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My '07 FDX is my first Harley. I've never ridden the 88 ci with 5 speed tranny. I have a line on an '04 Road Glide. I was wondersing if I would be constantly reaching for 6th gear with the RG or would it be a marginal difference, thus, not a deal breaker? The RG only has 7,600 miles and is the fuel injected model. I think I can get this bad boy for 10k (65 year old original owner wants 12k).
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Houdini
07' Dyna FDX Super Glide
Pewter Pearl
Rush 2.00" slip-ons
Stage I
SERT
I have 04 Road Glide and 07 Lowrider Dyna. I like the power of the 96" and 6 speeds but I ride the '04 Road Glide most all the time. The 04 Road Glide will do a 100 MPH plus and the 07 Lowrider Dyna will do over 120 MPH in 6 gear. The RG you don't feel like you are doing that speed and the Lowrider you know you are going fast.
I have 04 Road Glide and 07 Lowrider Dyna. I like the power of the 96" and 6 speeds but I ride the '04 Road Glide most all the time. The 04 Road Glide will do a 100 MPH plus and the 07 Lowrider Dyna will do over 120 MPH in 6 gear. The RG you don't feel like you are doing that speed and the Lowrider you know you are going fast.
So basically, it's a non-issue? I think this is a good deal. It's actually a bit cheaper to keep my Dyna and add this touring model to the stable (not counting the additional insurance cost).
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Houdini
07' Dyna FDX Super Glide
Pewter Pearl
Rush 2.00" slip-ons
Stage I
SERT
I have a 06 Dyna Low Rider with the 88ci and 6 speed and a 09 Fat Bob SE 110ci. I don't mind going between the two. I say I have, the Low Rider is my wifes but I ride it sometimes, and I don't ever think about the power differences between the two. It is just fun to ride.
I enjoy the power in my SG, but as far as the 6th speed? I noticed I really only use it when cruising over 70 mph with nobody around. I always end up shifting down to 5th when I get other vehicles around me. I have better acceleration at that speed in 5th
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09 FLHX stage II 103 kit with rineharts and tuner....and more to come!!
According to Donny Peterson, there is no significant horsepower change between the TC88B and the 96. The only difference between the 5 speed and the 6 speed is the closer ratios between the gears on the 6 speed. The final drive ratios on both transmissions is still 1:1.
If you put a big bore kit in it you you will have
a 95 which will out run a stock 96 and the 04
bikes are built better than the 06 and up. My next
bike is going to be a pre 06 dyna something in
about 5 more years
According to Donny Peterson, there is no significant horsepower change between the TC88B and the 96. The only difference between the 5 speed and the 6 speed is the closer ratios between the gears on the 6 speed. The final drive ratios on both transmissions is still 1:1.
Ask donny Peterson about the (A) Motor it has 7 horsepower more than a (B) motor
Big difference between 88 & 96? 5 vs. 6 speed?
