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Jun 15, 2011 | 12:05 PM

#31

leicafish

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From: So Cal The Golden State

Here in California I think that sounds high.

I would shop around a little more and go for the 96-6 speed just have patience.

Jun 15, 2011 | 12:37 PM

#32

sargek

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From: San Antonio, Texas

That price seems high considering I got my '07 Ultra for $14,500k. The 5 speed tranny and the TC88 are a good combination, although the cam chain tensioners need changing around the 40K mark. I like my 96" with the 6th speed, but for the most part 6th is useless unless I am making a run across west Texas and can run at 80+. The 6 speeds are geared VERY tall, which you will notice the first time you ride one in a direct comparison to a 5 speed. It's not horrible, but takes some getting used to.

EDIT - With respect to the cam chain tensioners, not sure if I misspoke: I have no idea if the TC88B motors in Softtails are in any way similar to the TC88A's.

Last edited by sargek; Jun 15, 2011 at 12:48 PM.

Jun 15, 2011 | 03:30 PM

#33

Hog Heaven

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From: Inland Northwest

I'm prejudiced, but my Road King handles as well as a Heritage or Deluxe (imo) and you get the advantage of air suspension, touring frame, rubber mounted engine, yada yada yada all for about $17k new.

Jun 15, 2011 | 04:06 PM

#34

upstate tim

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From: send money!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hog Heaven

You get 3 Yadas?
I only got 2! wtf

Jun 15, 2011 | 06:29 PM

#35

ronny c.

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From: newnan georgia

I've had both engines and transmissions, the 5 speed is a much better trans and my carburated

Jun 15, 2011 | 06:31 PM

#36

ronny c.

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From: newnan georgia

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronny c.

I've had both engines and transmissions, the 5 speed is a much better trans and my carburated

88 is much faster then an injected 103

Jun 15, 2011 | 06:33 PM

#37

springerGT

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You''ll know it when the one comes long.

Jun 15, 2011 | 08:09 PM

#38

alkrisma

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I'd go new b4 spending 14 on the 05

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Jun 15, 2011 | 08:24 PM

#39

equandt

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From: Wisconsin

There is nothing wrong with an 88" with a 5 speed. They've worked well for 12 years or so. I have no issue with running my 2002 RKC all day, any day with its 5 speed (although now it's a 95").

My 96" with the 6 speed is nice, but I didn't buy it for the 96" or the 6 speed. I bought the Ultra for the passenger comfort and radio.

Good luck.

Jun 15, 2011 | 08:38 PM

#40

mmcbeat

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From: Oklahoma

I recently went from a stock carbed 88 to a stock 96. The increase in power is very noticeable even though the 96 has more miles and is a heavier scooter.