'07 Road King problems?
RE: '07 Road King problems?
2007 RKCustom over 5000 miles SE air cleaner slip on Phython mufflers not one complaint. 2 up most of the time, and sure bets theold Lowrider all to hell.
Tourer
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RE: '07 Road King problems?
ORIGINAL: sparky_mo
You will love the 07 but have them add the IDS. Will make your bike a smoother, quieter ride. You won't notice any 5th gear noise with the IDS. The reason for the noise as mentioned above are the square cut gears with the 6 speed tranny. The 08's would make the same noise but they already come with the IDS installed from the factory.
You will love the 07 but have them add the IDS. Will make your bike a smoother, quieter ride. You won't notice any 5th gear noise with the IDS. The reason for the noise as mentioned above are the square cut gears with the 6 speed tranny. The 08's would make the same noise but they already come with the IDS installed from the factory.
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RE: '07 Road King problems?
Hey all,
I just got rid of my '04 Low Rider (loved it) and got into a used '07 RK Custom. It took less than ten miles to know I love the new bike even more than the ol' Low Rider. When I slow to stop, though, I feel a pronounced shudder thriought the bars (stock) three or four times before coming to a stop and settling in to a constant rhythm. Is there something wrong with the bike or is it just those beach bars?
Thanks
I just got rid of my '04 Low Rider (loved it) and got into a used '07 RK Custom. It took less than ten miles to know I love the new bike even more than the ol' Low Rider. When I slow to stop, though, I feel a pronounced shudder thriought the bars (stock) three or four times before coming to a stop and settling in to a constant rhythm. Is there something wrong with the bike or is it just those beach bars?
Thanks
6th Gear
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RE: '07 Road King problems?
07 roadking here. I bought it late last year but have had zero problems with it. The 5th gear noise is nothing to worry about nor the heat issue. I did the stage one download, put new fat bars on it, and some pipes. Love the bike and can see it in my garage for a long time.
RE: '07 Road King problems?
In my opinion most of the threads about noisy trannies are ridiculous. If you really pay attention and focus only on the mechanical noises you can hear a slight whine. It sounds like gear noise to me and as a diesel tech at a mack dealership I hear worse gear noises every day. I have an 07' RKCustom I picked up last year when I got home from Iraq. Got it in april and I have put on over 12000 miles since then. Totaly a fantastic bike I love everything about it. Plenty of power, great gas mileage, and good looks, dont get discouraged becauseof people who complain on this forum. Go get a great bike!
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Road Master
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From: Ohio
RE: '07 Road King problems?
Sounds like your front brake rotors are warped... take it into the dealer and have them check to see if they are out of round. I think they can be +- 4 thousands from the factory. If they are out they should fix those under warranty.
ORIGINAL: anryinch
Hey all,
I just got rid of my '04 Low Rider (loved it) and got into a used '07 RK Custom. It took less than ten miles to know I love the new bike even more than the ol' Low Rider. When I slow to stop, though, I feel a pronounced shudder thriought the bars (stock) three or four times before coming to a stop and settling in to a constant rhythm. Is there something wrong with the bike or is it just those beach bars?
Thanks
Hey all,
I just got rid of my '04 Low Rider (loved it) and got into a used '07 RK Custom. It took less than ten miles to know I love the new bike even more than the ol' Low Rider. When I slow to stop, though, I feel a pronounced shudder thriought the bars (stock) three or four times before coming to a stop and settling in to a constant rhythm. Is there something wrong with the bike or is it just those beach bars?
Thanks