Re: 2006 H-D Dyna Superglide FXDI Question

On Tue, 30 Aug 2005 08:16:43 -0400, Odinn <bqvaa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>On 8/30/2005 12:32 AM Bob Mann mumbled something about the following:
>> On 29 Aug 2005 18:59:39 -0700, "timmerk" <timmerk@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>I am thinking about buying a new 2006 H-D Dyna Superglide FXDI in about
>>>a month. Any thoughts on this bike? I am 6'3" and 260 lbs. Does it
>>>come with a tach? How easy is it to add a new 2 seater seat and rear
>>>pegs? How much would this cost about for parts?
>>>
>>>Anything else? I'm new to motorcycles and am taking the MSF class in 3
>>>weeks.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>
>>
>> The base FXD doesn't have a tach but you don't really need one.I've
>> never wondered how many revs I'm turning on my 04.
>> The new ones have some nice features. Bigger back tire, 6 speed (not
>> overdrive though) bigger forks.
>
>There is a large misconception about the 6-speed tranny. While it is
>not technically an overdrive (seperate gear spindle), it has the same
>final ratio as an overdrive when in 6th gear. First through 5th are
>very close to the 5 speed final ratio as well.

That misconception went as far as the salesman at the dealership
because I was just repeating what he said.
Did they change the final drive ratio or what?
--
Bob Mann

"Without pain there is no gain.
Without pain there is no glory"
-Geoff Capes
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