08 EG Classic test ride
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08 EG Classic test ride
Stopped by my dealer today, says to me, "I got bad news about your 07 FLHRS", meaning go test ride an 08 Bagger.
Now, EG Classic is already a step above my FLHRS, as far as comfort, but IMO:
1. In a subtle way, everything about the 08 is simply smoother & quieter.
2. Throttle by wire is like turning a radio volume dial up & down.
3. That IDC, whatever, sprocket cushioning really works, smooth, less clunk.
4. Brembo brakes stop NOW.
Throttle response seems a little crisper than stock 07's, felt close to my 07 FLHRS with Stage1 download, etc. I would almost guess there is a little more initial timing, as it also did not feel as hot as an 07 stocker. It was an 80 degree day in light city traffic mostly, and I mean I did not sense any heat issue at all.
The engine & trans seemed quieter, went down to 40 mph in 5 th., no clatter or ping.
Overall seems they fined tuned many aspects. Maybe it is just because it is an EG vs. my RK but I was very impressed. This 08 I could take home and leave dead-bone stock I think.
Oh well, that was myb day.
Now, EG Classic is already a step above my FLHRS, as far as comfort, but IMO:
1. In a subtle way, everything about the 08 is simply smoother & quieter.
2. Throttle by wire is like turning a radio volume dial up & down.
3. That IDC, whatever, sprocket cushioning really works, smooth, less clunk.
4. Brembo brakes stop NOW.
Throttle response seems a little crisper than stock 07's, felt close to my 07 FLHRS with Stage1 download, etc. I would almost guess there is a little more initial timing, as it also did not feel as hot as an 07 stocker. It was an 80 degree day in light city traffic mostly, and I mean I did not sense any heat issue at all.
The engine & trans seemed quieter, went down to 40 mph in 5 th., no clatter or ping.
Overall seems they fined tuned many aspects. Maybe it is just because it is an EG vs. my RK but I was very impressed. This 08 I could take home and leave dead-bone stock I think.
Oh well, that was myb day.
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ORIGINAL: darrenkray
I am glad to hear that DCRANER. I am buying an 08 RG. I rented an 07 and thought it was a great bike. So if they fine tuned the 08 like you said,I should be a real happy man.
I am glad to hear that DCRANER. I am buying an 08 RG. I rented an 07 and thought it was a great bike. So if they fine tuned the 08 like you said,I should be a real happy man.
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ORIGINAL: MACK
What the hell does amp mean?
What the hell does amp mean?
Amp, like "I went to the store amp bought milk", or "1 amp 3 is 3". Do I have to teach you everything? [sm=icon_cheers.gif]
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