Go 06 or Wait ????
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Trenton,N.J.
I'm hunting right now for a Street Glide and found a 06 with less than 4000 miles on it and it has a lot of expenses that i would add already on there like Rinehart true duals, stage 1, power commander, detachable sissy/luggage and a few other little do-dads. guy wants $15,000.00. Also the color i want.
being a 88 / 5 speed. I always felt like i needed another gear on the Highway with my 03 Fatboy. After all the reading I've done I'm starting to question if the 96 / 6 speed is all it's marketed to be ????? and worth the increase in $$$ to try and find a 07 / 08 / 09 in the 15G range. With less than 4 g's on this thing and it is clean as a whistle it's very tempting to jump on this thing ? Fly by wire is a non issue with me (could care less about that) It's not having the larger engine and 6 speed is whats making me hesitant.
I would love to hear opinions of people that have experience with both.
TO O6 OR NOT ?????
being a 88 / 5 speed. I always felt like i needed another gear on the Highway with my 03 Fatboy. After all the reading I've done I'm starting to question if the 96 / 6 speed is all it's marketed to be ????? and worth the increase in $$$ to try and find a 07 / 08 / 09 in the 15G range. With less than 4 g's on this thing and it is clean as a whistle it's very tempting to jump on this thing ? Fly by wire is a non issue with me (could care less about that) It's not having the larger engine and 6 speed is whats making me hesitant.
I would love to hear opinions of people that have experience with both.
TO O6 OR NOT ?????
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 245
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From: my house
If thats what you want , buy it .. I wouldnt have another 6 speed if you gave me the bike with it...what a waste . unless your going to run 80 mph all day ..... The 96" is a crank breaking turd... they get EXACTLY the same mileage (I have proven it over and over ) ... I'll take the 06 over -07/08 any day .... the 09 with the new frame might ride better but its also heavier ....................
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,788
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From: Tennessee
HA you just havent been running with the right crowd!
If thats what you want , buy it .. I wouldnt have another 6 speed if you gave me the bike with it...what a waste . unless your going to run 80 mph all day ..... The 96" is a crank breaking turd... they get EXACTLY the same mileage (I have proven it over and over ) ... I'll take the 06 over -07/08 any day .... the 09 with the new frame might ride better but its also heavier ....................
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6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 11
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From: Missouri
Pulled the Trigger !!!
Well after months of searching i finally pulled the trigger and bought a 06 Salvage FLHX. Got it for $8000.00. Bike runs strong and tracks straight, but has a lot of cosmetic flaws. Mileage is 20,760 Now the long list of restoring her as time and money permits. I definitely need to get some mini apes. I feel uncomfortable with the stock bars. also I'm a short bastard and need to slam this thing or consider other seats so i can get my feet flat on the ground.
Bike has HD wheels and Rinehart exhaust and a few other goodies.
Anyway, Thanks to all the people who chimed in when i had questions and concerns while searching. This is a great forum and will post as i make upgrades and changes.
Bike has HD wheels and Rinehart exhaust and a few other goodies.
Anyway, Thanks to all the people who chimed in when i had questions and concerns while searching. This is a great forum and will post as i make upgrades and changes.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,788
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From: Tennessee
Well after months of searching i finally pulled the trigger and bought a 06 Salvage FLHX. Got it for $8000.00. Bike runs strong and tracks straight, but has a lot of cosmetic flaws. Mileage is 20,760 Now the long list of restoring her as time and money permits. I definitely need to get some mini apes. I feel uncomfortable with the stock bars. also I'm a short bastard and need to slam this thing or consider other seats so i can get my feet flat on the ground.
Bike has HD wheels and Rinehart exhaust and a few other goodies.
Anyway, Thanks to all the people who chimed in when i had questions and concerns while searching. This is a great forum and will post as i make upgrades and changes.
Bike has HD wheels and Rinehart exhaust and a few other goodies.
Anyway, Thanks to all the people who chimed in when i had questions and concerns while searching. This is a great forum and will post as i make upgrades and changes.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,124
Likes: 4
From: pittsburgh, pa
Hey,you have to keep in mind 4000 mi is like a new bike.I would rather have a 4k 2006 than a 15-25k mi 08.The price is not terrably high.It has the extras you like and its your color.I have the same bike and love it.I was concerned about the 5 spd also,but have no issues with it on the highway.The only thing I would think about is a stabilizer link.I have a progressive unit and have no wobble issues at hot speeds in corners.The 88/5spd is a pretty solid setup.Did 1000 miles of open hiway last week cruising 77-83 mph for miles.Never looked for another gear like i used to on my softails.I think the SG has a much better gear ratio for cruising.