Need Help. 05 vs. 07 Road King Classic

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Mar 21, 2009 | 06:29 PM

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txfxstrider

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ask to ride the 07 and listen closley to 5th gear when you hear what sounds like rocks spinning around a can you will know what ids is for if you can stand the noise of the cut gear then get the 07 but if you like quiet healthy sounding drivetrains stay away from the 6 speed just check the forum about this and you will see type in tranny noise and you will be shocked at how many 07 bike owners are truley upset that dealers or hd will do anything about it i was told to just live with it by both

If you can't stand the sound of 5th gear in an 07 then you should not be riding a Harley. IDS is for sissies.

Mar 21, 2009 | 07:03 PM

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allaco

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you do not have to worry about the cam chain tensioners on the 07

Mar 21, 2009 | 07:05 PM

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manhands94

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Going to go with the 07. HD is going to check it out for me on Tuesday. If all is well i'll pick it up.

Mar 21, 2009 | 07:42 PM

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Good choice. (Any Harley is a good choice). Safe riding and enjoy!

Mar 25, 2009 | 07:51 AM

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I personally like the 5ht gear whine! I installed IDS on my 2007. It does not help the whine, which is due to the gear cut. Just use heavier oil in the trans to quiet it down. The IDS helped with driveline lash and eliminates any clunks. I never had "rocks in the can" but think this is due to engine lugging. I rode Japanese sport bikes before and ride my Harley at decent rpms. I never lug it.