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Going to wait.
Was ready to make the move to the 07 Fatboy until I started reading about all the tranny issues. [sm=confused06.gif]Guess I’ll wait until the 08’s come out and hopefully the tranny issues will be resolved. Man I was so looking forward to starting next riding season on a BT[sm=smiley19.gif].
2006 XL1200R
V&H Slip-ons with “Quiet Baffles”
Sundowner Seat
2006 XL1200R
V&H Slip-ons with “Quiet Baffles”
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RE: Going to wait.
I have not read of any transmission complaints with the 2007 softail models. My only concern with the 2007s is the reported heat that is put off by the new engine, since I live in SW Florida.
I assume that once the 2007 has been dialed in properly the heat is a non issue, at least no worst then your average air cooled HD.
Tom
I assume that once the 2007 has been dialed in properly the heat is a non issue, at least no worst then your average air cooled HD.
Tom
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RE: Going to wait.
I have an 07 SG and have "NO" tranny issues at all!!!
Heat from the Y pipe crossover was greatly reduced when I went to true duals.
I know of a new owner of an 07 FB and he too has "NO" tranny issues!!!
Great bike with 3K miles so far!
Heat from the Y pipe crossover was greatly reduced when I went to true duals.
I know of a new owner of an 07 FB and he too has "NO" tranny issues!!!
Great bike with 3K miles so far!
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RE: Going to wait.
Ride the one your gonna buy, lug it around in 5th and 6th gear, you'll know if it's got a tranny "problem". Most of the noise in mine went away with the torque smoothing service update.
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RE: Going to wait.
Don't buy an '07 Fatboy. The front wheel is not centered in the forks, and until recently, the forks were actually chipping paint off the front fender. Harley did a recall and basicly ground an eliptical area off the upper shroud. Pretty Mickey Mouse solution in my mind.
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RE: Going to wait.
ORIGINAL: DaveT
Don't buy an '07 Fatboy. The front wheel is not centered in the forks, and until recently, the forks were actually chipping paint off the front fender. Harley did a recall and basicly ground an eliptical area off the upper shroud. Pretty Mickey Mouse solution in my mind.
Don't buy an '07 Fatboy. The front wheel is not centered in the forks, and until recently, the forks were actually chipping paint off the front fender. Harley did a recall and basicly ground an eliptical area off the upper shroud. Pretty Mickey Mouse solution in my mind.
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RE: Going to wait.
The majority of the people who were conserened with the heat issue seem to be the people who got earlier production models. Mine was one of those and itseemed to be OK, but this ismy first Harley and don't have any previous experience.
Since I had thedealer do theECM updateit definatly runs cooler and smoother than it did before.
As for tranny problemsthere have only been two reported (here) that I am aware ofand it was the dip stick breaking off in the trannythat was the problem. Seems that they are made of a cast material and can break from engine vibration. But if its only happened a couple of times I don't see it as being anything like a serious problem.
On the other hand if it worries you any you can always measure where the full mark is for future reference and just cut the silly thing off. I mean how often do you really need to check the tranny fluid level if its not leaking out on you, and if it is,a dip stick sure isn't going to fix it.
Overall I am VERY happy with mine and can't think of a single reason you would want to wait.
Since I had thedealer do theECM updateit definatly runs cooler and smoother than it did before.
As for tranny problemsthere have only been two reported (here) that I am aware ofand it was the dip stick breaking off in the trannythat was the problem. Seems that they are made of a cast material and can break from engine vibration. But if its only happened a couple of times I don't see it as being anything like a serious problem.
On the other hand if it worries you any you can always measure where the full mark is for future reference and just cut the silly thing off. I mean how often do you really need to check the tranny fluid level if its not leaking out on you, and if it is,a dip stick sure isn't going to fix it.
Overall I am VERY happy with mine and can't think of a single reason you would want to wait.
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RE: Going to wait.
ORIGINAL: DaveT
The front wheel is not centered in the forks.....
The front wheel is not centered in the forks.....
The offset is too small to notice unless pointed out and it has absolutely no effect on the bike's handling. This is not the first and certainly won't be the last bike with an offset front and/or rear wheel. Initially, the upper fork covers were too long, but this issue has been remedied by the cutouts. It doesn't appear like they were "ground" in as you state, however. In this photo, you can see the cutout on the inside of the left fork. Despite silly "Mickey Mouse" characterizations, it's a fix that works and that's all that matters to the practical.
Regarding the so-called tranny problems, although a few have had legitimate ones, most I've seen involved noise complaints caused by the straight-cut (and stronger) 5th gear. This is a sure sign the complainants' exhausts are too quiet.
