Topic: 2008 FXSTSSE2 or 2009 FXSTSSE3...which one to buy? (Read 6125 times)

dite · « **on:** June 13, 2010, 08:48:38 AM »

OK, I am looking at a 2008 FXSTSSE2 (105th Anniversary Edition) and a 2009 FXSTSSE3 and can't decide which one to buy?

I love the color scheme on the 105th and not loving the flames on the 2009. The '09 seems to have some model changes that the '08 doesn't. They are both new bikes and can both be bought for about the same price.

Any thoughts?

napalm · « **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2010, 08:51:30 AM »

I would recommend the 2009 SE Springer, the fat rear tire makes it!!!! And yes you would join the rest of us Flamers who own 2009s!!!

napalm

dite · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2010, 08:54:01 AM »

The Yellow color is interesting, but my wife and son like the Cobalt Blue. Do you know which is the more popular color?

04se103 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2010, 09:08:35 AM »

Dite Welcome to the site glad you have joined us when you can go by New Member Introduction and start a thread and Introduce yourself Oh and the Yellow bikes are faster

seltaeb · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2010, 01:31:31 AM »

Go with the 105th edition, too many 09's. I was originally going to get the 105th. They are really classy and alot less of them on the road. seems like this website is loaded with the 09 springers. Be different.

swat1 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2010, 07:05:39 AM »

The 08 by far is a better looking bike

SEgle · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2010, 07:49:09 AM »

Looks like u just answered ur own question. Though IMHO the black diamond / emerald green is stunning. An interesting point to note, Im not sure of the numbers in the U.S, but here in Oz they imported something like 19 black green and 3 yellow and 3 blue of the 09 model, i guess those numbers were based on expected popularity? Good luck , have fun choosing (i also love the 240 rear end!)

Hot Rod · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:24:29 AM »

Quote from: segle on June 14, 2010, 07:49:09 AM

Looks like u just answered ur own question. Though IMHO the black diamond / emerald green is stunning. An interesting point to note, Im not sure of the numbers in the U.S, but here in Oz they imported something like 19 black green and 3 yellow and 3 blue of the 09 model, i guess those numbers were based on expected popularity? Good luck , have fun choosing (i also love the 240 rear end!)

Buy the 2009 it just looks more Bad Ass. This is mine. Hot Rod

MC88 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2010, 07:36:41 AM »

I really like those exhaust you have but i have read they are not meant to fit the 09 models,

Did you have any trouble fitting them and where did you get them from...

Thanks in advance

metalgrind · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2010, 01:45:23 PM »

2008 FXSTSSE2 Burnt Orange is hard to beat.

Metalgrind

mavricktoo · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2010, 02:10:19 PM »

Quote from: metalgrind on June 23, 2010, 01:45:23 PM

2008 FXSTSSE2 Burnt Orange is hard to beat.

Metalgrind

I couldn't agree more

08_ScreaminSpringer · « **Reply #11 on:** June 28, 2010, 11:37:17 PM »

May sell my 08 Black..

seltaeb · « **Reply #12 on:** July 01, 2010, 04:26:48 AM »

how much for the 08 black diamond springer?

Racerdj · « **Reply #13 on:** July 03, 2010, 07:01:59 PM »

My vote is for the 09

Wild Card · « **Reply #14 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:42:20 PM »

Quote from: seltaeb on June 14, 2010, 01:31:31 AM

Go with the 105th edition, too many 09's. I was originally going to get the 105th. They are really classy and alot less of them on the road. seems like this website is loaded with the 09 springers. Be different.

There are actually more of the 105th anniversary 2008 FSXTSSE2's out there (serialized at 1,050 bikes) than any one color of the 2009 options. There total production run of 2008 was also higher (2,500 vs 2,172). Below is the 2009 production count for the 2009 year. I can't locate the breakdown for 2008 other than that there were 1,050 anniversary models made in addition to the 2,500 other colors.

Yellow with Orange Flames - US (315), Foreign (95), Total (410)
Blue with Silver Flames - US (550), Foreign (212), Total (762)
Black with Greem Flames - US (745), Foreign (250), Total (995)
Special - US (4), Foreign (1), Total (5)

Total overall production - US (1,614), Foreign (558), Total (2,172)

So, your best bet is to grab the Yellow 2009 because it is the most rare (not that I'm biased or anything)!

mitch1017 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 06, 2010, 05:01:45 PM »

I have a black '08 for sale. Here's the link. http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=48103.msg715835#msg715835

tazmun · « **Reply #16 on:** July 06, 2010, 07:23:05 PM »

Quote from: seltaeb on June 14, 2010, 01:31:31 AM

Go with the 105th edition, too many 09's. I was originally going to get the 105th. They are really classy and alot less of them on the road. seems like this website is loaded with the 09 springers. Be different.

Just saw a brand new 105th at Big Barn HD in IA. I'm sure you could get a great deal.

Racerdj · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2010, 07:45:10 AM »

How's your search going?

06redzo6 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2010, 05:33:59 PM »

I just got a 09 Blue springer. The dealer here had an 08 that i looked at and took for a spin, but just loved the 240 tire and wider fender. Absolutely love it. I get so many people that come and wanna talk about the bike just about anywhere.

Hot Rod · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2010, 10:17:02 PM »

Quote from: 06redzo6 on July 11, 2010, 05:33:59 PM

I just got a 09 Blue springer. The dealer here had an 08 that i looked at and took for a spin, but just loved the 240 tire and wider fender. Absolutely love it. I get so many people that come and wanna talk about the bike just about anywhere.

My Springer is on its way over seas!

Hot Rod · « **Reply #20 on:** July 13, 2010, 10:20:15 PM »

Quote from: Hot Rod on July 13, 2010, 10:17:02 PM

My Springer is on its way over seas!

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Buy early · « **Reply #21 on:** July 13, 2010, 10:20:32 PM »

Quote from: Hot Rod on July 13, 2010, 10:17:02 PM

My Springer is on its way over seas!

Why, pray tell?

Hot Rod · « **Reply #22 on:** July 13, 2010, 10:22:10 PM »

Quote from: Buy early on July 13, 2010, 10:20:32 PM

Why, pray tell?

I will miss that bike.

MC88 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 14, 2010, 07:57:10 PM »

Well you should have kept it ....

I have the Springer for fun and A Road King for Touring and Pillion Riding .... Funny thing even with the standard seat on the Springer my girl never complains ... but the RK sat is better ,

farinelli · « **Reply #24 on:** August 20, 2010, 11:16:00 AM »

I love 2009 model but i from Canada and i have less CVO than USA.I purchase 2008 105 and i 'am very happy

Racerdj · « **Reply #25 on:** August 28, 2010, 08:36:47 AM »

Quote from: napalm on June 13, 2010, 08:51:30 AM

I would recommend the 2009 SE Springer, the fat rear tire makes it!!!! And yes you would join the rest of us Flamers who own 2009s!!!

napalm

Agreed!

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