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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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I'd get the 2006. There will be more EPA regulations that will apply to the '07s. Even though there are more in 06 than 05, 07 will be worse.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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...but damn I like running 80-85 getting 43mpg ...
I get 40 MPG on 5 speed. You only get 3 more with a 6 speed?
 
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 09:03 AM
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Other factors affect my mileage as I am also running a high compression 10.5-1 95ci HTCC motor with 101hp and 107tq. As I said above I really like it but it will never pay for itself. Cost too much with little return in mpg
 
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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Other factors affect my mileage as I am also running a high compression 10.5-1 95ci HTCC motor with 101hp and 107tq. As I said above I really like it but it will never pay for itself. Cost too much with little return in mpg
Bingo....gotcha!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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Thanks for all the great advice guys! The advantages to having a 6-speed don’t seem to outweigh the advantages of riding today…so will probably do the rental road tests and start dealing wit’ the dealer….
 
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Old Jun 30, 2022 | 07:35 PM
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Looking to buy a used Deuce or Rocker C. My Q. is- if I find a nice stock Deuce, is it possible to put a Baker or HD 6-spped trans in it without TOO much trouble- and not Crazee expense$$$?
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