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Aug 2, 2010 | 12:08 AM

#11

Other Sheep

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My 07 doesn't have the gear whine. It was not noticeable on every model. My son's 07 Wide Glide doesn't have it either.

Any of the years you've posted would be a nice ride. If I was going to do it again I would stay with the 96" with the six speed tranny.

Aug 2, 2010 | 09:31 AM

#12

DR. V-TWIN

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I love my 02 fatboy. 07 is they year the new tensioners and oil pumps were put in, not 08.

Drew

Aug 2, 2010 | 10:31 AM

#13

Softail Tony

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I got an 09 and the only time I hear it is when i have the windshield on

Aug 2, 2010 | 10:47 AM

#14

Jetfever

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'06 Fatboy, I have never noticed any Gear whine. I borrowed a WindVest for a 800 mile ride, still no gear noise.

Aug 2, 2010 | 10:59 AM

#15

RidemyEVO

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From: Northern Ontario

02 I feel is the best year, had the timken crank bearings, mine still has carb. Really other than cosmetics increased gear not a whole lot changes in the Harley lines, if you can take care of your bike and change things that wear the older ones are just as good or better than the newer.

Aug 2, 2010 | 11:30 AM

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Mordrapheus

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From: Long Island, NY

I had a 2006 FLSTC and was very happy with it.
Now I have a 2009 FLSTC and no complaints there either. Not sure about the 5th gear wine, never noticed it, and now I am gear driven so that adds a hint of a wine regardless of which gear. Nothing that bothers me though.

And I change the handlebars from the get go so no idea what the originals where like lol

Aug 2, 2010 | 11:45 AM

#17

03sporty

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I have an 08' I never got any noise in 5th, but I use to get a clatter sound in 6th. I put Spectro 6speed transmission oil in, and clatter gone. Very smooth now... I love my Heritage.