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[ezo]

has any one had any problems with 5th gear on 2007 ultra,mine is a load?

[RedDevil]

Ezo,
Other than the whine caused when in 5th gear, I've had no issues with my tranny, whatsoever.
Cheers  ,
 

[Boatman]

Some people complain of a 5th gear whine as it is a straight cut gear.  Some have tried the IDS pulley kit for the rear drive pulley and have said it makes the noise less apparent (std on the 08's).

[ezo]

thanks guys im going to try the new ids
ian

[Gecko]

I don't hear much noise out of the gearbox.  The IDS didn't change any noise, just smoothed out the shuddering at low rpm in higher gears.  If you still have the original lube (Syn3) try switching to Redline, Mobile 1, Amsoil or one of those.

[grc]

The IDS isn't really intended to eliminate the gear whine, but the pulse damping can have a slight quieting effect.  I wouldn't buy the IDS just for the gear whine, since I believe you would be disappointed, but from everything everyone has written about the product it seems to be great for it's intended purpose, reducing the "herky-jerkies" at low speeds.

BTW -  the whine from the straight cut gears is nothing new, if you listen closely to the 5 speed boxes you will also pick up some noise at certain speeds in certain gears (4th in mine, for instance).  The problem with the CruiseDrive is that they mixed helical (quiet) and spur (noisy) gears in the same box.  The difference in sound levels between the two gear types has a lot to do with making this noticeable.  If 5th and 6th were both the same type, most folks wouldn't pay much attention to the sound.  There is an aftermarket fix for those who find this highly irritating, from Baker Drivetrain.
http://www.bakerdrivetrain.com/f6f/index.htm


Jerry

[ezo]

problem solved a slack drive belt missed by dealer when pdi was done,dont think it went slack on its own after 2000 miles.
but great now also having the new cush drive tomorrow just for the hell.

ride safe............

[Boatman]

Ezo-

Post back on how the IDS works out (cush drive).

[nidan]

I have 2000 on my  IDS and it did quiet the 5th gear whine a bit , but as said earlier , not a reason to go to IDS.  I don't think I noticed it on my WG3 because the pipes were so loud . The 07/08's are so much quieter stock that other noises now become more annoying.

[ezo]

im only having it done because the shop said they would do it at cost.ill let you know what its like.

[Chief]

im only having it done because the shop said they would do it at cost.ill let you know what its like.

ezo,

Check with your shop about the "Elbow Grease" promotion. It's good for $100 (I think) off towards labor on a list of items. One of the items is the IDS.

Good luck.

[Break-In]

What is the "Elbow grease" promotion. Looking at having work done on my bike

[Chief]

What is the "Elbow grease" promotion. Looking at having work done on my bike

The "Elbow Grease" promotion is a promotion HD is running where there are several items that qualify for $100 off in labor. The IDS is one of the items. I suggest you ask your Service Manager to look into it if they don't already know about it.

[RedDevil]

but do it quick, promotion ends, I believe, Oct. 31, 2007...
(Taxes not include.  Prices subject to dealer participation.  Harley Davidson, Harley Davidson Motorcycles and HD are registered trademarks of the Harley Davidson Motor Company.) 

[Chief]

but do it quick, promotion ends, I believe, Oct. 31, 2007...
(Taxes not include.  Prices subject to dealer participation.  Harley Davidson, Harley Davidson Motorcycles and HD are registered trademarks of the Harley Davidson Motor Company.) 

Information I've found on this site quoted 1/31/2008. I hope that's right.