2008 Ultra Classic problems
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Stellar HDF Member
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Someone corrrect me if I'm wrong, but I believe the '08 had the same six speed as the '07. Many complain about it being too high of gearing. It would have, however, the factory installed IDS rear wheel which supposedly took care of a harmonic vibration that showed up in the '07's.
2007
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 46/34 ratio
Final Drive9 Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 6-speed Cruise DriveTM
Gear Ratios (overall):
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
U.S. HDI JPN
9.312 9.312 9.030
6.421 6.421 6.226
4.774 4.774 4.630
3.926 3.926 3.807
3.279 3.279 3.179
2.790 2.790 2.706
2008
Primary Drive Chain, 46/34 ratio
Final Drive9 Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 6-speed Cruise DriveTM
Gear Ratios (overall):
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
U.S. HDI JPN
9.312 9.312 9.030
6.421 6.421 6.226
4.774 4.774 4.630
3.926 3.926 3.807
3.279 3.279 3.179
2.790 2.790 2.706
2008
DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive
Final Drive
6 Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise DriveTM
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise DriveTM
Gear Ratios Overall:
U.S. HDI JPN
1st 9.312 9.312 9.312
1st 9.312 9.312 9.312
2nd
6.421 6.421 6.421
3rd
4.774 4.774 4.774
4th
3.926 3.926 3.926
5th 3.279 3.279 3.279
5th 3.279 3.279 3.279
6th 2.790 2.790 2.790
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 976
Likes: 212
From: northern nj
I own a 08 ultra which now has 30k on it . I owned since new and except for the 1ST factory service it has never seen a dealer! I just got back from a 3000 mile trip with my wife and more luggage than i can bungie on . no issues with the bike ever , but there was a factory recall on all 08 ultras for the fuel system which i did not have done. A very close friend is the head mechanic at my dealer and he says its a great bike no major issues. I hope this helps
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Stellar HDF Member
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2009
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise DriveŽ
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
- 1st 9.593 -
-2nd 6.650
- 3rd 4.938
- 4th 4.000
- 5th 3.407
- 6th 2.875
2008
DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive
Final Drive
6 Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise DriveTM
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise DriveTM
Gear Ratios Overall:
U.S.
1st 9.312
1st 9.312
2nd
6.421
3rd
4.774
4th
3.926
5th 3.279
5th 3.279
6th 2.790
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,524
Likes: 34
From: Maryland
Ohhh yeah, you'll likely want to address the exhaust.
Mine is fine, but exhaust was totally redesigned along with the frame in '09. '09 was supposed to be leaps and bounds better.
But who leaves exhaust alone anyway right? You'll do a stage 1 the day you bring it home right?
Mine is fine, but exhaust was totally redesigned along with the frame in '09. '09 was supposed to be leaps and bounds better.
But who leaves exhaust alone anyway right? You'll do a stage 1 the day you bring it home right?
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Stellar HDF Member
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Ohhh yeah, you'll likely want to address the exhaust.
Mine is fine, but exhaust was totally redesigned along with the frame in '09. '09 was supposed to be leaps and bounds better.
But who leaves exhaust alone anyway right? You'll do a stage 1 the day you bring it home right?
Mine is fine, but exhaust was totally redesigned along with the frame in '09. '09 was supposed to be leaps and bounds better.
But who leaves exhaust alone anyway right? You'll do a stage 1 the day you bring it home right?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,524
Likes: 34
From: Maryland
You've been in the forums long enough to make the right decision on a tuner I'd guess.
If exhaust hasn't been done, I'd say you want to get it done by spring. In the winter the extra heat isn't a real problem.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 379
Likes: 36
From: Tennessee
I bought a 2008 with 8k on it from my usual dealer in Aug of 2010. I have taken it to Sturgis, Laconia and many other smaller biker events and some nice 3-5 day bike trips. I havent had any issues with the TBW or things that I have read on here about the 2008's. It is good to have in the back of your mind for awareness i think. Then if something does ever start at least your not in the dark. My bike had Reinhart slip on 3.5 when I bought it and the SE race tuner in the tourpak. (another good thing ) I added V & H dresser duals with the reinharts and man that woke the bike right up after the retune. It also eliminated the heat issue under the leg. As far as the wobble goes, I really don't notice anything since I had a 1993 wide glide before this bike and I would wobble all over the place anyway. This bike was like going to a Cadillac for me, with the fuel injection etc. The TBW takes some time to get used to and yes there seems to be a little lag but It is easy get used to it after a while. Overall I am am very pleased with this bike. The ABS saved me at least once already. With all the perks on this bike I thought it was a great pruchase. I was always tweaking my carb on the wide glide. Seems like every bike will have it issues. I think its a great bike myself.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 155
Likes: 4
From: Douglasville, Ga.
I think that's a fair price, I bought a used 08 E-Glide Classic, with 25,900 miles for 13,500 and I've got it up to 38,000 miles now, and so far no major problems, and on the wobble issue, this 08 is a lot more stabe than my 05 was, I think because it has an upper front engine mount from the front head to the frame, and I've had it close to 100 MPH on a few long sretches of road here in Ga. and no wobble. And I also like the six gallon tank.
Goog luck with your purchase.
Goog luck with your purchase.