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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 10:40 PM
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welcome from Alabama
 
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 05:51 AM
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Congrats on the new ride. Best thing for finding new pipes is going to a bike night and finding the sound you like. You should find quite a selection there. Good luck. JR
 
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 05:52 AM
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Welcome!! from a newbie in those respects meself

First RK I rode was an 08 and the shake on it almost sent me to a heritage softail. I ended up with a 13 RK and am loving it. That idle shake is not as intense. Hope you find ways to get it more to what you want
 
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 02:08 PM
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Welcome to the forum and the undisputed King of Beasts!

I have an '07 FLHR, 55k miles had it about 5 years. The only thing I would want different is how the '09s + have the rear head pipe running under the frame rather than under your leg.

Some common issues: TPS causing erratic idling ($55.00 part) mainly after highway speeds for a while, cracking rear head pipe.

I have gone through two voltage regulators, two starter clutches, about 2-1/2 years on each. Otherwise change the oil, tires, regular maintenance etc.

I wouldn't give mine up for anything; I would just get another one!

Long live the King!
 
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My '08 Street Glide had a bad shake at idle. I changed the front mount to a Glide Pro mount and smoothed the engine right out.
 
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