looking for input on street glide purchase
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Cruiser
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From: Lake City, MI
looking for input on street glide purchase
This is the year to get back on a bike, it has been three years without . My last ride was an 07 street glide. Loved my street glide, so that is the bike I will be purchasing again.Looking for pros and cons on street glides years 07 to current. Not really thinking new, cant afford. But is the 103 in motor worth saving a little more to purchase? Also abs brakes and new frame on new models compared to the 07. Is there a year of street glide that stands out above the rest?
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I would go for the 103 motor if you can. It also comes with SE compensator and oil cooler. When I got my 2010, I wanted the 103 but the funds ran out. I am going back and forth with the 107 kit.
I would also look at 2009 and newer. I like the new frame an bigger rear tire.
Is color something thats important? That may determine what years you will want to look at.
I would also look at 2009 and newer. I like the new frame an bigger rear tire.
Is color something thats important? That may determine what years you will want to look at.
I'm with luc.who.
I also suggest the 103 as it's a great platform to start from. Many, many options to achieve any goal you want.
I also think the new frame is a huge upgrade from the previous one. Bigger rear tire could be a factor but doesn't really break a deal in my opinion.
I would highly recommend getting one with ABS. It's a fantasic feature that will get the bike stopped safely in an emergency situation in less than ideal conditions. I've used it personally and it works just as advertised...
I also suggest the 103 as it's a great platform to start from. Many, many options to achieve any goal you want.
I also think the new frame is a huge upgrade from the previous one. Bigger rear tire could be a factor but doesn't really break a deal in my opinion.
I would highly recommend getting one with ABS. It's a fantasic feature that will get the bike stopped safely in an emergency situation in less than ideal conditions. I've used it personally and it works just as advertised...
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I would go for the 103 motor if you can. It also comes with SE compensator and oil cooler. When I got my 2010, I wanted the 103 but the funds ran out. I am going back and forth with the 107 kit.
I would also look at 2009 and newer. I like the new frame an bigger rear tire.
Is color something thats important? That may determine what years you will want to look at.
I would also look at 2009 and newer. I like the new frame an bigger rear tire.
Is color something thats important? That may determine what years you will want to look at.
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Cruiser
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Was there a year the sg had 2 into 1 exhaust? Was that mostly cosmetic, or were there performance issues?
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There was year with a 2 into 1 I am not sure what year it was. I think it was 2010. I would put a greater preference on the 6-speed transmission than the motor size. My buddies who do not have the 6-Speed cannot keep up. I have the 103 with the ABS in a 2012 model. I love the bike, it has great power, great stopping ability. A motor can always be punched out in the future to a larger size if needed as well.
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