Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.

Sponsored by:

Gearing on the 08

Reply Subscribe

Search this Thread

Old

Jul 28, 2008 | 03:55 PM

#1

beechflyr

Thread Starter

|

Novice

Joined: Jun 2008

Posts: 24

Likes: 0

Default

Gearing on the 08

Anyone else feel that 3rd gear is a little too high. Quite an RPM drop 2nd-3rd.

Reply

Old

Jul 28, 2008 | 04:15 PM

#2

rocknrod

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 9,486

Likes: 4

From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)

Default

RE: Gearing on the 08

No.
Next.

Reply

Old

Jul 28, 2008 | 04:43 PM

#3

JacktheBagger

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 7,463

Likes: 22

From: Deep Inna Heart of Bama

Default

RE: Gearing on the 08

Nope not at all , I think they got it right or darn close ..
&nbsp\\;
My surprise is rollin off in first feather the clutch with no throttle and yur doin 10-12 mph ..

Reply

Old

Jul 28, 2008 | 05:37 PM

#4

JGroves

Tourer

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 409

Likes: 1

From: Monterey California / Summersville WV

Default

RE: Gearing on the 08

Gearing seems fine to me.

Reply

Old

Jul 28, 2008 | 05:56 PM

#5

EG Ultra Classic

Road Captain

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 501

Likes: 0

From: SW Iowa

Default

RE: Gearing on the 08

No. low is my complaint, not low enough when your bike is loaded. I Have to burn the clutch more than I like to start up.

Reply

Old

Jul 28, 2008 | 05:57 PM

#6

stratplexi

Grand HDF Member

Joined: May 2006

Posts: 3,636

Likes: 1,207

From: Ohio

Default

RE: Gearing on the 08

If I am nitpicking, I think 1st is a little too tall. The rest seem fine IMHO.&nbsp\\;

Reply

Old

Jul 28, 2008 | 06:00 PM

#7

Texas Fat Boy

Extreme HDF Member

Joined: Dec 2006

Posts: 10,045

Likes: 36

From: ST. Louis

Default

RE: Gearing on the 08

No, doesn't bother me at all.
However 60 to 65 mph there is no good gear

Reply

Trending Topics

1979 XLH 1000 - a good year?

100

2.2k
Stage 1 - What tuner are you using?

28

1k
Oil temp monitoring on a 23 Ultra Limited

27

683
Interview - A Straight-Talking Harley-Davidson Dealer

43

2.3k
New to me FLHTK

19

510

Old

Jul 28, 2008 | 06:00 PM

#8

heavymetalthunder

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Jan 2008

Posts: 5,202

Likes: 792

From: Kansas City, Missouri

Default

RE: Gearing on the 08

I agree 1st seems to tall but the rest seem to be okay

Reply

HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Verdad Gallardo

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Verdad Gallardo

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Verdad Gallardo

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Verdad Gallardo

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Verdad Gallardo

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Verdad Gallardo

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Verdad Gallardo

Old

Jul 28, 2008 | 06:07 PM

#9

dawg

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Jun 2006

Posts: 28,520

Likes: 3,953

From: Vermont

Default

RE: Gearing on the 08

Mine is fine......oh wait I changed the gearing, nevermind

Reply

Old

Jul 28, 2008 | 06:17 PM

#10

EG Ultra Classic

Road Captain

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 501

Likes: 0

From: SW Iowa

Default

RE: Gearing on the 08

Dawg, did you&nbsp\\;previously post up what you did? The search can't seem to find it.

Reply

Reply Share

First
Prev
1 / 3
Next
Last

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:14 AM.