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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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3200 miles since July and zero problems. Go for it!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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Why wait? 08's could have a significant change and open a whole new can of worms. Worse yet, they could discontinue the model you want.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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I have been reading through the treads, and appreciate all the replies; it seems to me that there are hardly any issues with the new 6-speed trannys in the Fatboys.

So my question is: Is the tranny in the 2007 Classic Ultra, which seems to be having the most problems different than what’s in the 2007 Fatboy? Are they not both the same new 6-speed tranny?[sm=confused06.gif]

Thanks
 
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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4500 miles since Aug and no problems, no noise, no heat! 07 Deuce runs great with new pipes, air and SERT w/o Dyno. Don't put it off, enjoy now, BEFORE that piece of plaque comes loose in your artery and slams into that heart valve !!!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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IRready,

Very cool photo!!! Is that a photoshop product?
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Yup, BadAzz did it for me in the Photoshop thread. I really like what he did.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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I have been reading through the treads, and appreciate all the replies; it seems to me that there are hardly any issues with the new 6-speed trannys in the Fatboys.

So my question is: Is the tranny in the 2007 Classic Ultra, which seems to be having the most problems different than what’s in the 2007 Fatboy? Are they not both the same new 6-speed tranny?[sm=confused06.gif]

Thanks
Same transmission in both models. The baggers have the fairings/windshields and some have the lower air deflectors, this directs more noise up to the rider. I have not read of any 2007 non bagger model that complained of the rocks in the coffee can sound.
I have read where some of the owners say the noise only shows up once the bike is fully warmed up and it is a warmer day. So if you take a short test ride on a bagger when it is not very warm outside the noise will not occur.
Tom
 
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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I have had no problems at all. I don't know what these people are talking about. No heat issues, tranny noise or shifting issues at all. The steering is balanced and very responsive. And this is coming from a Honda Race bike.
 
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