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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 05:01 AM
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Default 07 or 08 Ultra

I am thinking of selling my 06 Road Glide and getting a 07 or 08 Ultra, wanted to ask you guys what you think about the 07's vs the 08's.

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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 05:26 AM
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i would get the 08 simply for the ABS
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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abs isonly standerdon anniversery models otherwise it a $700 option however the brakes also have been upgraded on 08 models also they dont have throttle cables and havelarger fueltanks
08 all the way
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 05:46 AM
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Default RE: 07 or 08 Ultra

It depends on the price difference and if they would put the IDS on for you at no cost.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 05:57 AM
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yep. definitley no 07 without the IDS!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 06:09 AM
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The 07 is fine but the 08 has more updates and you can get the ABS if you want it.
I would want to keep the Road Glide around as a second ride if I could afford to keep it.
Having an Ultra and a Road Glide in the garagewould be nice.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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08..but I am biased!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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Four Reasons to go with the 08: Upgraded Brakes, ABS, 6 Gallon Fuel Tank, Fly by Wire Throttle Control.
One Reason not to go with 08: Heat, I am still trying to assess this, but my oil temp runs from 240 to 265 degrees after a ride. Normal I am told is about 220 this may be isolated but I am concerned. I can't be sure this is any different on the 07 but I haven't heard as much about it from the 07 owners.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 06:24 AM
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Default RE: 07 or 08 Ultra

6 gallon tank, 6 gallon tank

ABS whether option or installed, it is worth it.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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ORIGINAL: Aslan

The 07 is fine but the 08 has more updates and you can get the ABS if you want it.
I would want to keep the Road Glide around as a second ride if I could afford to keep it.
Having an Ultra and a Road Glide in the garagewould be nice.
What he said. Add to the stable.
 
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