Touring bike update
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Yes exhaust routing was new for 2009, but the suspension wasn't changed. The frame was changed (machine stamped and not welded anymore), the exhaust was re-routed, and the back tire got wider in 2009.
All other major changes were made a year earlier for the 2008 model year- that is six-gallon tank, Isolated Drive System (or "Cush Drive"), six speed transmission, ABS option, Throttle-By-Wire, Electronic Cruise Control, etc.
All other major changes were made a year earlier for the 2008 model year- that is six-gallon tank, Isolated Drive System (or "Cush Drive"), six speed transmission, ABS option, Throttle-By-Wire, Electronic Cruise Control, etc.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
OP if you want to track changes, search for
2009 model year technical forum .pdf
that'll get you the dealer docs from the model year introduction - and you can read up on the changes from 2008.
for bonus points, do the same for 2010, 2011 and track other changes.
good reading.
H-D historically goes with minor changes year to year, it is rare that they make a big change, so 2009 will stand out as the previous frame was little changed from 1982
Mike
2009 model year technical forum .pdf
that'll get you the dealer docs from the model year introduction - and you can read up on the changes from 2008.
for bonus points, do the same for 2010, 2011 and track other changes.
good reading.
H-D historically goes with minor changes year to year, it is rare that they make a big change, so 2009 will stand out as the previous frame was little changed from 1982
Mike
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