Newb questions about 07 Roadking
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Newb questions about 07 Roadking
Few questions about the 07 Roadking. I just got this bike and rides like a dream.
First question is mileage what should I be getting or expect? I been told 170+ to a tank currently getting about 140-150 to a tank.
Second is 6th gear seems to drag not alot of power when in 6th.. Is this a overdrive gear?
Thanks for the help in advance
First question is mileage what should I be getting or expect? I been told 170+ to a tank currently getting about 140-150 to a tank.
Second is 6th gear seems to drag not alot of power when in 6th.. Is this a overdrive gear?
Thanks for the help in advance
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From: Vermont
6th gear seems like it drags because the gearing is too tall in the 07 and 08 six speeds. You can change the gearing a few different ways, Japanese HD pulley, 30T tranny sprocket, 49T ring gear conversion, etc. I run the 49T ring gear conversion.
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From: Grottoes Va.
Yes, 6th is overdrive, try not to hit it till above 70mph. That motor doesn't mind rpm's that much. You can get up to 200 miles a tank depending on your right hand, 2 up or single, at least I usually did with my '07 Road King.
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From: ID Ho
6th is NOT an overdrive it is 1:1, it is the primary and final drive ratios that make it act like OD.
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From: Weymouth MA
Check you air filter and make sure its clean, Also maybe a bottle of injector cleaner. Also are you a weekend warrior that never gets on highway? Also you only have a 5 gallon tank not a 6. so 130 miles on 4 gallons sounds about right
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Zimbob says he gets 200 on the 5 gallon tank and so do a friend of mine but he has a smaller engine.
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my 07 milage is all over the place 32-46 ,it has evened out around the 10,000 mile mark.does it have pipes an aftermarket a\c,then you need to look for a tuner.and the final drive is 1-1 harley just geared the primary and final drive up too tall.
