Hey gang,

I am debating on selling my softail and getting a streetglide (more like its going to happen for sure but the question is in a week or 2 months, etc.) The dealer made me an interesting offer. I was looking at a brand new SG and one of the guys there said they had an 07 that was one of their rental/loaner bikes they would sell me for several thousand less. The bike had 14k miles on it but with the money saved I could throw a 103 kit on it and still have money left over to get a custom paint job on it for roughly the same price as a new 08.

So here is my questions. I remember when the 07s came out a lot of people were complaining about the tranny whine of the new 6 speed. I rode an 08 loaner for a couple hundred miles and never noticed it. Are the 08 trannies the same as the 07s and I just didnt hear it or did they do something to fix this whine?

If I bought a bike with 14k miles on it but threw a 103 kit in it, essentially the motor would basically be like new wouldnt it? And how bad you think that bike got beat up being a loaner/rental? Input please, also are there any other differences between the 07s and 08s I should know about that the dealer isnt telling me?

Thanks all.

 

I can't help you with the '08, however I did own an 06' Dyna with the 6 speed and now own an '07 with the 6 speed and I have never noticed the "whine" of the transmission. Granted with the '07, I added exhaust, a sert, dyno and synthetic at 1,000 miles. IMO I would take the '07 and add the goodies......if you were only worried about the tranny. What about warranty with the 103 kit?
Good luck,
b

 

The Same Engine & Transmission are in the '07 & '08
The '08 added the IDS as standard equipt.
The '08 has a larger fuel tank
The '08 have opt. ABS Brake System
The '08 has Electronic Throttle Control

It's always more FUN to buy NEW - That way it is YOUR from day 1 and anything you do to it was your idea... If you buy a used bike with 14K and do a 103' up-grade - That doesn't make it new... It's just a up-graded bike with 14K on it...

Dealers Rental are normally always serviced on time - Are they riden hard and put away wet??? Well I have rented a few HD's in the past and I didn't ride it any different then my own...

 

08!Hands down.Regards,Tom

 

here's a few items that the 07's don't havehttp://www.coastriderschapter.nl/2008modellen/2008%20Model%20Year%20Technical%20Forum%20Touring. pdf
ultimatly, the decision will be your, but for my 2 cents
I'd get the 08....I did and have no regrets

 

One big difference not yet specifically mentioned is the addition of Brembo brakes. They are world-class brakes made even better if you opt for the ABS option.

 

If you take the time to read that, the 08 has ALOT of differences.
I like my 08

 

ok you guys have me convinced on the 08 as well, the brembos the larger fuel tank. Those were big adds in my book and wasnt sure if they were offered in 07 or not. Thanks gang Ill keep you posted.

 

14k loaner bikes take a beaten you may soon find out go with the 08'.

 

08 for sure. You will not go wrong!
Good Luck,
Mr_Bill