Hey guys im new here and used to have sport bikes, yea yea i know i know but now the good news, ive seen the light! The first time i got on a harley i was sold! The wife and i would like to get something we can cruise and take trips on, weve decided we want an electra glide. Problem is being a crotch rocket guy i dont know much about harleys, if someone wouldnt mind pointing me in the direction of some reading about electra glides? Specifically i want to know what year they started having fuel injection, different size motors they came with and how to tell which one a bike has, etc etc etc. Thanks guys ahead of time for any info any is apreciated! I cant wait to get into the harley world head first and actually enjoy taking trips on my bike for once, oh and taking more than my wallet with me sure will be a plus!!! haha -******

 

welcome to the Forums,

many of us have or had import bikes... I've had a bunch and still have a '74 Z1A.


H-D touring model bikes of the same year will have same drivetrain, frame suspension etc. ( there are also model series based on the softail frame, the dyna frame, the sportster frame and the vrod frame)

the difference between touring models is the fiberglass hanging on them, or not.

that means the road king and the road glide ( of the same year) are the same bike, once you peel the plastic off.

there are differences in seats, windshields, chrome, cosmetics, wheels and badges

the electraglide is the one with the traditional "batwing fairing"

and comes in different versions:

FLHT Standard ( until 09) no radio, stripped down

FLHTP cop bike like a white standard, usually has "interesting electrical issues, with the cop stuff stripped off)

FLHX streetglide, like a standard with custom touches and radio, lowered 1" in the rear ( short shocks)

FLHTC classic has the tourpak added ( *** this I think the value leader- for my needs anyway)

FLHTCU ultra has tourpak, rear speakers, lower fairings, CB radio and intercom

FLHTK Limited- all the above but some cool cosmetics and for 2010 and 2011 had the 103" while the other models were 96"

so those are the models.

changes with harleys are incremental, they rarely change more than 1 thing a year so it is best to zero in on your budget and shop from there.

you will find motors in 88, 95 ( bored version of the 88) , 96 ( stroked) and 103" ( bored version of the 96") sizes, 5 and 6 speed trannys, and the current frame was introduced for 2009. ( CVO models may have 110" motors)

carbs were offered on lower end models to 2006, injection has been through a couple of versions- the version post 2007 is probably the best- the pre 2002 was a nightmare for some


my first day on a Harley touring bike was 500 miles, the second was 800 miles--- thats what you are in for...

enjoy.


mike

 

Too bad you're in Florida. Myers-Duren HD, here in Tulsa, has (or maybe "had" by now) a 2011 used Ultra Classic for $16,999. But it is a "this week" only sale, and there's no telling if he has it still or not.

Look around and you can find some great deals. Enjoy! I know you will.

 

thanks guys very much for the info i really cannot wait!!

 

as you zero in on specific questions, ask away.

Mike

 

depending on budget,02 is a very good year right up to 04, 05 had some valve seal issues,any 02-06 can have problems with cam chain tensioners,they can be upgraded.07-08 96 inch motor and 6 speed gearbox(first year bugs)09 also good year,new frame bigger rear tire.wouldnt go earlier than 02 hard to find parts and small axels and week sing arms.10 and up cat in head pipe.

 

for 2 up,i would shy away from the custom models(they have an x in the letter designation)they use lowered shocks in the rear and the ride suffers.tourpacks make for a happy wife.......

 

What is your budget?

 

well as for budget obviously like everyone else im trying to get as low as possible, id feel comfortable as high as 12,500 but ive also got a few local to me that are ultra classics, a 98 and a 97 that are 7500 and 8700 respectively, what do you guys think?

 

I first would suggest that if you are not really sure what you would want, to find a dealer that is hosting a "demo" days. You can go look, touch and ride about everything the Moco has to offer. I myself go by the motto that "you ain't got a ride unless you gotta glide" Also remember that "Black" bikes are faster !! This alone is just my 2 cents worth. Happy Trails......