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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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Itdoes'nt make any strange noises in 5th gear, it runs great in 6th gear ,does get a little warm at stop lights, No strange noises coming from the big motor, I feel gypt, is it me or do I have a lemon???!!!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Itdoes'nt make any strange noises in 5th gear, it runs great in 6th gear ,does get a little warm at stop lights, No strange noises coming from the big motor, I feel gypt, is it me or do I have a lemon???!!!
Nope, just a typical 96in Stroker like the rest of us. Gonna be boring with nothing to complain about. Guess you'll have to do like the rest of us that have this same "problem"...................DRESS IT UP WITH GO FAST STUFF!!!!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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I rented an 07 in Hawaii last month and another 07 in Vegas last weekend and they both had the 5th gear whine and rocks in the can noises. I now see why people are complaining.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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You sure your not ridin' a Road Star? Sure doesn't sound like a Harley. LOL

4700 flawless miles on mine...

Peace,
 
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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shouldnt read all of this yip yap on the net!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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No noises in mine either. I really tried to hear a 5th gear whine but no such luck. Maybe I should put my hearing aids in...LOL. Won't know about the heat until we get some warm weather here!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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ORIGINAL: GGC

Itdoes'nt make any strange noises in 5th gear, it runs great in 6th gear ,does get a little warm at stop lights, No strange noises coming from the big motor, I feel gypt, is it me or do I have a lemon???!!!
I'm in the same boat! Is mine a lemon as well?

Dan
 
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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The fifth gear whine lessens with miles, at least it did on mine, I used to like hearing it cause I knew i was in fifth. Now I have to down shift after I get to 6th and see teh little green light thingy come on. The sporty I could "feel" what gear I was in, not so on the king.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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You got another one of those NY lemons! Just like mine. I love it!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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One more lemon I guess, absolutely no complaints - other than a little hot.
 
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