07 vs. 09 Road Glide???
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The five to six gallon tank probably wouldn't entice me to upgrade. But, I gotta say, the frame and suspension are quite nice. I can ride the twisties at almost (*almost*) the same speed I do my Beamer K1200RS. (Of course, I ride like an old man and the Beamer is pushing 600 lbs.) In fact, I haven't touched the K since buying the 2009 FLHR this March. Well, except to attach a battery tender.
I'd say do it if you have the coin.
I'd say do it if you have the coin.
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I'd suggest you visit your local dealer and spend ~$150 (or whatever your dealer charges) and rent a 2009 FLTR for a day.
Then you'll know whether or not it's worth the $ to you to trade in.
IMO, they are completely different bikes. I rented an 08 for a day and thought it was nice, but not great. The 2009 (imo) is great.
Then you'll know whether or not it's worth the $ to you to trade in.
IMO, they are completely different bikes. I rented an 08 for a day and thought it was nice, but not great. The 2009 (imo) is great.
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I'd suggest you visit your local dealer and spend ~$150 (or whatever your dealer charges) and rent a 2009 FLTR for a day.
Then you'll know whether or not it's worth the $ to you to trade in.
IMO, they are completely different bikes. I rented an 08 for a day and thought it was nice, but not great. The 2009 (imo) is great.
Then you'll know whether or not it's worth the $ to you to trade in.
IMO, they are completely different bikes. I rented an 08 for a day and thought it was nice, but not great. The 2009 (imo) is great.
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Too each his owns butt........... you have already taken the loss and depreciation on a new bike. If it is meeting your needs...you would be crazy to trade for a new one and lose all of that depreciation again.
Calm down... enjoy your bike. Nothing is that much better that you need to take a $5-10K loss.
R. Todd
Calm down... enjoy your bike. Nothing is that much better that you need to take a $5-10K loss.
R. Todd
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Wow, what responses, I went from a 01 EG standard to an 08 RG. I love my new bike but would not go for a newer one for the reasons you have stated. 5 to 6 gallon tank. Gee so you have to stop a whole 1/2 hour sooner or 30-40 miles. Big deal, frame change, I read a lot of threads about cupping tires, and wobble from the 09's. The tires are availble only from the dealer at this point. My .02 is unless you are either having issues or extremely high mileage on your ride is to keep it for another year of two.