Six Speed Transmission Problem

nehwy · Oct 13th, 2009, 06:04 PM

Last resort: Magnuson-Moss Warrenty Act...........
HD has 15 day to respond and 10 days to repair !!!

Neilwillo · Oct 14th, 2009, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobbit

heres a kicker neither of my 09's suffer the noise from the gear box ????? and my heritage never suffered from vibes due to the gear box

My 09 FLHT seems to be pretty quiet so maybe they did something in 09 that they aren't telling.

Hobbit, how do you like the gear ratios? I reckon HD got it pretty much spot on. First 5 a bit lower than my old 5 speed (03) and 6th brilliant above 90k (50mph??) Great usable touring ratios IMHO.

Neil

Hobbit · Oct 14th, 2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neilwillo

My 09 FLHT seems to be pretty quiet so maybe they did something in 09 that they aren't telling.

Hobbit, how do you like the gear ratios? I reckon HD got it pretty much spot on. First 5 a bit lower than my old 5 speed (03) and 6th brilliant above 90k (50mph??) Great usable touring ratios IMHO.

Neil

on the ultra i love the ratios there more or less spot on and it will when poked pull past 5K without much aggro, delivers the torque nicely and will pull my trailer happily, the Dyna is a different matter and could do with a little longer legs to help spread the torque

Gus LTD · Oct 15th, 2009, 10:02 PM

I am totally happy with my 6-speed. Riding is a little different now that i am not "searchin" for that next gear. With this one it seems as though i have more than six. There seems to be a gear for every speed. I do have a 1st gear whine that is noticeable,but nothing that bothers me to much. Just different!

FLHXTom29715 · Oct 15th, 2009, 10:19 PM

I knew about the whine before I bought my bike, some are just a tad louder than other, I notice my first more than the fifth, but it's not too bad. Of course they fixed it on the 10's

smitty901 · Oct 15th, 2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neilwillo

My 09 FLHT seems to be pretty quiet so maybe they did something in 09 that they aren't telling.

Hobbit, how do you like the gear ratios? I reckon HD got it pretty much spot on. First 5 a bit lower than my old 5 speed (03) and 6th brilliant above 90k (50mph??) Great usable touring ratios IMHO.

Neil

The issue has really grown into a much bigger issue than it is the noise is not that lound and with a good gear lube it is all but gone.

Emu1400 · Oct 27th, 2009, 08:58 AM

Glad I saw this thread ... I've had my Ultra since Friday and it rained alot ... New bike curse. Yesterday I took her for a 200 mile run. 5th made the noise ... not all that loud, but sounded different from the other gears enough for me to take notice. She pulled fine and the RPM was constant so there was nothing wrong but the difference in sound. Was going to see the dealer about this ... Now I guess I'll just mention it when I'm next there. See what they say.

glider · Oct 27th, 2009, 09:03 AM

Emu

The best thing you can do for that trans noise is put Spectro platinum in it. They all make noise in first and fifth because of the helical gears in those positions. The Spectro will make it much better and it will shift better too.

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PaPa T · Oct 27th, 2009, 10:27 AM

After following the advice of Glider and the rest of you guys. I have a 09 Heritage and put the spectro and Mobile oil and added the TFI and I have NO issues with trans and most of the clunk is gone from my tranny. If you follow the advice of these guru's you can't go wrong Thanks guys.

glider · Oct 27th, 2009, 10:29 AM

Hard to beat a winning combination that has been tested and works.

Oct 13th, 2009, 06:04 PM	#21
nehwy New Family Ride: 2003 Ultra Classic Join Date: Apr 27th, 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2	Re: Six Speed Transmission Problem Last resort: Magnuson-Moss Warrenty Act........... HD has 15 day to respond and 10 days to repair !!!

Oct 15th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#24
Gus LTD Start The Engine Ride: 2010 ultra ltd Join Date: Oct 14th, 2009 Posts: 33 My Mood:	Re: Six Speed Transmission Problem I am totally happy with my 6-speed. Riding is a little different now that i am not "searchin" for that next gear. With this one it seems as though i have more than six. There seems to be a gear for every speed. I do have a 1st gear whine that is noticeable,but nothing that bothers me to much. Just different!

Oct 15th, 2009, 10:19 PM	#25
FLHXTom29715 Play The Throttle Ride: 09 FLHX Join Date: Sep 9th, 2009 Posts: 163	Re: Six Speed Transmission Problem I knew about the whine before I bought my bike, some are just a tad louder than other, I notice my first more than the fifth, but it's not too bad. Of course they fixed it on the 10's

Oct 27th, 2009, 08:58 AM	#27
Emu1400 New Family Ride: 09 Ultra Classic Join Date: Oct 21st, 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 6	Re: Six Speed Transmission Problem Glad I saw this thread ... I've had my Ultra since Friday and it rained alot ... New bike curse. Yesterday I took her for a 200 mile run. 5th made the noise ... not all that loud, but sounded different from the other gears enough for me to take notice. She pulled fine and the RPM was constant so there was nothing wrong but the difference in sound. Was going to see the dealer about this ... Now I guess I'll just mention it when I'm next there. See what they say.

Oct 27th, 2009, 09:03 AM	#28
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Six Speed Transmission Problem Emu The best thing you can do for that trans noise is put Spectro platinum in it. They all make noise in first and fifth because of the helical gears in those positions. The Spectro will make it much better and it will shift better too. Oil Suggestions For Harleys - Harley Davidson Community __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 27th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#29
PaPa T Start The Engine Ride: 09 Heritage Join Date: Apr 22nd, 2009 Location: Mt. Vernon, IN Posts: 31 My Mood:	Re: Six Speed Transmission Problem After following the advice of Glider and the rest of you guys. I have a 09 Heritage and put the spectro and Mobile oil and added the TFI and I have NO issues with trans and most of the clunk is gone from my tranny. If you follow the advice of these guru's you can't go wrong Thanks guys.

Oct 27th, 2009, 10:29 AM	#30
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Six Speed Transmission Problem Hard to beat a winning combination that has been tested and works. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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