'07 Road King problems?
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From: Phoenix
'07 Road King problems?
Greetings all,
I'm looking at getting my first REAL bike, and rode a Dyna, and it didn't fit...
I'm now looking at a '07 Road King, but have seen threads about tranny issues. Is this
a reliable bike, or should I start looking at '06 bikes? Thanks in advance
I'm looking at getting my first REAL bike, and rode a Dyna, and it didn't fit...
I'm now looking at a '07 Road King, but have seen threads about tranny issues. Is this
a reliable bike, or should I start looking at '06 bikes? Thanks in advance
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Stage III
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From: Phoenix
RE: '07 Road King problems?
Er... let me clarify...
I'm coming off a metric, test rode a Dyna, but it didn't fit me (I'm 6'2, 260, and felt like a circus elephant on a tricycle....my issue). Looking at a bigger ride, but have read some threads that suggested
there were tranny issues on the '07
... no offense intended....
I'm coming off a metric, test rode a Dyna, but it didn't fit me (I'm 6'2, 260, and felt like a circus elephant on a tricycle....my issue). Looking at a bigger ride, but have read some threads that suggested
there were tranny issues on the '07
... no offense intended....
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RE: '07 Road King problems?
There is nothing wrong with the transmission on the 07 models, they do make a liitle noise in fifth gear (which is completely normal for this bike) and canbe gotten partiallyrid of by using heavier gear lube in the trans or by adding the IDS system like the new 08's come with.
I have an 07 RC and Iadd heavier lube first and was completely happy with it and then latter I bought a set of 08 wheels that came with the IDS system and after adding it I found that there was a further improvement in the overall sound level of the bike.
The 96 CI engine is a wonderfull piece and makes the dealing with miner trans noise worthwhile.
I have an 07 RC and Iadd heavier lube first and was completely happy with it and then latter I bought a set of 08 wheels that came with the IDS system and after adding it I found that there was a further improvement in the overall sound level of the bike.
The 96 CI engine is a wonderfull piece and makes the dealing with miner trans noise worthwhile.
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RE: '07 Road King problems?
Just get the latest with the lowest miles if you have to buy used. There are no real "issues" that would turn me away from a 07'. At least nothing that cant be cured with a switch over to "Red Line Shockproof Heavy" gear lube. Heck.....you may as well just buy a 08' if you can swing it.
In any case just get the one that fits you best......dont back away from a nice 07' because of a little tranny noise.
In any case just get the one that fits you best......dont back away from a nice 07' because of a little tranny noise.
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RE: '07 Road King problems?
RK Custom with 3500 miles with no problems. I usedMobil 1 gear oil and my little bit of 5th gear whine went away, I kind of liked it though since it was kind of gear indicator.
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RE: '07 Road King problems?
ORIGINAL: 2ndchance
Greetings all,
I'm looking at getting my first REAL bike, and rode a Dyna, and it didn't fit...
I'm now looking at a '07 Road King, but have seen threads about tranny issues. Is this
a reliable bike, or should I start looking at '06 bikes? Thanks in advance
Greetings all,
I'm looking at getting my first REAL bike, and rode a Dyna, and it didn't fit...
I'm now looking at a '07 Road King, but have seen threads about tranny issues. Is this
a reliable bike, or should I start looking at '06 bikes? Thanks in advance
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RE: '07 Road King problems?
No problems here with my '07, and I'm closing in on 5,000 miles. Yes, fifth gear certainly has a distinctive whine to it, but nothing overly major. I'm totally diggin' my '07 RKC and have no regrets.