hopefully) . Let em build the bugs out first.?
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Behind you
RE: Should I be upset?
ORIGINAL: atomic
You can upgrade your enigne to be the same size as the 07's and it is not as expensive as you might think. You can even upgrade you r engine so it's bigger than the 07's. You can also upgrade to six speeds but that is sort of pricey.
I had a six speed motorcycle before and I ended up skipping either 3rd or 4th gear. I don't know why people get so excited about 6 speeds. Do you find yourself missing something right now about the gearings in the 5 speed??
And if power and speed is what you wanted you will be disappointed whether you got a 06 or 07 deluxe. I am sure the 07's are still going to be on the lower end of motorcycles for acceleration.
ORIGINAL: rotorhead
I just bought a 06 black pearl deluxe (50 miles) and the 07 comes out with a bigger engine and 6 speed transmisson. I love my bike but it is a little disappointing that if I had waited two weeks that I could have had the 07. Someone just kick me and tell me how lucky I am to have my 06 and I am just being stupid.
I just bought a 06 black pearl deluxe (50 miles) and the 07 comes out with a bigger engine and 6 speed transmisson. I love my bike but it is a little disappointing that if I had waited two weeks that I could have had the 07. Someone just kick me and tell me how lucky I am to have my 06 and I am just being stupid.
You can upgrade your enigne to be the same size as the 07's and it is not as expensive as you might think. You can even upgrade you r engine so it's bigger than the 07's. You can also upgrade to six speeds but that is sort of pricey.
I had a six speed motorcycle before and I ended up skipping either 3rd or 4th gear. I don't know why people get so excited about 6 speeds. Do you find yourself missing something right now about the gearings in the 5 speed??
And if power and speed is what you wanted you will be disappointed whether you got a 06 or 07 deluxe. I am sure the 07's are still going to be on the lower end of motorcycles for acceleration.
Novice
Joined: May 2006
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RE: Should I be upset?
I just dropped the duckets for a 97" upgrade, chrome oil tank, air shocks, and an assortment of other goodies for my '06 FSXT... and I'm gonna love it when it's done.
Just think how cool the '07 or '08 will be as your second bike.
Just think how cool the '07 or '08 will be as your second bike.
