Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
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From: Iowa
RE: Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
I would not trade just for the ABS. I got rid of a BMW with ABS brakes superior to HD brakes and would not go back just for the brakes. When the computer that operates the servos and pumps on the BMW fails it's $2400. Ever wonder why race bikes don't have them? They help when the road is slick-wet or sand covered. I would prefer to not have them myself. If you ride in the rain a lot you should be toning it down anyway. And if you get rid of the JUNK harley brake pads and go with good aftermarket pads you will be suprised how quickly you can slow the pig down. I agree with the modulating headlight comment also-Those work excellent! Its your money-but when you look at what your spending and getting in return it does not add up. You already have the stroker motor and six speed. Ride it and see what the 09 and 2010 models bring. -Rethy
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From: Canada
RE: Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
I guess it boils down to if you have a pile of money burning a hole in your pocket or not.
My bagger's a '00 FLHT, 95", tour pak, 20,000 miles. I'd love a new one with the 6 speed, ABS, and especially the 6 gallon tank, but I can't justify taking the kind of hit I'd take on MY bike, which I bought used 4 years ago, when it has so many more good miles in it. The hit you'll take would be way worse. If it were me I'd just rack up a bunch of miles on the one I have, then get rid of it when you've had your money's worth.
My bagger's a '00 FLHT, 95", tour pak, 20,000 miles. I'd love a new one with the 6 speed, ABS, and especially the 6 gallon tank, but I can't justify taking the kind of hit I'd take on MY bike, which I bought used 4 years ago, when it has so many more good miles in it. The hit you'll take would be way worse. If it were me I'd just rack up a bunch of miles on the one I have, then get rid of it when you've had your money's worth.
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From: Slidell, Louisiana
RE: Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
2 bikes 1 with and 1 without and i picked without. I don't see abs as The second coming. I think the 08s have enough new crap. I am glad to see others with it, I think some people need all the help they can get.
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RE: Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
ORIGINAL: Sheep
2007 FLHTCU, Vivid Black
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2007 FLHTCU, Vivid Black
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I keep thinking about ABS. \\;\\\\\\; That's the only thing that might make me trade. \\;\\\\\\; So I start adding things up.
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RE: Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
ORIGINAL: Jinks
Jeese Dave! Can't get away with bait that stinky over in the VB&\\;\\\\\\;G, so you come over here &\\;\\\\\\; throw it in a barrell! I'll bet you're usin' a shotgun too, right?
Jeese Dave! Can't get away with bait that stinky over in the VB&\\;\\\\\\;G, so you come over here &\\;\\\\\\; throw it in a barrell! I'll bet you're usin' a shotgun too, right?
Pretty much. \\; \\;I like the idea of ABS but not at the cost involved with trading/selling mine. \\; Only thing makes me intersted is I turned it sideways once right after it started a misting rain. \\; Saved it but an Ultra sideways if kind of odd.
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Doing the daughter birthday thing today/ \\; Riding up to this with my neighbors tomorrow.
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From: Ocala, FL
RE: Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
ORIGINAL: UltraKla$$ic
 \\;\\\\\\;Absofreakinlutely absurd
If you're just dying for a useless \\;\\\\\\;*** whippin similar to what you'd get by this redickulous gesture, dress in drag and go to your local \\;\\\\\\;cowboy bar with your sack hanging out. \\;\\\\\\; Video tape the ordeal and come back here and show us the footage of the hospital surgeon removing 20 cowboy boots from yo azz..
 \\;\\\\\\;Absofreakinlutely absurd
If you're just dying for a useless \\;\\\\\\;*** whippin similar to what you'd get by this redickulous gesture, dress in drag and go to your local \\;\\\\\\;cowboy bar with your sack hanging out. \\;\\\\\\; Video tape the ordeal and come back here and show us the footage of the hospital surgeon removing 20 cowboy boots from yo azz..
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From: North West Ohio
RE: Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
In my opinion, I would keep the bike and upgrade to better brakes for it. There are better brake systems out there that should bring your braking capabilities up to where you feel they need to be. But then if it is just the ABS then there is only one choice.
Ride Safe,
Mike
Ride Safe,
Mike
