Looked at 08 SG's
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RE: Looked at 08 SG's
Okay I cut and pasted from the 08 touring family changes. This is from HD:
NEW
Electronic Throttle Control
• New throttle grip sensor and
induction module
• Sends rider input to ECM
electronically
• Eliminates throttle cables
• ETC throttle grip sensor wiring
inside handlebar
• Throttle plate position
controlled by the ECM
• Will not retrofit
[b]
NEW
ECM / Location
[font=arial]• Now under seat
• Positive retention on harness
connector
• New ECM caddy
• ECM controls cruise control
and throttle plate
• Cruise control module
eliminated
• Battery terminals top mounted
[b]NEW
Frame Changes
[font=arial][size=5]• New purge solenoid mount; same
location now riveted to frame
• Redesigned front motor mount to
limit travel
• Redesigned battery tray and horn
bracket integrated with the frame
• Horn bracket not a lifting point for
engine
• Front stabilizer link
relocation
• Redesigned front cylinder head
for stabilizer bracket
[b]Brembo
® Brakes
[font=arial][size=5]• New 300mm semi-floating brake rotors
brake pad material and calipers
• Two piece design rear caliper/mount
• Brake lines, clutch levers, and foot
levers are all new
• Bleed screw incorporated
into banjo bolt on front calipers
• Calipers are not rebuildable
• Use Dot 4 brake fluid
[b]ABS Brake System
• New ABS pump and lines
• Non-linked system
• Digital Technician ll needed to
bleed ABS Brakes
• OE factory option for all FL
touring models
• Footboard and brake pedals
on FL Softail
® [font=arial][size=5]and Touring
models will be commonized
for 2008 models
• Behind right side cover
[b][font=arial][size=5]• 2008 wheel hubs are machined
[left][size=3]to accomm
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RE: Looked at 08 SG's
Thanks Rocknrod, Guess if I get a good enough buy on the 07, it would be fine. There is a Preseason sale, less than 19k for a new SG, but the 07s seem to be going for the 16 range on ebay, some a tad higher.
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RE: Looked at 08 SG's
ORIGINAL: JimTJr
Oh yes, I know that dealer is pitiful. (Not going to mention the name, in St. Charles, MO.) LOL.....
Oh yes, I know that dealer is pitiful. (Not going to mention the name, in St. Charles, MO.) LOL.....
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