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Oct 1, 2008 | 11:19 PM

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global force

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Took a look today and she's a non-ABS model. Thanks to all for your replies!

Oct 2, 2008 | 04:06 AM

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'08 Models.

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Oct 2, 2008 | 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ca.Fatlad

On the 09's I believe that the inside spacer on the front wheel is black in colour, not sure If same for all years

Black spacer is on the 08's as well. Its on the left side

Oct 2, 2008 | 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bluffalobob

Look at the frame where the tubes meet at the front of the bike, right where the VIN is stampped on the right side. On an ABS bike there will be two cables. On a non ABS, it will be a single bundle of wires.

This is the way I was showed at the dealer how to tell. Pretty easy to spot.

Oct 2, 2008 | 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by HRLYSG

'08 Models.

+1 easiest way to tell.

Oct 2, 2008 | 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FLHXn

On the right front of the frame near the fairing wiring harness, you can see two black brake lines. These are the brake lines that leave the front master cylinder on the bars and head back to the ABS unit (under the right cover). The other is the brake line on it's way back to the front wheel. This is the easiest way to tell.

I agree this is the easiest way for just walking up to the bike at a glance. The 08 cables do look a little different than the 09s, but once you campair with a bike w/o ABS, it is obvious.

Beary