2010/2011 FLHTK differences?
2010/2011 FLHTK differences?
Hello all! I have my eye on a nice 2011 Vivid Black FLHTK. This will be my first HD bike. I also have an opportunity to pick up a 2010 FLHTK, blue/black. Not my 1st choice, but its still new.
My question is; during searching I've found the differences to be the seat, exhaust, heat problem with exhaust. Is there anything else different that I'm not finding? I'm trying to decide if getting the 2010 and fixing these things is better than just getting the 2011.
Thanks!
My question is; during searching I've found the differences to be the seat, exhaust, heat problem with exhaust. Is there anything else different that I'm not finding? I'm trying to decide if getting the 2010 and fixing these things is better than just getting the 2011.
Thanks!
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there is a major difference in the electrical system- H-D is moving to a system where the controls ( switches ) activate a logic circuit, rather than the actual headlight voltage moving through the hi beam switch, the switch will tell the "brain" to activate the high beam circuit.
This should be more reliable and allows for some nifty safety stuff, like the bike can tell you if you loose the low beam while you are riding.
( Dan points out below that this is a softail thing for 2011- ---ooops)
there is a change in the cam supports
google:
2011_Model_Year_Technical_Forum.pdf
this should find for your the document from the announcement of the 2011 bikes.
they do one of these every year and when i was shopping I found the version for 2009, 2010 and 2011 to decide which bike to buy
Mike
This should be more reliable and allows for some nifty safety stuff, like the bike can tell you if you loose the low beam while you are riding.
( Dan points out below that this is a softail thing for 2011- ---ooops)
there is a change in the cam supports
google:
2011_Model_Year_Technical_Forum.pdf
this should find for your the document from the announcement of the 2011 bikes.
they do one of these every year and when i was shopping I found the version for 2009, 2010 and 2011 to decide which bike to buy
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Jan 16, 2011 at 01:23 PM.
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Hello all! I have my eye on a nice 2011 Vivid Black FLHTK. This will be my first HD bike. I also have an opportunity to pick up a 2010 FLHTK, blue/black. Not my 1st choice, but its still new.
My question is; during searching I've found the differences to be the seat, exhaust, heat problem with exhaust. Is there anything else different that I'm not finding? I'm trying to decide if getting the 2010 and fixing these things is better than just getting the 2011.
Thanks!
My question is; during searching I've found the differences to be the seat, exhaust, heat problem with exhaust. Is there anything else different that I'm not finding? I'm trying to decide if getting the 2010 and fixing these things is better than just getting the 2011.
Thanks!
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Hello all! I have my eye on a nice 2011 Vivid Black FLHTK. This will be my first HD bike. I also have an opportunity to pick up a 2010 FLHTK, blue/black. Not my 1st choice, but its still new.
My question is; during searching I've found the differences to be the seat, exhaust, heat problem with exhaust. Is there anything else different that I'm not finding? I'm trying to decide if getting the 2010 and fixing these things is better than just getting the 2011.
Thanks!
My question is; during searching I've found the differences to be the seat, exhaust, heat problem with exhaust. Is there anything else different that I'm not finding? I'm trying to decide if getting the 2010 and fixing these things is better than just getting the 2011.
Thanks!
there is a major difference in the electrical system- H-D is moving to a system where the controls ( switches ) activate a logic circuit, rather than the actual headlight voltage moving through the hi beam switch, the switch will tell the "brain" to activate the high beam circuit.
This should be more reliable and allows for some nifty safety stuff, like the bike can tell you if you loose the low beam while you are riding.
there is also a change in the cam supports
google:
2011_Model_Year_Technical_Forum.pdf
this should find for your the document from the announcement of the 2011 bikes.
they do one of these every year and when i was shopping I found the version for 2009, 2010 and 2011 to decide which bike to buy
Mike
This should be more reliable and allows for some nifty safety stuff, like the bike can tell you if you loose the low beam while you are riding.
there is also a change in the cam supports
google:
2011_Model_Year_Technical_Forum.pdf
this should find for your the document from the announcement of the 2011 bikes.
they do one of these every year and when i was shopping I found the version for 2009, 2010 and 2011 to decide which bike to buy
Mike
The 2010 is new, but has been purchased by someone to give as a gift. I would be the 2nd owner, but it has never been ridden.
I do like the changes made to the 2011 after reading the pdf. It seems it may make troubleshooting be next to impossible, but scan tools are quite beneficial.
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The only difference for the '10 and '11 the '11 FLHTK has the front fender bumper is removed and the updated oil cooler.
The only difference for the '10 and '11 the '11 FLHTK has the front fender bumper is removed and the updated oil cooler.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
from the .pdf
Bushing-less cam plate
Bushing-less rods (running change)
New induction module / throttle body
Retainers added for right main bearing
New breather assembly in the head (running change)
New bearing in clutch hub
New compensator for all Touring models