Any significant differences between the '89 and '95 Electra Glides? Haven't run across any info on model year changes like I do on the newer bikes.

Thanks much

 

The right side saddlebag on the earlier models (pre 1994 I think) were formed to fit around either the battery or oil tank. 1994 & up the right & left side saddlebags were similar as far as space went.

 

Head breather vs bottom breather. This might limit your aftermarket air cleaner options.

 

Take the bottom breather every time.

 

Lot of things changed internally in the motor, clutch and a few other places with the 92 models, parts are more common for the later years and a number of the early bugs were ironed out.

 

Thanks for the responses. I've found a few threads around with a little more info as well. Hope to zero in on something soon.

 

I agree with Dan ... The more current your purchase, the more available parts are ... FWIW trying to find bag parts for the pre 1993 bags can be hard and very expensive ... Good luck on your hunt

 

If I remember correctly the early trans had some main shaft issues.
The latter mid-90s had crankcase crack issues.
This is subject to real experts jumping in here as I am drawing on some old stale memories.

 

With the early bags the r/h one was cut to fit around the battery, which was installed on the outside of the frame. From around '94 the oil bag was removed from the frame and integrated under the transmission casing. While the later bags look the same shape as the early ones they are actually bigger all round, in addition to no longer having the battery cutout.

 

Lots of differences already mentioned. I would recommend getting the newer model bike, given mileage and cost into consideration. More parts availability.
Here a few more differences to consider: splined (95) vs. keyway transmission shaft; possible case weakness in '89; '89 did not come with CV carb, it came with Keihin butterfly; '89 came with Torrington cam bearings (don't know if 95 was stock); '89 had a better stock cam (L-cam?).

Both will be great bikes. I have an 89 and like it very much.