2009 FLHX Street Glide
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: so.jersey
I would like to hear from owners of Road Kings that have converted over to Street Glides. Any regrets? I would also appreciate hearing from other owners of 09 SG to hear what they have to say about the ride, handling, etc. Those that have offered comments already, your time is most appreciated.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 267
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From: Winston-Salem NC
Love my 09 SG, handles better than I could have imagined, I could do circles around my 01 softail that I sold for it. Very easy to maneuver and handle, smooth, great looking bike! Buffeting was real frustrating for first 300 miles, then I got a recurved type shield and it handles better on highway at speeds and no buffeting at all, you will love the bike!
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 483
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From: Chicago
RK & SG to me are totally two different bikes. I had a 07 RK and really loved that bike but it was missing something. I wanted the radio, I looked into a fairing but that could have been a costly option. My girl really liked the RK and was very upset that I traded it and wanted me to get another RK. I'm not regretting the trade and I know I will be very happy once I get to ride this summer. The test drive was a real tease.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 235
Likes: 0
From: NC
Can't go wrong with the 09' SG! They're just a great bike. Getting used the batwing may be a change, and as others have said, the wind buffeting can be annoying, but usually a shield, and couple minor changes, and it no problem from that point on. Love mine!
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Supporter
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,423
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From: NW Ontario
Funny that the last message I read is from someone with a Pewter Pearl SG. This may sound dumb but here goes....I've always had Black bikes and the one that I'm dealing on is Pewter P. We just had a major price increase in Canada (15%) since Jan.1/09 and this particular bike was invoiced before the increase so hence a better price is negotiable. Any problems with glare off the tank with the Pewter P? Thanks for your comments. Really appreciated.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,599
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From: Hoffman Estates, IL
Went from a RK to a SG last year.
Undoubtedly, IMO, no bike ever made has the "innate character" of the Road King. It's truly not just a name - It's a description.
That said - When the road is long and the wind is whipping sideways, or when the rain turns to sleet, or when the straight roads suddenly get twisy without warning, I've never felt more "part of the bike" as I have on the Street Glide.
If I could have another bike, no doubt, it'd be a King. But I had to choose - And I have no regrets about choosing the SG.
Undoubtedly, IMO, no bike ever made has the "innate character" of the Road King. It's truly not just a name - It's a description.
That said - When the road is long and the wind is whipping sideways, or when the rain turns to sleet, or when the straight roads suddenly get twisy without warning, I've never felt more "part of the bike" as I have on the Street Glide.
If I could have another bike, no doubt, it'd be a King. But I had to choose - And I have no regrets about choosing the SG.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 46
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From: boston mass
Traded my 06 road king at the end of last summer for a black pearl 09 sg only problem so far is I can't stop smiling while riding it . awesome machine
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