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[maia812]

Don't know about recalls but since 1996 I have put over 150,000 miles on one evo and 4 twin cams with no recalls and only two seal problems.  I agree, just ride.  One more thing, I don't modify much other than AC/pipes etc.  Run Synthetic Oil and change it about 5K miles. 

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[silverone]

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Why bother reading a thread if that's all you have to add, can any one say (post count whor*)

[hdaliaconis]

 

Why bother reading a thread if that's all you have to add, can any one say (post count whor*)

[silverone]

I've had an 07 and I have an 09

 I would buy an 09 or newer, it's an unbelievable difference

 jmho

 Marty

Thanks Marty I have decided against the 07.

[jayray00SERG]

rented a 2012 FLTRUltra for a 320 mile day in AZ last spring. My 2000 SERG is more stable, has just as much poop. I saved $24K when I decided to keep mine. I don't buy all the new frame hype. Seems like the new frame has a shorter wheelbase and a higher center of gravity. I only used 6th above 70mph. Overall I am happy with my "old" bike.

[silverone]

rented a 2012 FLTRUltra for a 320 mile day in AZ last spring. My 2000 SERG is more stable, has just as much poop. I saved $24K when I decided to keep mine. I don't buy all the new frame hype. Seems like the new frame has a shorter wheelbase and a higher center of gravity. I only used 6th above 70mph. Overall I am happy with my "old" bike.

Thanks for that reply , kinda what I was thinking, I think I'll ride my 01 a little wile longer, then i'm thinking S&S T124 for the old fat girl!

[Twolanerider]

rented a 2012 FLTRUltra for a 320 mile day in AZ last spring. My 2000 SERG is more stable, has just as much poop. I saved $24K when I decided to keep mine. I don't buy all the new frame hype. Seems like the new frame has a shorter wheelbase and a higher center of gravity. I only used 6th above 70mph. Overall I am happy with my "old" bike.

I'd have to join that choir.  I won't totally dismiss the new frame.  There are improvements.  But with the right work our old bikes can do very well.  The power band is good too.  Only one consequential that I'd do is address the gear ratio.  RPMs are too high on the highway.  The old 95" SERGs really need a six speed or a gearing change.  Aside from that they are sweet rides.

[timo482]

if it were not for the speedometer problem i would have changed to a 30 tooth sprocket long ago... still will when the belt fails.

its, so far, the only thing on a new bike i actually want vs what i have on my 07

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[flhxi2go]

change the primary gearing to 25/36 and that will make you're final drive at 3.15 like all 02-06 touring bikes and the speedo will not be affected.

[Hugh Janis]

    A newbie grading the replies......  Some advice.... if you don't want to deal with replies, don't ask the question.  I thought the answer from Ironhorse was a very good one.

Thanks for the thoughtless and useless reply.

Why bother reading a thread if that's all you have to add, can any one say (post count whor*)

[timo482]

changing the primary gearing - its a LOT more money, work, custom machining - than changing the rear pulley, modify the swing arm - and add tts

at LOT more money.

[Jswerve]

  flame away 

[zn14]

If you like the looks of the 07 keep your carbed 01 and paint to your liking.  the 01 is a better more reliable bike.

[Ironhorse]

If you like the looks of the 07 keep your carbed 01 and paint to your liking.  the 01 is a better more reliable bike.

Well the original poster did some good upgrades, like ditching the M&M for a Carb.

And while the engine and transmissions were well built, speaking only for myself based on the experiences with my '01 Ultra, I know there are some other areas of those '01 and older bikes that could use improvements. Having gone through four stators I know the electrical systems are challenged at best. The rear swing arm is the old hollow "box end", where the axle passes through. They have a propensity for cracking all the way through. On my bike I changed out the swing arm, axle, and bushings to the '02 later and used the swing arm pivot axle kit from Howard at motorcycle metal. I also used poly bushings for the swing arm pivot shaft too. Another issue those bikes have is wiring. For a while there HD used some lower quality wire. The copper strands had a tendency to break inside the insulation from heat and flexing. It was difficult to find as the breaks were not visible and with movement came intermittent electrical issues. Common breaking spots were at the injectors caused by heat, engine shaking, and vibration, and along the right side of the frame behind the fairing caused by flexing and road vibrations.

Like the original poster I really liked my '01. However due to age and a whole bunch of these type nagging issues I finally sold it and picked up my '06 CVO Ultra.

Based on all the previous posts and his replies, I'm sure that whatever decision the original poster makes, it will be ideal for him.

[silverone]

    A newbie grading the replies......  Some advice.... if you don't want to deal with replies, don't ask the question.  I thought the answer from IronHorse was a very good one.

Newbie here I'll grant u that ! All useful info greatly appreciated!