2008 Street Glide
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 169
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You've got a good bike with low miles. I love my 08 and have no intention of chasing another model or year, but with that said I simply refuse to get on a newer bike so I'm not tempted. I say make it your own and ride the wheels off of it because once you start to chase the next best thing, it will never end.
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6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: SE Michigan
You've got a good bike with low miles. I love my 08 and have no intention of chasing another model or year, but with that said I simply refuse to get on a newer bike so I'm not tempted. I say make it your own and ride the wheels off of it because once you start to chase the next best thing, it will never end.
Tourer
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 483
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From: Wisconsin
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 575
Likes: 4
From: SouthWestern Ontario
Ibewlinelife, that is a gorgeous bike. Good luck, whatever you decide to do.
If you find yourself on my side of the river give me a shout and I'll show you how easy you can get a 180mm tire on the back, whatever you want on the front, upgrade the gearing to that of an '09up, improve handling and looks for a lot less money than you would think. It is possible to make all these upgrades and still end up with a lighter weight bike than an '09 and for less $ than moving to an '09up. Makes for a great winter project.
We got lots of winter left.
If interested read my thread linked below. I haven't seen an '09 yet that I would want to trade for.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-a-how-to.html
If you find yourself on my side of the river give me a shout and I'll show you how easy you can get a 180mm tire on the back, whatever you want on the front, upgrade the gearing to that of an '09up, improve handling and looks for a lot less money than you would think. It is possible to make all these upgrades and still end up with a lighter weight bike than an '09 and for less $ than moving to an '09up. Makes for a great winter project.
We got lots of winter left. If interested read my thread linked below. I haven't seen an '09 yet that I would want to trade for.https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-a-how-to.html
Last edited by Recycled; Feb 7, 2014 at 11:32 PM. Reason: added link
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 241
Likes: 2
From: Bristol TN
They are touring Harley's with the motor and trams and swing arm mounted in rubber. They all will get the wobble no matter what year but not as bad as the 08 and older ones. I would not trade my 08 for no new one made it is damn near paid for. It's got every thing the 09 and ups have except the new frame and swing Arm and 180 rear tire. The way I ride the new ones will do nothing for me. Personally they are getting to be put togher cheaper every year. If you want a 09 and up get you one if you like the big tire but if I decide I want a bigger tire it want be a 180 like all the new ones anybody can go buy it will have at least a 230 and not every one on the road will have one.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 241
Likes: 2
From: Bristol TN
Ibewlinelife, that is a gorgeous bike. Good luck, whatever you decide to do.
If you find yourself on my side of the river give me a shout and I'll show you how easy you can get a 180mm tire on the back, whatever you want on the front, upgrade the gearing to that of an '09up, improve handling and looks for a lot less money than you would think. It is possible to make all these upgrades and still end up with a lighter weight bike than an '09 and for less $ than moving to an '09up. Makes for a great winter project. We got lots of winter left. If interested read my thread linked below. I haven't seen an '09 yet that I would want to trade for.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-a-how-to.html
If you find yourself on my side of the river give me a shout and I'll show you how easy you can get a 180mm tire on the back, whatever you want on the front, upgrade the gearing to that of an '09up, improve handling and looks for a lot less money than you would think. It is possible to make all these upgrades and still end up with a lighter weight bike than an '09 and for less $ than moving to an '09up. Makes for a great winter project.
We got lots of winter left. If interested read my thread linked below. I haven't seen an '09 yet that I would want to trade for.https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-a-how-to.html