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#31

01-04-2010 | 11:30 AM

rocstar50

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From: Ireland

I have not noticed any 5th gear whine as described in some posts. However on some of the very rare "hot" days we get here I have noticed my right leg heating up, especially when slow riding. Still I am happy with the motorcycle, so far. It is running better since I had the 5000 mile service done.

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#32

01-04-2010 | 11:57 AM

djkolp

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From: South Florida

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Originally Posted by kc347

My 2010 UC Red Hot Sunglow is the most comfortable HD I have had the opportunity to ride. It is my first HD, but not the first one I tried. All the 08 and older models had too much vibration(back surgery 1998). My 2010 has no issues, no 5th.gear whine, enough power for me. Only performance upgrade is SE slipons at this time. Had a decel pop, but that has gone away since break in period. I only had the bike since Nov. 09, Louisiana weather when dry enough in the 40-50-60's so I can not commit on heat issues. I LOVE the bike. You will not go wrong with a 2010,

Thanks for the reply. I'm glad that you are satisfied with the 2010 as it is a beautiful bike, and the Red Hot SunGlo is a great color. Harley went from the straight cut 5th gear to the helical 5th gear in 2010. This is why you don't notice any gear whine. Both of my 2007 Heritage Softail Classics had the straight cut 5th gear, but the sound never bothered me. All 5 gears of my Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT are straight cut, so it all sounds the same. Take care.

DJK

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