07' Transmission Noise - Whining 5th gear??
#42
RE: 07' Transmission Noise - Whining 5th gear??
ORIGINAL: WhiteKnuckle
Noise or not, IMO the 6 speed is the way to go. My bike has the kind of long-legged, loping down the highway feel that Harleys always SHOULD have had. 2400 RPM at 70 MPH. Say no more.
Noise or not, IMO the 6 speed is the way to go. My bike has the kind of long-legged, loping down the highway feel that Harleys always SHOULD have had. 2400 RPM at 70 MPH. Say no more.
I agree!! Did a little highway run last night and noticed how nice it purred along at 72mph.
Me likey!!
#43
RE: 07' Transmission Noise - Whining 5th gear??
I just talked with the HD dealer, and asked about the oil filter/oil. They said the 96 in takes the same filter as the 88, and the same oil. I then asked if it was ok to use the 20-50 in all three areas, and the answer was yes. They said the engine hasnt changed just the cc.
I hope this helps. I am thinking about some Redline....that might stop most noise. They said Redline was ok after break in!
I hope this helps. I am thinking about some Redline....that might stop most noise. They said Redline was ok after break in!
#45
RE: 07' Transmission Noise - Whining 5th gear??
I was riding a Victory when I got my 07 ultra last week. This is my first Harley so I can't compare but I can say I havn't noticed any strang noises from the tranny. If it were making any I think I would know. I'm running stock and I feel like I'm in stealth mode. I can carry on a conversation with my wife without raising my voice (Get me some pipes,quick). If the sound coming from tranny is "the noise" then I'm happy with it. I love my Vic Kingpin (runs like a scalded dog) but with stock pipes it sounds like a sewing machine running wide open inside a sherman tank. I think that is why most of the dealers price them with a stage one kit installed before they ever leave.
The HEAT on the other hand is a whole other issue. My God I'm thinking of coming out with a new line of asbestos chaps just for us ultra riders. Other than that I can't find anything wrong with this ride. I just came back from a 700+ mile weekend outing and my body has never felt this good climbing off of my Kingpin.
The HEAT on the other hand is a whole other issue. My God I'm thinking of coming out with a new line of asbestos chaps just for us ultra riders. Other than that I can't find anything wrong with this ride. I just came back from a 700+ mile weekend outing and my body has never felt this good climbing off of my Kingpin.
#46
RE: 07' Transmission Noise - Whining 5th gear??
The HEAT on the other hand is a whole other issue. My God I'm thinking of coming out with a new line of asbestos chaps just for us ultra riders.
#47
RE: 07' Transmission Noise - Whining 5th gear??
Does it really make a difference when sitting still? I don't notice any heat at 20mph or faster with the vents open. But, when I stop for more than a couple of minutes, the heat from the crossover pipe starts making my thighs smell like fried bologna. I installed the "no more fried thighs" heat sheilds and they help somewhat but I think 5 minutes of standing still would force me off of the bike. (I always wear at least jeans and most times chaps. I can't imagine owners th
[quote]ORIGINAL: WhiteKnuckle
[quote]ORIGINAL: WhiteKnuckle
#48
RE: 07' Transmission Noise - Whining 5th gear??
I also have had nothing but good times on my 07 so far.....2,000 miles and climbing. I found a outlet for slip ons - $125 and no remapping required.....They sound great, and the dealer agreed that remapping was not required unless I changed my air intake also. They are on e-bay and are called "Smooth Bore" exhaust, everyone I talked with have had nothing but good things to say about them........So far they look and sound great......
See ya,
See ya,