Would you pass up a pre-2009 because it hasn't got the updated frame?
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They have sold alot of under the seat heat shields to TC96 pre '09 ('07 & '08) owners but no more than to the '09, '10 and '11 owners. Just my
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Some have suggested the '08 FLHs may be the best of the recent models. A combination of the older design (cushier ride, narrower seat for the vertically challenged rider, improved gear ratio vs '07) and the new features (throttle-by-wire, plug in cruise, six gallon tank and ABS Brembo brakes). Not taking sides on this one but it is an interesting thought.
I bought an '08 because I disliked the newer '09's handling-really hated the way the back tire felt after HD increased the width by one and a half inches.It seemed sluggish and unresponsive compared to the 2008's...Riders can say all they want about the new frame but I'll bet 75% of 'em aren't pushing their cycles hard enough for the frame to matter,that "solid grounded feeling" they"re perceiving is probably mostly from that new increased width back tire..
Nothing wrong with that at all,if riders like it,they shoud buy one, it's just not my preference.I jumped all over an '08 because I knew it was the last chance to snag 16's front and back with the conventional tire width that I like and also get ABS Brembo Brakes,6 Gallon Tanks etc,etc
The FLHTCU's are designed ride 2 up over long distances,my '08's definitely excelled at that and when we get to our destination it's a kickass bike on crooked roads.
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Some have suggested the '08 FLHs may be the best of the recent models. A combination of the older design (cushier ride, narrower seat for the vertically challenged rider, improved gear ratio vs '07) and the new features (throttle-by-wire, plug in cruise, six gallon tank and ABS Brembo brakes). Not taking sides on this one but it is an interesting thought.
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yes...if the pre-'09 was "practically free".
Then again, that's just me
In all seriousness, .pre 2009, harley touring bikes were/are awesome bikes and people rode and have been riding them happily for years. If they had not changed the frame in such a major way...none of us would be having this conversation because it's not like the pre-'09 frames were pos's.
Then again, that's just me
In all seriousness, .pre 2009, harley touring bikes were/are awesome bikes and people rode and have been riding them happily for years. If they had not changed the frame in such a major way...none of us would be having this conversation because it's not like the pre-'09 frames were pos's.
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