Would you pass up a pre-2009 because it hasn't got the updated frame?
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12-09-2010, 10:02 PM
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#122
12-09-2010, 10:09 PM
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After riding a '76 and '78 for over 30 years, my new '08 UC is a dream come true. Can't speak for the new frame. I just know that after riding those shaking, wobbling, vibrating, Electra Glides - who seemed to be trying to come apart at 70mph, the '08 UC is in another class totally. 96" motor, ABS, and a Stage 1. Lovin' it. I guess it's where you came from.
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12-09-2010, 10:20 PM
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No I would not, 99% of the riders out there couldn't tell the difference if it was possible for an objective test. Anyone who has bought one is biased, and the 2 frame types are set up different anyways, different sized wheels and tires just for starters. Get what you like and don't fall for all the hype.
#125
12-10-2010, 12:21 AM
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If you just want a relaxing tourer, then taking advantage of the lower sale values of the pre09 bikes might be a great deal and give you some cash for making it the way you want it.
If you like getting on it a bit in the twisties then it might make more sense to pony up for 09 or newer.
If you have any thought at all of trading it in the next couple of years, then get the new one.
#126
12-10-2010, 01:19 AM
how in the world did we, who have the 08 and older frames ever survive? the new frames are supposed to be great, but they've not stood the test of time. the 08 and older frames work just fine, and i would not trade mine in to get the new one with the hockey pucks for motormounts at the first bend of the downtubes. stopping a continuous run of tubing at the first bend of the downtube to weld in a perpendicular piece of tubing to capture the hockey puck? that's what you get with the 09 and newer frame. most guys tend to like the new frame. i'm very happy to own my now antique 08. i would not shy away from an older bike at all, as long as it was in good shape. some of us just don't feel the need for the newest whiz bang gizmo that comes out, thanks anyway. when the v-rod/revolution motor comes out in the touring, i'm guessing the same folks will think their pre revolution powered machines are obsolete, go figure.
#127
12-10-2010, 05:12 AM
Traded my 08 because the wife rear ended me at a light. She got a different bike and I traded mine for a 11 RGU. Love the new bike. Loved the old bike. I will love the next bike.
To answer the original question, if you can afford new, buy it. If you wanna save money, get what you can afford or willing to spend......... and love it.
Who ever bought a new toy and frowned when they looked at it?
On that note, why does everyone have to be stoic when they ride? Is it the heavy concentration of piloting the ride? Is it the need to look tough? What's up with that? I normally smile the whole time I am riding it.
To answer the original question, if you can afford new, buy it. If you wanna save money, get what you can afford or willing to spend......... and love it.
Who ever bought a new toy and frowned when they looked at it?
On that note, why does everyone have to be stoic when they ride? Is it the heavy concentration of piloting the ride? Is it the need to look tough? What's up with that? I normally smile the whole time I am riding it.
#129
12-10-2010, 08:01 AM
I've never ridden an '09 or later bike, but am a recent new owner of a an '08 Road King. Coming straight from 30+ years of riding sport bikes, the last of which was a Ducati 851, I was quite surprised at how well my Road King handles.
I was expecting it to be heavy, slow, and cumbersome, but it's really not. Once in motion, it feels lightweight and nimble, but it rides like a Cadillac on the freeway.
If the new frame is that much better, I'll have to ride one, but based on my short ownership of my '08, I don't think I'd pay to trade up.
I was expecting it to be heavy, slow, and cumbersome, but it's really not. Once in motion, it feels lightweight and nimble, but it rides like a Cadillac on the freeway.
If the new frame is that much better, I'll have to ride one, but based on my short ownership of my '08, I don't think I'd pay to trade up.
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12-10-2010, 08:03 AM
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I was wondering how important the new updated frame really is to most of you guys on touring bikes. I've read a lot of stuff on the subject and most people rave about this new frame but it's on the 2009s and newer. Is the ride quality like night and day better, in that you'd pass up a touring bike built before 2009?
In a perfect world, I'd find a good deal on a used 2009 touring bike but most used bikes for sale tend to be a bit older then that, so it's pretty much slim pickings for bikes with the updated frame.
I like the idea of the bigger engine that came along in 2007, so I don't know if I'd go any older then that but what do you think about this new frame they started using?
In a perfect world, I'd find a good deal on a used 2009 touring bike but most used bikes for sale tend to be a bit older then that, so it's pretty much slim pickings for bikes with the updated frame.
I like the idea of the bigger engine that came along in 2007, so I don't know if I'd go any older then that but what do you think about this new frame they started using?
hold out for the new frame!