Rode 2009 Street Glide
Tourer
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From: Pittsboro, NC
RE: Rode 2009 Street Glide
Wobble = True Track or similiar. Handling - Progressive 440(rear) and Gold value race tech emulators (front). If it is handling this is easy. \\; Mine handles great (so much better than stock) I have not seem enough changes last 3 years except maybe ABS to make me trade even my 06 Street Glide. The 06 for me be hard to change in any event as it was the introduction year and something I want to leave my kids.
But as always money is not the only thing in life. Sometimes people place too much value on money. You do can always do whatever you want and afford if you have earn the ability to do so.
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But as always money is not the only thing in life. Sometimes people place too much value on money. You do can always do whatever you want and afford if you have earn the ability to do so.
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From: Hoboken, New Jersey
RE: Rode 2009 Street Glide
ORIGINAL: 0204665J
Wobble = True Track or similiar. Handling - Progressive 440(rear) and Gold value race tech emulators (front). If it is handling this is easy. \\;\\\\\\; Mine handles great (so much better than stock) I have not seem enough changes last 3 years except maybe ABS to make me trade even my 06 Street Glide. The 06 for me be hard to change in any event as it was the introduction year and something I want to leave my kids.
Wobble = True Track or similiar. Handling - Progressive 440(rear) and Gold value race tech emulators (front). If it is handling this is easy. \\;\\\\\\; Mine handles great (so much better than stock) I have not seem enough changes last 3 years except maybe ABS to make me trade even my 06 Street Glide. The 06 for me be hard to change in any event as it was the introduction year and something I want to leave my kids.
What I am getting at is that there were no changes made for the 09' model year that cant be duplicated with aftermarket parts. I love my 08' SG, and with all the mod's I have done, and have planned for this Winter, a 09' dont look all that appealing to me any longer.
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From: NorCal
RE: Rode 2009 Street Glide
I love the look without the chrome crap over the rear fender. \\; Bigger bags are nice too.
I'll take the '09. \\; But I wouldn't trade an '08, or even an '07 for one at this point. \\; At least I don't have that to worry about
I'll take the '09. \\; But I wouldn't trade an '08, or even an '07 for one at this point. \\; At least I don't have that to worry about
Road Master
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From: Snowflake, Arizona
RE: Rode 2009 Street Glide
ORIGINAL: VA Biker
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 \\;\\\\\\;The entire frame has been upgraded (beefed up) the swing arm is bigger ,and the rear tire is a bigger 180. They also change the pulley ratio for more torque. The exhaust is 2 onto 1 into 2 and is routed different to reduce heat on the rider.
ORIGINAL: bowhnter7
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Ok I get that but why does it do all that "better" what did HD change?
ORIGINAL: craigeoh
Nope no Crimson Sunglo. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; Even though the new Red is almost the same. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; About 10% lighter. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;
As for whats different, the bike doesn't wobble on corners, tracks straight over rougher roads, and has better roll-in and steering through the turns!!
Nope no Crimson Sunglo. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; Even though the new Red is almost the same. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; About 10% lighter. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;
As for whats different, the bike doesn't wobble on corners, tracks straight over rougher roads, and has better roll-in and steering through the turns!!
Ok I get that but why does it do all that "better" what did HD change?
 \\;\\\\\\;The entire frame has been upgraded (beefed up) the swing arm is bigger ,and the rear tire is a bigger 180. They also change the pulley ratio for more torque. The exhaust is 2 onto 1 into 2 and is routed different to reduce heat on the rider.
"...change the pulley ratio for more torque." \\; What I just read is the 6th gear reduction will now turn at the same RPM as the older \\;5 speed.... So much for progress....
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Hogack
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From: DFW
RE: Rode 2009 Street Glide
won't be trading my 08, which I love and is my favorite HD yet, by quite a long shot...BUT man those 09's AND the changes they have made are awesome!!! \\; I can't understand why anyone would call a new exhaust system, new front and rear suspension, NEW two part FRAME, new IDS, \\;new rear end and tire, new front tire set up, minor changes??? \\; WTF. \\; Quite possibly the biggest changes to the HD is decades.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Toledo
RE: Rode 2009 Street Glide
Love that efen color \\; \\; \\; \\; \\;  \\; \\; \\; \\; \\; \\; \\ ; \\;
ORIGINAL: craigeoh
Went to check out the NEW SG today. \\;\\\\\\; I must say no matter what any one on this forum says, the bike is so much improved. It corners so much better, hits bumps smoother and over all drives better. \\;\\\\\\; I rode my 2008 then hopped straight onto the 2009. \\;\\\\\\; After the test ride I am most certain trading.
Pics of both bikes from yesturday.
Went to check out the NEW SG today. \\;\\\\\\; I must say no matter what any one on this forum says, the bike is so much improved. It corners so much better, hits bumps smoother and over all drives better. \\;\\\\\\; I rode my 2008 then hopped straight onto the 2009. \\;\\\\\\; After the test ride I am most certain trading.
Pics of both bikes from yesturday.
RE: Rode 2009 Street Glide
Craigeoh,
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Thanks for posting this info. Seriously thinking of up-ing to an '09 RKC myself.
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Keep us posted.
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Thanks for posting this info. Seriously thinking of up-ing to an '09 RKC myself.
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Keep us posted.
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RE: Rode 2009 Street Glide
I just bought my 08 last fall and wont be trading yet. It is not a bad machine at all and does what I need it to do. The trading for every new feature can get expensive fast and with out some real change I just don't see the value.[/align] \\;[/align]Then again I also own \\; 1971 and 1978 bikes so change is not my nature.[/align]
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Woodstock, Ga
RE: Rode 2009 Street Glide
Hey Craig
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Have you heard what they will give you on trade \\; \\; \\; get that and then lets talk \\; \\; i bet you wont be interested then \\; lol \\; \\;
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and that 09 will ride better \\; your bike is still stock man \\; \\; of course it will ride better
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Have you heard what they will give you on trade \\; \\; \\; get that and then lets talk \\; \\; i bet you wont be interested then \\; lol \\; \\;
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and that 09 will ride better \\; your bike is still stock man \\; \\; of course it will ride better