07 tranny probs?
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RE: 07 tranny probs?
ORIGINAL: parakiller
I also have "slop" in the throttle after my 1000 mile service..they said that it was supposed to be like that. It wasnt like that when I brought it to them though...
I also have "slop" in the throttle after my 1000 mile service..they said that it was supposed to be like that. It wasnt like that when I brought it to them though...
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RE: 07 tranny probs?
Any news??? I have an 07' FLHTC thats sounds like it has a rod knock when in 5th and it is at any rpm. Then it quiets down fine when shifted to 6th. I'm thinking of putting in the Baker repair for this problem. But I'll give HD a few more months to figure it out.
Not riding this winter, and I just put on rinehardt true duals. So maybe I won't hear 5th this spring.
Not riding this winter, and I just put on rinehardt true duals. So maybe I won't hear 5th this spring.
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[:@]Bought 07 Ultra classic and have the tranny noise and heat problem. Did the recent factory download, with nochange in the outcome. If the bike is so hot at this time of the year in New England, what is going to happen in July and August. Been to the dealers several times with the problem, and all they say is that is normal. After spending $25,000 plus for a bike, these problems should have been addressed before it got to the showroom. Now you wonder why the showrooms are empty, except for the salesmen. If you call Harley, you just get the run around.
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We shall see. I too have read for hours about the hit and miss of the bike but will be picking mine up either this afternoon or tomorrow.
I bought the 07 Ultra Classic and had Rinehate Eagle Beaks installed and race tuner/Filter. From everything I have read, regarding the heating issue, this pretty much corrects it (pipes, adjustments).
Let me put some miles on my new lady and I will let you guys know.
I bought extended 5 year, 3 years of complete services (includes tires, brakes, you name it... gas and inspection the only cost for the next 3 years), hell..not only that.. if there is a problem with my ****, i get a "loaner bike".
Either way, not giving up on HD just yet. Still better thanthe alternative.... .. once you go HD.. cant see going back. I would rather hang up the helmet than ride a Honda...but thats me..
I bought the 07 Ultra Classic and had Rinehate Eagle Beaks installed and race tuner/Filter. From everything I have read, regarding the heating issue, this pretty much corrects it (pipes, adjustments).
Let me put some miles on my new lady and I will let you guys know.
I bought extended 5 year, 3 years of complete services (includes tires, brakes, you name it... gas and inspection the only cost for the next 3 years), hell..not only that.. if there is a problem with my ****, i get a "loaner bike".
Either way, not giving up on HD just yet. Still better thanthe alternative.... .. once you go HD.. cant see going back. I would rather hang up the helmet than ride a Honda...but thats me..
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[sm=icon_blah.gif][sm=icon_blah.gif][sm=icon_blah.gif] dang this thread won't die[sm=icon_rofl.gif] Here it is in a nutshell for those that tuned in late:A large96 CI air cooled motor running on EPA required settings will be hotter than a 88 CI motor on the same settings. This is not a thing harley can controll their hands are tied by the EPA. I have had a dozen harleys and here's the news flash! Every dang one of them was hot in stock form . Add a fuel enrichment device, SERT, PCIII, fuel pack and the heat will be reduced by 60+ degrees and it will run better. Other than that you will have to buy a bike with a fan and radiator or deal with the higher heat of the 96. 5th gear was made to whine by its design and whine it will without a single issue whatsoever, nothing can be done to stop it short of rebuilding or replacing the trans or parts with some aftermarket pieces. It is not a defect, so forget about it and ride.