Looking for advice on a Street Glide
#22
09-04-2015 | 04:34 AM
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Congrats on the bike. I have an 08 SG, while I do agree the 09+ are great bikes and better frames, I absolutely love my 2008 Also because I found it with 9,000 miles with stage 1 and a good bit of extras for $9500 on Craigslist so I couldn't pass it up. I love the street glides, and I'm sure when you're on it smiling ear to ear you will as well
#23
09-04-2015 | 07:38 AM
Thanks for the input, but wasn't really addressing the question. I did think about just adding a fairing to mine, but it's more than just the look of the bike. My bike has 64,000 miles on it. It's got some leaks and creaks that just come with an older bike. I'd like something newer.
Now, I love my bike and have zero desire for something newer, bigger, badder, etc..... Only you know if you will be content with a "fixed-up" older bike or will, in some time, want even a newer bike. Good luck in your venture.
#24
09-04-2015 | 11:22 AM
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Jaye: I bought a low-mileage (5800) 2011 SG in mint condition for $16K. With that said, even though it already had the Daymaker and LED's in the rear, I have spent thousands in changing the wheels, tires, front and rear shocks and upgrading the stereo amp and speakers as the OEM parts just aren't the best.
Now, I love my bike and have zero desire for something newer, bigger, badder, etc..... Only you know if you will be content with a "fixed-up" older bike or will, in some time, want even a newer bike. Good luck in your venture.
Now, I love my bike and have zero desire for something newer, bigger, badder, etc..... Only you know if you will be content with a "fixed-up" older bike or will, in some time, want even a newer bike. Good luck in your venture.
#25
09-04-2015 | 12:07 PM
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I've been wanting an SG for awhile now. It's just the bike that catches my eye. I hadn't rode in a long time, so instead of rushing out and buying a $15-25k bike, I bought an old Road King to get back in the saddle. Well, I've put several thousand miles on it already, and I love to ride now as much as I did when I was young... so time for the new bike.
My questions are these:
I'm looking at a few used bikes 2012, 2013, and 2014 year models. Is there anything specific to model that I should be looking for when I compare these three years? Is there any new feature on the '14 that is just a can't do without it feature?
Just looking for thoughts and advice. Any response is appreciated.
My questions are these:
I'm looking at a few used bikes 2012, 2013, and 2014 year models. Is there anything specific to model that I should be looking for when I compare these three years? Is there any new feature on the '14 that is just a can't do without it feature?
Just looking for thoughts and advice. Any response is appreciated.
#26
09-04-2015 | 12:20 PM
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With the deal I got, I'll happily buy some shocks if I'm not happy.
#27
09-04-2015 | 12:31 PM
Congrats! She looks sweet! Now, she needs wheels, tires, sound system, touring bags, lowers, cam........
Have fun spending money on your new gf.
#28
09-04-2015 | 12:50 PM
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#29
09-04-2015 | 12:53 PM
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#30
09-04-2015 | 01:00 PM
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