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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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Anybody ridden a 5speed and 6speed? What are the biggest differences you noticed?
 
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One more gear.


Sorry !! had to.

The 09 96" Street Glide I rode a few yrs ago was geared nice.
The 07 was too tall (6th - 2500 rpm @ 70 mph),
The 09 was 2700 @ 70.
 
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99 EVO Heritage. 5 speed. Was some pretty high rpms at 80. 07 TC Heritage. 6 speed. Nice cruising at 80. And the difference between the two bikes is phenomenal. I like the 07 6 speed.
 
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They shift pretty much the same but it is nice to have the lower rpm's on the freeway. Even with loud pipes it's quiet.
 
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Seems like I'm always trying to grab another gear on the freeway. Wish I had the 6 speed.
 
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I own both. Yes, my '07 is way tall, but still OK. Nice to know I can go on the interstate & not kill my motor at high speeds.

Only problem with the 6 speed is I always forget what gear I'm in.
 
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I use 6th as an overdrive I guess, cause I don't use it till 65mph.
 
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Yup, never looking for a 7th gear...
 
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6 speed will get better gas mileage in 6th (Overdrive) but does not need to shift to 6th until about 80 mph in stock form.

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