Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Best year for Street Glide?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 07:38 PM
Share
  #11  
My Fix's Avatar
My Fix
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 227
Likes: 2
From: Hot as Hell Houston ,Tx
Cool 09' or 10'
New frame, and fat tire, these 2 rides r " ALL THAT " !
 
Reply
0
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 07:57 PM
Share
  #12  
bwickes's Avatar
bwickes
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
From: NE Ohio
Default Flhx
How could anyone say any year but 2009 or 2010?

2006 should be very inexpensive (5 spd trans and 88").

2007 with 6 speed trans and 96" stroker - big improvement.

2008 with the IDS and 50mm TB - big improvement.

2009 with the new frame and new gearing - big improvement.

2010 with the new o2 sensor setup ???

Definitely 2009

B
 
Last edited by bwickes; Jan 1, 2010 at 05:25 PM.
Reply
0
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 08:01 PM
Share
  #13  
bigdumbnoitall00's Avatar
bigdumbnoitall00
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,341
Likes: 714
Default
09 unless your short then pre09
 
Reply
0
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 08:03 PM
Share
  #14  
Donnylee's Avatar
Donnylee
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,159
Likes: 1,080
From: Brandon, Mississippi
Default
I have a 2008, and honestly I think the 2009 is a better bike. The best that has been been built so far. The more is less with the 2010 is a turn off for me.
 
Reply
0
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 08:07 PM
Share
  #15  
Xcrossbow's Avatar
Xcrossbow
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,107
Likes: 283
From: California, Md now Savannah, Ga
Default
Originally Posted by IzzoQuazzo
I would say 2010 too, only because of the 21" wheels up front. Otherwise I'd go with the 2009. End of thread. LOL
Huh? Didn't they go to a 17" in 09 and then to an 18" in 2010?
 
Reply
0
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 08:29 PM
Share
  #16  
knepp1bj's Avatar
knepp1bj
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 659
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Default
Well I have a 08 and have not ridden any years before or after, so 08 IMO
 
Reply
0
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 08:34 PM
Share
  #17  
Willy G.'s Avatar
Willy G.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 517
Likes: 0
Default
My last modern FL was a 89' but I sure do like my 2009.
 
Reply
0
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 08:36 PM
Share
  #18  
OU812's Avatar
OU812
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 446
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default
Originally Posted by IzzoQuazzo
I would say 2010 too, only because of the 21" wheels up front. Otherwise I'd go with the 2009. End of thread. LOL
21 up front what are you smokin?
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:00 PM
Share
  #19  
smurfsdad's Avatar
smurfsdad
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 341
Likes: 14
From: Tiskilwa, Illinois
Default
2010, yup, .....18" front
 
Reply
0
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:29 PM
Share
  #20  
tennessee streetglide's Avatar
tennessee streetglide
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
Default
Friend of mine traded his 08 in on a 09 he swears the 08 had more power than the 09s. Anyone esle have any input on this
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:29 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE