07/08 glides
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07/08 glides
hey all , i am considering buying 07/08 Street or Road Glide , would like to know what to watch out for or what is a common problem , these seem to be pretty solid model years , any advice and or comments always appreciated
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Do yourself a favor & go to a 09 or newer unless you get a killer deal on a 07-08. There's the new frame, better gearing, better tire sizes & better exhaust system to name a few. The 07s had a few more problems with bad cranks than later years, the 08s were sort of a one off transition year with a modified early frame to fit the 6 gal tank. The gear ratios on both years was the most problematic, 9.31 1st gear making for a lot a clutch slipping on takeoff & a 2.79 6th gear that's almost useless under 70 mph. All fixable problems & not that terrible, just my opinion that for the few $$ more the 09 up bikes are a better overall buy. JMHO
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From: Holly Springs, North Carolina
07 has throttle by cable,
08 has throttle by wire
07 has the standard brakes they have used for a number of years.
08 has Brembo brakes and floating disk.
07 has conventional rear pulley assembly.
08 has the IDS system which makes for a smoother ride.
07 5 gallon tank
08 6 gallon tank
If you can afford an 09....go with it.
08 has throttle by wire
07 has the standard brakes they have used for a number of years.
08 has Brembo brakes and floating disk.
07 has conventional rear pulley assembly.
08 has the IDS system which makes for a smoother ride.
07 5 gallon tank
08 6 gallon tank
If you can afford an 09....go with it.
Last edited by BigDawgQC; Jan 7, 2015 at 06:58 PM.
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I have an 08. Needs 2 teeth on rear pulley(09's have it) Needs new rear shocks, they all need 'em. I did motor mods, they all need that. I did a true-track and I ride a '14 a lot and in my opinion the '14 needs a true track too. I wouldn't worry, get the best deal on a bike you like.
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I have an 08 and love it. There is always going to be improvements as time goes by, but it's still a pretty damn good bike
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Get what you want, and what you can get a deal on... I'm pretty sure they never made a year or model that doesn't need something or that couldn't use improvement. Guys buy brand new bikes, and put performance upgrades before they leave the shop..
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