07 RK Classic
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07 RK Classic
OK, I currently have a 91 Low rider and I am now waiting for an 07 Road King Classic to come into the local dealer. But now I'm hearing about the loud whine out of the tranny and the rocks in a can sound coming from the engine at low RPM. Before I make the final decision and pick up the new RK I would like to hear from anyone out there with an 07 RK both pro and con in regards to the two problems I keep hearing about. Maybe it is nothing or maybe I should wait a year to let HD get the kinks out (I hope not). I know the 6 speed was on the Dyna's last year and the 96 engine was available for several years now as part of the stage ll kit so I hope HD already has the kinks worked out but I will wait for some feedback from the 07 RK owners out there.
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RE: 07 RK Classic
The problem that you are asking about was only on the early 07' models manufactured. It doesn't seem to be a problem on any of the recently manufactured models. Pull the trigger and don't worry about it, you are going to love your new Road King Classic!
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RE: 07 RK Classic
Ah'm on an '07 UC, but the drive trains are the same...
The knocking? Wahl, let's see - they TELL ya that OD should be used at 70 & above - yet when it makes noise as yer drivin' slower than that, folks complain. Which part of ABOVE 70 wuz confuzin'??!??
Tranny whine? Wahl, ah reckon it does a bit - but some folks are commentin' that it's goin' away as the miles increase. Ah've only got 5k on mine so far, so it's too early to tell fer sure - but we'll see.
Look - it's a sweet bike. Nothing is perfect, so if that's what yer waitin' fer ah'd jest go buy a rockin' chair now an' be done with it. Otherwise, git what ya want an' ride it lahk ya stole it...
The knocking? Wahl, let's see - they TELL ya that OD should be used at 70 & above - yet when it makes noise as yer drivin' slower than that, folks complain. Which part of ABOVE 70 wuz confuzin'??!??
Tranny whine? Wahl, ah reckon it does a bit - but some folks are commentin' that it's goin' away as the miles increase. Ah've only got 5k on mine so far, so it's too early to tell fer sure - but we'll see.
Look - it's a sweet bike. Nothing is perfect, so if that's what yer waitin' fer ah'd jest go buy a rockin' chair now an' be done with it. Otherwise, git what ya want an' ride it lahk ya stole it...
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RE: 07 RK Classic
07 rkc here build date in sept i dont have any problems with mine. i love mine!!!!!!!!! this is my first harley and all i can say is why did i wait so long.
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RE: 07 RK Classic
go ahead and pull the trigger. yes there is a little noise in 5th gear, its due to the cut of the gears. IMO you hear it more with a bike with a fairing. The slight noise in my bike has settled down after about 1000 miles, and with the new exhaust, I can't hear any noise. test drive one to see for yourself. If you think the noise is going to bother you, buy a low mileage 06 and stick a Baker 6speed in it.the cost of the 06 and the Baker could be less than the 07
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