08 Road Glide ??'s
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From: Jersey
08 Road Glide ??'s
Hello, I'm thinking of purchasing an 08 Road glide with 30,000 miles. I have a dyna to trade, just want a tourer. Anyone have any advice in what to look for with this year and model, any issues and should I be concerned with the mileage? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I can't afford a much newer tourer at this point, thanks again!
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...... the '08 was a transition year.
.... old frame w/ upgrades to larger tank, better brakes from the '07
...... unaware of specific issues regarding this model year.
........ if it's priced right, buy it & ride it for many/many happy miles.
.... old frame w/ upgrades to larger tank, better brakes from the '07
...... unaware of specific issues regarding this model year.
........ if it's priced right, buy it & ride it for many/many happy miles.
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From: outskirts of ba habba
I have over 60k on my '08....
Upgraded the compensator to SE version at 40k....
Change fluids at recommended intervals, and tires as needed....
If the price is within your comfort zone, jump on it !!!
Upgraded the compensator to SE version at 40k....
Change fluids at recommended intervals, and tires as needed....
If the price is within your comfort zone, jump on it !!!
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From: Denver Colorado
Only thing I have found was that the sprocket bearing was bad - split in half - caught it when I put new rubber on the rear at 10,000. Runs strong. 6 gal tank, security, cruise, ABS (Brembo). 18mm bungs on the O2 sensors so you can run wide band sensors if you go down the auto tune path.
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