Looking at buying used
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On our 07 and 08 UCs 6th was mostly usable going over 70 and at that speed RPM were around 2500 uphill or head wind had to down shift or it feels like lugging. Things got better after upgrading both motors 103" Stage II we rode those bikes lot around 80 85 mph and 6th was very usable but our 15 Limiteds were fine running 6th around 65 mph. RK and SG share same frame except SG has good wind protection and music to keep you entertain. Buy more bike and be done with it or you will be shopping again very soon.
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I agree with that statement. I bought my 07 Ultra Classic almost 3 years ago and it's been a great bike. Had I read about the "bastard years" I probably would have passed on it. I got a great, low mileage bike with stage two already installed along with many other goodies and 18 months of HD warranty remaining.
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Hate to be the skunk on the 6th speed fan boys lawn party but pretty sure 6th gear is 1 to 1 direct drive and not an overdrive. RPM's should be identical to a 5 speed at highway speeds. If that's true then you do get an extra gear down low.
Unless I am mistaken.
Unless I am mistaken.
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I would look for at least a 2008 that is the year the Brembo brakes came out they are night in day better then the old brakes. Also you can get ABS with the Brembos which is a nice safety feature
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I figured this would happen. 2 09's available, a sg and a rk.
Sg-8k miles,v@h,stage1,lowered 2",trashcan breather, 12k firm
Rk-10k, v@h, sundowner seat,some chrome added 10k
Have not checked out either in person as they are 2+ hours away. Do I 'need' a sg?
Probably not, a majority of riding will be to work at 8-9 pm and 7am(65 mile round trip )
Sg-8k miles,v@h,stage1,lowered 2",trashcan breather, 12k firm
Rk-10k, v@h, sundowner seat,some chrome added 10k
Have not checked out either in person as they are 2+ hours away. Do I 'need' a sg?
Probably not, a majority of riding will be to work at 8-9 pm and 7am(65 mile round trip )
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I figured this would happen. 2 09's available, a sg and a rk.
Sg-8k miles,v@h,stage1,lowered 2",trashcan breather, 12k firm
Rk-10k, v@h, sundowner seat,some chrome added 10k
Have not checked out either in person as they are 2+ hours away. Do I 'need' a sg?
Probably not, a majority of riding will be to work at 8-9 pm and 7am(65 mile round trip )
Sg-8k miles,v@h,stage1,lowered 2",trashcan breather, 12k firm
Rk-10k, v@h, sundowner seat,some chrome added 10k
Have not checked out either in person as they are 2+ hours away. Do I 'need' a sg?
Probably not, a majority of riding will be to work at 8-9 pm and 7am(65 mile round trip )
If you are trying be practical, then you don't need an expensive Harley when a Kawasaki will do the same job just as well, if not better.
The SG will always have $2,000 more value than a RK, so it's not like you're loosing more money on the SG.
Beary