88 cube v 96 cube?
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RE: 88 cube v 96 cube?
ORIGINAL: Jimbob2001
The "in city" gas mileage has dropped significantly on the 07 Softails, are they using catalyst exhaust systems?
The "in city" gas mileage has dropped significantly on the 07 Softails, are they using catalyst exhaust systems?
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RE: 88 cube v 96 cube?
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Seems I read somewhere that there is a catalytic converter on the front pipe with an O2 sensor. I know the 05 California models had the carbon canister, but seems the 06 had the other stuff. Anyone?
Seems I read somewhere that there is a catalytic converter on the front pipe with an O2 sensor. I know the 05 California models had the carbon canister, but seems the 06 had the other stuff. Anyone?
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RE: 88 cube v 96 cube?
I just purchased an 07 Heritage Softail.
Still breaking it in, but there is a power difference. Not alot.
As for the 6th gear, been in it once, and the RPMS do drop quite a bit.
Should be loads of fun.
Stac
Still breaking it in, but there is a power difference. Not alot.
As for the 6th gear, been in it once, and the RPMS do drop quite a bit.
Should be loads of fun.
Stac
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RE: 88 cube v 96 cube?
I was talking to some of the wrenches at one of our local Harley dealerships. They said power wise there is only a small difference between the two. The 6th gear is supposed to lower the RPM's a good deal at cruising speed though.
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RE: 88 cube v 96 cube?
The 6th gear is supposed to lower the RPM's a good deal at cruising speed though.
Tourer
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RE: 88 cube v 96 cube?
Yes..it is supposed to lower the RPM and that is a good thing. I'm sure it would be less vibration and get better gas mileage.
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RE: 88 cube v 96 cube?
I'm trading my 04 FXST Saturday and picking up my new 07 FXST. Had a PCIII with Stage 1 air and V&H Big Shot Stags on the 04. We'll see what this new one has after I break her in.********Update**** Picked the bike up and have been riding since Saturday morning. Haven't totally ripped on it yet due to breaking it in, but have rapped it up off the line and I can tell you there is a BUNCH of difference. I thought my 04 ran good, this thing makes you want to just keep rollin on the throttle, great torque, and I love 6th gear. 5th is a little noisy, but 6th you can run 80 at about 2900 rpm (got the speedo/tach combo) and engine has plenty of power to spare. What a machine-new NADA books coming out in Sept. If your gonna trade, get busy because theres going to be a bunch of 88's out there to buy.....Be safe!!!
Later,
Braz07
Later,
Braz07
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RE: 88 cube v 96 cube?
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I'm trading my 04 FXST Saturday and picking up my new 07 FXST. Had a PCIII with Stage 1 air and V&H Big Shot Stags on the 04. We'll see what this new one has after I break her in.
I'm trading my 04 FXST Saturday and picking up my new 07 FXST. Had a PCIII with Stage 1 air and V&H Big Shot Stags on the 04. We'll see what this new one has after I break her in.
Yes, you MUST buy a Race Tuner. Currently HD has no pipes for the bike, but are expected to have some better performing SE's out towards the end of the year.
I fully expect to wait to see what the after market brings once it catches up.