e-glide is crashed. which next?
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Dallas, TX
I posted a thread in the general chat area about my crash last week..."my cadillac is gone"....but my question here is-
I will upgrade from my 01 to an 06 to 08.
what are any major or worthwhile reasons to pick one year over another?
i posted crash pics in my album here.
no helmet, 60mph, suv=dislocated elbow.
I will upgrade from my 01 to an 06 to 08.
what are any major or worthwhile reasons to pick one year over another?
i posted crash pics in my album here.
no helmet, 60mph, suv=dislocated elbow.
Glad you're still around after that incident. The 2007 was the first year with the 96cu inch and 6 speed in the Touring line. Also, the IDS was available as a retrofit and much needed althoughj the bikes came with that installed in 2008. One concern with the 2007-2010's is heat due to EPA and how lean the bikes are running. Harley keeps tinkering around to try to reduce the felt heat but until you get a dyno tune with a SERT, SE air filter and aftermarket pipes you won't solve the root cause of the heat.
Oh, and I should mention I have a bike with all the issues solved for sale at a great price if you're looking to move to a 2007 Road Glide.
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How about a trip out to the West Coast for this smokin' deal?: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/motor...-for-sale.html
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Wickenburg Arizona
I have heard other guys say the same thing....I don't get it, I have about 9K on mine 09 Ultra and could not be happier. No cupping of the front tire, I make sure the air pressure is at 36 pounds. It does have a slightly rough ride when you hit some ripples at slower speeds but not too bad, the great ride and tracking ability of the bike at higher speeds more than makes up for it. Make sure you keep 25-30 pounds of air in your suspension. I stepped up from an 03 Ultra to this bike and the 09 ride and handling ability is so far superior, there is no comparison.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/444012-2009-front-tire-wear.html
Actual recall notice and letter from Harley
http://www.box.net/shared/lxlymxvuz2
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 911
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From: Orem Utah
I love my 04 UC, but really liked the 09 UC I rented with the fatter rear tire. Put 2000 miles on it and didn't experience anything negative at all.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: N.E. OHIO
I have heard other guys say the same thing....I don't get it, I have about 9K on mine 09 Ultra and could not be happier. No cupping of the front tire, I make sure the air pressure is at 36 pounds. It does have a slightly rough ride when you hit some ripples at slower speeds but not too bad, the great ride and tracking ability of the bike at higher speeds more than makes up for it. Make sure you keep 25-30 pounds of air in your suspension. I stepped up from an 03 Ultra to this bike and the 09 ride and handling ability is so far superior, there is no comparison.
