06 or 07 ?
RE: 06 or 07 ?
I am new to Harley's, but will say I love my '07. I almost bought the '06 but didn't see enough of a difference in the price to go with that over the '07. Either way you look at it you will own a sweet ride. If noises end up being problems, I will make Harley remedy the problem (after I get over being pissed of course). Not sure I would take the advice from someone who wouldn't buy a bike because he doesn't like other people that bought one. Good luck in whatever you decide.
Road Captain
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RE: 06 or 07 ?
Fellow HD Forum member has an 06 for sale.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_1138085/tm.htm
I love my 06 Street Glide
https://www.hdforums.com/m_1138085/tm.htm
I love my 06 Street Glide
Road Captain
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RE: 06 or 07 ?
As an '07 RKC owner, if I had it to do over again, I would look for a low mileage '06 that had already had the Stage 1 done to it and a few other "goodies." Although the '07 has the larger engine and the 6-speed tranny, the power difference is not noticable and sixth gear is pretty useless unless you're on the interstate, which I rarely am.
Tourer
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RE: 06 or 07 ?
07 Hands down! Cost is about the same, don't have to spend the thousands for that little bit of extra HP and TQ everyone goes for. 6 Speed is great for the open road. You pay much less to upgrade the 07 to 103 compared to the 06. 5,000 + miles no problems and loving it!
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RE: 06 or 07 ?
the power difference is not noticable and sixth gear is pretty useless
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RE: 06 or 07 ?
ORIGINAL: IAMSWUTIAMS
I agree, they'll be out in about 7 mos. If you buy an '07 you'll wish you waited for the '08. Wait, maybe you should wait for the '09's, their sure to be much improved over the '08.[sm=goodidea.gif][sm=icon_rofl.gif][sm=icon_rofl.gif][sm=icon_rofl.gif][sm=laughat.gif]
ORIGINAL: DI75
08 !! the bugs will be worked out!!
08 !! the bugs will be worked out!!
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RE: 06 or 07 ?
I got an '06 and am happy with it. However, I specifically wanted a carbureted bike, so '06 was the last chance for a Road King custom with that configuration. Removed the cat's within a couple hundred miles, K&N'd it/adjust carb....Vance & Hines, good to go for what I wanted.
Makes enough power for me, and purrs pretty good down the highway at about 3000 rpm at 70....fine by me. Torque band is good at that speed if I want to ratchet it up. Plus they gave me pretty good $$ on my lowrider in trade....(believe it or not, amazing what a paint job will do for the bling factor lol)
No right answer as Canedog said, just go for something.
ace57
'06 FLHRS "mattie"
Makes enough power for me, and purrs pretty good down the highway at about 3000 rpm at 70....fine by me. Torque band is good at that speed if I want to ratchet it up. Plus they gave me pretty good $$ on my lowrider in trade....(believe it or not, amazing what a paint job will do for the bling factor lol)
No right answer as Canedog said, just go for something.
ace57
'06 FLHRS "mattie"
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From: Wild Rose Country
RE: 06 or 07 ?
At 70 mph I'm at 2800 rpm on my 06 SG with Stage 1 etc, andat 75its still just under 3000. Really if your doing alot of big slab riding at 80+ then a 6 speed in a road glide would be my choice. For my type of riding can't see a 6 speed being of too much use. I ride at65 to 75 mph and she smooths out beautifully right there.
If I were doing this again I'd be looking for a low mileage 05 or 06 that somebody has put some extras into.
If I were doing this again I'd be looking for a low mileage 05 or 06 that somebody has put some extras into.