buy the MOST/NEWEST bike you can afford....this should point you in one direction only.

 

Sounds to me like what you really want is the 09 SG, so just make that happen. The changes are worth it and new phat-*** looks GREAT on the 09 SG. Whatever you decide, get ABS.

 

If it's between the SG or EGS ?
I decided to get the 09 standard, I liked the extra driving lights and saddlebag guards that wasn't on the SG. I bought the standard then added the aftermarket radio for $500, 8 inch clearview windshield with recurve $119. Added the passenger backrest and I'm happy. Got the guage upgrade for my Christmas.

 

Congratulations! I believe you are going to really like that motorcycle. I also wanted the driving lights and bag guards, plus the extra suspension travel the EG has over the SG.

I added the gauges and removable rack and back rest too. Then I added SE 50 state legal, Touring slip-ons for just that extra bit of sound. Recently I installed the new K&N airbox kit and a TTS. That along with 2,000 miles and it's running pretty nice.