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Excellent Purchase

Touring comfort and room with custom style. The combination is hard to beat. The handling is a lot more nimble than an 800+ pound bike should be. Love the stereo . Didn't know how much I would enjoy tunes on a bike until I bought this bike. The only negative I can think of is the helmet buffeting ab...ove 50. I'm 6'2, so shorter riders might not experience it so much. Luckily, there are plenty of options for replacement windshields. Read Full Review

One Bad azz Bike

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I just bought a 2009 Street glide right off the truck. got a great deal here in Texas. I have been riding for about 10 yrs and have owned 3 HD bikes. I have to say that this bike is the best bike I ever ridden. The power is great, the comfort is beyond approach, the styling is straigh...t. I up graded the front tire to a 21 inch ustom rim, and man it blings. I have the Candy Apple Red, that sparkles when the sun hits it. I rode it today for 200 miles and it did not even hickup. it ran smooth, did not numb my butt, and the tunes were a added advantage. My last bike was a WideGlide that looked like a chopper, I am not old and wanted a bike that was still hip, nice, and a crowd pleaser. I did not want a bike that made me look old. This bike hits the marks, with the 21 in rim on the front it gives it the right look. I am very happy with my purchase and can't wait to ride again tomorrow.

BIGGRUSS Read Full Review

2009 Street Glide

I'm writing a review on a bike that I recently purchased (Dec) but not riden yet. This is my 10th motorcycle over the last 25 years with the last 6 being Harley Davidson's. I live in Alaska and the roads aren't clear enough to ride yet. My last two were Road Kings.



I cut my windshields down ...four inches because the top edge interferred with my line of sight. The only problem with cutting thm shorter was the shorter windshield caused an excessive amouont of wind buffet on my cranium! I assume the complaints about the Street Glide is probably for the same reason? Anyway, I sacrificed the wind buffet for clearer visibility.

I think the reason why people are complaining about hearing that whine noise in 5th gear is because H D put a staright cut gear in 5th gear to help limit side loads on the transmission bearings? The other gears are cut differently, helical cut, thus the whine noise in 5th only? Maybe H D should choose a different gear?

I figure if it is still going down the road straight and nothing is leaking or breaking off don't sweat it. Come on guys! You know I wonder sometimes who the real bikers are and who are the wannabees! Love to All HG
I love to ride motorcycles, period. Everyone I spoke with said it was a great improvemnt over my 05 R K. I was going to upgrade my engine and paint the bike ($4000) I traded and got a new 09 Street Glide for $6000 more. And for that I got a new ride, new waranty, bigger engine and tranny, stereo and crusie control. And I know it was a gamble buying this new one without ever riding it but Harley Davidson hasn't let me down yet. Read Full Review

Ground Pounder to Bagger - WOW

I went from a Dyna Wideglide to a 2009 Street Glide, what a difference it makes, for someone with back problems. I was a little leary at first, but it has been a good move. The 09 is user friendly and good looking too with great handling,I think that I have to agree about the mini-shield, it was a... pain, but changed it out and that was that. The only thing that I do not like and need to figure out, the kickstand is hard for a short legged person to navigate. That might just be shortperson syndrome... Read Full Review

2009 Street Glide Pewter Pearl

I made the move from a Ducati ST3 Bagger to a 2009 Harley Davidson. The Street Glide does not have the handling or motor of the Ducati but considering the Harley is 400 lbs heavier it moves REALLY REALLY well for a bagger. The Harley is a true touring bike that you can actually use as fun bike too. ...I changed the pipes to Monster Ovals with a Power Commander to help the motor breathe a bit. I think the bike is a great all around performer and it is a quality American made product. USA all the way !!!! Read Full Review