Got any opinions?
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Joplin, MO
I have and 06 and I hear that it has better flowing heads to compensate for the crappy cam that MOCO installed to meet emission standards. Positive to that is, if you upgrade to a baby cam, you get a very noticeable improvement in hp and torque. I love my 06, wouldn't trade her for any newer model!
Road Captain
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You consider the bikes bascally the same... Miles of 4800 and and 11500 are no big deal if both had regular service. Now for 500 dollars you can have a 2 year newer bike. Upgrade on 06 was first year on the Kardon Harmon radio, CD. O6 has the easy pull clutch. So with this in mind I would choose the 06 over the 04. 2 years difference for $500... that 250 peryear..... No brainer in my opinion if it is as you say that both bikes are at the same level of equip and both look superb. Of course I dont know what you feel about color,that can be a deal killer, so bottom line.... ITS YOUR CHOICE........ hdman
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From: Ashby, Ma
This is a lousy economy. Buy in a private sale. Dealers do have the attitude if you don't buy it the next guy will. But someone that owns a bike outright, like an 04 will sell it for the money they need in a private sale.
It's tough to sell a bike these days. If you're a buyer and have some patience you can find a real sweet deal, and you don't have to pay retail NADA.
I suggested an 07 and someone mentioned they run hot, and that's true, you got to do a good Stage 1 with a PC on just about any of these bikes. Maybe not so much on the 04. But once you do a stage 1 on an 07 or up you got a great bike and the 6 speed isn't useless.
Take your time and keep your ear to the ground and you'll find a deal.
It's tough to sell a bike these days. If you're a buyer and have some patience you can find a real sweet deal, and you don't have to pay retail NADA.
I suggested an 07 and someone mentioned they run hot, and that's true, you got to do a good Stage 1 with a PC on just about any of these bikes. Maybe not so much on the 04. But once you do a stage 1 on an 07 or up you got a great bike and the 6 speed isn't useless.
Take your time and keep your ear to the ground and you'll find a deal.
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From: Boston, Ma
Went to see them yesterday. Both appear to be in super condition with nearly flawless paint. Interestingly I felt a little cramped on the EG almost as if the seat was pushing me towards the tank. Sat on an 05 road Glide next to these two and it fit me (6ft 1 225 lbs) much better. Is this a common problem with EG's? If so do you get used to it or get aftermarket seats?
By the way I'm not too worried about resale Plan to keep and ride!
By the way I'm not too worried about resale Plan to keep and ride!
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Wichita Falls, Tx
Went to see them yesterday. Both appear to be in super condition with nearly flawless paint. Interestingly I felt a little cramped on the EG almost as if the seat was pushing me towards the tank. Sat on an 05 road Glide next to these two and it fit me (6ft 1 225 lbs) much better. Is this a common problem with EG's? If so do you get used to it or get aftermarket seats?
By the way I'm not too worried about resale Plan to keep and ride!
By the way I'm not too worried about resale Plan to keep and ride!
36,000 miles on it when I bought it a year ago for twelve nine. I've since put over 11k miles on it while getting 42 mph with a tune and with a 5 speed. I wouldn't sweat mileage. With proper maintenance, these motors should have no problem getting to 100k.
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From: Oxford, Nc
Went to see them yesterday. Both appear to be in super condition with nearly flawless paint. Interestingly I felt a little cramped on the EG almost as if the seat was pushing me towards the tank. Sat on an 05 road Glide next to these two and it fit me (6ft 1 225 lbs) much better. Is this a common problem with EG's? If so do you get used to it or get aftermarket seats?
By the way I'm not too worried about resale Plan to keep and ride!
By the way I'm not too worried about resale Plan to keep and ride!
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