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Jan 15, 2009 | 10:16 PM

#31

Rollon

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From: NWFL

I'd trade, but then again i like touring!!

Jan 15, 2009 | 10:21 PM

#32

Born2Glide

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From: Way..Northern California

I love touring, but aint nobody gettin my street glide

Jan 15, 2009 | 10:28 PM

#33

NewHarleyGear

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From: USA

Work the guy a little bit. Maybe there's some wiggle room left for an even better deal. Sounds like he wants your bike pretty bad!

Jan 15, 2009 | 11:17 PM

#34

garyhendley

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From: Sunland, CA

i would hold out for a 09 - ride safe

Jan 16, 2009 | 03:20 AM

#35

Fatherwayne

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Id be riding an 08 right now. Motor and Tranny alone.

Jan 16, 2009 | 07:55 AM

#36

DeafUltra

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From: Brockport, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by cap5369

I agree with the trade. Get the 08 the take it in and go for the 09.

I like his idea as well as for Rick's too.

Go for the '09 Ultra and dress 'er down to SG. Makes me wonder how many times have I told that line to other members here.

Jan 16, 2009 | 08:11 AM

#37

Xcrossbow

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From: California, Md now Savannah, Ga

Even without the thought of trading the 08 for an 09 SG, I think I would make the deal. Trading up 2 years and 20000 or so less miles would be hard to pass up.

Jan 16, 2009 | 08:12 AM

#38

WADELL

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From: Foothills of North Carolina

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtjt100

OK, I've got a guy wanting to trade me his 08 electra glide classic w/1500 miles on it, 2 seats, 2 windsheilds, quick detach tour pack, for my 06 Street glide with Lsr 2/1 exhaust, mustang seat, screaming eagle heavy breather, 21 front 18 rear, 23,000 miles on it, wants to trade even. Just wondering what you would do.

Does he owe anything on it? Do you like riding solo most of the time or do you ride 2 up ? This is like the commercial, Butter or Parkay!

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Jan 16, 2009 | 03:07 PM

#39

bigskyhd

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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)

If it's a straight across deal, I'd say take it. You can put the 21X18 setup on it, and you've got a two year newer bike with much less mileage. Does he take good care of it, is there any mechanical issues, does the bike run strong, and have you ridden it? If all those things are good to go, I don't see how you can lose. Mileage difference and year difference makes a strong case for the trade. And you've got everything you need to convert it to a SG except a smooth front fender if you decide you want to. What's the downside?