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Tros
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Posted 7/22/2008 11:03 AM (GMT -8)

You can check them out on their website. Nothing too big to report; lower prices on a few models; an ugly version of the Vrod (Called the Vrod Muscle), and they managed to screw up the otherwise good looking Street Bob by trimming up the rear fender, and swapping out the tail-lamp.

With all of that said, Harley still has a solid line-up, and I am happy to report the V-Rod's price dipped down into the high 14's starting; much better than the 17's.

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jon
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Posted 7/22/2008 12:33 PM (GMT -8)

Tros said...
lower prices on a few models;

i have noticed that hd's 'prices' have been pretty steady in the last couple of years or so and even a model or two has drop it's prices compared to previous year models and now, there's more model getting hit? sign of the time i guess with the slow economy and all.

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Posted 7/22/2008 1:32 PM (GMT -8)

Still no XR1200, huh? And they dropped the XL1200R, too?

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Tros
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Posted 7/23/2008 11:44 AM (GMT -8)

Yeah, but they are gaining by giving consumers a factory-trike. I don't like 'em, but they'll sale very well.

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MDGeorge
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Posted 7/29/2008 11:37 AM (GMT -8)

There is no Dyna Wide Glide?

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Desmolicious
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Posted 7/29/2008 3:10 PM (GMT -8)

Tros said...
You can check them out on their website. Nothing too big to report...

Are you kidding me? There is huge news. Harley has completely re-done the chassis/swingarm/suspension/wheels on the touring bikes. This should transform them. I can't wait to try out an '09 and see how it now shapes up.

Plus, they have rerouted the headers to take heat away from the rider.

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Tros
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Posted 7/31/2008 11:29 AM (GMT -8)

MDGeorge said...
There is no Dyna Wide Glide?

Nope.

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Tros
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Posted 7/31/2008 11:37 AM (GMT -8)

Desmolicious said...

Tros said...
You can check them out on their website. Nothing too big to report...

Plus, they have rerouted the headers to take heat away from the rider.

It's certainly a nice improvement, but improving any cruiser's suspenion and chassis to the point where they did, it certainly won't transform the ride. Certainly an improvement.... But nothing that will make people come in droves to get the '09.

The header improvement is a welcome change, but once again, nothing too pivitol, imo. The motor is still going to be a roasty sob.

Don't get me wrong, I like the improvements, and I like Harley Davidsons, but they didn't exactly break the mold with any improvements this year.

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pms07
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Posted 7/31/2008 4:35 PM (GMT -8)

Yeah some nice improvements in the past three years but no mold breaking for sure. Started with the 6-speed tranny, 96 c.i. engine, better brakes and available abs, now new chassis/suspension on tourers for 09. Lots of other small improvements also. Let's call it refinement maybe? Still, I'm not going to jump up and trade in my 07...

Desmolicious
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Posted 8/1/2008 3:06 PM (GMT -8)

I disagree. A new chassis/swingarm/wheels/suspension for the tourers is huge news.
These things should now carve sweepers at high speeds like other modern tourers, instead of feeling unsettled and weavy as they have in the past on the ones that I have ridden.
Modern performance combined with the desired traditional look. A win win.

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Tros
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Posted 8/2/2008 9:40 AM (GMT -8)

They are certainly improved, but by no means ultra-refined feeling. Sport touring bikes, or a Goldwing for that matter, still has the bike beat as far as ride stability in corners goes. As far as cruisers go, I was very happy with the ride, but it wasn't night and day by any means. It certainly felt comfortably solid

Don't let me piss on your parade... It's an amazing bike (The Road King Family, that is), and the improvements are just that. I like them, but ground-breaking they are not.

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pms07
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Posted 8/3/2008 5:29 AM (GMT -8)

Okay, we've narrowed down HD changes for 09 to any/either of the following descriptors; "huge news", "refinement", "nice improvement", "transform'd", "solid", "amazing", "mold breaking (or not)", "improved", "not ultra-refined" , "nothing too pivitol", "modern performance", "not ground breaking" or maybe something else. Everyone agrees then? rolleyes

I guess maybe it's in the eye of the beholder... smilewinkgrin

Desmolicious
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Posted 8/4/2008 11:00 AM (GMT -8)

Tros said...
As far as cruisers go, I was very happy with the ride, but it wasn't night and day by any means. It certainly felt comfortably solid

Have you tried the 2009 tourers? I did not know that they were out yet.

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Harley1
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Posted 8/4/2008 11:41 AM (GMT -8)

Hey Desmo, I have tried the new H-D tourers. The two-piece chassis is a significant improvement. We traveled to California's wine country and whetted our appetite on the newest motorcycles coming out of the Harley-Davidson camp last week, including a drag run on the '09 V-Rod Muscle and a trip on the '09 Tri Glide. We offer our impressions of Milwaukee's finest in MotorcycleUSA's 2009 Harley-Davidsons - First Ride article.

Desmolicious
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Posted 8/4/2008 12:02 PM (GMT -8)

Cool, thanks Harley1. Sounds like a major improvement. Makes me wonder what Tros was talking about when he said he did notice any changes. Maybe he rode an 08 which did not have the changes?
Anyway, so how d'ya like that wikked buffeting to the head that the low shield/strip on the Street Glide gives you?

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jon
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Posted 8/4/2008 10:46 PM (GMT -8)

Harley1 said...
We offer our impressions of Milwaukee's finest in MotorcycleUSA's 2009 Harley-Davidsons - First Ride article.

nice write up as usual but mid 11 sec. v-rods has been around since intro so nothing new there. i know with the price drops with some of the models (v-rod, fatboy, etc.,), some of the 08' buyers are pissed or going go to be pissed when they find out.

Da Kilha
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Posted 8/5/2008 6:45 PM (GMT -8)

Yo, BMan! Good on ya for poking fun at yerself in the vid, and for having the humility to put in Tom's pic from the strip.

Bring it, bitch!

Jay Mack
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Posted 8/6/2008 6:21 AM (GMT -8)

I wonder how many U.S.D.s a new 2009 basic Roadking is going to run. Or a basic Dyna. Does anyone know? How much more would the Roadking Classic run or the Dyna Fatbob?

Desmolicious
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Posted 8/6/2008 9:20 AM (GMT -8)

Why dontcha check out Harley's website? They show the 2009 models.

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Geoffrey
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Posted 8/6/2008 10:10 AM (GMT -8)

An all-new chassis was added for the touring bikes in Harley’s line-up. Some say this was done in response to wobble during hard cornering. I've put my '05 Electra Glide through some hard corners and never experienced the problem. Guess I got lucky.

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Harley1
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Posted 8/6/2008 1:31 PM (GMT -8)

Hey Jay Mack - as far as pricing goes, Harley's done a good job of keeping prices down. The 2009 Dyna Super Glide is priced the same as last year at $11,999. The MSRP on the '09 Road King is actually a little down. Last year it was listed at $17,595 - the 2009 model lists for $16,999. Not a significant decrease, but hey, it still dropped, which is a rarity these days.

Desmo - I love the low-rider look of the Street Glide and the way the front fairing and saddlebags slant front to back,but at speed the you're right, you do get it square in the chest. I heard from a couple of other shorter riders (in the 5'8" to 5'10" range) that they catch a lot of windblast on the Ultra Classic, despite its tall windscreen. I'm 6-foot tall, and I never noticed any excessive buffeting, but I guess smaller stature riders sit in the blast zone.

Da Kilha - ain't no good if you f*%# up and nobody sees it. We had it on vid, and Riles got a great shot, so yeah, I'll have me a healthy helping of humility. Harley-Davidson's Paul James jokingly gave me a little business about it at dinner that night. Talk about embarassing - I spun the wheels right in front of Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec too. I had my rpm up and went for it though. Gotta be less eager and smoother on my clutch release next time.

MDGeorge
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Posted 8/7/2008 4:36 AM (GMT -8)

I looked at the Super Glide at the HD dealer in Tallahassee yesterday. I did not ride it since I was dressed for work.
I am seriously considering this bike, or the Low Rider. I am 5-9 and the comments about the wind get my attention. I know the windshield is adjustable and thought that might help with the wind.
Will the bike give me a hard time, or is it something that is managable?

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Jay Mack
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Posted 8/7/2008 6:16 AM (GMT -8)

Desmolicious said...
Why dontcha check out Harley's website? They show the 2009 models.

Why don't you go check it out and let me know what you find?

If I wanted to check out Harley's website, I would.

Desmolicious
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Posted 8/7/2008 11:06 AM (GMT -8)

MDGeorge said...
I looked at the Super Glide at the HD dealer in Tallahassee yesterday. I did not ride it since I was dressed for work.
I am seriously considering this bike, or the Low Rider. I am 5-9 and the comments about the wind get my attention. I know the windshield is adjustable and thought that might help with the wind.
Will the bike give me a hard time, or is it something that is managable?

Those bikes are both in the Dyna series. They do not come with shields as standard. The buffeting that we are talking about is on the touring bikes liek the Street Glide and Electra Glide.

Only way to tell is to go for a test ride with the shield in place.

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Desmolicious
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Posted 8/7/2008 11:09 AM (GMT -8)

Jay Mack said...

Desmolicious said...
Why dontcha check out Harley's website? They show the 2009 models.

Why don't you go check it out and let me know what you find?

If I wanted to check out Harley's website, I would.

Wow, I just took a look and their prices are amazing! Who knew they're such a deal now! WOW!

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