[slammedv]

I'm getting ready to replace my 2002 Road King with a Street Glide. I have it narrowed down to two different bikes. One is a 2006 with the 88" motor and a 5 speed. The other is a 2007 with the 96" motor and 6 speed. Bikes are very similar with the only real difference being the motor, transmission and the cost. The 2006 is a couple of thousand cheaper. I really like the 88" motor in my road king and have never had any issues with it. I have heard the 96" motors run hot until reprogramed and that the 6 speed is only really a benefit on long flat roads.

Any opinions or thoughts anybody would like to share.

 

[Hawkmann]

In my opinion the 88 is a better and quicker motor as I've tried both. Also the 6 speed is a novelty unless your cruising at 100 MPH.

 

[nvsteve]

The 96" does run hot. You would need to do stage 1 with a good tuning device to cool it down. You will then have a motor that puts out about
75hp/88tq. Some are a bit lower, some are a bit higher.
The 88s, except for the 06 Dynas, are geared lower and will feel quicker than a comparably equipped 96" bike.
There also may be a tranny noise issue on the 07 your looking at. Some have it some don't. The "fix" which was built into the 08s will cost about 300
to $400.
BTW I have an 07 Ultra. Other than the heat, I have had no issues.

 

[sfarson]

Nice perspective on the 96" here:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20061216/news_lz1dd16bold.html

Personally, I'm a fan of the changes made in the '07 model year and like that sixth gear on highways. Haven't had any heat issues, though at my altitiude and riding year round, any heat would be a BONUS .

 

[slammedv]

Thanks for the input folks. Going to look at both bikes this week and make a decision by the weekend.

 

[slammedv]

Well, decided to buy the 2006. Pick it up on Sunday. Sold my 2002 Road king to my brother.

 

[nvsteve]

Congrats, enjoy.

 

[slammedv]

Thanks, Here is a picture of it. Nothing fancy, 21" PM wheels, pipes, K&N filter and a bunch of chrome.

 

[sfarson]

Wow. Sweet bike Steve. Good call.

Uh, you need to change your signature. Ha!

 

[slammedv]

Wow. Sweet bike Steve. Good call.

Uh, you need to change your signature. Ha!

Thanks Steve.

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