Well, after much back and forth with the dealer, I pulled the trigger on a new '09 Black EGC. I'm trading in an '08 Heritage Classic (also black). My OTD cost is 8k. Considering I'm getting ABS, cruise, 23l tank, and tunes, I'm happy with the deal. I'm not happy to have to ride in 4 C to close the deal, but I'll survive.

I made the trade as I find much of my riding is longer trips - I'm planning a 3 to 4 week road trip for this summer. I found the 19l tank on the Heritage was a limiting factor last year. I found myself wishing for tunes on those hours driving long straight roads and often wished I had cruise control. And while I hope to never have to use the ABS, I rather have in case. So while the Heritage served me well over 29,000km, I'm looking forward to clocking some serious miles on the bagger- as soon as the weather here starts cooperating.

I'm not yet committed to doing stage one on this bike, but I'll be monitoring the performance of the bike and this thread to make up my mind. If I do it, it will probably be at the first service.

See you on the by ways.

 

Have fun and ride safe. That GRIN on your face may be hard to wipe off though after the trip.....will need to thaw it out !

 

enjoy, I'm sure you will like the upgrade. I traded up from a 90 Heritage Classic. It doesn't get any better this.

 

Once you are on the your new EGC.. you wont notice the 4' weather!
Congrats, enjoy and ride safe!!

 

Congrats !.

Freezing won't matter,

Thorey

 

It was -3 C when i left for work on my 09 Street Glide this morning. I had a frozen grin when I got to work. But it was still a grin nonetheless. It's now a balmy +6 C as i leave to go home. Taking the loooong way home.

 

You damn Canucks are crazy

 

Great decision! You're going to love the "dark side".... If you get down Montana way, give me a yell, just drop me PM and I'll map out some great rides, or perhaps even ride with you for a while.... Congrats!

 

Welcome to the DARK SIDE! And of course the cold side for your ride home from the dealer! Welcome to the Bagger family!

Ride Safe, Mike