2005 Road Glide question
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Road Captain
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2005 Road Glide question
Hello,
I am looking to buy a road glide and there is a 2005 for a nice price near me. I am wondering if the 2005 is a good year?
Is the fairing the same shape and design in 05 as it is in 07? I really want an 07 or later (bigger motor, 6spd trans..) but I am on a budget...
Other other than the motor/trans issue... is the look and ride similar between an 05 and an 07?
thanks
I am looking to buy a road glide and there is a 2005 for a nice price near me. I am wondering if the 2005 is a good year?
Is the fairing the same shape and design in 05 as it is in 07? I really want an 07 or later (bigger motor, 6spd trans..) but I am on a budget...
Other other than the motor/trans issue... is the look and ride similar between an 05 and an 07?
thanks
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Stockbridge, GA (Atlanta)
05 and 07 tins are the same--don't know of any peticular issues with the model year.
If it's a decent price you can always upgrade the trans and motor down the road when funds are available
If it's a decent price you can always upgrade the trans and motor down the road when funds are available
Cruiser
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From: MCGAHEYSVILLE VA.
They redesigned front fairing in 04 and it is the same today. I have an 04 and love it course it is far from stock, but the 07, other than engine slightly bigger and 6 speed , same bike and I believe 6 gallon tank but that may have been 08. As far as power have heard comments from 88 will take 96 to just cam it to beat 96 your choice! get the bike then the fun begins you won't regret it!
Fairing will be the same as the 07 and 08 models. The only negative about an 05 model year was the valve guide seals. They were known to let a lot of oil get sucked past them and burned inside the cylinders. My Low Rider would regularly use a quart every 1,200 to 1,500 miles. Could never see oil smoke from the exhaust, but it wasn't leaking and I could see the burt oil deposits on the plugs. So I figure the tops of the pistons surely had to be carboned up from the oil also. Some were fixed under warranty, but most were not because Harley claimed the oil consumption wasn't excessive. "Normal" in their own words.
I say buy it if it's what your budget allows. Then when you get a little extra money, throw a 95" build in it along with new valve seals. If you pick the right parts you'll probably have more torque and horsepower than us guys with the 103" builds. It's some serious irony, but I'm okay with it.
I say buy it if it's what your budget allows. Then when you get a little extra money, throw a 95" build in it along with new valve seals. If you pick the right parts you'll probably have more torque and horsepower than us guys with the 103" builds. It's some serious irony, but I'm okay with it.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Fredericksburg,VA
I love my 05, I had to do the valve guide seals also, but since then it has been bullet proof. If the price is right jump on it.
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