2nd guess yourself
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lynchburg, Va
Why not take that 10K and do some serious upgrades to your 07? New paint, motor work? Whatever trips your trigger. That will probably make you happier than a new "stock" bike.
Shakey
Shakey
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,308
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From: Central Texas
I test rode a '12 SG ... nice enough, smooth ride..motor was ok.
But it wasn't my bike ! Does that make any sense??
I have my 07 SG set up just the way I want it...never had any mechanical problem with it. And ... My bike is paid for .. Why take on a note just to keep up with the jones' ? (so to speak)
But it wasn't my bike ! Does that make any sense??
I have my 07 SG set up just the way I want it...never had any mechanical problem with it. And ... My bike is paid for .. Why take on a note just to keep up with the jones' ? (so to speak)
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 702
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From: Kawartha lakes, Ontario, Canada
I traded my '01 ultra in on a '10 ultra and consider it a mistake. I had very few issues with my '01, it was twice the bike the new one is. The new bike is taller, the balance point seems higher, TBW has a noticeble delay, 6th gear is pretty much useless unless you regularly run above 75mph, neutral hunting can be tough. I've spent $5,000.00 trying to make this thing feel like a harley and it don't. I want my 01 back!
That being said, a lot of folks like the newer bikes, all I know is after 35 years of riding harley this thing does not feel like one to me. IMHO
That being said, a lot of folks like the newer bikes, all I know is after 35 years of riding harley this thing does not feel like one to me. IMHO
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 161
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From: Hampton Roads, VA
I went from a '07 SG to '11 SG. I wanted the 6-gal tank, TBW, additional motor mount, ABS. Saw the '11 with all that plus the Powerpack and cruise and went for it. Now, I was on the fence since the changes made in '09. The Sunglo Merlot and 103 were probably the sealing factors. Do I miss my '07? A little, but 2900 miles in on the '11 and the changes are growing on me. I hadn't made any major changes to the '07, that helps. So for me, it was worth the coin, but that's just me.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Central Texas
add a touring stablizer "if you dont have one" and be thankful
you have an 07, they aren't that plentiful because of the strike
at Hrley Davidson back in the earley 07.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Linden New Jersey
I have been doing some thinking on moving up to a new RG myself.
Went for a test ride on an brand new bike and pulling back into the lot, saw my 08 sitting there and thought that the new bike wasn't worth the difference.
Instead, I had a concrete patio poured in the backyard, bought a patio bar, had a 6' vinyl fence put up and bought a above ground pool. Oh yeah, I still got my bike
Went for a test ride on an brand new bike and pulling back into the lot, saw my 08 sitting there and thought that the new bike wasn't worth the difference.
Instead, I had a concrete patio poured in the backyard, bought a patio bar, had a 6' vinyl fence put up and bought a above ground pool. Oh yeah, I still got my bike
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From: x
I guess I'm one of the believers. Went from 2007 SG to a 2012 SG. It is a better bike in every respect. Especially the handling and surefooted nature of the newer bike. I am easily 10-15 mph faster for virtually any maneuver, riding conditions than I was with the old one. That said, both are only lightly customized--if you did the more substantive upgrades to your older one you may have a different result. But "stock"--there is just no comparison
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Seattle, WA
I tend to agree with Shakey ...
... replace rubber bushings and motor mounts, etc. ... refresh motor with either factory rebuild or locally done (maybe look at a new crate motor ... 120R ...?) ... if you have a mind to, you could look at replacing the trans internals with 6-spd gears ... freshen up the paint maybe or have some pinstriping done ... call it good ...
All of that could be done for probably less than half the cost of new ...
R/
'Chop
