StreetGlides '06-'10
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Houston
You sure can....for 4K plus.
An after market ABS will never happen.
I'll bet that ABS will be an accessory before to long but I got it for the new frame. Get a 96" with the six speed.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Augusta, GA
Doubt you will ever see ABS as an add-on accessory. But there are a lot of good deals on older models. I would go for an '09, but thats just me. I think there is a huge change with the new frame in '09.
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 433
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From: Minnesota
I'd go with an 08, you get the larger tank, 96" motor, 6 speed. Personally I don't like how they changed the brake lights and signals on the back of the 09s and 10s, but I'm biased. I've got a great looking 08.
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From: Charleston, SC
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From: Pacific Northwest
I've ridden all but the '10's and while there is a bit of improvement with the '09/'10 chassis it's not enough to get me to swap my '06. In addition my '06 w/ 5 speed gets as good if not better mileage than any of the 6 speed models. My '06 sit's lower than the new chassis, it doesn't have "fly by wire" or ABS, no cats, and it has tires that are easy to find (read 'in stock' here) at any HD dealership (MOCO or indy) should an emergency arise.
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From: ST. Louis
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Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 433
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From: Minnesota
I was just at my local dealer dropping off the glide for the 10k service and got talking to a buddy that works there. Right now they're offering 103" upgrade on a new 09 free or a 1000 off the price. Your local dealer might be doing the same thing.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 613
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From: Tallmadge, Ohio
I have an 08 and my buddy has an 09. If I would have known the upgrades on the 09 I would have waited but I am very happy with the 08. I think the 08 is a very good bike but the frame change and gearing changes on the 09 give it the one step up. I wouldn't even look at anything before and the 10's don't interest me at all. That being said, money does obviously play a big part in your decision so you have to go with what you can truly afford. Either way, go out and get something cuz your not getting any younger reading this.