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Feb 28, 2009 | 03:12 AM

#41

ZEALOUS_DRAGON

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I traded my 2004 Suzuki C50 in on a 09 Street Glide; it has been the best damn ride yet.

There is one annoying fact, most of the accessories (chrome, seats, etc) from previous years will not fit due to the frame change, rerouting of the exhaust, widening of the rear tire, etc etc. But I am seeing kuryakyn making some bad a$$ after market parts. But it would still be nice to pick up a few used (like new) pieces of chrome at a cheaper price to be able to afford more. But I will say this; I will pay more for the parts to have a better made bike then the previous years.

Feb 28, 2009 | 06:58 AM

#42

Open Road

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Originally Posted by seldyn1

Don't know about the '09 but love my '07 Road Glide!

Then don't test ride an 09! I mean it.

I ride an 04 Screamin Eagle Electra Glide.....best model to ever come out of the MoCo. That is until 09.

Terrie, my wife traded her 04 Dyna for an 09 Street Glide. I made the mistake of riding it for a day, when it was still stock. I was so impressed that I went back down to the dealership the following weekend and put a deposit on the 2010 CVO. I have first right of refuseal, once the 2010 model of CVOs are released.

I'm on a number of forums and a moderator on the CVO owners forum for a few years........and I've not read one bad report on the 09 baggers. They've been on the streets for about five or six months now and not one bad report. I believe this to be the first full sized (not a Sportster) Harley to come out of the MoCo with this high of a rating. Not based on fact, just my opinion based on my own experience of spending a day on hers and from what I've read in all these forums.

By the way, Kuryakn has released their 09 catalog now and it has a few things for the 09s in it.

Last edited by Open Road; Feb 28, 2009 at 07:02 AM.

Feb 28, 2009 | 07:17 AM

#43

monkyman

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Pros: I bought this bike Jan 31st and I absolutely love how this bike looks and can't wait to ride it.
Cons: It is still at the dealership in storage until the weather gets better. Going to have another snow storm Sunday-Monday.

Feb 28, 2009 | 07:21 AM

#44

Raaze07

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Originally Posted by monkyman

Gotta' agree with this post - I had mine delivered in the snow the day before Thanksgiving and since then she's been on the road a grand total of once. But man, did that one time feel good!

I can't wait for Spring, I'm already in love with this bike, I just want to start putting some serious miles on her.

Feb 28, 2009 | 08:02 AM

#45

CaperJohnny

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Originally Posted by jkoch09ultra

09 UC is much improved in ride, heat and power over my 06 UC. It is a little higher. I am 5'9" and put a air ride on it so I could stand flat footed. Weighs a bit more but you get used to that very fast and is not a problem. This bike is very close to being perfect. Love to ride it and can't wait to head out to Daytona in a couple of days. 6,000 miles so far. HD did a great job on the 09 Ultra.

Thanks to you and the others on this thread and this site for the expert information and feedback on Harleys in general and on the 2009 H-Ds in particular. I have never owned a Hog, only rode an RK and a Softtail on demos. I ride a Metric cruiser (long-time rider) but will be putting down a deposit in August for a 2010. (Would love to do it sooner but The Missus has this wacko idea that I should compile the cash before I make the dash. OK, she's a financial expert and I am an ignoramus on $, but that's beside the point.) I am in love with the 2009 Touring models and planning on renting an SG and UG to see what direction I am going between these two. I was curious as to what the air ride system is you refer to. I have a 30" inseam and find sitting on the '09 touring bikes (can't ride one yet, still winter here, sadly) that I would like another 1/2" to an inch lower, but hear that the cost of the lowering gets easily into $2K plus. Dealer recommends using a lower seat, but I would hate to give up on the apparent comfort of the stock seat, and prefer long daily rides to around-town. I also figure that there must be some initial adjustment from riding a 620 pounder to one about 260 pounds or so heavier, so would like that flat-footed feeling from the git-go (although the '08 RK I demo'd that turned me on to H-D touring bikes in the first place was a dream to ride). Any ideas anybody has, I apperciate your feedback. Thanks.
Love this site and gotta say I envy you riders with an H-D already in the garage, gonna be a long 2009.

-Caper

Feb 28, 2009 | 08:18 AM

#46

jpooch00

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DISCLAIMER: I am not trying to give the impression that I speak for anyone else on this forum. The following is given as my personal opinion only.

That said, my advice is that you not spend one additional penny on that bike other than what's required for normal maintenance. Just take delivery on it and ride & enjoy it for a good while before spending money that you'll never see again on mods and bling.

I'm 5'10" and I've taken demo rides on several ultras and had no problem.

Wishing you the best with your new bike, I know you'll love it!

Ride safe and watch out for those crazy cagers out there,

John

Feb 28, 2009 | 08:27 AM

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monkyman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CaperJohnny

I have a 30" inseam and find sitting on the '09 touring bikes (can't ride one yet, still winter here, sadly) that I would like another 1/2" to an inch lower, but hear that the cost of the lowering gets easily into $2K plus. Dealer recommends using a lower seat, but I would hate to give up on the apparent comfort of the stock seat, and prefer long daily rides to around-town.

-Caper

I don't know what kind of riding boot/sneaker you generaly ride with, but I bought a pair of Chippewa logger boots, there water proof and may give you the extra bit you need to be flat footed.

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Feb 28, 2009 | 08:59 AM

#48

CaperJohnny

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Originally Posted by monkyman

I don't know what kind of riding boot/sneaker you generaly ride with, but I bought a pair of Chippewa logger boots, there water proof and may give you the extra bit you need to be flat footed.

Advice much appreciated. I have Harley boots I bought at a bike show a couple a months ago (for only $60) so haven't rode with them yet, but they have a fairly thick sole. I went back to the dealer with 'em on to see what the diff was from running shoes. It did help, maybe 1/2". Will check out the Chippewas though, could be a cheap solution to a small problem.

-Caper