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Jan 14, 2009 | 02:20 PM

#21

lkr0

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Joined: Nov 2006

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From: Stockbridge, GA (Atlanta)

congrats on the bike, windshields are not expensive

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Originally Posted by sat4314

Well I bought my first Harley in July 2008. It was a 2008 FXD. Wasn't sure if riding would become addictive or end up sitting in the garage. Thus the reason for the economical super glide. It was my first bike in over 25 years (I am 54). Then the wife who said she would never get on it became glued to my backside all summer.

So today I traded in for a 2009 Street Glide in vivid black. Picking it up Thursday morning. Looking forward to many long road trips now with some tunes playing on the stereo along the way. I have read that some don't like the low height windshield but I'll have to wait and see if I want a taller one.

Anyway, glad to be part of the touring family now..........Ride Safe.

Jan 14, 2009 | 02:23 PM

#22

Thor

Road Master

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 993

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From: Levittown, Pa

another happy Fastair customer...I got the 6", but will probably go 8 or 9 soon...it's not the wind, it's the buffeting.

Congrats from a fellow SG noob

Jan 14, 2009 | 02:24 PM

#23

wurk_truk

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Joined: May 2008

Posts: 2,543

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From: Ashland Ohio

I think that you will enjoy this bike quite a bit. I really like the new frame, etc. Handling is really great and will be similar but still an improvement over your Dyna.

My SG may have a problem or four, but I still really like it better than any other bike I have had.

Jan 14, 2009 | 03:52 PM

#24

toolman44092

Cruiser

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 212

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From: Wickliffe, Ohio

Welcome to the SG world! Make up your own mind about the windshield. I'm 5'11" and don't have any issues on the highway. I think it moves enough of the air out of the way to be just fine the way it is, and I don't have issues with buffeting. Some say they do. It's different for everyone, so like I said, check it out for yourself.

Jan 14, 2009 | 03:53 PM

#25

bigskyhd

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Joined: Apr 2008

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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)

Yea, I'm feelin' a little "bike envy" about now. But with a paid off bike in the garage, and this economy, I just can't justify a new one. As bad as I want it. Ride safe, and consider yourself one of the lucky ones. I hope you got full MSRP on your trade. I just read on here somewhere that dealer was giving full MSRP and cost of Chrome on trade-in if within a year old. Might have been over in the Chat portion of the Forum.

Jan 14, 2009 | 04:17 PM

#26

badblue

Cruiser

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 128

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From: Colorado Springs

welcome to the SG family. I have no problem with the short windshield and am going to replace my stock one with a black (shorty) one soon and I ride the hell out of my bike.