Test rode 09 Street Glide

bonedaddio · Nov 6th, 2008, 08:42 AM

Congrats on your 09 SG, I'm loving mine. 1900 miles and counting.
I REALLY disliked the 09 seat, only thing I didn't like about the bike; it's a 30 mile seat. Recommend the Mustang Solo seat, plus the wide pillion, it feels and looks great. 07 seats mount with a tang on the seat. 09 seats, it's reversed, the tang is on the frame and the "socket" is on the seat. Frames are also some different, but several of us, led by Teleman001, have easily adapted the 08 Mustang Solo for the 09 Street Glide. Mustang has one coming out for the 09 in December.
Good luck with your new ride, you won't regret it.

Bone

biglew55 · Nov 6th, 2008, 09:32 AM

Congrats on the new ride! It's a great bike to be sure!

I've heard several comments about the seat, but I am on the other side of the isle on this one. After 3 days > 250 miles in one week on my new SG, I'm very surprised at how well the seat works for me. I have had stock Ultra seats, Corbin Touring, and Mustang, so I can compare it to a few. I will definatley get a Mustang for my long rides, but so far 300 is very doable for me on the stocker. The passenger seat hasn't been tested yet, and I doubt that the same opinion would apply back there.

On my '09 SG, which is less than 2 weeks old, I can't say enough good things! It runs great, slightly more vibration but significantly better handling! The stock pipes even sound good! I am putting on Rineharts for better flow and sound, but if the stockers where not quite so quiet, I would consider keeping them. or am I just getting old?

The only concern I have right now is MPG. I will wait until I put on the pipes and see what happens.

zman216 · Nov 8th, 2008, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetglider2290

Thanks Z. Where are you in NJ? Im up in Bergen Co. Did you find that the bike rode hard? Im also comaring it to my old 07 so Im not sure if you can compare it to anything. Let me know.

Thanks
Mike
New Jersey

I'm in Bergen County Myself,
I don't really have an opinion as to if the 09 rides harder than previous year glides, I think a better description may be that the ride is more firm, as related to me by a buddy of mine.

Nov 6th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#11
bonedaddio Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Street Glide Join Date: Sep 17th, 2008 Location: Wrightsville, PA (York, PA area) Posts: 73	Re: Test rode 09 Street Glide Congrats on your 09 SG, I'm loving mine. 1900 miles and counting. I REALLY disliked the 09 seat, only thing I didn't like about the bike; it's a 30 mile seat. Recommend the Mustang Solo seat, plus the wide pillion, it feels and looks great. 07 seats mount with a tang on the seat. 09 seats, it's reversed, the tang is on the frame and the "socket" is on the seat. Frames are also some different, but several of us, led by Teleman001, have easily adapted the 08 Mustang Solo for the 09 Street Glide. Mustang has one coming out for the 09 in December. Good luck with your new ride, you won't regret it. Bone __________________ "When the going get's weird, the weird go riding"

Nov 6th, 2008, 09:32 AM	#12
biglew55 Community Guru Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Oct 1st, 2008 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 2,268 My Mood:	Re: Test rode 09 Street Glide Congrats on the new ride! It's a great bike to be sure! I've heard several comments about the seat, but I am on the other side of the isle on this one. After 3 days > 250 miles in one week on my new SG, I'm very surprised at how well the seat works for me. I have had stock Ultra seats, Corbin Touring, and Mustang, so I can compare it to a few. I will definatley get a Mustang for my long rides, but so far 300 is very doable for me on the stocker. The passenger seat hasn't been tested yet, and I doubt that the same opinion would apply back there. On my '09 SG, which is less than 2 weeks old, I can't say enough good things! It runs great, slightly more vibration but significantly better handling! The stock pipes even sound good! I am putting on Rineharts for better flow and sound, but if the stockers where not quite so quiet, I would consider keeping them. or am I just getting old? The only concern I have right now is MPG. I will wait until I put on the pipes and see what happens. __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean Ride it hard and ride it far!

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