07 Road Glide with mods or 08 with ABS??
#23
RE: 07 Road Glide with mods or 08 with ABS??
I really do like my 08 RG w/ABS but I wouldn't have held out for an ABS bike. The dealer had the color I wanted and it had ABS so I bought it. I am not sure of all of the differences between the 07 and 08 but it sounds like you will save quite a few bucks on the 07. For me, I like to buy new so I know every mile that was put on it. I also prefer the black engines on the 08 versus the 07's silver but that's just me.
#24
RE: 07 Road Glide with mods or 08 with ABS??
I just traded in a 07 FLTR for a 08 FLTR, the reason I did was I was getting ready to do some engine upgrades and was priceing them when I found the 08 already with the upgraded engine.
The 08 is a somewhat more comfortable ride do to the IDS and the tranny is allot quieter. Of course the 6 gal gas tank is a plus and the TBW is a nice touch.
I don't have ABS but the new Brembos give you a better brake system.
Warranty is another reason I made the trade, if I would have did the upgrade on the 07 it would not have been covered, but the 08 is.
Either way you go the Roadglide is a great platform and you will enjoy it.
#25
RE: 07 Road Glide with mods or 08 with ABS??
Love my O8 Road Glide, black motor, brembo's, ABS, not completely sold on TBW yet but it hasn't been a problem and 6 gallon tank. I done some cosmetic enhancements but nothing to the motor. Still waiting on aSE Road Glide to be introduced and if/when that happens, I'll wait until the last year it will be made and ****** one up - 2010 or 2011.
Also, can't go wrong with any of the touring bikes though - I love the Road Kings and all Bat Wing bikes as well, in particualar the Ultra - it's my wifes favorite.
#26
RE: 07 Road Glide with mods or 08 with ABS??
I have the 08 R Glide w/ ABS, and would have taken the same bike w/o, if I could have.
That said their new Brembo ABS system is trick (light and state of the art) when compared to older HD ABS (police bikes like my 06 R King / ABS).
I think there are other things to consider though: warranty; HD system upgrades over the 07; getting your bike your way, instead of the jefe's way; etc.
All in all, it is a great decision to have to make. I love it when I get to make choices like these!
That said their new Brembo ABS system is trick (light and state of the art) when compared to older HD ABS (police bikes like my 06 R King / ABS).
I think there are other things to consider though: warranty; HD system upgrades over the 07; getting your bike your way, instead of the jefe's way; etc.
All in all, it is a great decision to have to make. I love it when I get to make choices like these!
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