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2008 Street Glide
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Arizona
I have an 08. My budy has a 2011...I can't tell the difference.ive Ridden his..and now with fat overlay fenders and 5 inch stretched bags...They look the same also.
And for power....I have a tuner...we race up the on ramp I beat him every time 98 vs 103...He has a harley dealer tune...Both have intakes and exhaust....now if we're doing 70 and we both roll on ..He pulls away slowley....but in racing I win...
I would not sell unless I went to 2014.but I'm to cheap....I would spend that money on my 08 anyway
And for power....I have a tuner...we race up the on ramp I beat him every time 98 vs 103...He has a harley dealer tune...Both have intakes and exhaust....now if we're doing 70 and we both roll on ..He pulls away slowley....but in racing I win...
I would not sell unless I went to 2014.but I'm to cheap....I would spend that money on my 08 anyway
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6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: SE Michigan
Very nice bikes!!
I think it might be me.. When I click on a photo it prompts a message from the forum.. being a new member I think I have to wait?
Hmmm.... What are some of the main reasons the '09 and up are that much better?
Hmmm.... What are some of the main reasons the '09 and up are that much better?
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6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: SE Michigan
Also wanted to say Thanks again for all the great input and ideas, I really appreciate it!!
I have looked at a few of the 2014 Street Glide Specials.. They are awesome bikes and the GPS would be really nice.. Seen a few things that looked kinda cheap which took a little away from the bike.. That is really why I asked myself this question.. Is it really worth spending around $10k more for a new bike?
I have an 08. My budy has a 2011...I can't tell the difference.ive Ridden his..and now with fat overlay fenders and 5 inch stretched bags...They look the same also.
And for power....I have a tuner...we race up the on ramp I beat him every time 98 vs 103...He has a harley dealer tune...Both have intakes and exhaust....now if we're doing 70 and we both roll on ..He pulls away slowley....but in racing I win...
I would not sell unless I went to 2014.but I'm to cheap....I would spend that money on my 08 anyway
And for power....I have a tuner...we race up the on ramp I beat him every time 98 vs 103...He has a harley dealer tune...Both have intakes and exhaust....now if we're doing 70 and we both roll on ..He pulls away slowley....but in racing I win...
I would not sell unless I went to 2014.but I'm to cheap....I would spend that money on my 08 anyway
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Actually, for the 2009 model year, Harley introduced a new frame, new swingarm, and a revised engine-mounting system, all intended to add more load capacity and better handling.
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From: Log home in SE Michigan full time. Log cabin in east TN, Smoky Mountians part time
I like my 08' being its lower than the 09's....plus I lowered it more. Not because i'm short....I'm 6'-0 and like the ol' school low look.
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Southeast GA
I've had 4 touring bikes, an '03, '08, '10, & a 2012, all with at least a stage 1 and aftermarket headers. My 2008 Street Glide was nice but my main issue with it was the high gearing, the annoying 5th gear whine, and in the summertime ran the hottest of any bike I've owned.
I was saying earlier to get an '09 or newer if you really wanted to spend a lot of money fixing one up because of the design issues above and in my opinion the 180 tire is really desirable.
There's nothing wrong with keeping and riding the bike you have. I just don't think I would spend the kind of money you're talking about on an '08. Just my opinion.
I was saying earlier to get an '09 or newer if you really wanted to spend a lot of money fixing one up because of the design issues above and in my opinion the 180 tire is really desirable.
There's nothing wrong with keeping and riding the bike you have. I just don't think I would spend the kind of money you're talking about on an '08. Just my opinion.
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MOD and ROLL what you have, I wasnt sure what I was looking for. I knew I wanted a bagger to MOD. Actually I was seeking a RG and ended up with an 03 SG Ann Ed. No regrets..., have 21/18 spokes and luv it.
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6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: SE Michigan
I've had 4 touring bikes, an '03, '08, '10, & a 2012, all with at least a stage 1 and aftermarket headers. My 2008 Street Glide was nice but my main issue with it was the high gearing, the annoying 5th gear whine, and in the summertime ran the hottest of any bike I've owned.
I was saying earlier to get an '09 or newer if you really wanted to spend a lot of money fixing one up because of the design issues above and in my opinion the 180 tire is really desirable.
There's nothing wrong with keeping and riding the bike you have. I just don't think I would spend the kind of money you're talking about on an '08. Just my opinion.
I was saying earlier to get an '09 or newer if you really wanted to spend a lot of money fixing one up because of the design issues above and in my opinion the 180 tire is really desirable.
There's nothing wrong with keeping and riding the bike you have. I just don't think I would spend the kind of money you're talking about on an '08. Just my opinion.
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a properly tuned 08 will not run any hotter than an 09,and u can get a new 68 tooth rear sprocket(with or without ids) and have the same gearing as the 09,only advantage is the stiffer frame and bigger tire.