2008 Street Glide
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2008 Street Glide
Hey all,
In the next few months I am going to trade in my bike for a 2008 Street Glide. Was wondering if any 08 owners out there have any advice. Should I get ABS? Any problems compared to 07-08? Anything I should check for with the dealer and so on. Any hep would be great!
kevin
In the next few months I am going to trade in my bike for a 2008 Street Glide. Was wondering if any 08 owners out there have any advice. Should I get ABS? Any problems compared to 07-08? Anything I should check for with the dealer and so on. Any hep would be great!
kevin
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RE: 2008 Street Glide
I don't own a '08 Street Glide, but two of my friends do. I opted for a '08 FLHT. Anyway, it's a really cool-looking bike. Both of their's are black.
If you can afford the ABS, I'd highly recommend it. At $795, it's dirt cheap, in my view.
If you can afford the ABS, I'd highly recommend it. At $795, it's dirt cheap, in my view.
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RE: 2008 Street Glide
Don't pay more than MSRP.. and see if they will throw in any mods like se stage 1 air cleaner, true duals etc. with a sert. (Rear cylinder tends to run hot on 08's until tuned with fuel mod) OR do it for cheap..!!
If you can't get that, go for a sundowner seat and sissy bar..!!
If you can't get that, go for a sundowner seat and sissy bar..!!
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RE: 2008 Street Glide
I love my 08. No problems to report. I would definatly make them throw some mods in for free. I got to pick what ever jacket I wanted for free. So I got $450 for free. Tell them for the price of the bike that cruise should be included also. I would also go with the sundowner seat. You will hate the stock one unless you like numb *** all day long. The sundowner is very comfortable and I am sure there are others. and make sure you take your stock items too. they already are making enough money off you. I sold my stock seat last fall on ebay and I got $150 for it. It helps offset the cost of a new seat. Good luck and congrats!
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RE: 2008 Street Glide
I got my 08 SG last November and would suggest the following at purchase;
1. Taller windscreen if you plan to do distance riding 8 inch plus at least < $ 100
2. ABS is the best option you can get for safety, the first time you need to stop fast you'll know they were worth it. $ 700 or thereabouts
3. Id do an SE air cleaner and some slip ons if you have the budget.around $500 depending on the slip ons
4. If you like music someHog Tunes speakers are a nice upgrade < $100
There are many other things you can add later but that will be a great start!
BTW I love ny Street Glide!
1. Taller windscreen if you plan to do distance riding 8 inch plus at least < $ 100
2. ABS is the best option you can get for safety, the first time you need to stop fast you'll know they were worth it. $ 700 or thereabouts
3. Id do an SE air cleaner and some slip ons if you have the budget.around $500 depending on the slip ons
4. If you like music someHog Tunes speakers are a nice upgrade < $100
There are many other things you can add later but that will be a great start!
BTW I love ny Street Glide!
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RE: 2008 Street Glide
Well niener, niener my 07 looks way better than your's...................J/K. Wish I had an 08, not.
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RE: 2008 Street Glide
ORIGINAL: ajax519
I got my 08 SG last November and would suggest the following at purchase;
1. Taller windscreen if you plan to do distance riding 8 inch plus at least < $ 100
2. ABS is the best option you can get for safety, the first time you need to stop fast you'll know they were worth it. $ 700 or thereabouts
3. Id do an SE air cleaner and some slip ons if you have the budget.around $500 depending on the slip ons
4. If you like music someHog Tunes speakers are a nice upgrade < $100
There are many other things you can add later but that will be a great start!
BTW I love ny Street Glide!
I got my 08 SG last November and would suggest the following at purchase;
1. Taller windscreen if you plan to do distance riding 8 inch plus at least < $ 100
2. ABS is the best option you can get for safety, the first time you need to stop fast you'll know they were worth it. $ 700 or thereabouts
3. Id do an SE air cleaner and some slip ons if you have the budget.around $500 depending on the slip ons
4. If you like music someHog Tunes speakers are a nice upgrade < $100
There are many other things you can add later but that will be a great start!
BTW I love ny Street Glide!
