Six Speed Trans
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From: Manchester, England.
RE: Six Speed Trans
The IDS installed as standard on the 08, fixed the noises on the 07's that everyone is talking about.
I just took delivery of an 08 Street Glide and it runs like a dream and sounds good even without any changes to the pipes or stage 1.
Go ahead and take the plunge, you wont regret it!
I just took delivery of an 08 Street Glide and it runs like a dream and sounds good even without any changes to the pipes or stage 1.
Go ahead and take the plunge, you wont regret it!
6th Gear
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RE: Six Speed Trans
I have a one month old 08 Ultra. 1300 miles so far, and I have noticed no whine in 5th gear. Maybe its because my hearing is pretty well shot, but it is xertainly no problem for me. I have stock pipes, so I would think if anything was going on I would hear it.
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From: Po-Dunk Looziana
RE: Six Speed Trans
The '08's were designed completely different than any other year in Honda Davidsonhistory.They threw away the mold after making the '08's. Every year pales in comparison to the '08's. They are more quiet and faster than the Goldwings. Honda Davidson took bits and pieces from the Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead and came up with the D!ckhead for the new bikes............run out and get one. Maybe you and your friend should consider Metrics? Better yet, go buy a pre-07 bike, I hear they are worth THOUSANDS $$$$ more than even the new '08's MSRP......
Why don't you go ride one, then decide?
Maybe you and your friend should consider Metrics? Better yet, go buy a pre-07 bike, I hear they are worth THOUSANDS $$$$ more than even the new '08's MSRP......Why don't you go ride one, then decide?
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RE: Six Speed Trans
Noise on my '07 vs. not being able to do simple jobs like bleeding the brakes with their special equipment leaves no room for choice.
Noise I cna live with...not being able to do my own work I won't.
Noise I cna live with...not being able to do my own work I won't.
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From: Charleston, SC
RE: Six Speed Trans
Two different problems with the 07s. Whine and Clatter.
HD installed a vibration damper in the rear sprocket for 08...namely the IDS. This IDS pretty much removed the "clatter" (metal banging noise) that some of the 07s had.
BUT... most of the08s I've heard still have the gear whine in 5th gear. Nothing to get upset about...
Get that 08 or get an 07 that someone is fed up with and install the IDS. It'll be a new bike after that.
IDS cost like 200 bucks...
Either way, you win. Great bikes.
lp
HD installed a vibration damper in the rear sprocket for 08...namely the IDS. This IDS pretty much removed the "clatter" (metal banging noise) that some of the 07s had.
BUT... most of the08s I've heard still have the gear whine in 5th gear. Nothing to get upset about...
Get that 08 or get an 07 that someone is fed up with and install the IDS. It'll be a new bike after that.
IDS cost like 200 bucks...
Either way, you win. Great bikes.
lp
ORIGINAL: elrod56
Thanks for the info guys,the one that said his was noisy was an 07 so i guess Harley has improved it for 08.
Thanks for the info guys,the one that said his was noisy was an 07 so i guess Harley has improved it for 08.
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From: Charleston, SC
RE: Six Speed Trans
A buddy of mine just sold his 97 RK and got a 07 RK...Believe me when I say...things were greatly improved over the last 10 Harley years....
Good luck to you. You'll love the new bike.
lp
Good luck to you. You'll love the new bike.
lp
ORIGINAL: elrod56
This would be a huge jump for me since my ride is a 1996.
This would be a huge jump for me since my ride is a 1996.