New 09 Street Glide Woes
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Sure could use some advice. Just traded my 08 Road King for a new 09 Street Glide. I was told that with the new frame design that the ride was a whole lot better. That's a crock because I and the wife are really dissappointed in the ride of the new bike. I'm running 35 lbs. in the tires and 25 in the shocks and it beats us up like crazy. It only has 150 miles on it now and have changed the seat to our old Road King redone seat and it is still like a hardtail.
Anybody had this problem and what can I do to make it better.
My body is too old for that abuse anymore and my hemmorids are thinking about taking revenge on me.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Anybody had this problem and what can I do to make it better.
My body is too old for that abuse anymore and my hemmorids are thinking about taking revenge on me.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Last edited by BIGRSRK08; 08-25-2009 at 10:17 PM.
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I agree the 09 suspension SUCKS!! I ride solo and actually run 45-50 lbs in the shocks. Its much better than when I ran with the lower pressure. People seem to think that the shocks are the same as the prior years, I know I did. When I first got the bike I put 15 lbs in the shocks and figured I was good....Not a good ride..;-)) put 45lbs and its much better. You may want to swap out the shocks or at least put the standard length shocks on and get rid of the SG shocks. Good luck, I know it sucks to buy a new bike and wish you didnt trade the old one...I know all too well.
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Sure could use some advice. Just traded my 08 Road King for a new 09 Street Glide. I was told that with the new frame design that the ride was a whole lot better. That's a crock because I and the wife are really dissappointed in the ride of the new bike. I'm running 35 lbs. in the tires and 25 in the shocks and it beats us up like crazy. It only has 150 miles on it now and have changed the seat to our old Road King redone seat and it is still like a hardtail.
Anybody had this problem and what can I do to make it better.
My body is too old for that abuse anymore and my hemmorids are thinking about taking revenge on me.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Anybody had this problem and what can I do to make it better.
My body is too old for that abuse anymore and my hemmorids are thinking about taking revenge on me.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Gotta agree. While the new frame does handle way better than the previous years, it is alot more harsh. Maybe not hardtail harsh but it isn't as smooth of a ride as previous years. Unfortunately because of footing problems I am looking into lowering mine which is gonna make it worse.
And to those who asked the OP about riding it first. There is only so much you can tell on a test ride. I myself got to take an 09 out for a few hours before buying it. Most only get an around the block or couple of miles ride. Personally I was paying more attention to the handling characteristics than anything. Didn't notice the ride was more harsh right away. That comes after a full day of riding.
And to those who asked the OP about riding it first. There is only so much you can tell on a test ride. I myself got to take an 09 out for a few hours before buying it. Most only get an around the block or couple of miles ride. Personally I was paying more attention to the handling characteristics than anything. Didn't notice the ride was more harsh right away. That comes after a full day of riding.