Looking at buying an 09 street glide with about 14000 miles .Are there any known issues with an 09 .Owner has installed se 254 cams a v&h pro pipe and a v&h Fuel processor? Bike has abs brakes and is in really nice looking condition .Any thing i should be concerned about .Any input appreciated
09 street glide
- Thread starter motor
- Start date
dolt
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First year of the new touring frame; better handling so they say but I have not ridden one to compare with my early FL. Not a fan of the 254 cams or the V&H FuelPak but the ProPipe is a good piece of hardware. Ride the bike and I don't mean a spin in the parking lot; get out on the higway and ride. If you don't detect any funny noises or excessive oil temps or vibration and the price is right; go for it. You can always change cams and tuner down the road if you want to.:s
Found these:
Harley Davidson Touring Bike Progressive Model Changes This Change List was submitted by SteveFLHTCI
2009 Harley-Davidson Tourers - Motorcyclist Magazine
There was also a safety recall on 2009 and 2010 models for a faulty fuel tank mount.
Harley Davidson Touring Bike Progressive Model Changes This Change List was submitted by SteveFLHTCI
2009 Harley-Davidson Tourers - Motorcyclist Magazine
There was also a safety recall on 2009 and 2010 models for a faulty fuel tank mount.
BUBBIE
Well-Known Member
I have the First Year of the 09 TC *changes (*Many of them)
ASK IF the Original Compensator has been changed out.? I KNOW the design is a weak one. This usually is the culprit in Banging Back when starting and This is the NOISE most take as a Gun Shot while starting after Heat Soaked after a stop like Fueling up...
The SE unit I put in after my original Compensator of the 09 model year gave up, making Noise and Rattling and Kicking Back every start, (the Original no longer available from HD as they superce'd by the SE "A" and now maybe another unit that gets oil INTO the SE unit)
There was a Recall notice or Bulletin on the Brake sensor that was Blowing apart from the construction from a vender that needed replacing and done Yet for free, making an appointment with a HD shop. (can be checked "IF" replaced) by asking them to run the Vin number). Also the modified Gas Tank Plastic safety Shear pieces were also added at No Cost to the owner of the 09 model. (or ALL the ones using the 6 gallon fuel tanks)
Like said, the over 200 things changed in that New 09 model year.
I find the ride from the Wider "A" frame suspension GREAT. The wider tire on the rear of the 09 is a PLUS in my book...
Allowing for better ride & wear:
The wider rear tire last a long time and the front tire REVERSE tread design (changed to reversing the groove pattern from MY Thinking Correct to thinking of INcorrect :eam pulling water into the center of the tire but LASTING Double of the original design of moving water away from the center of it ) BOTH tires (at least on mine) getting well about and beyond the 20,000 mile range.
anic
Not coming with the good air-pump ? for the air-over-oil of the rear shocks. (buy one from HD for the 50$ as it is MADE especially for SAFELY pumping air into the rear shocks) My thinking is IT should have come as Stock with the needed air-pump tool...
Another Problem I had after 50,000 miles is with the TBW (throttle by wire) motor on the intake manifold. I replaced it recently with a 2012 intake manifold and ALL the components on it. (same size injectors also used for 800 mile take offs; all for 125$) CHEAP as HD wanted 300$ just for the manifold and NON repairable motor on the 09 model year,,,,, later '10 and up, Motors (TBW) are repairable or replaceable motor only)
I truly believe an OIL Cooler is a NEEDED unit to add IF none is on that bike.
I have really been HAPPY with MY 09 FLHR. The 09 model year comes Cat-free unless a Calif model.
Any other questions? ASK Away...
signed....BUBBIE
ASK IF the Original Compensator has been changed out.? I KNOW the design is a weak one. This usually is the culprit in Banging Back when starting and This is the NOISE most take as a Gun Shot while starting after Heat Soaked after a stop like Fueling up...
The SE unit I put in after my original Compensator of the 09 model year gave up, making Noise and Rattling and Kicking Back every start, (the Original no longer available from HD as they superce'd by the SE "A" and now maybe another unit that gets oil INTO the SE unit)
There was a Recall notice or Bulletin on the Brake sensor that was Blowing apart from the construction from a vender that needed replacing and done Yet for free, making an appointment with a HD shop. (can be checked "IF" replaced) by asking them to run the Vin number). Also the modified Gas Tank Plastic safety Shear pieces were also added at No Cost to the owner of the 09 model. (or ALL the ones using the 6 gallon fuel tanks)
Like said, the over 200 things changed in that New 09 model year.
I find the ride from the Wider "A" frame suspension GREAT. The wider tire on the rear of the 09 is a PLUS in my book...
Allowing for better ride & wear:
The wider rear tire last a long time and the front tire REVERSE tread design (changed to reversing the groove pattern from MY Thinking Correct to thinking of INcorrect :eam pulling water into the center of the tire but LASTING Double of the original design of moving water away from the center of it ) BOTH tires (at least on mine) getting well about and beyond the 20,000 mile range.
anicNot coming with the good air-pump ? for the air-over-oil of the rear shocks. (buy one from HD for the 50$ as it is MADE especially for SAFELY pumping air into the rear shocks) My thinking is IT should have come as Stock with the needed air-pump tool...
Another Problem I had after 50,000 miles is with the TBW (throttle by wire) motor on the intake manifold. I replaced it recently with a 2012 intake manifold and ALL the components on it. (same size injectors also used for 800 mile take offs; all for 125$) CHEAP as HD wanted 300$ just for the manifold and NON repairable motor on the 09 model year,,,,, later '10 and up, Motors (TBW) are repairable or replaceable motor only)
I truly believe an OIL Cooler is a NEEDED unit to add IF none is on that bike.
I have really been HAPPY with MY 09 FLHR. The 09 model year comes Cat-free
unless a Calif model.Any other questions? ASK Away...
signed....BUBBIE
I have the First Year of the 09 TC *changes (*Many of them)
ASK IF the Original Compensator has been changed out.? I KNOW the design is a weak one. This usually is the culprit in Banging Back when starting and This is the NOISE most take as a Gun Shot while starting after Heat Soaked after a stop like Fueling up...
The SE unit I put in after my original Compensator of the 09 model year gave up, making Noise and Rattling and Kicking Back every start, (the Original no longer available from HD as they superce'd by the SE "A" and now maybe another unit that gets oil INTO the SE unit)
There was a Recall notice or Bulletin on the Brake sensor that was Blowing apart from the construction from a vender that needed replacing and done Yet for free, making an appointment with a HD shop. (can be checked "IF" replaced) by asking them to run the Vin number). Also the modified Gas Tank Plastic safety Shear pieces were also added at No Cost to the owner of the 09 model. (or ALL the ones using the 6 gallon fuel tanks)
Like said, the over 200 things changed in that New 09 model year.
I find the ride from the Wider "A" frame suspension GREAT. The wider tire on the rear of the 09 is a PLUS in my book...
Allowing for better ride & wear:
The wider rear tire last a long time and the front tire REVERSE tread design (changed to reversing the groove pattern from MY Thinking Correct to thinking of INcorrect :eam pulling water into the center of the tire but LASTING Double of the original design of moving water away from the center of it ) BOTH tires (at least on mine) getting well about and beyond the 20,000 mile range.
Not coming with the good air-pump ? for the air-over-oil of the rear shocks. (buy one from HD for the 50$ as it is MADE especially for SAFELY pumping air into the rear shocks) My thinking is IT should have come as Stock with the needed air-pump tool...
Another Problem I had after 50,000 miles is with the TBW (throttle by wire) motor on the intake manifold. I replaced it recently with a 2012 intake manifold and ALL the components on it. (same size injectors also used for 800 mile take offs; all for 125$) CHEAP as HD wanted 300$ just for the manifold and NON repairable motor on the 09 model year,,,,, later '10 and up, Motors (TBW) are repairable or replaceable motor only)
I truly believe an OIL Cooler is a NEEDED unit to add IF none is on that bike.
I have really been HAPPY with MY 09 FLHR. The 09 model year comes Cat-free
Any other questions? ASK Away...
signed....BUBBIE
Cool you and the other input
I appreciate all the info .I took bike to a hd dealer to have checked and they did mention brake sensor for nc.What are these fuel tank sheer shields you are talking about .Why is a cooler needed in your opinion on this.I do know some people that put them on any hd .I own a carbed 99 flht that i run hard that never seems to get very hot.What is the deal with 254 cams and is there a cam you'd recommend for someone that runs their stuff pretty hard and normally no passenger.Also any recommendations as to a fuel processor .I would like something i could tune if possible .How about the dobeck techlusion? Thanks ...I am buying the bike
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BUBBIE
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(IMO) EVERY Late Model TC RUNs HOT and is Lean out the door.
An Oil Cooler Like a Jagg with a Thermostatic control does the Job. HD has one also.
TC stroker motors have a 4.375 stroke...Piston and the wrist-pin is placed Upwards of 3/8 inch making the piston a shorter tuna can...
More Heat every year they modify the TC motors seem to be a Norm.
Your call "IF" you want a cooler BUT I strongly recommend using one.
I also Strongly recommend using REDLINE Oils. OR Full synthetics:
20/50 or 20/60 (more wear additives) in the engine.
MTL in the Primary Case.(Redline Primary Oil) My choice
ShockProof Heavy by Redline for the tranny (straight cut 5th gear Noise silencer) (10 and up models came with beveled cut 5th gear)
Why not Try your Fueler on that bike First. ONCE set and running Properly, no need to Re-adjust.
I run a HD Pro Tuner. I do My own Programming and it does work great (FOR ME). Lots to learn and HD tunner programs needed to work with a PC computer.
I don't see changing out your fueler until you see What it is doing...(Run-ability first)
signed....BUBBIE
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I ALSO Work for FREE Here....
An Oil Cooler Like a Jagg with a Thermostatic control does the Job. HD has one also.
TC stroker motors have a 4.375 stroke...Piston and the wrist-pin is placed Upwards of 3/8 inch making the piston a shorter tuna can...
More Heat every year they modify the TC motors seem to be a Norm.
Your call "IF" you want a cooler BUT I strongly recommend using one.
I also Strongly recommend using REDLINE Oils. OR Full synthetics:
20/50 or 20/60 (more wear additives) in the engine.
MTL in the Primary Case.(Redline Primary Oil) My choice
ShockProof Heavy by Redline for the tranny (straight cut 5th gear Noise silencer) (10 and up models came with beveled cut 5th gear)
Why not Try your Fueler on that bike First. ONCE set and running Properly, no need to Re-adjust.
I run a HD Pro Tuner. I do My own Programming and it does work great (FOR ME). Lots to learn and HD tunner programs needed to work with a PC computer.
I don't see changing out your fueler until you see What it is doing...(Run-ability first)
signed....BUBBIE
ADDED:
I ALSO Work for FREE Here....
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dbmg
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Nothing.......:s
If the price is right, fill with gas, and ride like the wind....
Enjoy.
Bought the bike .The price seemed right and i like it. I was kind of on the fence as to whether i really needed the upgrade from my current bike. The upgraded frame ,and the fact 2010 had cats ,sold me. I really like my old flht ,but will be selling to justify this bike.Thanks for the input