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SailorDoc · 09-28-2009, 08:44 PM

tibadoe, you mentioned the engine heat problem is easily fixed. Being new to the forum and HD's in general, what do you suggest to help with this issue? Appreciate your reply. I have recently traded in for an 07 Ultra w/96ci.

SailorDoc

tibadoe · 09-28-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SailorDoc

tibadoe, you mentioned the engine heat problem is easily fixed. Being new to the forum and HD's in general, what do you suggest to help with this issue? Appreciate your reply. I have recently traded in for an 07 Ultra w/96ci.

SailorDoc

There are a few things you can do to bring help cool down your 96. A oil cooler, synthetic oils, tuner (stage I), and duals. One by itself dosen't help much but together in combination they work pretty good. I did all the above on my 07 and will do the same on my 09 - worked great. If money is tight at least start with the oil cooler and syn oils.

XDixiecratX · 09-28-2009, 09:11 PM

I have heard a counter balanced 96 has 2 more chains and gears to turn than an unbalanced 96 and there for not quite as fast, is this true?

XDixiecratX · 09-29-2009, 06:25 PM

Is it true ?

tloftus3 · 10-29-2009, 03:17 PM

I have 5500 miles on mine with no problems at all.

Kodatech · 11-01-2009, 03:36 PM

5000 miles on mine this summer and NO issues. 5th gear was loud at first but once broken in it is quiet....In fact it doesnt even whine at all anymore.

Terryg43 · 11-01-2009, 05:49 PM

Got 2800 miles on my new 09 Ultra without any problems...

mail76 · 11-01-2009, 07:59 PM

I'm new to the whole riding experience this year and got 3600mi on my 09 King Classic, no issues other than the aforementioned heat

ruby4me · 11-01-2009, 08:13 PM

Heat coming off the engine is not just with 96ci I put heat shields on my FLHTCI on the frame up front on seat it helps in traffic like when you are sitting on main street in Sturgis

Pete · 11-02-2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ReformedHippy

Lots of people complained about 5th making noise...I ride mine in 5th more than 6th most days and cant tell any diff in sound whatsoever...

I just bought a 2009 Dyna Super Glide. I've only put about 550 miles on it so far, but I was surprised not to hear any whine in 5th gear, especially reading so much about it.

Pete