SpeedFreak
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Well got the call last Thursday and picked her up this Sat ordered it the last week in October.
If you recall I had the 05 and the HEAT issue was just too much to bear.
I only put 101 miles on it and the ambient air temp was a cool 57-63 so not a great test for the heat issue but I can tell you this, What heat? This 06 is fantastic! There was a tinge of heat in the seat after 75 miles or so but NOTHING to worry about. So Far the 06 wins.
My first thought on the bike was, "Hmm I don't remember the screen being so small" but it might have been as I had a Ceebaileys +3+4 on the 05 when I sold it . Also the 06 screen is tinted a slight dark blue. I like it. although functionally it will probably get replaced. I have not adjusted the seat or handle bars and so my analysis is straight from the dealer settings. I am 5'10" and could not find any clean air w/o ducking down. I did not notice any windshield whistling as has been mentioned already. The 06 wins.
The engine sounds are much quieter on the 06 then the 05. You can hear the engine but it's not as loud. I prefer the 06.
Shifting so far is fine. Needs more miles on it. Getting it into 5th for the first time was as notchy as my 05 was, but the more mile you put on it the easier it got. I would put the 06 shifting on par with the 05 that has the R1 Shifting mod. - 05/06 Tie.
Seat - So far the only difference I can tell is that when wet the 06 seat dry's better! Found that out after stopping for something to eat and the sky's opened up! I just wiped the seat with my bear hand and was able to get the seat pretty dry! I have not adjusted the seat yet and it's the same on the 05 (seat height). I cannot flat foot it but can control the bike just fine. - winner has to be the 06 because it's adjustable.
I know the transmission gearing on the 06 is set higher but I got to tell you for a sport tourer this is the way it should be. Crusing around town I stay in 4th. I don't get to 5th until 55+ mph.
Can't wait till it's fully broken in. For me I like the 06 better.
I have the 17mpg instant fuel mileage issue but no big deal as the average fuel mileage works fine. I'm sure I'll get it fixed but I certainly won't loose any sleep over it.
I like the 06 instrument panel better than the 05. It looks cleaner, love the ambient temp gauge. Yes the directionals are small but don't bother me.
I'd score the 05 a 7 and the 06 a 10.
My 05 lost 2 points for the heat, .5 point ergonomics, and another .5 for subjectiveness!
Oh yeah I paid full list for the 05 ($12,995 I believe) and paid $11,995 OTD for the 06
Winner 06 hands down! (one man's opinion)
-=SF=-
If you recall I had the 05 and the HEAT issue was just too much to bear.
I only put 101 miles on it and the ambient air temp was a cool 57-63 so not a great test for the heat issue but I can tell you this, What heat? This 06 is fantastic! There was a tinge of heat in the seat after 75 miles or so but NOTHING to worry about. So Far the 06 wins.
My first thought on the bike was, "Hmm I don't remember the screen being so small" but it might have been as I had a Ceebaileys +3+4 on the 05 when I sold it . Also the 06 screen is tinted a slight dark blue. I like it. although functionally it will probably get replaced. I have not adjusted the seat or handle bars and so my analysis is straight from the dealer settings. I am 5'10" and could not find any clean air w/o ducking down. I did not notice any windshield whistling as has been mentioned already. The 06 wins.
The engine sounds are much quieter on the 06 then the 05. You can hear the engine but it's not as loud. I prefer the 06.
Shifting so far is fine. Needs more miles on it. Getting it into 5th for the first time was as notchy as my 05 was, but the more mile you put on it the easier it got. I would put the 06 shifting on par with the 05 that has the R1 Shifting mod. - 05/06 Tie.
Seat - So far the only difference I can tell is that when wet the 06 seat dry's better! Found that out after stopping for something to eat and the sky's opened up! I just wiped the seat with my bear hand and was able to get the seat pretty dry! I have not adjusted the seat yet and it's the same on the 05 (seat height). I cannot flat foot it but can control the bike just fine. - winner has to be the 06 because it's adjustable.
I know the transmission gearing on the 06 is set higher but I got to tell you for a sport tourer this is the way it should be. Crusing around town I stay in 4th. I don't get to 5th until 55+ mph.
Can't wait till it's fully broken in. For me I like the 06 better.
I have the 17mpg instant fuel mileage issue but no big deal as the average fuel mileage works fine. I'm sure I'll get it fixed but I certainly won't loose any sleep over it.
I like the 06 instrument panel better than the 05. It looks cleaner, love the ambient temp gauge. Yes the directionals are small but don't bother me.
I'd score the 05 a 7 and the 06 a 10.
My 05 lost 2 points for the heat, .5 point ergonomics, and another .5 for subjectiveness!
Oh yeah I paid full list for the 05 ($12,995 I believe) and paid $11,995 OTD for the 06
Winner 06 hands down! (one man's opinion)
-=SF=-
