Its here! My 09 street glide!

[Cowracer]

I have no pictures yet, but my new streetglide is resting comfortably in its new home. I'm only 65 miles into ownership but a few things are immediatly apparent.

The seat aint worth shit. Nice looking, but possibly the worst stock seat ever

The mirrors take some getting used to, but ultimatly, they are quite good

The windsheild is a tad low for my taste. It looks good, but offers little protection. I will upgrade it first.

The radio controls are clear and straighforward. Love the fact that it will play MP3's saved in data format. I got nearly 140 songs on one cd! Radio sound is good-to-great at speed. the auto volume is spot on as well. Listened to "Both Sides Now" from Sammy Hagar, rolling up US 67 as the sun was going down on a glorious fall day. Damn near a religious experinece. I never realized how much better it could be with music.

Compared to my 06 TC88, the TC96 is smoother, and pulls like it came out of the Baldwin shops. Gear choice is largely personal choice. My old 88 would buck and clatter if you pulled too low an rpm in too high a gear. Not this one. Its smooth and seamless from just off idle. The exhaust sound is quite nice for stock pipes. A good tone and resonance, if just a bit to quiet to be enjoyed at speed

The new FLH frame is phenominal. Coupled with the 17" front wheel, the steering is neutral and light. Where my 06 would tend to fall in on new tires, and sit up on old ones, the 09 is dead neutral. Dial in a lean angle, neutralize bar pressure, and it maintains the line regarless of throttle setting. crawl speed manouvers feel a bit clumsier, but that may just be me getting used to the new handlebars.

Brakes feel much tighter and easier to modulate. Credit the new brembo calipers for that.

Bout the only downside is the ride. Its pretty bad. much worse than the 06, but most of that can be the horrible stock seat. I'm sure with the road sofa I had on the 06, th 09 would be just as comfy.

All in all, a marked improvement in almost all areas from the 06 model. I'll be keeping this one for quite some time. Pics in a day or two.

Tim

 

[FLSTFI Dave]

Glad you like the new bike.

I have never been fond of Harley stock seats.

I am looking forward to the pictures.

I always figured the Street Glide wind shield was for looks, not function. I know it is that way on the SE Road Glide I have ordered.

Did you opt for the ABS?

Good write up.

 

[Dieseldad97]

Great update Tim.

I'm glad it's everything you hoped it was. How do you like the extra gear?

 

[Cowracer]

Glad you like the new bike.

I have never been fond of Harley stock seats.

I am looking forward to the pictures.

I always figured the Street Glide wind shield was for looks, not function. I know it is that way on the SE Road Glide I have ordered.

Did you opt for the ABS?

Good write up.

No. I am perfectly capable of modulating my brakes to prevent wheel lock-up in a panic stop condition. Not worth the $$$. I also didnt get the factory Security system. The old push-button one on the 06 was ok, but the new proximity fob sucks. My buddy has it on his 08, and after the 3rd time he rode off with his fob in his jacket pocket on the coatrack in his garage, he gave up and ziptied the fob to the inside of the saddlbag.

Great update Tim.

I'm glad it's everything you hoped it was. How do you like the extra gear?

Dont know. Havent used it yet. Still breaking it in. But I think I'll really like it.

Tim

 

[tinypeckerwood]

we need pics. and can I ride it, can I ride it, can I ride it, can i ride it? That is what I want. Maybe I can get one next year. I think it could be time, I've had the wideglide for four years now. It must be time for a bad bagger with a radio no doubt!

 

[FLSTFI Dave]

No. I am perfectly capable of modulating my brakes to prevent wheel lock-up in a panic stop condition. Not worth the $$$. I also didnt get the factory Security system. The old push-button one on the 06 was ok, but the new proximity fob sucks. My buddy has it on his 08, and after the 3rd time he rode off with his fob in his jacket pocket on the coatrack in his garage, he gave up and ziptied the fob to the inside of the saddlbag.



Dont know. Havent used it yet. Still breaking it in. But I think I'll really like it.

Tim

The SERG I have ordered will have the ABS, no choice on it. I have mixed feelings on it. I have never locked a rear except one time about five minutes after the rain started.

The alarm is also standard on the SERG. I will like that, as I have always used mine on the 03 Fatboy. Mine gets parked out side a motels too often.

 

[pondsy]

Congratulations!!

I never realized how much better it could be with music.

:thumbsup: I can never go back now. Just sold the ultra - hope to buy a street glide next year once the motor and tranny build in the truck is done.

Thanks for the write-up.