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'09 rkc
Ok, I know some of you out there are going to be irritated with this question which I'm sure has been asked before, so here goes... I currently have an '05 1200C which is no picnic after about 4-5hrs so I was considering adding an '08 RKC to the fleet until I read/heard about all of the problems of overheating and the rock-tumbler trans.
So, has HD ironed out all of those issues for '09? I had an opportunity recently on an '03 RKC but decided to wait it out. If this topic has been posted already I would appreciate directions to it.
Thanks.
So, has HD ironed out all of those issues for '09? I had an opportunity recently on an '03 RKC but decided to wait it out. If this topic has been posted already I would appreciate directions to it.
Thanks.
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I ride a 2008 FLHR and am not familiar with any overheating problems or any transmissions issues? Where did you read about this? I have about 12000 miles on mine and with the exception of the fuel canister issue, I have not had any issues with mine. 
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Ok, I know some of you out there are going to be irritated with this question which I'm sure has been asked before, so here goes... I currently have an '05 1200C which is no picnic after about 4-5hrs so I was considering adding an '08 RKC to the fleet until I read/heard about all of the problems of overheating and the rock-tumbler trans.
So, has HD ironed out all of those issues for '09? I had an opportunity recently on an '03 RKC but decided to wait it out. If this topic has been posted already I would appreciate directions to it.
Thanks.
So, has HD ironed out all of those issues for '09? I had an opportunity recently on an '03 RKC but decided to wait it out. If this topic has been posted already I would appreciate directions to it.
Thanks.
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The only overheating issues I've heard of is on the early injected bikes that had a programming issue. Mine is one but they've never done anything to correct it and I only have trouble after a long haul. They can re-program it.
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Movin from a sportster to a RK is like going from a peddle car to the space shuttle(JK). You'll be completely happy with any of your choices(03-09).
5th gear on early 6 speeds had alittle noise but not really an issue in 08-09.
Heat issues, Ya they run the engines alittle leaner causing a heat up. Heat-up=100degree days in stop and go traffic. But over-heating havent come across that at all.
09's come with parade mode= shuts down the rear cylinder at a stop if head temp reaches a certain temp. Havent rode one yet to see if this is the cure all for air cooled engines.
Good luck!
5th gear on early 6 speeds had alittle noise but not really an issue in 08-09.
Heat issues, Ya they run the engines alittle leaner causing a heat up. Heat-up=100degree days in stop and go traffic. But over-heating havent come across that at all.
09's come with parade mode= shuts down the rear cylinder at a stop if head temp reaches a certain temp. Havent rode one yet to see if this is the cure all for air cooled engines.
Good luck!
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Ok, I know some of you out there are going to be irritated with this question which I'm sure has been asked before, so here goes... I currently have an '05 1200C which is no picnic after about 4-5hrs so I was considering adding an '08 RKC to the fleet until I read/heard about all of the problems of overheating and the rock-tumbler trans.
So, has HD ironed out all of those issues for '09? I had an opportunity recently on an '03 RKC but decided to wait it out. If this topic has been posted already I would appreciate directions to it.
Thanks.
So, has HD ironed out all of those issues for '09? I had an opportunity recently on an '03 RKC but decided to wait it out. If this topic has been posted already I would appreciate directions to it.
Thanks.
Guess what . . . 13K miles and no issues since doing a stage 1 upgrade and an oil cooler.
I'm hearing that the 09s are the best touring bike HD has ever made. However, that doesn't mean the you won't need to do a stage 1. The EPA rules are only getting tougher.
Liquid cooled touring bike for sure by 2011 . . . just my opinion.
Steve
