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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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I am looking at buying a used Road Glide.
Can you all give me any details between the differences between the 04,05 and 06 models?
Radio?
Clutch?
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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04 & 05 are pretty much the same.

06 has HK radio and different throttlebody (46mm on 06, 44mm prior), uses different injectors and ECM code.

To my knowledge, there's no difference in the clutch.

Stricter EPA regulation started in 06.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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Didn't all the 06's have the "easy clutch"?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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Why buy used? Any that I saw were no bargain compared to just getting a new one. The 2 year warranty sweetens the deal to boot.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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Didn't all the 06's have the "easy clutch"?
That's right.... a "semi" e-z clutch.... You can get the real deal for $30 on a pre-06...
 
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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I have read on other tech boards that the stock '05 heads had the valves more shrouded than prior years. They changed again in '06. Point being, in stock form, the '05 heads don't flow as well as the earlier or later versions. This wouldn't stop me from buying an '05 as the first engine mods I would do would involve head work regardless of what year bike.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Thanks for the info.
What is your alls opinion of the 05' sound of the radio, versus the 06' Harmon Kardon?
I rented a 06 model a month ago, and was really impressed at the sound quality at highway speeds..

thanks again!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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what he said.
ORIGINAL: PhilM

04 & 05 are pretty much the same.

06 has HK radio and different throttlebody (46mm on 06, 44mm prior), uses different injectors and ECM code.

To my knowledge, there's no difference in the clutch.

Stricter EPA regulation started in 06.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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All of them sound about the same and all of them benefit from better speakers ~ J&M, HogTunes, etc....
 
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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Auto primary chain adjuster standard on 06 and only year to have catalist mufflers for all 50 states.
 
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