'09 chassis
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Indy area
RE: '09 chassis
Comparing pics and specs of the 08s and 09s, it looks like to keep the same seat heights they put thinner seats on them. Wheelbase and steering angle are same but trail is 1/2-inch shorter. Should make them a little twitchier at speed. Ground clearance is same.
I plan to check the Dunlop site to compare their measurements on the tires. I suspect the changed overall ratios, primary is the same, is because they had to add a couple of cogs to rear sprocket to maintain same road/engine speeds with the new wheel/tire which probably rolls a bit further per revolution.
Overall, not interested. Do not see need for wider rear tire or pipe passing underneath like that.
I plan to check the Dunlop site to compare their measurements on the tires. I suspect the changed overall ratios, primary is the same, is because they had to add a couple of cogs to rear sprocket to maintain same road/engine speeds with the new wheel/tire which probably rolls a bit further per revolution.
Overall, not interested. Do not see need for wider rear tire or pipe passing underneath like that.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,750
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From: Bucks County PA
RE: '09 chassis
Saw a Road Glide today, it sure looks cool with the rear tire and the different size front\\; but I'm very happy with my 08 and all the upgrades I've done. New wheels are nice too. HD did a nice job on the new bikes but nothing to entice me. There are a lot of 08's out there and they are dealing. Good time for someone looking.
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