'09 Heritage ... WTF!!!
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'09 Heritage ... WTF!!!
Just looked at the new '09 FLSTC and the cosmetic changes they've done (IMHO) are ugly.[sm=wtf.gif] They changed the saddlebag styling, instrument panel, aft of the front fender, brake pedal, \\;and the floorboards. Glad I bought mine last year.[sm=shades.gif]
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RE: '09 Heritage ... WTF!!!
I like the new console and tank bib, but not the speedo. In fact, it was the one thing I didnt like about the Deluxe, that single digit speedo. I may look into replacing my console and bib with the 09 version if I can keep my current speedo.
Bag tooling is a push for me. Same with the half-moon footboards.
I like the old front fender styling better.
I dont like that Nike Swoosh on the tanks.
The color choices are, well, meh. Im glad I got my blue/black.
Bag tooling is a push for me. Same with the half-moon footboards.
I like the old front fender styling better.
I dont like that Nike Swoosh on the tanks.
The color choices are, well, meh. Im glad I got my blue/black.
Road Warrior
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From: Santa Fe NM
RE: '09 Heritage ... WTF!!!
Perhaps I'm too old... (53) but when I look at the new lineup for '09 I see Harley taking on subtle characteristics of the rice burners... When just a few years ago the rice burners copied the Harley... Oh well... Just my humble opinion...
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From: Escondido, CA
RE: '09 Heritage ... WTF!!!
Most people change the looks of their bikes anyway. I think Harley is just trying to change things up a bit. Those that buy the new models will be happy that they waited, those that have the earlier models will be happy they already bought. Different models, different people.
Tourer
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From: Carollton, Texas
RE: '09 Heritage ... WTF!!!
I really liked the 2 tone red they offered in 08 and the 08 styling of the saddlebags is 1000% better, imo. Maybe I just got used to them in obsessing on it all year. 
Road Master
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From: DFW Metroplex
RE: '09 Heritage ... WTF!!!
Just a quick comparison from the 08s, besides the cosmetic changes:
Unladen Seat height down .3 inches.
Rake down 1 degree to 31.
Oil Capacity is up .5 to 3.5 qts.
Dry Weight is down 7 pounds to 718
Running Weight is up 15 pounds to 765
Torque is up 1.9 ft pounds to 87.90, measured 450 rpms lower.
Base prices are up $54.00
Wheel Option is up $50 to $500
Freight dropped $30 to $300
Unladen Seat height down .3 inches.
Rake down 1 degree to 31.
Oil Capacity is up .5 to 3.5 qts.
Dry Weight is down 7 pounds to 718
Running Weight is up 15 pounds to 765
Torque is up 1.9 ft pounds to 87.90, measured 450 rpms lower.
Base prices are up $54.00
Wheel Option is up $50 to $500
Freight dropped $30 to $300
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From: texas
RE: '09 Heritage ... WTF!!!
Why dont they put a 200 on this and the Deluxe? The Touring family got 180's. Come on?
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RE: '09 Heritage ... WTF!!!
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Why dont they put a 200 on this and the Deluxe? The Touring family got 180's. Come on?
Why dont they put a 200 on this and the Deluxe? The Touring family got 180's. Come on?
I was hoping they'd do that last year. It's been in the rumuor mill for years.
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