Any 08 feedback yet?
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Road Warrior
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Any 08 feedback yet?
I have been to HD's site but haven't heard any feedback yet on the 08's. Anyone sat on one yet? I'm going to Erie HD Sat. for an anniversary party, I'm hoping they have some touring modelsup there to check out. Probably a little early to test rideone. I'm sure there will be a demo day come earlyfall though.
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From: Bay Area 41510 To Vegas!!!
RE: Any 08 feedback yet?
Took an 08' 105th anni, street glide around the dealership parking lot!!!!If i had ridden my bike there i might have left with the new one!!!!!Pretty sweet bike.The 6 gallon tank still flows with the bike IMO,the abs actually works!!!(gave it a go and some mouths dropped)the internal throttle/idle cables really cleans up the right side controls.I also like the copper/black paint scheme.People probabaly will camp out for demo day!
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From: Ormond Beach, FL
RE: Any 08 feedback yet?
First let me say this is just my option only and I do not mean to step on any body's feelings....BUT, I stopped by the local dealer tonight and he had a RKC 105th anniversary model on the floor and it looked cheap and ugly. The copper on the seats and saddle bags were awful. And the copper ring on the air cleaner was the cheapest thing I have ever seen on a motorcycle. The 6 gallon tank looked out of proportion for the bike. Who needs another 45 miles before you stop for a break?
I would not have one of these on a bet, boy am I glad I have a 2006.
Once again this is just MHO.
I would not have one of these on a bet, boy am I glad I have a 2006.
Once again this is just MHO.
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RE: Any 08 feedback yet?
I was talking to a friend that works sales for HD and he saw a demo last week of the antilock brakes on the 08 baggers.
HD is sending a stunt rider to some of the dealerships for Bike Nights and he demonstrates the new antilock brakes.
First they water down a strip of pavement, then he comes out really fast and locks the brakes on a non-AL bike..of course, the rear end fishtails and down he goes. Then he does the exact same manuever with an AL bike..same ride and locking it down...the bike stays up without skidding and comes to a straight stop.
That is a big positive with the 08's I think.
HD is sending a stunt rider to some of the dealerships for Bike Nights and he demonstrates the new antilock brakes.
First they water down a strip of pavement, then he comes out really fast and locks the brakes on a non-AL bike..of course, the rear end fishtails and down he goes. Then he does the exact same manuever with an AL bike..same ride and locking it down...the bike stays up without skidding and comes to a straight stop.
That is a big positive with the 08's I think.
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RE: Any 08 feedback yet?
New Hampshire dealers are still selling 07's but sales let me take a peek at a new 08 RG out back. I wanted to see the new blue color and I did not care for it myself. Too dark for my taste. The brakes felt way better than my Dyna. But I'm still on the fence with the gas tank. It definetly looks larger and it pushes my knees out when I sat on the bike. Not sure it I should buy a 07 in Pacific blue or get a 08 in Black.
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RE: Any 08 feedback yet?
I'll be checking them out, first hand, in a couple hours.
As far as a bigger tank, it's not only you can gofurther when it's full. You can go further when it's less than full too!
As far as a bigger tank, it's not only you can gofurther when it's full. You can go further when it's less than full too!
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RE: Any 08 feedback yet?
My dealer has about ten bikes in stock. The copper looks better on the bike than on the web.
My saleman at the dealer sold his 03 Ultra and took delivery of an 08 in Black Ultra. I looked at it yeterday
and I think it looks good. He told me this morning that he liked the new seat, loved the brakes. He also said the speedometer had a count down to empty button. Now thats cool.
I won't be trading my 07 Ultra , but damn I am already thinking about maybebuyin a 09.
My saleman at the dealer sold his 03 Ultra and took delivery of an 08 in Black Ultra. I looked at it yeterday
and I think it looks good. He told me this morning that he liked the new seat, loved the brakes. He also said the speedometer had a count down to empty button. Now thats cool.
I won't be trading my 07 Ultra , but damn I am already thinking about maybebuyin a 09.