2009 Street Glide Improvements over 2008

teleman001 · Sep 9th, 2008, 08:55 AM

I just got my 9" light gray "Fastair" windshield (as seen in the originator of this thread's pictures). It was at my door in 3 business days, fit like a glove, had excellent installation instructions and is the perfect height as I am 5'8". No more wind turbulence flopping my helmet around. I highly recommend this product! At just $30.00 + $10.00 shipping, you simply can’t beat it.

Of course I only plan to use this during the spring and fall. Summer months I’ll be welcoming the extra turbulence!

Still waiting on my "Freedom wings" and Mustang seats. Hopefully this 5th post will then allow me to put up some pics. Love this bike!

Mark in Pa

Well, let’s see....I think I referred to some pics that are on another board. Sorry about that. I'll get some pics up here when I get all the add on's, added on!
M

WHM1 · Sep 9th, 2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teleman001

I just got my 9" light gray "Fastair" windshield (as seen in the originator of this thread's pictures). It was at my door in 3 business days, fit like a glove, had excellent installation instructions and is the perfect height as I am 5'8". No more wind turbulence flopping my helmet around. I highly recommend this product! At just $30.00 + $10.00 shipping, you simply can’t beat it.

Of course I only plan to use this during the spring and fall. Summer months I’ll be welcoming the extra turbulence!

Still waiting on my "Freedom wings" and Mustang seats. Hopefully this 5th post will then allow me to put up some pics. Love this bike!

Mark in Pa

Well, let’s see....I think I referred to some pics that are on another board. Sorry about that. I'll get some pics up here when I get all the add on's, added on!
M

If I were going to buy a bike today... it would be the new 2009 Street Guide in Sunglow Red. BEAUTIFUL BIKE. I have only had mine two years and will keep it for a while longer... Since I will probably will only get one more bike before my age catches up to me!!

teleman001 · Sep 9th, 2008, 03:09 PM

Thanks man. I loved it the minute I saw it.....then I took it for a ride.....now I'm in debt again.lol

teleman001 · Sep 10th, 2008, 09:40 AM

Ordered a Mustang solo / pillion combo last week as I was told by
their factory rep (one of the 3 technicians they have) that the one
piece unit had to be redesigned for the 09's but the 2 piece unit
would work just fine.

Put it on last night and as those of you who own a Mustang know,
theres no comparrison to the stock unit! Real comfy, and looks
awesome, but I had some concerns about the fit, so I snapped some pics
and emailed them to the rep who sold me the seat then called him back.

He said everything looked fine and the only change they were making
to the solo for 09 was up near the tank where you could just see a
little of the black plastic piece on the frame on the 09's. I really
had no problem with how it looked so I thought I would be ok and
thanked him for his help.

Then I looked closer and found that the rubber bumpers under the front
of the seat that are supposed to rest on the frame are hanging in mid
air and there is absoutly nothing under them which is of course
causing the seat to "bend" when I sit on it. This is due to the frame
change made on the 09's.

Since it was already after 9:00 when I discovered this problem, I
emailed the rep this morning and explained the situation and suggested
he send me a couple more bumpers and rivits and I will add them closer
to the front of the seat where they will sit on the frame.

Its either do this or send the whole thing back for a refund and wait
till they have the redesigned model ready in a couple months.

Problem with that plan is that I am taking a trip to the outer banks
in a couple weeks and hate the thought of sitting on that board of a
stock seat for 30 or 40 hrs!

I'll keep you all posted as to how Mustang handles this situation.
Mark in Pa

Dr. Doolittle · Sep 10th, 2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teleman001

Ordered a Mustang solo / pillion combo last week as I was told by
their factory rep (one of the 3 technicians they have) that the one
piece unit had to be redesigned for the 09's but the 2 piece unit
would work just fine.

Put it on last night and as those of you who own a Mustang know,
theres no comparrison to the stock unit! Real comfy, and looks
awesome, but I had some concerns about the fit, so I snapped some pics
and emailed them to the rep who sold me the seat then called him back.

He said everything looked fine and the only change they were making
to the solo for 09 was up near the tank where you could just see a
little of the black plastic piece on the frame on the 09's. I really
had no problem with how it looked so I thought I would be ok and
thanked him for his help.

Then I looked closer and found that the rubber bumpers under the front
of the seat that are supposed to rest on the frame are hanging in mid
air and there is absoutly nothing under them which is of course
causing the seat to "bend" when I sit on it. This is due to the frame
change made on the 09's.

Since it was already after 9:00 when I discovered this problem, I
emailed the rep this morning and explained the situation and suggested
he send me a couple more bumpers and rivits and I will add them closer
to the front of the seat where they will sit on the frame.

Its either do this or send the whole thing back for a refund and wait
till they have the redesigned model ready in a couple months.

Problem with that plan is that I am taking a trip to the outer banks
in a couple weeks and hate the thought of sitting on that board of a
stock seat for 30 or 40 hrs!

I'll keep you all posted as to how Mustang handles this situation.
Mark in Pa

Just curious - did you look into the Harley Sundowner? I had a Mustang on my Sportster and now I have the Sundowner on my 2008 Street Glide. The HD seat is right up there in comfort (I've done several 300+ mile days) and much less expensive than the Mustang setup.

Sadist112 · Sep 10th, 2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teleman001

Ordered a Mustang solo / pillion combo last week as I was told by
their factory rep (one of the 3 technicians they have) that the one
piece unit had to be redesigned for the 09's but the 2 piece unit
would work just fine.

Put it on last night and as those of you who own a Mustang know,
theres no comparrison to the stock unit! Real comfy, and looks
awesome, but I had some concerns about the fit, so I snapped some pics
and emailed them to the rep who sold me the seat then called him back.

He said everything looked fine and the only change they were making
to the solo for 09 was up near the tank where you could just see a
little of the black plastic piece on the frame on the 09's. I really
had no problem with how it looked so I thought I would be ok and
thanked him for his help.

Then I looked closer and found that the rubber bumpers under the front
of the seat that are supposed to rest on the frame are hanging in mid
air and there is absoutly nothing under them which is of course
causing the seat to "bend" when I sit on it. This is due to the frame
change made on the 09's.

Since it was already after 9:00 when I discovered this problem, I
emailed the rep this morning and explained the situation and suggested
he send me a couple more bumpers and rivits and I will add them closer
to the front of the seat where they will sit on the frame.

Its either do this or send the whole thing back for a refund and wait
till they have the redesigned model ready in a couple months.

Problem with that plan is that I am taking a trip to the outer banks
in a couple weeks and hate the thought of sitting on that board of a
stock seat for 30 or 40 hrs!

I'll keep you all posted as to how Mustang handles this situation.
Mark in Pa

I'd be interested in knowing where the mustang seat positions you. I am looking for a seat that moves me down and back. Does the mustang do that?

Sadist112 · Sep 10th, 2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Doolittle

Just curious - did you look into the Harley Sundowner? I had a Mustang on my Sportster and now I have the Sundowner on my 2008 Street Glide. The HD seat is right up there in comfort (I've done several 300+ mile days) and much less expensive than the Mustang setup.

My opinion of the sundowner is that it is a piece of crap. I purchased the sundowner for my 09 street glide and hated the position that it put me at. Obviously that is a personal preference, however after only 400 miles the stitching between the drivers vinyl and passengers binder was pulling and you could see the white side of the vinyl. extremely crappy construction not to mention the plastic pan used to construct the seat. In my opinion the extra $100 for a mustang, corbin, C&C etc is worth the investment.

WHM1 · Sep 10th, 2008, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teleman001

Ordered a Mustang solo / pillion combo last week as I was told by
their factory rep (one of the 3 technicians they have) that the one
piece unit had to be redesigned for the 09's but the 2 piece unit
would work just fine.

Put it on last night and as those of you who own a Mustang know,
theres no comparrison to the stock unit! Real comfy, and looks
awesome, but I had some concerns about the fit, so I snapped some pics
and emailed them to the rep who sold me the seat then called him back.

He said everything looked fine and the only change they were making
to the solo for 09 was up near the tank where you could just see a
little of the black plastic piece on the frame on the 09's. I really
had no problem with how it looked so I thought I would be ok and
thanked him for his help.

Then I looked closer and found that the rubber bumpers under the front
of the seat that are supposed to rest on the frame are hanging in mid
air and there is absoutly nothing under them which is of course
causing the seat to "bend" when I sit on it. This is due to the frame
change made on the 09's.

Since it was already after 9:00 when I discovered this problem, I
emailed the rep this morning and explained the situation and suggested
he send me a couple more bumpers and rivits and I will add them closer
to the front of the seat where they will sit on the frame.

Its either do this or send the whole thing back for a refund and wait
till they have the redesigned model ready in a couple months.

Problem with that plan is that I am taking a trip to the outer banks
in a couple weeks and hate the thought of sitting on that board of a
stock seat for 30 or 40 hrs!

I'll keep you all posted as to how Mustang handles this situation.
Mark in Pa

Post some pics on that Mustang seat... would like to see how it looks..

Dr. Doolittle · Sep 10th, 2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadist112

My opinion of the sundowner is that it is a piece of crap. I purchased the sundowner for my 09 street glide and hated the position that it put me at. Obviously that is a personal preference, however after only 400 miles the stitching between the drivers vinyl and passengers binder was pulling and you could see the white side of the vinyl. extremely crappy construction not to mention the plastic pan used to construct the seat. In my opinion the extra $100 for a mustang, corbin, C&C etc is worth the investment.

Geez, sorry I even brought it up. Sounds like you got a bad seat and could have taken it back for a new one.

teleman001 · Sep 10th, 2008, 10:43 AM

Had a sundowner on the Deuce and hated it so much I ripped off the cover and re-fashioned the foam so it was like the stock seat then had it recovered. Great improvement! Only reason I got it to begin with was for the wider passenger to keep the wife comfy. Heard a lot of complaints about the sundowner in general. Your the first person I ever heard who liked it!
M

Sep 9th, 2008, 08:55 AM	#41 (permalink)
teleman001 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Aug 27th, 2008 Location: Catawissa, Pa Posts: 51	2009 Street Glide Improvements over 2008 I just got my 9" light gray "Fastair" windshield (as seen in the originator of this thread's pictures). It was at my door in 3 business days, fit like a glove, had excellent installation instructions and is the perfect height as I am 5'8". No more wind turbulence flopping my helmet around. I highly recommend this product! At just $30.00 + $10.00 shipping, you simply can’t beat it. Of course I only plan to use this during the spring and fall. Summer months I’ll be welcoming the extra turbulence! Still waiting on my "Freedom wings" and Mustang seats. Hopefully this 5th post will then allow me to put up some pics. Love this bike! Mark in Pa Well, let’s see....I think I referred to some pics that are on another board. Sorry about that. I'll get some pics up here when I get all the add on's, added on! M __________________ You never see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office! Last edited by glider : Sep 9th, 2008 at 09:13 AM. Reason: merged

Sep 9th, 2008, 03:09 PM	#43 (permalink)
teleman001 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Aug 27th, 2008 Location: Catawissa, Pa Posts: 51	Re: 2009 Street Glide Improvements over 2008 Thanks man. I loved it the minute I saw it.....then I took it for a ride.....now I'm in debt again.lol __________________ You never see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office! Last edited by glider : Sep 9th, 2008 at 04:39 PM.

Sep 10th, 2008, 09:40 AM	#44 (permalink)
teleman001 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Aug 27th, 2008 Location: Catawissa, Pa Posts: 51	Re: 2009 Street Glide Improvements over 2008 Ordered a Mustang solo / pillion combo last week as I was told by their factory rep (one of the 3 technicians they have) that the one piece unit had to be redesigned for the 09's but the 2 piece unit would work just fine. Put it on last night and as those of you who own a Mustang know, theres no comparrison to the stock unit! Real comfy, and looks awesome, but I had some concerns about the fit, so I snapped some pics and emailed them to the rep who sold me the seat then called him back. He said everything looked fine and the only change they were making to the solo for 09 was up near the tank where you could just see a little of the black plastic piece on the frame on the 09's. I really had no problem with how it looked so I thought I would be ok and thanked him for his help. Then I looked closer and found that the rubber bumpers under the front of the seat that are supposed to rest on the frame are hanging in mid air and there is absoutly nothing under them which is of course causing the seat to "bend" when I sit on it. This is due to the frame change made on the 09's. Since it was already after 9:00 when I discovered this problem, I emailed the rep this morning and explained the situation and suggested he send me a couple more bumpers and rivits and I will add them closer to the front of the seat where they will sit on the frame. Its either do this or send the whole thing back for a refund and wait till they have the redesigned model ready in a couple months. Problem with that plan is that I am taking a trip to the outer banks in a couple weeks and hate the thought of sitting on that board of a stock seat for 30 or 40 hrs! I'll keep you all posted as to how Mustang handles this situation. Mark in Pa __________________ You never see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office!

Sep 10th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#50 (permalink)
teleman001 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Aug 27th, 2008 Location: Catawissa, Pa Posts: 51	Re: 2009 Street Glide Improvements over 2008 Had a sundowner on the Deuce and hated it so much I ripped off the cover and re-fashioned the foam so it was like the stock seat then had it recovered. Great improvement! Only reason I got it to begin with was for the wider passenger to keep the wife comfy. Heard a lot of complaints about the sundowner in general. Your the first person I ever heard who liked it! M __________________ You never see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office!

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