FLHT vs. FLHX
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Third Coast, South Texas
I likes the look of the SG but bought the Ultra. All of my "around here" riding is like it is in the pic.
Touring and anything overnight, the Sundowner seat and tour pac go right on.
Touring and anything overnight, the Sundowner seat and tour pac go right on.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,143
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From: Snowflake, Arizona
It was not long ago, that the EG standard had the very ugly silver cases and heads, which made it an easy decision, as most all paint and chrome did not look good with the silver cases. Now there are great choices with the back powder coated cases and heads. The choice is like the others have said, look at the price and intended use, and go for what works for you.
Good Luck
Hogback
Good Luck
Hogback
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 434
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From:
I opted for the SG instead of the EG Standard. I knew I would be making changes to either but the SG is more in the direction I wanted to go. I now have what I would consider an Electra Glide/Street Glide Classic. Elements of both bikes I can switch out as needed.
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Joplin, Mo
I have a standard and my decisions for it over a SG is that I haul my wife around alot. Better seat for a passenger, better lighting, better suspension for 2 up riding and alot less money. Plus everybody is buying SG's and I am tired of seeing black motors with chrome. Everywhere you look is a SG or a Harley with a black motor. Didn't make sense that they stripped alot off of the SG but charge more for it.
Club Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: elsewhere
I got my EGS basically because I pay cash for my bikes and accessories. The EGS was the most bike for the buck. I've got the scoot and will change it, or not, as I save up the cash. It probably helps that I'm not really into chrome anymore, too.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Northern VA
Imo, the SG is more visually appealing to the eye. That gaping hole in the fairing of the EGS for the radio just doesn't look right empty. Also, the aluminum finish on the EGS engine isn't as nice as the chrome finish on the SG. Just my opinion...
But, the flat black 09 EGS does look amazing. Wouldn't take much to slap a radio in it and chrome out the engine....
But, the flat black 09 EGS does look amazing. Wouldn't take much to slap a radio in it and chrome out the engine....
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,575
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From: N.E. OHIO
I think it could be because it fits more riders, the Street fits males and females better than EG's, do to it's short suspension. Some riders don't fit the EG where as anyone can sit on a Street and feel steady.
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 890
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
I got the 09 FLHT Standard, for the price I got it over the SG.
I saved $2,000, added the Biketronic's radio for $500.
I'm happen and hope to get the chopped tour pak next summer for those road trips.
I saved $2,000, added the Biketronic's radio for $500.
I'm happen and hope to get the chopped tour pak next summer for those road trips.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: CHILLIWACK B.C CANADA: have a u.s shipping adress
flht
i bought my 08 flht a month after the 09's hit the floor..i was looking at a street glide but the deal i got could not be passed up and since i have changed:
frt fender
rear facia and signals and t/l
profile laced wheels
seat
tank repainted to get rid of the decals and a few other things
havn't spent much between selling the take off parts and buying the new stuff on the forum or e bay..the natural motor grows on me and the project will make the winter a little shorter best thing is i can change things around endlessly and have the best of all the touring models available.
oh, and it came in before mods about 6g under a 09 flhx
frt fender
rear facia and signals and t/l
profile laced wheels
seat
tank repainted to get rid of the decals and a few other things
havn't spent much between selling the take off parts and buying the new stuff on the forum or e bay..the natural motor grows on me and the project will make the winter a little shorter best thing is i can change things around endlessly and have the best of all the touring models available.
oh, and it came in before mods about 6g under a 09 flhx
Last edited by fathertime; Dec 5, 2008 at 11:00 PM.