2008 SG - Help
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When I bought my 08 in 2010, it had 2400 miles on it. The dealer said the previous owner was "afraid" of it so he hardly rode it. Maybe he was a new rider or maybe it was something else? Regardless, it was a great deal for me.
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great find
don't worry about ABS as someone else above mentioned, if it has it great if not no worry not many had it back then
you do want to make sure it has cruise though cause you are going to use it on the highway!
don't worry about ABS as someone else above mentioned, if it has it great if not no worry not many had it back then
you do want to make sure it has cruise though cause you are going to use it on the highway!
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From: Lynchburg, Va
Having owned two softails and now my SG, I wouldn't go back to a counterbalanced engine. The rubber mounted engines are much smoother at speed than the "B" engines. You don't get that slight buzzing and tingly feeling in your hands.
As for the 08 you are looking at, I wouldn't hesitate on that one.
Shakey
As for the 08 you are looking at, I wouldn't hesitate on that one.
Shakey
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From: ST. Louis
Having owned two softails and now my SG, I wouldn't go back to a counterbalanced engine. The rubber mounted engines are much smoother at speed than the "B" engines. You don't get that slight buzzing and tingly feeling in your hands.
As for the 08 you are looking at, I wouldn't hesitate on that one.
Shakey
As for the 08 you are looking at, I wouldn't hesitate on that one.
Shakey
Don't worry about vibrating at idle. It will be smooth as silk on the road.
I love my cruise control. But that may not be a concern for you.
+1 this. I have the exact same issue. Awesome bike, but the vibes are stout from 1200 to 1800 rpms. I too installed the Glide-Pro. 09's and up don't have the vibe issues that I'm aware of.
Just my two cents
Just my two cents
I agree, that's a helluva price. You'll notice a lot more vibration with the SG. I installed a Glide-Pro front motor mount on mine and it really calmed it down, but it's far from smooth - at least I can see through my rear-view mirrors at idle now. I plan on installing the rest of the Glide-Pro system in the winter. Other than that, they're great bikes.
Congrats and welcome to the forum!
Congrats and welcome to the forum!
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