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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Skip 'em both and get a 2002...Best of the Twin Cams.

As far as miles go, don't sweat 'em. My 2000 has 77k and hasn't let me down yet.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Hey Dawg, what is the IDS?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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What tell tell signs should I look for that tells me it is an IDS sprocket?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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OK,
So is there any difference between the 05 & 06?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 1931jamesw
Hey Dawg, what is the IDS?
It's the isolated drive sprocket kit. Came standard on 08 and later, available add on for 07's. It's the rear sprocket that has a compensator bowl and rubber isolators which is to help absorb the roughness of the drivetrain.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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So is there any difference between the 05 & 06?
The heads are better on the 06.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by leicafish
I think Dawg said it all and then some.

Welcome to the board.

Take care.
Well said!!
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dawg
It's the isolated drive sprocket kit. Came standard on 08 and later, available add on for 07's. It's the rear sprocket that has a compensator bowl and rubber isolators which is to help absorb the roughness of the drivetrain.
The IDS is also a slip on part (no bolts) where as the older pulley is bolted to the wheel.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Is it worth buying the IDS? How much is it?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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Is it worth buying the IDS? How much is it?
14,500 price
has IDS,
has sundowner seat
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bike has 14,000 miles on it
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please look at classified adds to site under my log in.
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