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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Has anyone had any problems with the 2009 models yet? ( just thought I would get an early start)
 
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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hi,

Big changes coming in 09...if u are a hard core harley fan you wont like them.
 
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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I'm gonna wait a couple more months until the 2010's come out.
 
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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I heard the transmission rattles, and 5th gear whines.
 
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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With some delivery dates for 08s keep being pushed back,maybe they will be the 09s
 
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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Rockers will probably be 09s by the time they get everything fixed
 
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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heard a rumor that harley is trying to fix a clunking sound every time you shift on the 09s
 
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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My 09 Runs really good and gets great MPG`s too.
It had a coolant leak from cylinder #4 head-gasket area so the dealer had toreplaced the left bank head gasket and all 3 plugs on that side. The new 160-CI motors are very powerful and smooth. The sound effect bass speakers installed in the rear tour pack are very convincing too. It almost sounds like an H-D of the 2008 era. I think I really like the side curtain air bagsand the front and rear impact bumpers. Sometimes the Reverse comes in handy on the steep hills when parking it.
Overall I would say it`s been a great bike so far....[&:]OH yeah. The newauto-landing/training wheels really helpat those long red-lights.....[:@]And when your DRUNK TOO..[sm=bs.gif]
 
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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The 09's are out already. Wow!
 
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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ORIGINAL: cubcake1

I heard the transmission rattles, and 5th gear whines.
No, they fixed the 5th gear noise...........it's the reverse on the sportsters that's giving them trouble
 



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