Having gone to the dark side and bought my first Harley I am completing my dark transition by selling the second bike in my garage to help fund a Road King. Trouble is do I look for a deal on an 08 or go for a 09. Oh bugger and I was having trouble just picking a colour. Gentlemen I need your thoughts.

 

Unless there's something specific about the '09 you want, save some money and find a deal on an '08.

Although, you will have to deal with the mental anguish of your new bike already being a year old.&nbsp\\;

I bought my '05 a couple of weeks before the '06s came out. That year they changed to the HK stereo, I could have kicked myself, but I've solved that problem now with the Hogtunes amp &amp\\; speakers.&nbsp\\;

 

The '09 is 35 pounds heavier, but the '09&nbsp\\;is likely a better handler. Do I care&nbsp\\;when my&nbsp\\;'08 handles perfectly well for the type of bike it is? No. Does this bike need to be slower or heavier than it is? No.
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The '09 has a 17' front and 180 rear, I prefer the classic skinny 16'&nbsp\\;front and rear on my '08 - it's a RKC after all, though maybe I'll change my mind when I see an '09 in the flesh.&nbsp\\;
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In short, IMO, get an '08, esp. if&nbsp\\;you can save $$.
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Depends on the deal you can get on an '08 and how fast you want the bike. If prices and delivery are comparable then go with the new model.

 

What colors are you considering?

 

plus 1 if the&nbsp\\; 09 has what you want go for the new, if 08 gets you a better deal then you still have a great bike&nbsp\\;

 

I would go for the 2009....

 

Thanks guys. I can't post anything longer than this at the moment!

 

I'd say go '09.&nbsp\\; If that new frame is all it's cracked up to be, handling alone will make the difference.&nbsp\\; Bigger rear tire, and 17 on front, all good.&nbsp\\; If you don't ride hard in the twisties, and handling isn't an issue, I'd say go '08. JMHO.

 

yep if i had to buy one now i would go for the 09-ride safe