Best year for Street Glide
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
Harleys change incrementally.
there is almost always progress, get the newest model your budget will allow.
if looking at 2014 models, you can easily compare the added features on the 'Special' compared to the 'regular' Street Glide on the H-D website
Mike
there is almost always progress, get the newest model your budget will allow.
if looking at 2014 models, you can easily compare the added features on the 'Special' compared to the 'regular' Street Glide on the H-D website
Mike
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Just my thoughts here, I would get a "last year" model, prior to HD making a change and starting something new that has to have the bugs worked out.
2006, last year of the 88's (first year of the street glide)
2011 last year of the 96's (not positive on this, may be 2010)
2013 last year of the non Rushmore models
When my budget allows, I am waiting a 2013 RGU.
2006, last year of the 88's (first year of the street glide)
2011 last year of the 96's (not positive on this, may be 2010)
2013 last year of the non Rushmore models
When my budget allows, I am waiting a 2013 RGU.
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IF your vertically challenged,the 06-07 has the old frame that is a tad lower and narrower,the 08 also has old frame but 6 gallon tan makes it feel bulkier.and 08 is kind of a bastard year. 09 would ne my choice new frame no cat.
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Thanks for all the good input. Im 6Ft 200lb so I can handle any size changes. I just checked out a couple around my area. Found a 2010 FXHX, 3K mi, $14,500 eager to sell so probably would sell for $13,500. Perfect cond. So deals are out there. Im just starting to look for the best bargain and least miles.
So the newer models don't have cats?
So the newer models don't have cats?
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Believe the first year FLHX 103" was 2012, so a 2013 yr might have all the bugs out.
Keep my eye out for a deal on a 2013. Surly someone wants to get reid of a 13 for a Rushmore.
Keep my eye out for a deal on a 2013. Surly someone wants to get reid of a 13 for a Rushmore.